Kroger's Trading Volume Surges 83% to $690M Ahead of Earnings Sparking Investor Speculation

On September 8, 2025, The Kroger Co. (KR) saw a surge in trading activity, , . , reflecting heightened investor interest ahead of its Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled for September 11. , .

, , and strategic institutional activity. Hedge funds such as Captrust Financial Advisors and Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC significantly increased their holdings during Q2 2026, , respectively. Analysts from Deutsche Bank and Jefferies upgraded price targets, signaling cautious optimism despite a "Hold" consensus.

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