Rep. David Taylor Purchases Shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR)

Representative David Taylor (R-Ohio) recently bought shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR). In a filing disclosed on February 02nd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Kroger stock on January 16th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SARDINIA READY MIX 401(K) – DAVE” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Medpace (NASDAQ:MEDP) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Prologis (NYSE:PLD) on 1/29/2026.

Kroger Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of Kroger stock opened at $64.26 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.28. The Kroger Co. has a 52-week low of $58.60 and a 52-week high of $74.90. The company has a market capitalization of $40.66 billion, a P/E ratio of 59.50, a P/E/G ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a 50 day moving average of $63.03 and a 200 day moving average of $66.27.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 4th. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $33.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $34.27 billion. Kroger had a net margin of 0.54% and a return on equity of 38.06%. The company’s revenue was up .7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.98 EPS. Kroger has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.750-4.800 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that The Kroger Co. will post 4.44 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Kroger Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Sunday, March 1st. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a $0.35 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. Kroger’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 129.63%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

KR has been the topic of several research analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Kroger from $73.00 to $71.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and set a $78.00 price objective on shares of Kroger in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Barclays set a $68.00 price objective on shares of Kroger and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Kroger from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 27th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Kroger from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $75.00 price target for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Kroger presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $74.07.

More Kroger News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger’s outperformance vs. a weaker market was highlighted by Zacks, which cites its defensive grocery demand and durable earnings track record as reasons the stock rose. Why the Market Dipped But Kroger (KR) Gained Today
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights Kroger’s strong history of earnings surprises and argues the company currently has the key ingredients to potentially beat estimates again—this supports a near-term bullish view into the next report. Will Kroger (KR) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also flags Kroger as a strong momentum stock via its Style Scores — momentum can drive multiple expansion in the short term even where fundamentals look mixed. Here’s Why Kroger (KR) is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Kroger declared a quarterly dividend (record Feb 13, payable Mar 1), which supports income-focused buyers and underpins demand for the shares. (Dividend details reported Jan 30.)
• Positive Sentiment: Marketing and merchandising initiatives — a Big Game product push including new Flamin’ Hot® chicken wings and other exclusive SKUs — may lift short-term sales and basket sizes during a high-traffic selling window. Kroger Reveals Top Party Picks and Savings for the Big Game
• Neutral Sentiment: Local PR: Kroger is stocking student-created “Cardinal Crunch” popcorn and partnering with the Pacers to distribute food (100k eggs). Good for brand and community engagement but limited immediate financial impact. The Morning Bell: Southport HS student-created popcorn ‘Cardinal Crunch’ hits Kroger shelves Drive & Dish: Pacers and Kroger to Deliver 100K Eggs to Hoosiers
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and outlook pieces are mixed; analysts weigh Kroger’s solid same-store dynamics against a high P/E and heavy balance-sheet leverage—readers should consult the roundup for differing analyst views. Kroger Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
• Negative Sentiment: Kroger and Albertsons filed to keep merger testimony sealed — a reminder of ongoing regulatory and legal uncertainty around the proposed combination; any adverse regulatory ruling or delays would be a clear downside catalyst. Kroger, Albertsons file to keep merger testimony sealed

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Bank of Nova Scotia increased its position in Kroger by 102.5% during the second quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 168,395 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,079,000 after buying an additional 85,223 shares in the last quarter. Monument Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of Kroger in the second quarter valued at $2,901,000. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Kroger by 2,313.4% during the second quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 138,915 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,964,000 after acquiring an additional 133,159 shares during the last quarter. Advocate Group LLC increased its position in Kroger by 16.6% during the 2nd quarter. Advocate Group LLC now owns 121,392 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,707,000 after purchasing an additional 17,284 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CWM LLC raised its stake in Kroger by 43.4% in the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 72,244 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,870,000 after purchasing an additional 21,876 shares during the last quarter. 80.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

Kroger Company 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.