Quadrant Capital Group 13F: Adds $1.3M to The Kroger (KR) Stake
Key Points
- Quadrant Capital Group lifted its stake in The Kroger Co. (KR) by 21,742 shares, ending with 42,750 shares worth $2,596,664.
- The grocer reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $149.33 billion with a net profit margin of 0.7%.
- Wall Street maintains a consensus buy recommendation on the stock with a mean price target of $68.91.
Since the filing, $KR is up 1.8% to date (from the $62.98 close on Oct 20, 2026).
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Quadrant Capital Group boosted its holdings in The Kroger Co. (KR) by 103.5% during the period, according to a Form 13F filing on October 20, 2026. The institutional investor picked up an additional 21,742 shares to bring its total stake up to 42,750 shares.
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What Changed in Quadrant Capital Group's The Kroger Co. Position
The firm grew its investment significantly, bringing the total value of its holdings in the grocery chain to $2,596,664. That followed a previous holding of 21,008 shares.
Other Institutional Activity in The Kroger Co.
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc cut its holdings by 11,000,000 shares, ending with 39,000,000 shares worth about $2,501,069,892. Franklin Resources, Inc. reduced its stake by 205,492 shares, or 1.4%, wrapping up the period with 15,016,165 shares valued at about $962,986,620.
The Kroger Co. Stock Holds Steady
The stock closed at $62.98 on October 20, 2026, and recently traded around $62.98 as of October 22, 2026. Shares trade above their 50-day moving average of $59.24 but sit below their 200-day moving average of $63.45.
Recent Earnings
The company reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $149,326,004,224 with basic earnings of $1.80 per share. Profitability metrics include a net profit margin of 0.7% and a return on equity of 14.4%, alongside year-over-year revenue growth of 2.0%. The next earnings release is scheduled for December 3, 2026.
Dividend
Dividend investors receive an annual dividend rate of $1.56 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 2.43% with a payout ratio of 77.8%.
Insider Buying and Selling at The Kroger Co.
Mitchell Butier bought 289 shares on June 25, 2026. Yael Cosset sold 30,000 shares on July 14, 2026, at a price of $58.80 per share for a total value of $1,764,000. Mary Ellen Adcock sold 72,901 shares on September 18, 2026, valued at $4,425,332.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Evercore ISI Group maintained an outperform rating on August 11, 2026, lowering its target to $75.00 from $78.00. Citigroup maintained a neutral rating on September 1, 2026, adjusting its target to $57.00 from $61.00. Telsey Advisory Group kept an outperform rating on September 14, 2026, moving its target from $78.00 to $75.00. Evercore ISI Group also maintained an outperform rating on September 14, 2026, with a target of $70.00. Guggenheim maintained a buy rating on September 15, 2026, moving its target from $71.00 to $66.00. The stock carries a consensus buy recommendation with an average price target of $68.91.
About The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. operates as a major food and drug retailer across the United States. Its retail footprint includes combination stores, multi-department locations, marketplace formats, and price impact warehouses.
Bottom Line
Quadrant Capital Group's increased stake reflects confidence ahead of the upcoming December earnings report. Investors will look to upcoming filings to see if other mid-sized funds follow suit.
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Source: Quadrant Capital Group's 13F filing on $KR (Oct 20, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts