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Kroger (KR) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on June 18, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Kroger announced fiscal first-quarter 2026 results on June 18, 2026.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Kroger announced fiscal first-quarter 2026 results on June 18, 2026
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the earnings release with financial results and management commentary
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Q1 FY26 sales $46.1B, up 2.2% YoY; identical sales excluding fuel increased 1.0%, signaling modest underlying demand
- Adjusted EPS $1.58 versus $1.49, while adjusted FIFO operating profit reached $1,544M versus $1,518M
- Margin pressure evident: gross margin declined to 22.7% from 23.0%, with transportation costs, egg deflation, and price investments cited
- eCommerce sales grew 19% and Kroger Precision Marketing profit exceeded 20%, supporting higher-margin alternative businesses
- FY26 guidance reaffirmed: identical sales 1.0%-2.0%, EPS $5.10-$5.30, free cash flow $2.7B-$2.9B, and planned $2B share repurchases
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