CSM Advisors LLC Trims Stake in Kroger

Institutional investor reduces holdings in grocery retailer by nearly 50%

Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:10am

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CSM Advisors LLC, an institutional investor, has trimmed its stake in The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) by 48.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to a disclosure filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 173,905 shares of the company's stock, down from 339,313 shares previously.

Why it matters

Institutional investors like CSM Advisors closely monitor and adjust their positions in major public companies like Kroger. Changes in their holdings can provide insights into market sentiment and future performance expectations for the stock.

The details

According to the filing, CSM Advisors sold 165,408 shares of Kroger stock during the 3rd quarter, reducing its total position to 173,905 shares valued at $11.7 million. The move comes as Kroger's stock has seen increased volatility in recent months, with the share price ranging between $58.60 and $76.58 over the past 52 weeks.

  • The 3rd quarter filing was submitted on March 15, 2026.

The players

CSM Advisors LLC

An institutional investment firm that has reduced its stake 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

The reduction in CSM Advisors' Kroger holdings suggests the firm may have concerns about the grocery retailer's near-term performance or growth prospects, though Kroger's stock has seen significant price swings recently. Investors will likely watch for any further changes in institutional ownership of Kroger shares in the coming quarters.