Kroger reported Q4 FY2025 results with total company sales of USD 34.7 billion, identical sales without fuel up 2.4% (Q4), and operating profit of USD 1,246 million. EPS was USD 1.35 and adjusted EPS was USD 1.28, while adjusted FIFO operating profit was USD 1,206 million. Adjusted eCommerce sales increased 20% (Q4). For FY2025, Kroger posted total company sales of USD 147.6 billion and identical sales without fuel up 2.9%. Operating profit was USD 1.9 billion and EPS was USD 1.54, including USD 2.5 billion in impairment and related charges tied to its automated fulfillment network. Adjusted FIFO operating profit was USD 4.9 billion and adjusted EPS was USD 4.85. Kroger said it delivered more than USD 16 billion in eCommerce sales, completed an eCommerce strategic review targeting USD 400 million in eCommerce operating profit improvement in FY2026, and generated USD 1.5 billion in operating profit from alternative profit businesses. The company completed a USD 7.5 billion share repurchase authorization and its board approved an additional USD 2.0 billion authorization, targeted for completion by the end of FY2026. Kroger also noted Greg Foran was appointed CEO. Kroger issued FY2026 guidance for identical sales without fuel of 1.0% to 2.0%, FIFO operating profit of USD 5.0 billion to USD 5.2 billion, EPS of USD 5.10 to USD 5.30, free cash flow of USD 2.7 billion to USD 2.9 billion, and capex of USD 3.8 billion to USD 4.0 billion.

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