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Kroger

The Kroger Co. engages in the operation of supermarkets and multi-department stores. Its brands include Big K, Check This Out?, Heritage Farm, Simple Truth, and Simple Truth Organic. The company was founded by Barney Kroger in 1883 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

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Kroger reports strong Q1 performance and progresses with Albertsons merger

Kroger's Q1 2023 earnings call highlighted strong sales growth, increased digital sales, and strategic priorities focused on fresh and personalized experiences. The pending merger with Albertsons Companies is progressing, with no anticipated layoffs or store closures. Challenges related to inflation and shrink were acknowledged, but opportunities for continued customer engagement and a normalized promotional environment were also identified.

Kroger reports strong Q2 earnings amidst economic challenges and opportunities

Kroger's Q2 performance reflects resilience amid economic challenges, with a focus on enhancing customer value and managing costs. The company faces challenges from inflation and regulatory concerns but sees opportunities in driving sales and promotional activity.

Kroger reports strong Q3 performance and positions for Albertsons merger

Kroger's Q3 performance showcased strength in digital business and alternative profit growth. While facing challenges in volume trends and shrink, the company is well-positioned for its proposed merger with Albertsons. Anticipated opportunities in 2024 include positive impacts from cycling certain market impacts and growth from the diverse ecosystem.

Kroger reports robust 2022 earnings, eyes growth through digital investments

Kroger's 2022 performance showcased financial strength and customer loyalty growth, despite challenges from inflation and market uncertainties. The company's strategic focus on fresh, brands, personalization, and seamless customer experiences positions it well for continued success in 2023.

Kroger reports solid Q1 growth, Our Brands drive profitability

Kroger's Q1 2024 performance saw growth in identical and digital sales, with a focus on value creation and customer experience.
Strengths lie in strategic priorities, strong financials, and effective utilization of online platforms for personalized value.
Challenges include inflation impacts, shrink issues, and concerns over promotional activities and market share dynamics.
Opportunities exist in leveraging Our Brands, personalized pricing, and adapting to a supply-driven promotional backdrop for future growth.

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The Kroger Co. engages in the operation of supermarkets, multi-department stores and fulfillment centers. Its brands include Big K, Smart Way, Heritage Farm, Simple Truth, and Simple Truth Organic. The company was founded by Barney Kroger in 1883 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Retailer cooks up $12 make-ahead meals using SNAP-eligible ingredients CINCINNATI , Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared affordable meal planning ideas to make dinnertime simple with make-ahead recipes that families can enjoy together, or young chefs can reheat easily in the microwave at home. "Our customers have a lot on their plate this time of year," said Carlo Baldan, group vice president of Center Store Merchandising.

Kroger Shares Make-Ahead, Home for the Holidays Meal Ideas

Kroger said on Tuesday its associates would be returning to its offices in Cincinnati and other locations for more days in the week from February next year.

Kroger employees to return to offices for more days from February

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Kroger Co shares slipped nearly 2% to $44.40 in late-morning trading on Tuesday after six US lawmakers wrote to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) expressing their opposition to the supermarket and department store chain's proposed $24.6-billion acquisition of grocery chain operator Albertsons, Reuters reported.   US senators, including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, as well as representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Summer Lee wrote in the letter that Kroger's proposal to divest 413 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers would not address harms to consumers, workers, and the grocery industry if the merger is permitted.

Kroger stock falls as US lawmakers oppose Albertsons takeover

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Why Kroger (KR) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

Six U.S. lawmakers wrote to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday expressing their opposition to the proposed $24.6-billion acquisition of grocery chain operator Albertsons by peer Kroger Co , according to a letter reviewed by Reuters.

Lawmakers call on U.S. regulator to thwart Kroger-Albertsons deal

Beloved cheese retailer makes holiday gifting easy, with award-winning cheeses and must-have foods for entertaining  CINCINNATI , Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today shared that Murray's Cheese launched its new monthly club subscription program, bringing a best-in-class cheese experience to homes around the country, all year long. New York based, Murray's offers five monthly subscription clubs with one-of-a-kind access to discover exceptional cheeses and pairings.

Murray's Cheese Launches New Monthly Subscription Clubs

Kroger has teamed with Soda Health to give consumers greater access to pharmacy and nutrition services. The companies' “Smart Benefits” partnership combines Kroger Health's services with Soda Health's “&more” platform and is open to participating Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and employer benefits program recipients, per a Thursday (Dec. 7) press release.

Kroger Continues Nutritional Push With Soda Health Partnership

The program provides access to personalized benefits for food, health products, pharmacy and nutrition services as well as other social care needs CINCINNATI , Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), and Soda Health, Inc. today announced the launch of a Smart Benefits program, which combines Kroger Health's services with Soda Health's &more platform. This program allows participating Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and employer benefits program recipients to receive certain pharmacy, nutrition services and other eligible benefits at The Kroger Co.'s Family of Pharmacies, in addition to purchasing eligible food and over-the-counter health items.

