Quantbot Technologies LP Cuts Kroger Stock Position

Hedge fund reduces holdings in grocery retailer by over 85% in Q3

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

Quantbot Technologies LP, a hedge fund, significantly reduced its stake in The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) during the third quarter of 2025, cutting its holdings by 85.2%. The firm now owns 34,833 shares of the grocery retailer's stock, down from 201,243 shares previously, according to a 13F filing with the SEC.

Why it matters

Quantbot's large reduction in its Kroger position provides insight into how some institutional investors are viewing the grocery sector and the performance of individual companies like Kroger. Hedge fund activity can signal broader market trends and investor sentiment.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Quantbot Technologies LP owned 34,833 shares of Kroger stock valued at $2.35 million as of the end of the third quarter. This represents a significant decrease from the 201,243 shares the firm held in the prior quarter, a reduction of over 85% in its position.

  • Quantbot Technologies LP filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2025 on March 4, 2026.

The players

Quantbot Technologies LP

A hedge fund that manages investments and had previously held a large position in The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co.

One of the largest supermarket operators in the United States, offering a wide range of retail grocery and related services.

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The takeaway

Quantbot Technologies' significant reduction in its Kroger holdings suggests the hedge fund sees challenges or limited upside potential for the grocery retailer's stock in the near term, providing a data point on institutional investor sentiment around the company.