Kroger (NYSE:KR) Stock Sale Disclosed by Rep. David Taylor

Key Points

• Rep. David Taylor disclosed selling $1,001–$15,000 of Kroger shares on Nov. 3 from a trust-linked retirement account.
• Kroger reported quarterly EPS of $1.09, beating the $1.05 consensus, while revenue of $34.62 billion was slightly below expectations; sales rose 2% year over year.
• Kroger announced a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, equivalent to $1.56 annually and a 2.2% yield. Analysts’ consensus rating was “Moderate Buy,” with a $70.35 average price target.

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently sold shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR). In a filing disclosed on November 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Kroger stock on November 3rd. 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):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 11/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble NYSE: PG on 11/5/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Broadcom NASDAQ: AVGO on 11/5/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Lam Research NASDAQ: LRCX on 11/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Eli Lilly and Company NYSE: LLY on 11/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Eaton NYSE: ETN on 11/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of AT&T NYSE: T on 11/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL on 11/3/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Visa NYSE: V on 11/3/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Amgen NASDAQ: AMGN on 11/3/2026.

Kroger Trading Up 1.5%

Shares of Kroger stock opened at $70.86 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.59, a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.31. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $62.78 and its 200-day simple moving average is $63.88. The stock has a market cap of $41.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.96, a P/E/G ratio of 1.96 and a beta of 0.36. The Kroger Co. has a 1-year low of $54.15 and a 1-year high of $76.58.

Kroger (NYSE:KR - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, September 11th. The company reported $1.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.05 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $34.62 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $34.64 billion. Kroger had a net margin of 0.73% and a return on equity of 49.90%. The company's revenue was up 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.04 EPS. Kroger has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.100-5.300 EPS. Analysts predict that The Kroger Co. will post 5.20 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Kroger Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 16th will be paid a $0.39 dividend. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. Kroger's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 84.78%.

Insider Activity at Kroger

In other Kroger news, EVP Mary Adcock sold 72,901 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.70, for a total value of $4,425,090.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 175,233 shares in the company, valued at $10,636,643.10. This represents a 29.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.41% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Roth Capital reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $73.00 target price on shares of Kroger in a research note on Monday, September 14th. UBS Group set a $66.00 price objective on shares of Kroger and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Deutsche Bank restated a "buy" rating and issued a $70.00 price objective on shares of Kroger in a report on Wednesday, October 21st. Wells Fargo & Company set a $60.00 target price on shares of Kroger and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Kroger from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, November 9th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $70.35.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Kroger during the 2nd quarter worth $3,016,956,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of Kroger by 0.4% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 12,296,026 shares of the company's stock worth $889,878,000 after purchasing an additional 53,625 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in Kroger by 17.0% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 6,041,028 shares of the company's stock valued at $437,129,000 after purchasing an additional 876,168 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new position in Kroger in the 2nd quarter valued at $284,501,000. Finally, Amundi raised its stake in Kroger by 18.3% during the second quarter. Amundi now owns 3,942,230 shares of the company's stock worth $218,912,000 after purchasing an additional 610,039 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.93% of the company's stock.

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. is a U.S. grocery retailer founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1883 by Bernard Kroger. It operates supermarkets and other grocery formats across the United States under banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, King Soopers, and Smith’s. Alongside groceries and household essentials, Kroger stores offer services such as pharmacies and fuel centers. The company also sells products under its own private-label brands and produces many of those items through its food manufacturing operations.

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