Kroger Chairman Ronald Sargent Sells 26,567 Shares (Tax Withholding)

What Happened
Ronald Sargent, Chairman of the Board of Kroger Co. (KR), had 26,567 shares disposed on March 13, 2026 as a payment to satisfy tax liabilities tied to restricted stock. The shares were disposed at $75.60 per share for a total value of approximately $2,008,465. This transaction is a tax-withholding event rather than an open-market sale for investment reasons.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-03-13 at $75.60 per share.
• Shares disposed: 26,567; total gross value ≈ $2,008,465.
• Transaction code: F (payment of tax liability associated with restricted stock). Footnote: F1 – Payment of tax liability associated with restricted stock.
• Filing date: 2026-03-16. Filed within the SEC’s two-business-day window after the reported transaction, so appears timely.
• Shares owned after the transaction: Not specified in the information provided on this Form 4.

Context
Tax-withholding disposals (code F) are routine when restricted stock vests; the company or insider covers required taxes by surrendering or selling a portion of shares. These transactions generally reflect tax obligations, not a deliberate market view on the stock.