Kroger Beat Expectations

Kroger (KR) reported earnings of $1.49 per share on revenue of $45.12 billion for the fiscal first quarter ended April 2025. The consensus earnings estimate was $1.45 per share on revenue of $45.38 billion. The Earnings Whisper number was $1.47 per share. The company beat expectations by 1.36% while revenue fell 0.33% compared to the same quarter a year ago.

The company said it continues to expect fiscal 2026 earnings of $4.60 to $4.80 per share. The current consensus earnings estimate is $4.74 per share for the year ending January 31, 2026.

Kroger Co operates retail food and drug stores, multi-department stores, jewelry stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States. It also manufactures and processes some of the food for sale in its supermarkets.