Rep. David Taylor Acquires The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) Stock

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently bought shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR). In a filing disclosed on June 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Kroger stock on June 5th. 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 American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) on 6/5/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 6/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) on 6/5/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 6/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 6/5/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 6/5/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Medpace (NASDAQ:MEDP) on 5/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 5/15/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 5/15/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 5/15/2026.

Kroger Price Performance

Kroger stock opened at $58.69 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $35.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 0.42. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $64.82 and a two-hundred day moving average of $66.15. The Kroger Co. has a 1 year low of $55.60 and a 1 year high of $76.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.39.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, June 18th. The company reported $1.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.59 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $46.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $45.59 billion. Kroger had a return on equity of 44.33% and a net margin of 0.71%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.49 EPS. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.30 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that The Kroger Co. will post 5.24 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kroger

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Whipplewood Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Kroger in the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Kroger during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Kroger during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of Kroger by 268.1% in the 4th quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 416 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 303 shares during the period. Finally, Axiom Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in Kroger in the 1st quarter worth $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have commented on KR. Barclays set a $61.00 target price on shares of Kroger and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Kroger in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Kroger from $71.00 to $61.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Kroger from $72.00 to $70.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Kroger from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $71.94.

Key Stories Impacting Kroger

Here are the key news stories impacting Kroger this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger expanded its retail media reach by linking with TikTok, giving advertisers a self-service way to target Kroger shoppers and potentially boosting a higher-margin revenue stream. Kroger links with TikTok on targeted ads
• Positive Sentiment: The company is also leaning on private label and digital growth, which could support sales and improve customer loyalty if Kroger can make those channels more profitable. Kroger Stock Outlook Hinges on Digital Growth & Private-Label Strength
• Positive Sentiment: Kroger said it is working with suppliers to optimize costs through tougher negotiations and direct sourcing, which could help protect margins. Kroger is working with suppliers to optimize costs
• Positive Sentiment: Shoppers can now use Kroger fuel points on groceries, a consumer-friendly move that may improve traffic and strengthen the chain’s value proposition. Kroger now letting shoppers use fuel points on groceries
• Neutral Sentiment: Kroger is opening a new Marketplace in West Virginia, which supports store expansion but is unlikely to move the stock much on its own. Sky-high anticipation for first Kroger Marketplace in West Virginia to open Wednesday
• Negative Sentiment: Several analyst and commentary pieces continued to frame KR as a cautious buy, pointing to pressure from margins, transportation, pharmacy, and consumer spending trends. Is KR Stock a Buy Now or a Value Trap for Cautious Investors?
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup lowered its price target on Kroger to $61 from $71 and kept a neutral rating, reinforcing a more restrained Wall Street view. Citigroup price target cut
• Negative Sentiment: The new CEO was described as pushing for a reset in store execution and pricing, suggesting management still sees room for improvement in Kroger’s core operations. Kroger’s new CEO calls out his own stores

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.