Kroger Shares Acquired by Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management

Investment firm increases stake in grocery giant by 45.5% in Q3

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:34am

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Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) by 45.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 855,810 shares of the company's stock, worth approximately $57.7 million.

Why it matters

Kroger is one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, and changes in major institutional ownership can signal broader investor sentiment about the company's performance and future prospects.

The details

According to the filing, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management increased its stake in Kroger by adding 267,434 additional shares during the third quarter. The firm now owns about 0.13% of Kroger's outstanding shares. Several other hedge funds and institutional investors also added to or reduced their positions in Kroger during the same period.

  • Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management filed the 13F report for the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.

An investment management firm based in Canada that manages a variety of equity and fixed-income funds.

The Kroger Co.

One of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, operating over 2,700 stores under various banners.

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The takeaway

This increase in institutional ownership by a major investment firm suggests continued confidence in Kroger's long-term growth prospects, even as the company navigates a competitive grocery landscape and rising inflation.