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Beat on EPS and revenue alongside reaffirmed guidance supports upside, despite slower SSS; stock rallied ~3.9%, and investors may reprice on cost-savings and margin expansion upside.
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Kroger delivered a Q2 beat with adjusted EPS of $1.09 and $34.621B in sales, topping estimates. The company reaffirmed FY2026 adj EPS guidance but narrowed same-store growth ex-fuel to 0.2%–0.8%, reflecting consumer softness. Management highlighted cost savings, pharmacy margins, and stronger e-commerce profitability as key drivers, contributing to a modest near-term upside in KR stock.
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