Captrust Financial Advisors Boosts Kroger Holdings

Investment firm increases stake in grocery retailer by 1.8% in Q3 2025

Mar. 18, 2026 at 8:36am

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Captrust Financial Advisors, an institutional investor, increased its holdings in The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) by 1.8% during the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. Captrust now owns 2,791,849 shares of the grocery retailer, representing 0.42% of Kroger's outstanding stock.

Why it matters

Kroger is one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, and institutional investor activity in the stock can provide insights into market sentiment and future performance. Captrust's increased stake suggests the firm sees value in Kroger's business model and growth prospects.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Captrust Financial Advisors added 48,736 shares of Kroger to its portfolio during Q3 2025, bringing its total holdings to 2,791,849 shares. This represents a 1.8% increase in Captrust's position. Kroger's stock was valued at $188,199,000 in Captrust's portfolio as of the end of the quarter.

  • Captrust Financial Advisors filed its 13F report for Q3 2025 on March 18, 2026.

The players

Captrust Financial Advisors

An institutional investment firm that manages over $390 billion in assets for clients including pension plans, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

The Kroger Co.

One of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, operating over 2,700 stores under various banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fry's, and Harris Teeter.

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The takeaway

Captrust's increased stake in Kroger suggests the investment firm sees long-term value in the grocery retailer's business model and growth potential, even as the sector faces ongoing competitive pressures from e-commerce and discount chains.