Kroger and Soda Health Collaborate to Launch a Smart Benefits Program to Improve Health and Nutrition Security

Kroger reported its Q3 earnings and experienced a price dip due to the disappointment on same-store sales. I took advantage adding to my position as the price dipped below $43. Despite the disappointment in same-store sales, the company managed to raise the lower-end of its full-year guidance.

Kroger Q3: Severely Undervalued And I'm Buying The Dip

The price action in Kroger NYSE: KR has been under pressure for more than a year as it struggles to close the deal with Albertson's NYSE: ACI. Deal or not, the stock trades at a deep value and offers substantial gains for investors.

Kroger shares are begging to be bought

As Kroger continues to drive double-digit digital growth, the grocery giant is accepting a negative impact on profit margins for the time being, betting on its digital transformation to drive long-term loyalty and spending. In the grocer's third-quarter fiscal 2023 earnings report released Thursday (Nov.

Kroger Takes Short-Term Margin Hit on eCommerce to Drive Long-Term Growth

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR ) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 30, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Robert Quast - Senior Director, Investor Relations Rodney McMullen - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Millerchip - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Dean Rosenblum - Bernstein Michael Kessler - Morgan Stanley Michael Montani - Evercore ISI John Heinbockel - Guggenheim Partners Krisztina Katai - Deutsche Bank Ed Kelly - Wells Fargo Chuck Cerankosky - Northcoast Research Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer Kenneth Goldman - JPMorgan Michael Lasser - UBS Kelly Bania - BMO Operator Good morning, and welcome to The Kroger Co. Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this event is being recorded.

The Kroger Co. (KR) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Kroger (KR) appears to be navigating a tough operating landscape. It now envisions identical sales, without fuel, to rise between 0.6% and 1% in the current fiscal.

Kroger (KR) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Identical Sales Fall Y/Y

Cincinnati-based Kroger Co  (NYSE:KR) stock is 1.4% lower at $43.04 at last check, after the grocer's mixed third-quarter earnings report.

Kroger Stock Falls as Trimmed Guidance Weighs

Shares were down more than 1% in early trading Thursday.

Kroger Lowers Sales Estimate. The Stock Declines.

Kroger Co. KR, -0.64% posted better-than-expected third-quarter earnings early Thursday, but offered cautious guidance for the full year amid continued near-term economic pressures and food-at-home disinflation. The company had net income of $646 million, or 88 cents a share, for the quarter, up from $398 million, or 55 cents a share, in the year-earlier period.

Kroger's earnings top estimates but company offers cautious guidance for full year amid food-at-home disinflation

Third Quarter Highlights  Identical Sales without fuel decreased 0.6%; underlying Identical Sales without fuel increased 1.0%( 1) Operating Profit of $912 million; EPS of $0.88 Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $1,022 million; Adjusted EPS of $0.95 Achieved strong Adjusted Free Cash Flow leading to a net total debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.40, compared to a target range of 2.3 to 2.5 Executed its go-to-market strategy to deliver value for customers Grew digital sales 11% Increased total and loyal customer households CINCINNATI , Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its third quarter 2023 results and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen "Kroger's third quarter results highlight the strength and diversity of our business model in a challenged operating environment, as strong fuel performance and growth in our alternative profit businesses supported continued adjusted net earnings per diluted share growth.

Kroger Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results and Updates Guidance

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Supermarket giant Kroger (KO) is gearing up for its third-quarter earnings report, due out before the market opens on Thursday, Nov. 30.

Will Kroger Earnings Distance The Stock From Recent Lows?

HSA/FSA savings event runs November 29 through December 12 CINCINNATI , Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today shared health and wellness tips from Kroger Health to support patients during cold and flu season and announced its wellness savings event running from November 29 to December 12. "The most effective way to battle cold and flu season is for eligible patients to get vaccinated for flu, RSV and COVID-19," said Meggen Brown, MSN, FNP-BC, chief nursing officer for Kroger Health.

Kroger Health Shares Health and Wellness Tips During Cold and Flu Season

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CINCINNATI , Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it has been named to Foundry's Computerworld 2024 Best Places to Work in IT. This year's recognition marks the sixth consecutive year Kroger's associates have been recognized by Computerworld for their innovative, industry-leading workplace culture.

Kroger Named to Computerworld 2024 List of Best Places to Work in IT

Michigan consumer confidence report shows the highest long-term inflation expectations since 2011, causing a decline in consumer sentiment. Kroger's stock has underperformed due to economic headwinds and is trading at an attractive valuation. Kroger's pending merger with Albertsons and focus on budget-conscious households present opportunities for future growth.

Going Into Earnings - Kroger Is A Significantly Undervalued Dividend Bet

Kroger is feeling the challenge of inflation and has developed several initiatives to counter it. The supermarket chain was late to e-commerce, but it has built a formidable model now.

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