KROGER CO (KR) Stock
KR has an Alpha Score of 41 out of 100 (weak), computed on Nov 5, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 23 members of Congress disclosed 78 trades in KR since 2015: 41 purchases and 37 sales, most recently David J. Taylor (purchase, Jul 24, 2026). 8 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported KR in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Berkshire Hathaway's at $2.17B. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 3 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 4, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 36.3 and its net margin 0.7% (key statistics as of Nov 2, 2026).
What is KR's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 41 reflects weak overall profile with strong momentum, weak value, poor quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 5, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded KROGER CO (KR)?
Most recent: David J. Taylor (purchase, Jul 24, 2026); records start Sep 22, 2015.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Taylor R-OH · House | 2026-07-24 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Dave Taylor R-OH · House | 2026-06-05 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Dave Taylor R-OH · House | 2026-03-24 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Dave Taylor R-OH · House | 2026-02-26 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| John Boozman R-AR · Senate | 2026-02-26 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Dave Taylor R-OH · House | 2026-01-16 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-10-06 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-10-03 | sale | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 3, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded KR, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own KR?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett | 39.00M | $2.17B | -22% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 1.78M | $98.97M | NEW |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 954K | $52.99M | +46% |
| Marshall Wace | 665K | $36.93M | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 662K | $36.76M | -2% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 551K | $30.60M | +64% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 125K | $6.94M | -39% |
| Blackstone | 7K | $401.4K | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are KROGER CO insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 26 | Adcock Mary Ellen | Executive Vice President | SELL | 38.0K | $2.3M |
| Sep 18, 26 | Adcock Mary Ellen | Executive Vice President | SELL | 10.8K | $658K |
| Sep 18, 26 | Adcock Mary Ellen | Executive Vice President | SELL | 24.1K | $1.5M |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 4, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are KR's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 2, 2026
How does KR's valuation compare with the Consumer Staples sector?
| Metric | KR | Consumer Staples median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 36.3 | 19.8 | 60 |
| Net margin | 0.73% | 5.58% | 65 |
| Return on equity | 3.47% | 14.13% | 65 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 2.63% | 2.73% | 50 |
Medians over the Consumer Staples stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 5, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
KR price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does KROGER CO do?
The Kroger Co. is one of the world's largest food retailers, operating a vast network of combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses across the United States. It provides a wide array of products including natural foods, organic sections, fresh seafood, organic produce, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, apparel, home furnishings, electronics, automotive items, and toys. The company emphasizes growing households and customer loyalty through strategic pillars such as fresh offerings, brands like Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic, data personalization, and seamless shopping experiences. Key segments include robust pharmacy services with GLP-1 medications, accelerating e-commerce with delivery options now surpassing pickup in popularity, and partnerships like nationwide delivery via Uber apps covering nearly 2,700 stores. Fuel centers complement its convenience-focused model. Founded in 1883 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Kroger Co. plays a pivotal role in the retail grocery sector by delivering value, convenience, and essential goods to consumers.