Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s KR Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 27,700 shares of The Kroger Co. (KR) worth $1.73 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in KR, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2020, adding 13.24 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 7.47 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s The Kroger Co (KR) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Kroger Co (KR) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -500,216 | Reduce 94.75% | 27,700 | $62.48 |
| Q3 2025 | -1.31 M | Reduce 71.23% | 527,916 | $67.41 |
| Q2 2025 | +35,200 | Add 1.96% | 1.84 M | $71.73 |
| Q1 2025 | -564,800 | Reduce 23.88% | 1.8 M | $67.69 |
| Q4 2024 | -1.69 M | Reduce 41.63% | 2.36 M | $61.15 |
| Q3 2024 | -1.04 M | Reduce 20.45% | 4.05 M | $57.30 |
| Q2 2024 | -484,300 | Reduce 8.68% | 5.09 M | $49.93 |
| Q1 2024 | -1.57 M | Reduce 21.95% | 5.58 M | $57.13 |
| Q4 2023 | -928,100 | Reduce 11.49% | 7.15 M | $45.71 |
| Q3 2023 | -325,197 | Reduce 3.87% | 8.07 M | $44.75 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.63 M | Reduce 16.24% | 8.4 M | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | -1.01 M | Reduce 9.16% | 10.03 M | $0.05 |
| Q4 2022 | -1.89 M | Reduce 14.59% | 11.04 M | $0.04 |
| Q3 2022 | -3.82 M | Reduce 22.81% | 12.93 M | $43.75 |
| Q2 2022 | +318,500 | Add 1.94% | 16.75 M | $47.33 |
| Q1 2022 | -1.22 M | Reduce 6.93% | 16.43 M | $57.37 |
| Q4 2021 | -921,461 | Reduce 4.96% | 17.65 M | $45.26 |
| Q3 2021 | +840,200 | Add 4.74% | 18.57 M | $40.43 |
| Q2 2021 | +557,500 | Add 3.25% | 17.73 M | $38.31 |
| Q1 2021 | -7.47 M | Reduce 30.32% | 17.17 M | $35.99 |
| Q4 2020 | -4.48 M | Reduce 15.38% | 24.65 M | $31.76 |
| Q3 2020 | +2.92 M | Add 11.12% | 29.13 M | $33.91 |
| Q2 2020 | +13.24 M | Add 102.11% | 26.21 M | $33.85 |
| Q1 2020 | +3.9 M | Add 42.95% | 12.97 M | $30.12 |
| Q4 2019 | +4.63 M | Add 104.08% | 9.07 M | $28.99 |
| Q3 2019 | +2.83 M | Add 175.25% | 4.45 M | $25.78 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.62 M | New Buy | 1.62 M | $21.71 |
| Q1 2019 | -41,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +41,500 | New Buy | 41,500 | $27.49 |
| Q3 2018 | -1 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +1 M | New Buy | 1 M | $28.45 |
| Q4 2016 | -5.96 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +3.88 M | Add 186.84% | 5.96 M | $29.68 |
| Q2 2016 | +2.08 M | New Buy | 2.08 M | $36.79 |
| Q1 2016 | -127,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +58,600 | Add 84.93% | 127,600 | $41.83 |
| Q3 2015 | +69,000 | New Buy | 69,000 | $36.07 |
| Q4 2014 | -263,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +263,200 | New Buy | 263,200 | $26.00 |
| Q1 2014 | -2.78 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2013 | -1.92 M | Reduce 40.87% | 2.78 M | $19.77 |
| Q3 2013 | +4.64 M | Add 6627.14% | 4.71 M | $20.17 |
| Q2 2013 | +70,000 | Add 0.00% | 70,000 | $17.27 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s The Kroger Co Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased The Kroger Co. (KR) in Q2 2013, acquiring 70,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held The Kroger Co. (KR) for 43 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to The Kroger Co. (KR) was in Q2 2020, adding 26,212,088 shares worth $887.28 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 27,700 shares of The Kroger Co. (KR), valued at approximately $1.73 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, The Kroger Co. (KR) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in The Kroger Co. (KR) was 29,128,088 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2020.