Kroger Co. announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing significant growth in key areas and an upward revision in its full-year guidance.
Financial Results for Q2
In Q2 2025, Kroger Co. reported strong performance, with identical sales excluding fuel rising by 3.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at $0.91, an increase from $0.64 in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EPS was $1.04, exceeding the market expectation of $1.00. 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.
2025 Guidance Update
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.
Strategy and Operational Efficiency
Chairman and CEO Ron Sargent highlighted the company's progress in simplifying operations and enhancing customer experience as key drivers of these results. CFO David Kennerley expressed confidence in the company's strategic direction, citing strong sales growth in pharmacy, eCommerce, and fresh categories as key contributors to the upward revision in guidance.
Kroger Co. continues to implement strategies aimed at improving operational efficiency and customer experience, positively affecting their financial results and optimistic outlook for 2025.
