Zevin Asset Management LLC Sells 22,645 Shares of The Kroger Co. $KR

Zevin Asset Management LLC decreased its holdings in shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 11.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 180,771 shares of the company’s stock after selling 22,645 shares during the quarter. Kroger comprises approximately 1.8% of Zevin Asset Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding. Zevin Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Kroger were worth $12,186,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in KR. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp purchased a new position in shares of Kroger in the second quarter valued at $28,000. Rossby Financial LCC bought a new position in Kroger in the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Kroger by 10,425.0% during the 2nd quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 421 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 417 shares in the last quarter. Avalon Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of Kroger during the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its stake in Kroger by 87.8% in the 2nd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 445 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 208 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Kroger Trading Down 2.0%

NYSE KR opened at $66.30 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $41.96 billion, a PE ratio of 61.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 0.62. The Kroger Co. has a 1-year low of $58.60 and a 1-year high of $74.90. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $64.06 and a 200-day moving average of $66.02. The company has a current ratio of 0.88, a quick ratio of 0.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.28.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 4th. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.02. Kroger had a return on equity of 38.06% and a net margin of 0.54%.The firm had revenue of $33.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $34.27 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.98 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up .7% on a year-over-year basis. Kroger has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.750-4.800 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that The Kroger Co. will post 4.44 EPS for the current year.

Kroger Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Sunday, March 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a $0.35 dividend. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. Kroger’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 129.63%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Kroger in a report on Monday, February 9th. Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $80.00 price target on shares of Kroger in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Kroger in a research report on Monday, December 29th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $70.00 target price (down from $74.00) on shares of Kroger in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Finally, Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $78.00 price target on shares of Kroger in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $74.07.

Kroger News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger will be the exclusive retail partner for a new Coca‑Cola rival product rollout in some stores, which could boost in‑store traffic and sales in affected markets. Coca‑Cola rival teases ‘exclusive’ release in Kroger stores only – what to know
• Positive Sentiment: Kroger revived plans to build a Marketplace grocery near Keller Town Center, signaling continued store expansion and local growth opportunities. Kroger revives plan to build a Marketplace grocery store near Keller Town Center
• Positive Sentiment: Company is expanding its Cobb location, reflecting investment in existing stores that can drive incremental sales. Kroger expanding Cobb location
• Positive Sentiment: Celebratory piece on Kroger’s 70‑year history in Texas highlights operational resilience and brand strength in a major regional market. The Past: 70 Years Strong, Kroger Texas Division Paves Path Of Progress
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage/roundups note Kroger’s low forward valuation relative to the S&P and inclusion on lists of Buffett‑style dividend names, but also flag thin margins and sluggish industry growth — mixed signals for investors weighing value vs. margin pressure. Kroger (KR) Navigates Thin Margins and Sluggish Industry Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Incidents like student disruptions at a store are operational headaches but unlikely to materially affect companywide results. North College Hill students to face discipline for causing chaos at Kroger
• Negative Sentiment: Kroger is closing multiple Little Clinic locations (including in Miami County and several Greater Cincinnati locations), which may reduce ancillary healthcare revenue and signals cost/footprint rationalization in non‑core services. Kroger closing Little Clinic location in Miami County Kroger closing multiple Little Clinic locations, including 3 in Greater Cincinnati

About Kroger

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.