Kroger Co (KR) reported disappointing financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.05, falling short of the $1.06 anticipated by analysts. Revenue also missed expectations, totaling $33.9 billion compared to the projected $35.2 billion.
The company, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates approximately 2,731 supermarkets and 2,273 pharmacies across the United States, employing 409,000 full-time staff. As part of its retail grocery business, Kroger also engages in food manufacturing and offers an omnichannel shopping experience through its digital ecosystem.
Kroger will host an earnings conference call to discuss these results further and provide additional insights into its business performance. Investors are encouraged to review the full earnings release and management commentary for a comprehensive understanding of the quarter's outcomes and the company's future outlook.
The firm has a market capitalization of $41.8 billion and a trailing twelve-month price-to-earnings ratio of 15.34. Looking ahead, Kroger's next earnings report is scheduled for June 18, 2026, with analysts estimating an EPS of $1.75 and revenue of $47.3 billion.