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The Kroger Co. (KR)

Retail · US stock

What changed in recent filings

  • Institutions — 3 new · 1 added · 3 reduced13F · as of end of 2026 Q2
  • Free cash flow declined recentlyJan 31, 2026 → Aug 15, 2026

What changed in recent SEC filings — factual, not a buy/sell recommendation.

The Kroger Co. recent earnings releases

Based on SEC filings. The release date is the day the earnings filing (8-K) was accepted; for quarters where that filing was not found, the periodic report filing date is shown.

  • 26Q3Released Sep 11, 2026
    Revenue +2.0% YoY · EPS $1.05
    Released before the open: Sep 10 close → Sep 11 close, the stock moved +2.7% · over the same window, market +0.9% · sector +0.7%
  • 26Q2Released Jun 18, 2026
    Revenue +2.2% YoY · EPS $1.46
    Released before the open: Jun 17 close → Jun 18 close, the stock moved -8.4% · over the same window, market +0.8% · sector +0.2%
  • 26Q1Released Mar 5, 2026
    Revenue +1.2% YoY · EPS $1.31
    Released before the open: Mar 4 close → Mar 5 close, the stock moved +5.3% · over the same window, market -0.6% · sector +0.2%
  • 25Q4Released Dec 4, 2025
    Revenue +0.7% YoY · EPS $-2.02
    Released before the open: Dec 3 close → Dec 4 close, the stock moved -4.6% · over the same window, market +0.1% · sector +0.2%

The next earnings release is estimated around Dec 3, 2026 (calculated from how long this company has taken between quarter end and filing; it is not a date announced by the company).

Institutions holding The Kroger Co.

How many of the institutions we track reported holding this stock, quarter by quarter.

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2019 Q1 · 52019 Q2 · 52019 Q3 · 52019 Q4 · 52020 Q1 · 72020 Q2 · 72020 Q3 · 72020 Q4 · 82021 Q1 · 72021 Q2 · 62021 Q3 · 62021 Q4 · 82022 Q1 · 82022 Q2 · 82022 Q3 · 72022 Q4 · 82023 Q1 · 82023 Q2 · 82023 Q3 · 72023 Q4 · 72024 Q1 · 72024 Q2 · 72024 Q3 · 82024 Q4 · 72025 Q1 · 82025 Q2 · 92025 Q3 · 72025 Q4 · 62026 Q1 · 62026 Q2 · 8
19 Q122 Q326 Q2

2019 Q1: 5 → 2026 Q2: 8 institutions

Counts the 52 institutions we track that reported holding this stock — their full reported holdings, not just the largest positions. Not the total number of institutional holders in the US. Figures are as of quarter-end and disclosed up to 45 days later. Descriptive only — not investment advice.

Which institutions hold The Kroger Co.

Institutions we track that reported holding this stock in their most recent 13F.

  • National Pension Service (Korea)0.05% of portfolio · held as of 2019 Q1 or earlier
  • Caisse de depot (Quebec)0.01% of portfolio · held as of 2019 Q1 or earlier
  • Berkshire Hathaway0.72% of portfolio · since 2019 Q4
  • Bridgewater Associates0.03% of portfolio · since 2020 Q1
  • GQG Partnersunder 0.01% of portfolio · since 2025 Q2
  • Tudor Investment CorpNew this quarter0.01% of portfolio · since 2026 Q2
  • Point72 Asset ManagementNew this quarter0.11% of portfolio · since 2026 Q2
  • BlackstoneNew this quarterunder 0.01% of portfolio · since 2026 Q2

Based on 13F filings — quarter-end holdings, disclosed up to 45 days later. Holding a stock is a fact we report, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

Q2 2026 13F recap — stocks several institutions bought and sold together →

Company overview

The Kroger Co. is a leading American grocery and consumer staples retailer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It operates a large network of supermarkets and multi-department stores across the United States under a range of regional banners, serving households with fresh food, packaged groceries, household essentials, and general merchandise. Kroger also runs pharmacies, fuel centers, and digital shopping services that support in-store pickup and home delivery. In addition to retailing, the company operates food production facilities and private-label brands, helping it control product quality and offer a broad assortment across value, mainstream, and premium categories. Its business is closely tied to everyday consumer spending, making it an important participant in the U.S. food retail market.

What is the Retail sector?

Physical retail and supermarkets. Linked to consumer spending.

The Kroger Co. is classified under the Retail sector. See peers below.

The Kroger Co. key financials

Based on SEC filings · as of Aug 15, 2026

Tap a metric name to see its meaning in the glossary.

The Kroger Co. vs Retail sector benchmark

Median of 19 representative sector stocks · SEC filings · factual comparison (not advice)

Revenue growth (YoY)
1.6%vs benchmark 9.9%↓ below
Operating margin
2.8%vs benchmark 9.1%↓ below
Net margin
0.7%vs benchmark 7.1%↓ below
ROE
17.1%vs benchmark 24.4%↓ below

A simple comparison to the sector benchmark. Higher or lower doesn’t mean good/bad or buy/sell.

KR segment revenue mix trend

Quarterly change in segment revenue share · verified from SEC filings

Jan '25Jan '26
Non perishable 53%Perishable 25%Pharmacy 12%Supermarket fuel 9%Other 1%

4 quarters with a different segment breakdown were omitted (filing basis changed).

ETFs holding The Kroger Co.

Per SEC N-PORT · 2026-06-30 · by weight · factual

XLPState Street(R) Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR(R) ETF
2.04%
RSPInvesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF
0.17%
VYMVANGUARD HIGH DIVIDEND YIELD INDEX FUND
0.13%
VTVVANGUARD VALUE INDEX FUND
0.09%
SPY
0.05%
IVViShares Core S&P 500 ETF
0.05%
VOOVANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND
0.05%
ITOTiShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF
0.04%
VTIVANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND
0.04%

KR on Stocklore

  • Revenue by segment — segment weights verified from SEC filings, YoY changes, growth drivers and concentration
  • Financials & earnings quality — 6 metrics (FCF conversion, ROIC, net debt, etc.) to gauge profit quality
  • 13F institutional holdings — holdings and weight changes of major institutions (45-day delay)
  • Sector-relative metrics — Valuation and growth compared with the Retail average
See full KR analysis →

Peers · Retail

KR FAQ

What is The Kroger Co. (KR)?

The Kroger Co. is a leading American grocery and consumer staples retailer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It operates a large network of supermarkets and multi-department stores across the United States under a range of regional banners, serving households with fresh food, packaged groceries, household essentials, and general merchandise. Kroger also runs pharmacies, fuel centers, and digital shopping services that support in-store pickup and home delivery. In addition to retailing, the company operates food production facilities and private-label brands, helping it control product quality and offer a broad assortment across value, mainstream, and premium categories. Its business is closely tied to everyday consumer spending, making it an important participant in the U.S. food retail market.

What sector is The Kroger Co. in?

The Kroger Co. is classified under Retail. Physical retail and supermarkets. Linked to consumer spending.

What are The Kroger Co.'s key financials?

As of Aug 15, 2026 in SEC filings: Revenue growth (YoY) 1.6%, Operating margin 2.8%, Net margin 0.7%, ROE 17.1%, Debt-to-equity 2.63x. Definitions and interpretation are available on Stocklore.

Where can I analyze The Kroger Co. (KR) stock?

On Stocklore you can see KR's financials & earnings quality, 13F institutional holdings, and sector-relative metrics in one place. This page is for information and tools — not a buy/sell recommendation.

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