Recent discussions on X about Kroger Co. (KR) have centered around the company's latest earnings report and strategic moves, sparking a flurry of opinions. Many users have pointed out the company's raised EPS guidance and partnerships like the one with DoorDash as signs of strong growth potential. There's also chatter about e-commerce expansion, which some see as a critical step in staying competitive in the retail grocery space.
However, not all feedback is positive, with a segment of the conversation focusing on past accusations of price gouging and concerns over market consolidation efforts like the previously attempted merger with Albertsons. Some voices on X argue that Kroger's focus on stock buybacks amidst these controversies raises questions about prioritizing shareholder value over consumer benefits. The debate remains heated as investors and consumers alike weigh the implications of Kroger's direction.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Kroger Co. Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $KR stock 5 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 3 have been purchases and 2 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $KR stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- REPRESENTATIVE DAVID TAYLOR has traded it 2 times. They made 2 purchases worth up to $30,000 on 09/22 and 0 sales.
- REPRESENTATIVE VAL T. HOYLE purchased up to $15,000 on 07/28.
- REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON SHREVE sold up to $50,000 on 05/12.
- REPRESENTATIVE GREG LANDSMAN sold up to $500,000 on 05/09.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
Kroger Co. Insider Trading Activity
Kroger Co. insiders have traded $KR stock on the open market 16 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 16 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $KR stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- YAEL COSSET (Executive Vice President) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 101,224 shares for an estimated $7,424,038.
- GABRIEL ARREAGA (Executive Vice President) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 51,827 shares for an estimated $3,745,498.
- MARY ELLEN ADCOCK (Executive Vice President) sold 34,250 shares for an estimated $2,437,230
- TIMOTHY A MASSA (Executive Vice President) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 30,980 shares for an estimated $2,269,955.
- CLYDE R MOORE has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 30,624 shares for an estimated $2,163,221.
- CHRISTINE S WHEATLEY (Executive Vice President) sold 30,000 shares for an estimated $2,162,058
- VALERIE L. JABBAR (Senior Vice President) sold 31,271 shares for an estimated $2,160,281
- CARIN L FIKE (Vice President and Treasurer) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 16,475 shares for an estimated $1,215,663.
- TODD A FOLEY (Senior Vice President) sold 14,001 shares for an estimated $989,442
- BRIAN W NICHOLS (Vice President & Controller) sold 1,000 shares for an estimated $72,030
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
Kroger Co. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 650 institutional investors add shares of Kroger Co. stock to their portfolio, and 616 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP added 14,317,519 shares (+223.8%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $1,026,995,637
- GQG PARTNERS LLC added 12,346,124 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $885,587,474
- HARRIS ASSOCIATES L P removed 9,646,380 shares (-96.1%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $691,934,837
- CITADEL ADVISORS LLC removed 8,081,267 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $579,669,281
- VANGUARD GROUP INC removed 5,576,909 shares (-6.8%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $400,031,682
- NEUBERGER BERMAN GROUP LLC removed 4,427,592 shares (-96.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $317,591,174
- JUNTO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP removed 3,680,995 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $264,037,771
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
Kroger Co. Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $KR in the last several months. We have seen 4 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Guggenheim issued a "Buy" rating on 09/12/2025
- Telsey Advisory Group issued a "Outperform" rating on 09/11/2025
- Evercore ISI Group issued a "Outperform" rating on 08/12/2025
- JP Morgan issued a "Overweight" rating on 05/01/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Kroger Co., check out Quiver Quantitative's $KR forecast page.
Kroger Co. Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $KR recently. We have seen 11 analysts offer price targets for $KR in the last 6 months, with a median target of $75.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Bill Kirk from Roth MKM set a target price of $75.0 on 09/17/2025
- John Heinbockel from Guggenheim set a target price of $78.0 on 09/12/2025
- Joseph Feldman from Telsey Advisory Group set a target price of $82.0 on 09/11/2025
- Bill Kirk from Roth Capital set a target price of $66.0 on 08/20/2025
- Thomas Palmer from JP Morgan set a target price of $75.0 on 08/20/2025
- Michael Montani from Evercore ISI Group set a target price of $82.0 on 08/12/2025
- An analyst from Barclays set a target price of $75.0 on 07/21/2025
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