State Street Corporation reports ownership of 5% of Kroger's common stock, holding 30,472,064 shares as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows shared voting power of 20,098,426 shares and shared dispositive power of 30,451,004 shares. The Schedule 13G names multiple State Street subsidiaries as holders and is signed on 05/12/2026.
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State Street holds a 5% passive stake in Kroger with significant shared dispositive power.
The filing lists 30,472,064 shares beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026 and reports shared dispositive power of 30,451,004 shares. The position is presented under a Schedule 13G classification, indicating a passive investor status rather than active control.
Future filings may show changes; this disclosure documents the institutional stake and the specific subsidiary entities that hold or manage portions of the position.
Schedule 13G disclosure lists multiple State Street entities and attributes shared powers consistent with institutional reporting.
The filing names SSGA Funds Management, State Street Bank and Trust, and other State Street Global Advisors affiliates in Item 7. The form states 5% ownership and provides the breakdown of voting and dispositive powers, fulfilling Schedule 13G disclosure elements.
Signatures and dates are present (05/12/2026); any change in intent or active influence would require a different schedule classification in future filings.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:30,472,064 sharesPercent of class:5%Shared voting power:20,098,426 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Beneficial ownership30,472,064 sharesas of 03/31/2026
Percent of class5%Schedule 13G reported percentage
Shared voting power20,098,426 sharesItem 4(ii) reported voting power
Shared dispositive power30,451,004 sharesItem 4(iv) reported dispositive power
Signature date05/12/2026form signed by Elizabeth Schaefer
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficial ownership, Shared dispositive power, Sole voting power
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Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Item 1. Name of issuer: KROGER CO/THE (form type is Schedule 13G)"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Shared dispositive powerregulatory
"Item 4 (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 30,451,004"
Sole voting powergovernance
"Item 4 (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
KROGER CO/THE
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
501044101
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(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)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
501044101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
STATE STREET CORPORATION
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
20,098,426.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
30,451,004.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,472,064.00
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)
5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
KROGER CO/THE
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1014 VINE ST, CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45202
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)
Citizenship:
MA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
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:
30472064.00
(b)
Percent of class:
5 %
(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:
20,098,426
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
30,451,004
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.
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.
SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (BK);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS (JAPAN) CO., LTD. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS ASIA LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS SINGAPORE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);STATE STREET SAUDI ARABIA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS COMPANY (IA);
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
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.
State Street reports beneficial ownership of 30,472,064 shares, equal to 5% of Kroger's common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing is a Schedule 13G classifying the position as passive institutional ownership.
Does State Street have voting control over Kroger shares?
The filing reports shared voting power of 20,098,426 shares, with 0 sole voting power. This indicates voting authority is shared among State Street entities rather than sole control.
What is the dispositive power reported by State Street for KR shares?
State Street reports shared dispositive power for 30,451,004 shares, indicating the ability to direct disposition is held jointly by listed State Street subsidiaries as shown in the filing.
Which State Street entities are named as holders in the filing?
The Schedule 13G lists subsidiaries including SSGA Funds Management, State Street Bank and Trust Company, and several State Street Global Advisors affiliates across regions, as identified under Item 7.
When was the Schedule 13G signed for the Kroger position?
The filing is signed by Elizabeth Schaefer, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, with a signature date of 05/12/2026, reflecting the attestation date on the submitted form.
