KROGER (KR) Q2 FY27 earnings call

Earnings call· Jul 2026 (Q2 FY27)· Consumer Staples· Sep 11, 2026

Source: earnings call transcript

Kroger delivered solid profitability in Q2 FY27, with adjusted EPS growing 5%, despite softer-than-planned sales. The company successfully leveraged cost savings and improved e-commerce and retail media profitability to offset significant top-line headwinds, including a Cyclospora outbreak and pharmacy-related impacts. Management remains focused on its multi-year customer value plan and operational execution, with confidence in its ability to deliver full-year earnings guidance.

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KR operating KPIs by quarter

KR operating KPIs stated on its earnings calls, by fiscal quarter
KPI	Apr 2025 Q1 FY26	Jul 2025 Q2 FY26	Oct 2025 Q3 FY26	Change vs prior quarter
Products with lowered prices	2,000 In fact, we lowered prices in an extra 2,000 items during the quarter. Source: earnings call transcript	—	1,000 We took down another 1,000 items in Q3. Source: earnings call transcript	—
Associates covered by ratified labor agreements	23K+ Specifically, we ratified new labor agreements with more than 23,000 associates. Source: earnings call transcript	~54K In total, we ratified new labor agreements covering approximately 54,000 associates. Source: earnings call transcript	—	—

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