11,535 Shares in The Kroger Co. $KR Bought by OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC

OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 11,535 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $641,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new position in shares of Kroger during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Kroger during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Kroger during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. bought a new position in Kroger during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Axiom Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Kroger during the 1st quarter worth approximately $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

KR has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company set a $58.00 target price on shares of Kroger in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Kroger in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Telsey Advisory Group set a $78.00 price objective on shares of Kroger and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Barclays set a $61.00 price objective on shares of Kroger and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $82.00 target price on shares of Kroger in a research note on Friday, June 19th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $72.00.

Kroger Price Performance

Shares of KR opened at $56.39 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $58.34 and its 200 day moving average is $64.84. The Kroger Co. has a 12-month low of $54.15 and a 12-month high of $76.58. The company has a quick ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43. The stock has a market cap of $34.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.17, a P/E/G ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 0.43.

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

Kroger Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Saturday, August 15th will be given a dividend of $0.39 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. This is a boost from Kroger’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. Kroger’s payout ratio is presently 91.76%.

Kroger News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger is opening new Marketplace locations in metro Atlanta, expanding its larger-format grocery, general merchandise and prepared-food offering. A new store is also planned for Lenoir City, Tennessee, supporting the company’s long-term growth and local market presence. Kroger opens new Marketplace locations in metro Atlanta New Kroger grocery store coming to Lenoir City
• Neutral Sentiment: Rebel Creamery, whose ice cream products are sold at Kroger and other major retailers, filed for bankruptcy while appealing a multimillion-dollar judgment. The development could affect product availability, but appears unlikely to have a material direct impact on Kroger’s finances. Ice cream brand sold at Kroger files for bankruptcy
• Negative Sentiment: Kroger reportedly plans to close 60 U.S. stores in 2026, including locations tied to its Fry’s banner. The closures may improve efficiency and profitability, but they also signal weak store economics and could reduce sales and customer reach. Kroger to Close 60 Stores
• Negative Sentiment: Reports and social-media reactions highlight declining Kroger store traffic, raising concerns about competitive pressure, consumer behavior and the company’s ability to sustain sales growth. Kroger’s declining traffic
• Negative Sentiment: A jalapeño-related salmonella recall involving products sold at Kroger and other grocers creates potential reputational, compliance and customer-trust risks, although the financial impact is not yet clear. Products recalled over jalapeño salmonella outbreak
• Negative Sentiment: Kroger’s co-branded credit card with U.S. Bank is reportedly being discontinued, including changes to gas-discount benefits. Ending the program may frustrate shoppers and weaken loyalty incentives. Kroger’s credit card is going away

Kroger 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.