The Kroger (KR) Insider Mitchell Butier Buys 289 Shares

Mitchell Butier recently bought 289 shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) on June 25, 2026. This insider purchase was not part of a planned trading program and the average price for these shares was not disclosed.

Insider Buying and Selling at The Kroger Co.

Mitchell Butier's recent purchase adds to a series of insider transactions at Kroger. On June 1, 2026, Ronald Sargent, the Chairman of the Board, bought 388 shares at $61.52 each. Other insiders, including Nora Aufreiter, Anne Gates, Elaine Chao, and Mark Sutton, also made purchases on the same day, buying 61, 138, 88, and 42 shares, respectively, at the same price.

Other Institutional Activity in The Kroger Co.

In recent filings, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings in Kroger by 1,127,559 shares, leaving it with 53,118,358 shares valued at about $3.84 billion. Meanwhile, Vanguard Capital Management LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC both opened new positions with 36,423,947 and 31,655,062 shares, worth approximately $2.64 billion and $2.29 billion, respectively. State Street Corp reduced its stake by 1,536,547 shares, now holding 30,450,904 shares valued at $2.20 billion.

The Kroger Co. Stock Down 5.8%

Shares of The Kroger Co. traded near $57.67 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $35.4 billion and a P/E ratio of 33.8. Its stock has seen a 52-week low of $55.6 and a high of $76.58, with a 50-day moving average of $64.85 and a 200-day moving average of $66.25. Kroger's beta is 0.416, indicating lower volatility compared to the market.

Recent Earnings

Kroger reported revenue of $148.6 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 2.2%. Its earnings per share stand at $1.71, with a net margin of 0.71% and a return on equity of 13.8%. The next earnings report is expected on June 18, 2026.

Dividend

The Kroger Co. pays an annual dividend rate of $1.44, yielding 2.49% with a payout ratio of 80.1%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 22, 2026, Telsey Advisory Group and Guggenheim both maintained a 'buy' rating for Kroger, with price targets of $78 and $71, respectively. Citigroup and UBS kept a 'hold' rating with targets of $61 and $63. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' rating, with an average target price of $70.71 based on 21 opinions.

About The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co., based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. It operates a variety of store formats, including combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, and marketplace stores. The company also runs price impact warehouses and sells its products through physical stores and online platforms. Kroger employs approximately 400,000 people and is led by CEO Gregory S. Foran.

Bottom Line

Mitchell Butier's recent purchase of Kroger shares adds to the interest in the company, which remains a significant player in the grocery sector. Kroger's stock is closely watched by investors for its market presence and financial performance. As always, insider transactions like this one are reported after the fact and may not indicate future stock performance.