The Kroger earnings report showed a less-than-feared decline. Kroger stock jumped as online grocery sales grow double digits.
KR's fourth-quarter results reflect a year-over-year sales decline. Nonetheless, 2025 plans include new stores, dividend growth and buybacks to drive momentum.
Kroger (KR) shares are jumping Thursday morning as the grocery chain's better-than-expected quarterly earnings offset a soft outlook.
Kroger (KR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.34 per share a year ago.
Grocery chain giant Kroger (KR -1.03%) reported mixed fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on Thursday, March 6. Adjusted EPS was $1.14, topping consensus expectations while matching last year's figure.
Kroger's fiscal 2025 projection falls short of analyst estimates as the latest big store chain to issue downbeat guidance.
The supermarket giant continues to push various growth initiatives despite higher grocery prices hitting the pocketbooks of consumers.
Kroger's ex-CEO forfeited more than $11 million in bonus and stock payments when he resigned. Rodney McMullen still had hundreds of millions in Kroger stock, according to the filings.
Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) is gathering attention this morning, after CEO Rodney McMullen suddenly resigned amid an investigation into his personal conduct.
U.S. grocer Kroger said on Monday CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after a board investigation found that his personal conduct was “inconsistent” with certain company policies.
KR's fourth-quarter earnings are likely to have faced pressure from soft consumer spending, rising costs and competitive pressures.
Kroger Co has announced the resignation of long-term chief executive and chair Rodney McMullen following an investigation into his personal conduct. A probe found McCullen's personal conduct was inconsistent with Kroger's “policy on business ethics,” the retailer said on Monday.