KR Dark Pool Activity
Kroger Company (The)
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 2.8M KR shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 1.9M of those shares (67.8%) were marked short or short-exempt, above KR's 30-day rolling average of 48.0% (z-score 2.22). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), KR's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 39.9% to 67.8% and averaged 50.2%; the latest reading is above that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
2.8M
Short Volume
1.9M
Short Volume Ratio
67.8%
30-Day Average
48.0%
z-score 2.22
Flagged as an anomaly
Meridian's dark pool model flags KR's reading on Oct 23, 2026 as an anomaly (z-score 2.22 versus its 30-day rolling average).
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1.8M | 889K | 50.0% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2.7M | 1.4M | 49.6% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3.4M | 1.4M | 39.9% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2.8M | 1.5M | 55.3% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2.1M | 995K | 47.8% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1.8M | 786K | 43.9% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2.4M | 1.4M | 55.5% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2.0M | 1.0M | 49.2% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2.7M | 1.1M | 42.7% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 2.8M | 1.9M | 67.8% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
KR dark pool FAQ
- How much KR off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 2.8M KR shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 1.9M of those shares (67.8%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is KR's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, KR's short volume ratio of 67.8% is above KR's 30-day rolling average of 48.0% (z-score 2.22). Meridian's dark pool model flags this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.