Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Boosts Kroger Stock Holdings

Swiss bank increases stake in major U.S. grocery chain by 43.5% in Q3 2025

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, a Swiss bank, boosted its holdings in The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 43.5% during the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The bank now owns 60,923 shares of the grocery company's stock, worth $4.1 million at the end of the reporting period.

Why it matters

Kroger is one of the largest supermarket operators in the United States, with a portfolio of grocery store banners and a focus on fresh foods, private-label brands, and omnichannel retail. This investment by a major European bank signals continued confidence in Kroger's business model and growth prospects.

The details

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise added 18,454 shares of Kroger stock to its portfolio during the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 60,923 shares. The bank's investment in Kroger is part of a broader strategy to diversify its portfolio and capitalize on growth opportunities in the U.S. retail and consumer sectors.

  • Banque Cantonale Vaudoise filed its Q3 2025 holdings report with the SEC on March 11, 2026.
  • The bank increased its Kroger stake by 43.5% during the third quarter of 2025.

The players

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise

A Swiss bank and financial services group headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a focus on wealth management, corporate banking, and retail banking.

The Kroger Co.

One of the largest supermarket operators in the United States, with a portfolio of grocery store banners and a focus on fresh foods, private-label brands, and omnichannel retail.

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The takeaway

Kroger's continued appeal to international investors like Banque Cantonale Vaudoise underscores the company's strong market position and growth potential in the U.S. grocery sector, even as the industry faces ongoing challenges from e-commerce and changing consumer preferences.