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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.

With consumers still facing uncertainty over tariffs and the overall economic environment, many are choosing to dine at home rather than eat out, according to supermarket giant Kroger Co.

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U.S. equities were mixed at midday as uncertainty about the fighting between Israel and Iran led investors to be cautious ahead of the weekend. The Nasdaq fell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose, and the S&P 500 was little changed.

Kroger (KR 9.43%) reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 on June 19, 2025, delivering identical sales growth excluding fuel of 3.2% and adjusted EPS of $1.49, up 4%. Management announced accelerated store network optimization, a heightened focus on core operations, and raised fiscal 2025 guidance for identical sales excluding fuel to 2.25%-3.25%.

Here's our initial take on Kroger's (KR 8.97%) fiscal 2025 first-quarter financial report.

Shares of Kroger rose on Friday after the company raised its full-year sales forecast. Interim CEO Ron Sargent said shoppers are seeking larger pack sizes, using coupons more and buying fewer discretionary items like snacks and adult beverages.

Consumers are continuing to spend cautiously, seeking out promotions, trading down to private-label products and eating more meals at home, according to Kroger's interim Chief Executive Ron Sargent.

Here is what happened on Morning Brief on Friday, June 20. Stocks are wavering as investors weigh comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who said the central bank could cut as soon as July.