Wellington entities disclose 3.2% Kroger (KR) stake held for advisory clients

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wellington Management’s affiliated entities report a sizable but non‑controlling stake in The Kroger Co. They disclose beneficial ownership of 20,068,489 shares of Kroger common stock, representing about 3.2% of the class as of 12/31/2025. The shares are owned of record by clients of various Wellington investment advisers, with Wellington entities having shared voting power over 20,061,519 shares and shared dispositive power over 20,068,489 shares, and no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing emphasizes that the holdings are in the ordinary course of business and are not intended to change or influence control of Kroger, and that no individual client is known to hold more than 5% of the stock.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

The Kroger Co.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

501044101

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 501044101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Wellington Management Group LLP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MASSACHUSETTS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 20,061,519.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 20,068,489.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

20,068,489.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

3.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 501044101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Wellington Group Holdings LLP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 20,061,519.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 20,068,489.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

20,068,489.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

3.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 501044101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 20,061,519.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 20,068,489.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

20,068,489.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

3.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: The Kroger Co.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1014 Vine St, Cincinnati OH 45201
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Wellington Management Group LLP Wellington Group Holdings LLP Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: c/o Wellington Management Company LLP, 280 Congress Street, Boston MA 02210
(c)	Citizenship: Wellington Management Group LLP - Massachusetts Wellington Group Holdings LLP - Delaware Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP - Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 501044101
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See the responses to Item 9 on the attached cover pages.
(b)	Percent of class: 3.17 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the responses to Item 6 on the attached cover pages.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the responses to Item 8 on the attached cover pages.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The securities as to which this Schedule is filed are owned of record by clients of one or more investment advisers identified in Item 7 directly or indirectly owned by Wellington Management Group LLP. Those clients have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities. No such client is known to have such right or power with respect to more than five percent of this class of securities, except as follows: Not Applicable.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. Pursuant to the instructions in Item 7 of Schedule 13G, the following lists the identity and Item 3 classification of each relevant entity that beneficially owns shares of the security class being reported on this Schedule 13G. Wellington Group Holdings LLP - HC Wellington Investment Advisors LLP - HC Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd. - HC One or more of the following investment advisers (the "Wellington Investment Advisers"): Wellington Management Company LLP - IA Wellington Management Canada LLC - IA Wellington Management Singapore Pte Ltd - IA Wellington Management Hong Kong Ltd - IA Wellington Management International Ltd - IA Wellington Management Japan Pte Ltd - IA Wellington Management Australia Pty Ltd - IA The securities as to which this Schedule is filed by Wellington Management Group LLP, as parent holding company of certain holding companies and the Wellington Investment Advisers, are owned of record by clients of the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP controls directly, or indirectly through Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd., the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Group Holdings LLP. Wellington Group Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Management Group LLP.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Wellington Management Group LLP

Signature:	Taisia Lowe
Name/Title:	Regulatory Analyst
Date:	02/10/2026

Wellington Group Holdings LLP

Signature:	Taisia Lowe
Name/Title:	Regulatory Analyst
Date:	02/10/2026

Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP

Signature:	Taisia Lowe
Name/Title:	Regulatory Analyst
Date:	02/10/2026

FAQ

How many Kroger (KR) shares do Wellington entities report owning?

Wellington-affiliated entities report beneficial ownership of 20,068,489 Kroger common shares. These shares are held for clients of various Wellington investment advisers, with Wellington reporting shared voting and dispositive power rather than direct record ownership.

What percentage of Kroger’s common stock do Wellington entities hold?

Wellington entities report holding about 3.2% of Kroger’s common stock. The Schedule 13G/A also references a 3.17% figure in the ownership section, reflecting their non‑controlling but notable minority position in the company.

Are Wellington’s Kroger (KR) holdings intended to influence control of the company?

The filing states the securities were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Kroger, consistent with a passive investment posture under Schedule 13G.

Who actually owns the Kroger shares reported by Wellington entities?

The securities are owned of record by clients of one or more Wellington investment advisers. Wellington Management Group LLP and its subsidiaries report beneficial ownership because they control the advisers, while individual client accounts ultimately hold the shares.

Does any single Wellington client own more than 5% of Kroger (KR)?

According to the filing, no client is known to have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds for more than 5% of the Kroger common stock class. The reported position is spread across multiple client accounts advised by Wellington entities.

Which Wellington entities are listed as reporting persons for Kroger (KR)?

The Schedule 13G/A lists Wellington Management Group LLP, Wellington Group Holdings LLP, and Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP as reporting persons, each with the same 20,068,489 shares beneficially owned and 3.2% of the class.