Kroger Raises Full-Year Sales Forecast After Strong First-Quarter Results
Jun 20, 2025
Kroger reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing a 3.2% increase in identical sales excluding fuel, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.49. While revenue for the quarter was slightly below Wall Street expectations, adjusted profit exceeded analyst estimates.
The company also raised its full-year outlook for identical sales (excluding fuel), now expecting growth between 2.25% and 3.25%. E-commerce sales rose 15% compared to the previous year.
Kroger noted that changing consumer habits are impacting its results. Shoppers are choosing to cook more meals at home, buying larger pack sizes, and focusing on lower-priced items. The grocery chain's executives highlighted strength in its pharmacy and fresh foods departments.
Despite challenges in the retail environment and competition from rivals such as Walmart and Costco, Kroger's shares gained up to 10% following the earnings release.
What is 'identical sales excluding fuel'?
This measures sales growth at existing stores by comparing results to the previous year, but does not include gasoline sales. It helps show how well the grocery business is doing without the impact of changing fuel prices.
Why did Kroger's stock go up after the earnings report?
Kroger's profits and e-commerce sales were better than expected, and the company raised its full-year sales forecast, which gave investors confidence.
How are customers changing their shopping habits?
Many customers are choosing to buy more groceries to cook at home, searching for lower-priced items, and buying larger sizes or using more coupons.
How did Kroger perform online?
Kroger's e-commerce sales increased by 15% year over year in the first quarter of 2025.
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Kroger Reports First Quarter 2025 Results and Updates Identical Sales without Fu...
First Quarter Highlights Identical Sales without fuel increased 3.2%* Operating Profit of $1,322 million; EPS of $1.29 Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $1,518 million and Adjusted EPS of $1.49 eCommerce sales increased 15% CINCINNATI , June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today r...
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Kroger: A Solid First Quarter
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Kroger Lifts Outlook as Sales Rise
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The Kroger Co. (KR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call June 19, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants David John Christopher Kennerley - Executive VP & CFO Robinson C. Quast - Vice President of Investor Relations Ronald L.
Why Shares of Kroger Are Surging Today
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Shares of the large grocer and retail department chain Kroger (KR 9.65%) had surged by roughly 10%, as of 12:38 p.m. ET today, after the company reported earnings for the first quarter of 2025.
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