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Kroger Company (CH:KOG)
:KOG
Earnings Data
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Moderate Buy
Based on 14 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 06, 2025
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|Next Earnings Date:Jun 12, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a positive sentiment with strong digital sales, growth in own brands, and significant activity in share repurchases. However, some challenges were noted, such as flat adjusted EPS and lower fuel profitability. Overall, the highlights significantly outweighed the lowlights.Company Guidance
During the Kroger Co.'s fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings call, the company provided financial guidance for 2025, projecting identical sales growth without fuel of 2% to 3% and adjusted FIFO operating profit between $4.7 billion and $4.9 billion. Additionally, Kroger expects adjusted net earnings per diluted share to range from $4.60 to $4.80. The company anticipates a LIFO charge of approximately $130 million, assuming inflation aligns with their expectations of 1.5% to 2%. The guidance reflects Kroger's confidence in its growth strategies, driven by strong digital sales, which saw over $13 billion in 2024, and continued investments in operational excellence, alternative profit businesses, and employee wages, with an average hourly rate over $19. The company's capital allocation strategy includes completing 30 major store projects in 2025 and executing a $7.5 billion share repurchase program.Digital Sales Growth
Digital sales grew by 10% compared to last year, with delivery solutions leading sales growth with an 18% increase.
Strong Performance of Our Brands
The Kroger Co.'s own brand items saw strong growth, with more than 90% of customer households purchasing these items last year. The company released over 900 new our brands products in 2024.
Alternative Profit Businesses
Alternative profit businesses generated $1.35 billion in operating profit, driven by a 17% increase in media.
Improved Customer Metrics
Record levels of retention rates and improved customer experience metrics were achieved, driving sales growth.
Capital Allocation and Share Repurchase
The Kroger Co. announced a new $7.5 billion share repurchase authorization and completed an accelerated share repurchase program for $5 billion.
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CH:KOG Earnings History
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CH:KOG Earnings-Related Price Changes
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