Kroger CompanyKR
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Kroger missed Q1 EPS estimates by 8.6% and shares fell 3.1%.
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Consumer Staples
Kroger CompanyKroger Exceeds Q1 Revenue Expectations but Misses on Profit
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Kroger reported first-quarter CY2026 revenue of $46.12 billion, beating analyst estimates of $45.46 billion and growing 2.2% year on year. GAAP earnings per share came in at $1.46, missing the consensus estimate of $1.60 by 8.6%. The company issued full-year EPS guidance of $5.20 at the midpoint, slightly above analyst expectations. Same-store sales rose 1%, a deceleration from 3.2% growth in the same quarter last year. Shares fell 3.1% to $59.90 following the release.
Kroger CompanyKroger missed Q1 EPS estimates by 8.6% and shares fell 3.1%.