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Kroger is well-positioned amid tightening consumer spending, with private labels offering value and supporting steady performance in an uncertain market environment. Private labels drive higher margins and customer loyalty, making Kroger resilient during economic slowdowns and potentially building a durable customer base. Kroger's valuation remains reasonable compared to peers, and its historical performance during recessions suggests stability and potential for long-term gains.

These are challenging times. There's conflict here in the U.S., war breaking out in the Mideast, trade wars, and tariffs, as well as rising prices and recession fears.

Kroger Co (NYSE:KR, ETR:KOG) shares jumped 7% at market open Friday after the company raised its full-year same-store sales forecast and posted mixed first-quarter results. The grocery giant faces growing competition from Walmart and Costco, but showed resilience with adjusted earnings per share of $1.49, beating Wall Street expectations of $1.45.

Kroger (KR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.45 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.43 per share a year ago.

The grocery chain's fiscal first-quarter revenue narrowly misses Wall Street expectations.

Kroger logged lower profit and sales in its latest quarter, though the company slightly raised its 2025 same-store sales outlook on recent sales momentum despite an uncertain macroeconomic environment.

Kroger (KR) reported fiscal first-quarter profits and identical sales growth that came in above analysts' projections Friday, but revenue fell short.

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 reported its first quarter 2025 results, updated 2025 identical sales without fuel guidance and shared our progress on key priorities. Comments from Chairman and CEO Ron Sargent   "Kroger delivered solid first quarter results, with strong sales led by pharmacy, eCommerce and fresh.

Jenny Horne and Rick Ducat preview a trio of stocks reporting earnings on Friday. Kroger (KR) shares are up more than 25% over the last year as the grocery chain moves on from its attempted Albertsons (ACI) acquisition.

KR gears up for Q1 results with modest sales growth, steady EPS estimates and lingering macroeconomic headwinds.