Kroger Stock Falls on Earnings. Why the Grocer Is Cutting Sales Guidance.

Kroger cuts its fiscal-year same-store sales outlook, citing the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Barrons • Sep 11, 2026

Kroger cuts annual sales forecast as consumer spending sputters

U.S. grocer Kroger cut its annual ‌identical sales forecast on Friday, underscoring cautious consumer spending even in categories such as essentials ​amid growing macroeconomic uncertainty.

Reuters • Sep 11, 2026

Crude Oil Down 3%; Kroger Shares Gain After Upbeat Q2 Earnings

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 1% on Friday.

Benzinga • Sep 11, 2026

Kroger raises profit outlook after Q2 earnings beat

Kroger Co (NYSE:KR, XETRA:KOG) raised its full-year profit outlook after posting second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates, even as the grocer trimmed its sales growth forecast. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.09 for the quarter, ahead of analyst estimates of $1.06 and up 5% from a year earlier.

Proactive Investors • Sep 11, 2026

Kroger Slashes Sales Growth Outlook as Strained Consumers Pivot to Essentials

A challenging macro environment and other issues affecting the grocery industry led Kroger to lower its 2026 full-year guidance for identical sales without fuel, executives said Friday (Sept. 11) during a second quarter earnings call.

PYMNTS • Sep 11, 2026

Kroger Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Kroger NYSE: KR reported modest second-quarter identical sales growth while maintaining its full-year profit outlook, as pharmacy-related pressures, a Cyclospora outbreak and cautious consumer spending weighed on the top line.

MarketBeat • Sep 11, 2026

Kroger Cuts Sales View Due to Macro Challenges

The grocery-store chain said it now expects annual same-store sales to increase by 0.2% to 0.8%, compared with its previous projection of 1% to 2% growth.

WSJ • Sep 11, 2026

Kroger Q2: Don't Let Weak Same-Store Sales Fool You

The Kroger Co. delivered a mixed Q2, with weak ID sales but solid EPS and margin improvement, justifying its current low valuation. KR's operational execution shines through cost controls, e-commerce, and retail media growth, driving a 12.5% operating income increase despite top-line headwinds. Guidance for FY EPS of $5.10–$5.30 and ID sales growth of 0.2%–0.8% reflects ongoing headwinds, but margin expansion and buybacks support 7% EPS growth.

Seeking Alpha • a day ago

Kroger Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Updates Guidance for 2026

Second Quarter Highlights Identical Sales without fuel increased 0.2% Operating Profit of $971 million; EPS of $1.05 Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $1,076 million and Adjusted EPS of $1.09 Adjusted eCommerce sales grew 20%1; Kroger Precision Marketing profit grew 24% CINCINNATI, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported results for its second quarter ended August 15, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Sep 11, 2026

Kroger (KR) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

Kroger (KR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.04 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 11, 2026