Kroger Co (NYSE:KR, XETRA:KOG) has reported its fourth quarter financial results, with earnings surpassing Wall Street expectations, even as the food retailer's revenue slightly lagged estimates. For the fourth quarter, Kroger posted GAAP earnings per share of $1.35, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.28.
KR tops Q4 EPS estimates as e-commerce sales jump 20% and identical sales rise. Revenues miss forecasts, but margins improve on sourcing gains.
Kroger (KR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.2 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.14 per share a year ago.
Kroger logged higher profit and sales in the fourth quarter while forecasting continued growth in 2026, albeit at a slower rate than last year.
Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Kroger (KR), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended January 2026.
The latest trading day saw Kroger (KR) settling at $68.26, representing a +2.86% change from its previous close.
The latest trading day saw Kroger (KR) settling at $69.66, representing a -2.23% change from its previous close.
The retail grocery sector woke up to a new reality this week. On Feb. 9, 2026, Kroger Co. NYSE: KR announced the immediate appointment of Greg Foran as its new Chief Executive Officer, a high-profile move that instantly reshuffled investor expectations.
The Kroger Co. rallied on the new CEO appointment, leveraging Walmart experience to accelerate digital transformation and strategic growth. KR reaffirmed 2025 guidance, projecting EPS of $4.75–$4.80 and identical sales growth of 2.8%–3.0%, underscoring operational resilience. Despite mixed Q3 results and macro headwinds, KR maintains robust margins and announces a $2B buyback, supporting long-term value.
Kroger named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its chief executive officer on Monday, 11 months after the abrupt resignation of its previous CEO.
Kroger is locked in a battle with Walmart in the grocery business. Now it's bringing in a CEO trained at the retail giant to help it compete.
Kroger Co (NYSE:KR, XETRA:KOG) shares added more than 6% on Monday morning following the grocery chain's announcement that Greg Foran has been named as its new CEO. Foran succeeds Ron Sargent, who had served as interim CEO since March 2025, and will also join Kroger's Board of Directors.