Rogco LP Has $556,000 Position in The Kroger Co. $KR

Rogco LP lifted its holdings in The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 22,663.6% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 10,016 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 9,972 shares during the period. Rogco LP’s holdings in Kroger were worth $556,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Kroger during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Kroger in the first quarter worth approximately $27,000. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. acquired a new position in Kroger in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Axiom Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Kroger during the first quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Kroger during the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Kroger

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger named Mark Ibbotson executive vice president and chief store operations officer, effective September 14. His experience leading Walmart’s e-commerce platform could support Kroger’s digital ordering, store productivity and omnichannel strategy. Kroger names Mark Ibbotson Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages collectively maintain a “Moderate Buy” rating on KR, suggesting analysts see potential upside but not a strong consensus catalyst. Kroger Given Average Rating of Moderate Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts describe Kroger’s valuation as broadly fair after a roughly 40% five-year return. The assessment offers limited support for the shares but does not identify a compelling bargain. Kroger Stock Looks Fair On Earnings While Returns Stay Strong
• Neutral Sentiment: New Kroger Marketplace developments in London, including a Crumbl Cookies location, indicate continued investment in stores and expanded customer offerings, although the direct financial impact appears limited. Kroger Marketplace and Crumbl Cookies Among New London Developments
• Negative Sentiment: Oppenheimer expects Kroger’s fiscal second-quarter identical sales to fall short of consensus amid a challenging grocery environment. A weaker same-store sales outlook raises concerns about customer traffic, pricing and margin performance. Kroger Could Miss Quarterly Identical Sales Views
• Negative Sentiment: Kroger’s planned $1.65 billion grocery acquisition is drawing scrutiny because the company remains in litigation related to its prior merger attempt. Reusing a similar regulatory strategy could increase execution risk, legal costs and uncertainty around the deal. Kroger Is Buying Another Grocery Chain While Still in Court
• Negative Sentiment: A recent sell-focused analysis points to Kroger’s underperformance over the past six months and argues that investors may find more attractive opportunities elsewhere. This reinforces the broader cautious tone surrounding the shares. 3 Reasons to Sell KR and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Kroger Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of KR stock opened at $58.53 on Friday. The Kroger Co. has a 1 year low of $54.15 and a 1 year high of $76.58. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $57.69 and its 200 day simple moving average is $64.09. The firm has a market capitalization of $35.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, June 18th. The company reported $1.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.59 by ($0.01). Kroger had a return on equity of 44.33% and a net margin of 0.71%.The company had revenue of $46.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $45.59 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.49 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.30 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that The Kroger Co. will post 5.21 EPS for the current year.

Kroger Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Investors of record on Saturday, August 15th were given a dividend of $0.39 per share. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. This is a boost from Kroger’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 14th. Kroger’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 91.76%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on KR shares. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $82.00 price objective on shares of Kroger in a report on Friday, June 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Kroger in a report on Monday, June 1st. UBS Group set a $63.00 price target on Kroger and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $80.00 price objective on shares of Kroger in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company set a $58.00 price objective on Kroger in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $71.75.

Kroger Company Profile

The Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) is one of the largest supermarket operators in the United States, offering a wide range of retail grocery and related services. Founded in Cincinnati in 1883 by Bernard Kroger, the company operates a portfolio of supermarket and multi-department store banners and provides customers with fresh foods, packaged groceries, deli and bakery items, meat and seafood, produce, and prepared foods. Kroger’s stores commonly include pharmacy services and fuel centers, positioning the company as a broad-based neighborhood retail destination for everyday needs.

In addition to traditional in-store retailing, Kroger manufactures and distributes a variety of private-label brands and operates its own food production and supply-chain facilities.