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

Posted by Latisha Jones on Feb 4th, 2026

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):

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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 Price Performance

NYSE KR opened at $64.26 on Wednesday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $63.03 and a 200-day moving average price of $66.27. The Kroger Co. has a 52 week low of $58.60 and a 52 week high of $74.90. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $40.66 billion, a P/E ratio of 59.50, a PEG ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 0.62.

Kroger (NYSE:KR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 4th. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.02. Kroger had a return on equity of 38.06% and a net margin of 0.54%.The business had revenue of $33.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $34.27 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.98 earnings per share. Kroger’s revenue for the quarter was up .7% on a year-over-year basis. Kroger has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.750-4.800 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that The Kroger Co. will post 4.44 earnings per share for the current year.

Kroger Dividend Announcement

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its holdings in Kroger by 61.1% during the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 33,367,551 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,249,307,000 after buying an additional 12,652,261 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Kroger during the 2nd quarter valued at about $518,267,000. Allianz Asset Management GmbH raised its stake in Kroger by 66.6% in the third quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 5,255,084 shares of the company’s stock valued at $354,245,000 after buying an additional 2,100,444 shares during the last quarter. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Kroger by 299.6% in the 2nd quarter. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC now owns 2,420,495 shares of the company’s stock valued at $173,622,000 after purchasing an additional 1,814,721 shares during the last quarter. Finally, VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al acquired a new stake in shares of Kroger during the second quarter worth $120,965,000. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Barclays set a $68.00 price objective on Kroger and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Morgan Stanley set a $67.00 target price on shares of Kroger and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $78.00 target price on shares of Kroger in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of Kroger from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $75.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $68.00 target price (down from $74.00) on shares of Kroger in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Kroger presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $74.07.

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Key Headlines Impacting Kroger

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

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.

About Kroger

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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.