KR
The Kroger Co.
KR Q2 2026 earnings
Published Sep 11, 2026
AI summary
- Kroger reported second quarter sales of $34.6 billion, up from $33.9 billion in the same period last year.
- GAAP diluted EPS was $1.05, while adjusted EPS grew to $1.09 from $1.04 in the prior year.
- Identical sales without fuel increased 0.2% during the quarter.
- The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.10 to $5.30.
- Management lowered its full-year 2026 identical sales without fuel guidance to a range of 0.2% to 0.8%.
Results vs analyst consensus
Revenue
Reported
$34.62B
Consensus not captured before release
+2.0% YoY
Adjusted EPS
Reported · Adjusted EPS
$1.09
Consensus not captured before release
GAAP EPS: $1.05
Consensus: Yahoo Finance · Q2 2026
Revenue display rounded; difference uses exact result.
Next quarter outlook
$5.10–$5.30
fiscal 2026 EPS guidance (non-GAAP)
Next-quarter consensus not captured before release.
What to watch
- Gross margin decreased to 22.4% due to higher shrink, transportation costs, and fuel sales mix.
- Operating expenses rose due to planned investments in associate wages and increased health care costs.
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Source: The Kroger Co. press release · SEC Form 8-K exhibit 99.1