<span item_type="fundamental" item_id="88052f3cc4cd8e872392f8bdc7f299c2" counter_id="ST/US/KR" env="prod"></span><span item_type="announcement" item_id="562488235693120385" env="prod"></span><p>Revenue: As of FY2026 Q2, the actual value is USD 33.94 B, missing the estimate of USD 34.15 B.</p><p>EPS: As of FY2026 Q2, the actual value is USD 0.91, missing the estimate of USD 0.9927.</p><p>EBIT: As of FY2026 Q2, the actual value is USD 1.007 B.</p><p></p><h3>Segment Revenue</h3><ul><li>Retail operations segment sales were $33,670 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $32,942 million for the second quarter of 2024. For the first two quarters of 2025, sales were $78,451 million, compared to $76,951 million for the same period in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925091648/kr-20250816x10q.htm"></span></li></ul><h3>Operational Metrics</h3><ul><li>Operating profit for the second quarter of 2025 was $863 million, a 5.9% increase from $815 million in the second quarter of 2024. For the first two quarters of 2025, operating profit was $2,185 million, a 3.6% increase from $2,109 million in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925091648/kr-20250816x10q.htm"></span></li><li>Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co. for the second quarter of 2025 were $609 million, a 30.7% increase from $466 million in the second quarter of 2024. For the first two quarters of 2025, net earnings were $1,475 million, a 4.4% increase from $1,413 million in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925091648/kr-20250816x10q.htm"></span></li></ul><h3>Cash Flow</h3><ul><li>Net cash provided by operating activities was $3,688 million for the first two quarters of 2025, compared to $3,464 million for the same period in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925091648/kr-20250816x10q.htm"></span></li><li>Net cash used by investing activities was $2,107 million for the first two quarters of 2025, compared to $1,905 million in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925091648/kr-20250816x10q.htm"></span></li><li>Net cash used by financing activities was $657 million for the first two quarters of 2025, compared to $642 million in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925091648/kr-20250816x10q.htm"></span></li></ul><h3>Unique Metrics</h3><ul><li>eCommerce sales increased 16% in the second quarter and 15% in the first two quarters of 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925091648/kr-20250816x10q.htm"></span></li></ul><h3>Future Outlook and Strategy</h3><h4>Core Business Focus</h4><ul><li>Kroger plans to grow identical sales without fuel by investing in major store projects to increase both in-store and eCommerce sales. eCommerce sales are expected to grow at a double-digit rate over time.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925091648/kr-20250816x10q.htm"></span></li><li>The company aims to expand operating margin through initiatives in gross margin, growing alternative profit businesses, and productivity and cost savings initiatives.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925091648/kr-20250816x10q.htm"></span></li></ul><h4>Non-Core Business</h4><ul><li>Kroger is committed to maintaining its current investment grade debt rating and expects to continue growing its dividend over time and returning excess cash to shareholders via stock repurchases, subject to Board approval.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925091648/kr-20250816x10q.htm"></span></li></ul><h4>Priority</h4><ul><li>Kroger expects its value creation model will result in total shareholder return within its target range of 8% to 11% over time.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925091648/kr-20250816x10q.htm"></span></li></ul>

Kroger | 10-Q: FY2026 Q2 Revenue Misses Estimate at USD 33.94 B