Kroger Co. Reports Strong Q2 2025 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance

Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing notable growth in key areas and an upward revision in its full-year guidance. The company’s performance highlights its strategic focus on enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

Kroger Delivers Strong Q2 Results With Higher EPS and Operating Profit

In the second quarter of 2025, Kroger Co. reported a robust performance, with identical sales excluding fuel rising by 3.4%. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) stood at $0.91, a notable increase from $0.64 in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EPS was $1.04, exceeding the market expectation of $1.0. Operating profit reached $863 million, compared to $815 million in the prior year, while adjusted FIFO operating profit was $1,091 million, up from $984 million in Q2 2024.

Despite total sales remaining flat at $33.9 billion, the company achieved a gross margin of 22.5%, an improvement from 22.1% last year. This growth was primarily driven by the sale of Kroger Specialty Pharmacy, reduced supply chain costs, and decreased fuel sales. The eCommerce segment also saw a significant boost, with sales increasing by 16% year-over-year.

Chairman and CEO Ron Sargent highlighted the company’s progress in simplifying operations and enhancing customer experience as key drivers of these results. The company’s strategic focus on high-value work and operational efficiency continues to yield positive outcomes, positioning Kroger favorably against market expectations.

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Kroger Updates Full-Year Guidance Following Solid Quarter

Following the strong second quarter performance, Kroger has updated its full-year 2025 guidance, reflecting optimism in continued growth. The company now anticipates identical sales growth, excluding fuel, in the range of 2.7% to 3.4%, up from the previous projection of 2.25% to 3.25%. Operating profit guidance has been adjusted to $4.8 to $4.9 billion, compared to the earlier range of $4.7 to $4.9 billion.

The EPS forecast has also been revised, with expectations now set between $4.70 and $4.80, up from the prior range of $4.60 to $4.80. Free cash flow and capital expenditures are projected to remain steady at $2.8 to $3.0 billion and $3.6 to $3.8 billion, respectively. The company continues to focus on generating strong free cash flow and maintaining its investment-grade debt rating.

CFO David Kennerley expressed confidence in the company’s strategic direction, citing strong sales growth in pharmacy, eCommerce, and fresh categories as key contributors. The improvement in grocery volumes further supports the upward revision in guidance, indicating a positive trajectory for Kroger as it advances its strategic initiatives.

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