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KR logoThe Kroger Co. (KR) Institutional Ownership

Q2 2026 13F Data|Updated 2026-11-07

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Institutional ownership increased this quarter (+0.41 pp), though top 10 holders maintain a highly concentrated 51.9% of institutional value.

Institutional Ownership
Can exceed 100% due to securities lending, short interest, and reporting timing differences.
86.4%$28.4B total value · ▲ +0.41 pp vs prior quarter
Smart Money Score
Based on ownership concentration, fund quality, buying/selling activity, ownership indicators, and institutional trend.
49 / 100Neutral
Institutions & Flow1,318 holders-71 net flow (+111 / -182)

AI Insights & Key Takeaways

  • Negative Institutional Flow (-71)
  • Berkshire Hathaway Inc and Jane Street Group, Llc maintain significant positions
  • Top 10 holders control 51.9% of institutional value
  • No Insider Signal

Top Institutional Holders of KR

Ranked by reported Q2 2026 13F market value

Top 10 Holders
51.9%
Top 25 Holders
69.2%

Share of total reported institutional value in KR held by the largest 10 / 25 filers.

#InstitutionShares HeldMarket ValueQoQ ChangeOwnership %% of Fund
1BlackRock, Inc.54.3M$3.02B+2.3%8.812%0.04%
2BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC39.0M$2.17B-22.0%6.325%0.72%
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Quarterly Institutional Activity

Filings activity in KR during Q2 2026, grouped by how each filer changed its position.

OverviewNew Buyers111Added To174Trimmed1,000Exited182
  • BlackRock, Inc.$3.02B
  • BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC$2.17B
  • VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

KR Institutional Ownership by Quarter

8 quarters of 13F filings · Δ columns show change vs prior quarter

QuarterInst. HoldersΔ HoldersOwnership %Δ OwnershipTotal 13F ValueΔ Value
Q2 20261,3184.8%86.39%+0.41 pp$28.44B23%
Q1 20261,385+3.7%85.98%2.58 pp$37.03B+13%
Q4 20251,336+1.6%88.56%1.26 pp$32.85B8.4%
Q3 20251,3153.5%89.82%6.83 pp$35.88B12%
Q2 20251,362+3.7%96.65%+5.53 pp$40.79B+13%
Q1 20251,314

KR — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KR stock.

What percentage of KR is owned by institutions?

Based on Q2 2026 13F filings, institutional ownership of The Kroger Co. stands at 86.4%, held across 1,318 reporting institutions.

Who is the largest institutional holder of KR?

BlackRock, Inc. is the largest reported institutional holder of KR, with approximately 54,330,207 shares worth $3.02B as of Q2 2026.

Is KR a hedge fund favorite?

Yes — 2 widely-followed marquee investors appear among the top 25 institutional holders of KR, including BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, JANE STREET GROUP, LLC.

What is KR's Smart Money Score?

Our composite Smart Money Score for KR is 49 out of 100 (Neutral). It combines net institutional buying activity, ownership shift, marquee investor presence, and holder-count growth.

How many institutions bought KR this quarter?

111 institutions opened new positions in KR during Q2 2026, while 182 fully exited. 174 added to existing positions and 1,000 trimmed.

VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
35.5M
$1.97B
-2.5%
5.761%
0.04%
4VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC31.0M$1.72B-2.2%5.022%0.08%
5STATE STREET CORP29.2M$1.62B-4.0%4.741%0.02%
6WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP16.9M$939.6M-27.9%2.744%0.16%
7FMR LLC16.6M$922.0M+19.9%2.693%0.04%
8GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC15.8M$871.5M-1.4%2.555%0.05%
9FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC15.0M$833.8M-1.4%2.436%0.18%
10DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP12.5M$695.6M+1.9%2.032%0.13%
11MORGAN STANLEY9.4M$522.4M-25.2%1.526%0.03%
12GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC8.5M$473.9M-11.7%1.384%0.04%
13NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB7.5M$413.8M+18.3%1.216%0.34%
14NORGES BANK6.6M$369.2M—1.078%0.04%
15Invesco Ltd.6.6M$366.5M+10.6%1.070%0.03%
16NORTHERN TRUST CORP6.1M$336.8M-5.6%0.984%0.04%
17AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC5.9M$325.7M+35.6%0.959%0.07%
18AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC5.2M$289.3M+9.9%0.849%0.10%
19JANE STREET GROUP, LLC5.2M$286.2M+246.1%0.836%0.02%
20Legal & General Group Plc5.1M$284.5M-2.9%0.831%0.06%
21BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/5.1M$282.4M-15.8%0.825%0.02%
22UBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AME4.9M$270.9M-7.0%0.791%0.05%
23CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC4.8M$268.9M+1.5%0.785%0.04%
24Amundi3.9M$218.9M+18.3%0.639%0.05%
25ROYAL BANK OF CANADA3.6M$199.9M+52.3%0.584%0.03%

denotes a marquee investor (Buffett, Burry, ARK, Tiger Global, Pershing Square, Baupost and other widely-followed managers). “% of Fund” shows how much of that investor’s total 13F portfolio is invested in KR — a direct measure of their conviction.

$1.97B
  • VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC$1.72B
  • STATE STREET CORP$1.62B
  • WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP$939.6M
  • FMR LLC$922.0M
  • GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC$871.5M
  • FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC$833.8M
  • DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP$695.6M
  • MORGAN STANLEY$522.4M
  • GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC$473.9M
  • +4.8%
    91.12%
    3.94 pp
    $36.07B
    +6.0%
    Q4 20241,254+7.8%95.06%+3.82 pp$34.03B+11%
    Q3 20241,163—91.24%—$30.56B—

    Source: SEC 13F institutional filings. Ownership % requires market cap data and will show once linked. Δ columns compare to the immediately prior filed quarter.

    How is institutional ownership of KR changing?

    KR institutional ownership rose by 0.41 percentage points quarter-over-quarter, with a net change of -67 holders.

    How concentrated is KR ownership among the top holders?

    The top 10 institutions account for 51.9% of all reported 13F value in KR, and the top 25 account for 69.2%.

    Where does this KR institutional ownership data come from?

    All data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with at least $100M in assets are required to file each quarter. We process every 13F filing from EDGAR and recompute the aggregates after each cycle. Insider transactions are sourced from Form 4 filings.

    KRThe Kroger Co.
    $67.70$41.7B
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