Kroger EVP Emilee F. DeMartino Awarded 12,769 Restricted Shares

Executive Summary

On September 28, 2026, Emilee F. DeMartino, Executive Vice President at The Kroger Co. ($KR), reported the acquisition of 12,769 shares of Kroger common stock on September 25, 2026. The transaction was classified with Transaction Code 'A', signifying a grant or equity award pursuant to the company's long-term incentive plan.

Transaction Details

• Security: Common Stock
• Transaction Date: September 25, 2026
• Shares Acquired: 12,769
• Price per Share: $0.00
• Total Transaction Value: $0.00
• Vesting Terms: Restricted stock award vesting in equal annual installments over three years (approximately 33% per year starting one year from the award date).
• Post-Transaction Holdings: 12,769 shares held directly.

Market and Trading Assessment

This filing reflects standard executive equity compensation under Kroger's long-term incentive program rather than an open-market purchase or sale. Because the shares were acquired via an annual incentive award at zero cost, this transaction does not signal insider sentiment regarding the near-term valuation or market trajectory of KR shares. Consequently, the trading significance is rated as Low.