Nisa Investment Advisors 13F: Cuts The Kroger (KR) Stake by $3.6M

Nisa Investment Advisors reduced its holdings in The Kroger Co. KR by 61,001 shares during the quarter, according to a Form 13F filing on October 20, 2026. The move brought the firm's total stake down to 204,898 shares. That position carried a value of $12,011,121 at the time of the report.

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What Changed in Nisa Investment Advisors's The Kroger Co. Position

The fund trimmed its investment by a 22.9% margin, moving down from its previous total of 265,899 shares. Even after the reduction, the remaining holdings represent a multi-million-dollar investment in the grocery chain.

Other Institutional Activity in The Kroger Co.

Quadrant Capital Group grew its holdings by 21,742 shares, ending with 42,750 shares worth about $2.6 million. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc reduced its stake by 11,000,000 shares, ending with 39,000,000 shares worth about $2.5 billion. Franklin Resources, Inc. trimmed its position by 205,492 shares, ending with 15,016,165 shares valued at about $963.0 million.

The Kroger Co. Stock Up 1.8%

The stock closed at $62.98 on the filing date of October 20, 2026. As of October 22, 2026, the shares recently traded at $62.98, which is about equal to that event close and sits 6.3% above its 50-day moving average of $59.24.

Recent Earnings

The company operates as a major food and drug retailer across the United States. In its reported financial results, The Kroger Co. posted trailing-twelve-month revenue of $149.3 billion alongside earnings of $1.80 per share. Profitability metrics include a net margin of 0.7% and a return on equity of 14.4%. The company's next quarterly update is scheduled for December 3, 2026.

Dividend

股东 receive an annual dividend rate of $1.56 per share, giving the stock a dividend yield of 2.43% based on recent trading levels. The current payout ratio stands at 77.8% of earnings.

Insider Buying and Selling at The Kroger Co.

Company insiders executed several transactions prior to the filing. Mitchell Butier acquired 289 shares on June 25, 2026. Later, Yael Cosset sold 30,000 shares at $58.80 per share for a total value of $1,764,000 on July 14, 2026. Mary Ellen Adcock also sold 72,901 shares valued at $4,425,332 on September 18, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms continue to monitor the grocery operator. On August 11, 2026, Evercore ISI Group maintained an Outperform rating with a target of $75.00. Citigroup maintained a Neutral rating with a target of $57.00 on September 1, 2026. Telsey Advisory Group kept its Outperform rating with a $75.00 target on September 14, 2026. Evercore ISI Group adjusted its target to $70.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating on the same day. Guggenheim maintained a Buy rating with a $66.00 target on September 15, 2026. Across 22 analyst opinions, the stock holds a consensus buy rating and a mean price target of $68.91.

About The Kroger Co.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company runs a massive network of combination food and drug stores, multi-department locations, marketplace formats, and price impact warehouses. With roughly 400,000 employees, it stands as one of the largest traditional supermarket operators in the country, connecting millions of shoppers with grocery and pharmacy essentials daily.

Bottom Line

Investors will look toward the upcoming earnings release on December 3, 2026, for fresh details on revenue growth and margin trends. Institutional and insider shifts continue to draw attention as the market evaluates the retailer's operational path.