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KROGER CO (KR)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KR. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +23
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — KR

Based on 1287 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KR than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
1,287 hedge funds hold KR right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+76 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

670 buying621 selling
Last quarter: 670 funds bought or added vs 621 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+63 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KR position: 174 → 171 → 109 → 172. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 13% new
859 out of 1,287 hedge funds have held KR for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

173 → 174 → 171 → 109 → 172 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 174 → 171 → 109 → 172. KR is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 1,326 current holders: 929 (70%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 1287 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in KR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KR

How many hedge funds hold KR — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of KR vs. share price

Market Analysis: KR

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Company Profile: KR

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

64 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.1
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conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KR
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 19 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1326 1323 0.23%
13F Shares 534M 542M -1.46%
Total Value $33.30B $36.39B -8.48%
New Positions 172 109 +63
Increased Positions 562 576 -14
Closed Positions 151 167 -16
Reduced Positions 538 589 -51
Total Calls 24 32 -25.0%
Total Puts 23 34 -32.35%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.96 1.06 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

1K + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of KR — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 3.18% 86,789 $6.3M
2 GILL CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC 3.12% 150,020 $10.9M
3 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 2.81% 96,567 $7.0M
4 MONARCH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 2.64% 149,082 $10.8M
5 Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC 2.57% 792,549 $57.3M
6 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 2.38% 141,478 $10.2M
7 Cairn Investment Group, Inc. 2.07% 57,557 $4K
8 Advanced Asset Management Advisors Inc 2.05% 102,500 $7.4M
9 apricus wealth, LLC 1.93% 54,650 $4.0M
10 Finivi Inc. 1.73% 43,829 $3.2M
11 VISTA INVESTMENT PARTNERS II, LLC 1.48% 45,641 $3.3M
12 Horrell Capital Management, Inc. 1.47% 44,674 $3.2M
13 ADVOCATE GROUP LLC 1.41% 124,962 $9.0M
14 LVM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD/MI 1.35% 197,757 $14.3M
15 VISTA INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC 1.34% 70,096 $5.1M
16 Nilsine Partners, LLC 1.27% 245,890 $16.2M
17 Townsend & Associates, Inc 1.26% 214,437 $14.6M
18 Ledyard National Bank 1.19% 190,334 $13.8M
19 River Road Asset Management, LLC 1.18% 1,444,473 $104.5M
20 CONNING INC. 1.17% 485,483 $35.1M
21 Mendel Capital Management LLC 1.16% 31,889 $2.3M
22 Park Capital Management, LLC / WI 1.03% 14,640 $1.1M
23 Cypress Capital, LLC 0.95% 46,308 $3.4M
24 Financial Enhancement Group LLC 0.92% 108,569 $7.4M
25 FARMERS TRUST CO 0.91% 79,703 $5.8M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — KROGER CO (KR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KR?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KR than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for KR?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 670 funds bought or added vs 621 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for KR holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 1287 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in KR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held KR?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 859 out of 1,287 hedge funds have held KR for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.