Does This Red Flag Put Kroger's Chances of Becoming a Dividend Aristocrat at Risk?

Kroger (NYSE: KR) has reported Q4 and full-year fiscal 2025 results, and the headline payout ratio demands attention.

24/7 Wall Street • 2 hours ago

Kroger Posts Higher Profit but Gives Cautious Full-Year Forecast

Kroger logged higher profit and sales in the fourth quarter while forecasting continued growth in 2026, albeit at a slower rate than last year.

WSJ • Mar 5, 2026

Kroger forecasts muted annual sales and profit as new CEO takes helm

Kroger forecast tepid annual sales and profit ​on Thursday, as the supermarket ‌chain operator navigates an uncertain spending environment under a new CEO.

Reuters • Mar 5, 2026

Kroger extended its streak of sales misses — but that's not hurting its profits

Kroger's stock stood out Thursday with healthy gains amid a broader stock market selloff, after the grocery giant reported quarterly profits that beat expectations and showed that it was earning more money on each dollar of sales.

Market Watch • 21 hours ago

Why Kroger Stock Popped Today

Kroger beat on earnings but missed on sales this morning. Wide swings in the price of gasoline are having an outsized effect on sales growth rates.

The Motley Fool • 19 hours ago

Kroger reports earnings beat for fourth quarter as revenue falls short

Kroger Co (NYSE:KR, XETRA:KOG) has reported its fourth quarter financial results, with earnings surpassing Wall Street expectations, even as the food retailer's revenue slightly lagged estimates.  For the fourth quarter, Kroger posted GAAP earnings per share of $1.35, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.28.

Proactive Investors • a day ago

Kroger's New CEO Bets on Deals, AI and eCommerce to Boost Sales

Kroger's new CEO Greg Foran is signaling a shift in strategy toward sharper pricing and stronger digital engagement as the grocery giant looks to accelerate sales growth. Reporting its Q4 earnings Thursday (March 5), the newly appointed chief executive outlined a plan centered on better deals, improved store execution and a faster-growing online business.

PYMNTS • 20 hours ago

Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results andAnnounces Guidance for 2026

Fourth Quarter Highlights Identical Sales without fuel increased 2.4% Operating Profit of $1,246 million; EPS of $1.35 Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $1,206 million and Adjusted EPS of $1.28 Adjusted eCommerce sales1 increased 20% Fiscal 2025 Highlights Identical Sales without fuel2 increased 2.9% Operating Profit of $1.9 billion; EPS of $1.54 Includes $2.5 billion in previously announced impairment and related charges ($2.91 loss per diluted share) for the automated fulfillment network Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $4.9 billion and Adjusted EPS of $4.85 Delivered more than $16 billion in eCommerce sales Completed eCommerce strategic review, which is expected to deliver $400 million in eCommerce operating profit improvement in 2026, and establish a path to eCommerce profitability Delivered $1.5B in Operating Profit from Alternative Profit Businesses Achieved strong Adjusted Free Cash Flow Completed a $7.5 billion share repurchase authorization, including a $5 billion accelerated share repurchase program and $2.5 billion in open market transactions; Board of Directors approved an additional $2 billion share repurchase authorization Appointed Greg Foran as Chief Executive Officer CINCINNATI, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results, provided 2026 guidance, and shared progress on key priorities.  ______________________________ 1 Adjusted eCommerce sales exclude the effect of fulfillment center exits in markets where Kroger does not operate stores, the sale of Vitacost, and the discontinuation of Ship Marketplace.

PRNewsWire • Mar 5, 2026

Kroger (KR) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates

Kroger (KR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.2 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.14 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • a day ago

Kroger Q4 Earnings Top Estimates, E-Commerce Sales Rise 20%

KR tops Q4 EPS estimates as e-commerce sales jump 20% and identical sales rise. Revenues miss forecasts, but margins improve on sourcing gains.

Zacks Investment Research • a day ago