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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
↑ +36
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — KR

Based on 1381 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
1,381 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+56 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

666 buying708 selling
Last quarter: 708 funds reduced or exited vs 666 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KR position: 175 → 117 → 180 → 189. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 16% new
881 out of 1,381 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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Growing discovery — still being found

187 → 175 → 117 → 180 → 189 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 175 → 117 → 180 → 189. A growing number of institutions are discovering KR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 1,427 current holders: 977 (68%) 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 — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 1381 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% 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.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — KR

In 2026 Q1, 666 hedge funds were net buyers of KR (189 opened a new position, 477 added to an existing one), while 708 reduced or exited (555 trimmed, 153 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 55% of total institutional value in KR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +36 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1381.

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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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Kroger Co (KR) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KR has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 79d ago
KR
-11.4%
XLP
+2.0%

KR outperformed XLP by -13.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
KR
-2.9%
XLP
-1.2%

Since the filing became public, KR outperformed XLP by -1.7% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

70 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
8.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KR
1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1373 1345 2.08%
13F Shares 526M 546M -3.59%
Total Value $36.79B $33.85B 8.68%
New Positions 186 180 +6
Increased Positions 463 503 -40
Closed Positions 158 156 +2
Reduced Positions 543 478 +65
Total Calls 27 24 12.5%
Total Puts 27 23 17.39%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.96 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

1K + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in KR. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 KR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Palmer Knight Co 3.70% 104,788 $7.6M
2 Cambridge Financial Group, Inc. 3.65% 134,917 $9.8M
3 Auxier Asset Management LLC 3.53% 340,137 $24.6M
4 Kesler, Norman & Wride, LLC 3.30% 264,882 $19.2M
5 Spring Capital Management, LLC 3.18% 86,789 $6.3M
6 Gill Capital Partners, LLC 3.12% 150,020 $10.9M
7 Liberty One Investment Management, LLC 3.07% 411,289 $29.8M
8 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 2.81% 96,567 $7.0M
9 Monarch Capital Management Inc 2.64% 149,082 $10.8M
10 Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC 2.57% 792,549 $57.3M
11 Miramar Capital, LLC 2.57% 159,551 $11.5M
12 FinArc Investments, Inc. 2.52% 36,148 $2.6M
13 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 2.38% 141,478 $10.2M
14 Advanced Asset Management Advisors Inc 2.05% 102,500 $7.4M
15 Richard C. Young & CO., LTD. 2.01% 336,098 $24.3M
16 Zevin Asset Management LLC 1.95% 195,102 $14.1M
17 apricus wealth, LLC 1.93% 54,650 $4.0M
18 Weaver C. Barksdale & Associates, Inc. 1.90% 27,519 $2.0M
19 BTS Asset Management, Inc. 1.89% 6,789 $491K
20 NatWest Group plc 1.75% 111,607 $8.1M
21 Finivi Inc. 1.73% 43,829 $3.2M
22 Te Ahumairangi Investment Management Ltd 1.65% 136,419 $9.9M
23 Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC 1.65% 184,801 $13.4M
24 Seneca House Advisors 1.61% 56,019 $4.1M
25 Valley Wealth Managers, INC. 1.60% 343,728 $24.9M
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 708 funds reduced or exited vs 666 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for KR holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 1381 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% 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?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 881 out of 1,381 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.

Is it too late to buy Kroger Co (KR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KR has moved -2.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.2% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KR has gained -11.4% vs +2.0% for XLP. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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