SVB Wealth LLC Has $3.10 Million Stake in The Kroger Co. $KR

SVB Wealth LLC reduced its stake in shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 17.3% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 42,853 shares of the company’s stock after selling 8,985 shares during the quarter. SVB Wealth LLC’s holdings in Kroger were worth $3,101,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new stake in Kroger in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Kroger during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Kroger by 268.1% during the 4th quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 416 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 303 shares in the last quarter. Avalon Trust Co acquired a new position in shares of Kroger in the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. acquired a new position in shares of Kroger in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. 80.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Kroger Stock Down 1.5%

KR opened at $55.78 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $34.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 0.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a current ratio of 0.79. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $65.22 and a 200 day moving average price of $66.24. The Kroger Co. has a twelve month low of $55.60 and a twelve month high of $76.58.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last released 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 firm had revenue of $46.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $45.59 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.49 EPS. The company’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. Research analysts forecast that The Kroger Co. will post 5.25 EPS for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Kroger

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger is expanding its Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus partnership into home décor and other new products, giving the company another branded merchandising push that could support sales and customer traffic. Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus Floral Collection by Lisa Vanderpump Expands Line
• Positive Sentiment: Some commentary points to Kroger as a possible long-term buying opportunity after the recent earnings-driven pullback, reflecting continued investor interest in the company’s defensive grocery business. The Dip in Kroger Stock Could Be a Gift. Here’s How It Could Set You Up for Life.
• Neutral Sentiment: Kroger’s CEO said shoppers are making smaller, more promotion-driven trips, signaling changing consumer behavior rather than a clear demand collapse. Kroger CEO spots trend of smaller baskets, more promotion-driven shopping trips
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cut their outlooks on Kroger after quarterly results, with Morgan Stanley saying the company’s self-funded price-investment strategy is prudent but difficult to execute and Wells Fargo warning that near-term growth could remain choppy. Kroger’s Price Investment Strategy is Prudent but Carries Significant Difficulties, Morgan Stanley Says
• Negative Sentiment: Additional broker notes from Wells Fargo and BMO Capital lowered price targets and emphasized weaker margins, reinforcing concern that profitability may stay under pressure even if sales remain solid. These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Kroger Following Q1 Earnings

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on Kroger from $73.00 to $67.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. Telsey Advisory Group set a $78.00 price target on Kroger and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $82.00 price target on shares of Kroger in a report on Friday. Barclays set a $61.00 price objective on Kroger and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Kroger from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $72.56.

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.