Warren Buffett's KR Position Overview
Warren Buffett (via Berkshire Hathaway INC) currently holds 50 M shares of The Kroger Co. (KR) worth $3.37 B, representing 1.26% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2019-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 24 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Warren Buffett has maintained a strategic position in KR, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2021, adding 17.53 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2022, reducing 5.55 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Warren Buffett's The Kroger Co (KR) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Kroger Co (KR) Trades by Warren Buffett
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2019 | +18.94 M | New Buy | 18.94 M | $28.99 |
| Q2 2020 | +3 M | Add 15.84% | 21.94 M | $33.85 |
| Q3 2020 | +3.04 M | Add 13.85% | 24.98 M | $33.91 |
| Q4 2020 | +8.56 M | Add 34.25% | 33.53 M | $31.76 |
| Q1 2021 | +17.53 M | Add 52.26% | 51.06 M | $35.99 |
| Q2 2021 | +10.73 M | Add 21.01% | 61.79 M | $38.31 |
| Q4 2021 | -375,000 | Reduce 0.61% | 61.41 M | $45.26 |
| Q1 2022 | -3.43 M | Reduce 5.58% | 57.99 M | $57.37 |
| Q2 2022 | -5.55 M | Reduce 9.57% | 52.44 M | $47.33 |
| Q3 2022 | -2.17 M | Reduce 4.14% | 50.27 M | $43.75 |
| Q4 2022 | -268,823 | Reduce 0.53% | 50 M | $44.58 |
Warren Buffett's The Kroger Co Investment FAQs
Warren Buffett first purchased The Kroger Co. (KR) in Q4 2019, acquiring 18,940,079 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Warren Buffett has held The Kroger Co. (KR) for 24 quarters since Q4 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Warren Buffett's largest addition to The Kroger Co. (KR) was in Q4 2019, adding 18,940,079 shares worth $549.07 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Warren Buffett's firm, Berkshire Hathaway INC, owns 50,000,000 shares of The Kroger Co. (KR), valued at approximately $3.37 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, The Kroger Co. (KR) represents approximately 1.26% of Warren Buffett's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Warren Buffett's peak holding in The Kroger Co. (KR) was 61,787,910 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2021. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.