Bank of Montreal Can Boosts Stake in Kroger

Institutional investor increases position in grocery retailer by 5.7% in Q3 2026

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:27am

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Bank of Montreal Can, an institutional investor, increased its stake in The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) by 5.7% during the third quarter of 2026, according to a recent SEC filing. The investor now owns 950,345 shares of the grocery retailer's stock, worth approximately $64 million.

Why it matters

Kroger is one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, and institutional investor activity can provide insight into the company's performance and outlook. The increased stake by Bank of Montreal Can suggests the investor sees value in Kroger's stock and is bullish on the company's future prospects.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Bank of Montreal Can purchased an additional 50,868 shares of Kroger during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 950,345 shares. This represents approximately 0.14% of Kroger's outstanding shares. The filing also shows that several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their Kroger holdings in recent quarters.

  • Bank of Montreal Can increased its Kroger stake during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Bank of Montreal Can

An institutional investor and one of the largest banks in Canada.

The Kroger Co.

One of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, operating a portfolio of grocery store banners.

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The takeaway

The increased stake by Bank of Montreal Can in Kroger suggests the investor sees long-term value in the grocery retailer's stock. This could be a positive sign for Kroger's future performance, as institutional investors often conduct extensive research before making significant investments.