Commerce Bank acquired a new stake in The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 36,228 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,012,000.
A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of KR. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new position in Kroger during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Kroger during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Kroger during the first quarter valued at $27,000. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. purchased a new stake in shares of Kroger during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Axiom Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Kroger in the 1st quarter valued at $31,000. 80.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Kroger News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Nationwide grocery-and-prescription delivery: Kroger and Instacart launched a combined delivery service through Kroger’s websites and apps across nearly all major banners, including Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Harris Teeter. The service may improve convenience, encourage larger orders and strengthen Kroger’s digital ecosystem, although near-term financial benefits were not disclosed. Kroger Customers Can Shop for Groceries and Prescriptions in a Single Order
- Positive Sentiment: Store expansion and remodeling: Kroger plans new stores in Dearborn and Commerce Township, Michigan, in 2027, while also investing millions of dollars in two existing-store remodels and local programs. These projects signal continued investment in market share and the physical store base, though they will require additional capital spending. Kroger Adding New Stores in Dearborn and Commerce Township in 2027
- Positive Sentiment: Automation rollout: Kroger is introducing inventory robots, a move that could improve stock accuracy, product availability and labor efficiency. The earnings impact remains uncertain because the reports did not provide implementation costs or savings estimates. Kroger Rolls Out Inventory Robots
- Neutral Sentiment: A media comparison highlighting Kroger-branded products may reinforce the value proposition of its private-label business, but it is not a new corporate announcement and is unlikely to materially affect KR by itself. 10 Kroger Store-Brand Foods That Beat Name Brands
- Negative Sentiment: $17 million pharmacy settlement: Kroger pharmacy customers may be eligible for payments under a proposed class-action settlement alleging overcharges involving generic prescriptions and a savings program. The settlement creates a direct financial cost and adds reputational and compliance risk, although the amount is modest relative to Kroger’s sales. Kroger Must Pay $17 Million Settlement
Analyst Ratings Changes
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Kroger Trading Down 1.0%
Shares of NYSE:KR opened at $58.49 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43. The Kroger Co. has a 12-month low of $54.15 and a 12-month high of $76.58. The business has a 50 day moving average of $57.67 and a two-hundred day moving average of $64.63. The company has a market capitalization of $35.84 billion, a PE ratio of 34.41, a PEG ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 0.43.
Kroger (NYSE:KR – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, June 18th. The company reported $1.58 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.59 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $46.12 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $45.59 billion. Kroger had a return on equity of 44.33% and a net margin of 0.71%.Kroger’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.49 EPS. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.30 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that The Kroger Co. will post 5.21 EPS for the current year.
Kroger Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Investors of record on Saturday, August 15th will be given a dividend of $0.39 per share. This is a boost from Kroger’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. Kroger’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 91.76%.
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.
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