The company said Operating Profit for Q4 was $1,194 million and EPS was $1.01, and that full-year Operating Profit was $3.1 billion and full-year EPS was $2.96. Identical Sales without fuel decreased 0.8% in Q4 and increased 0.9% for the year.

1. 01

   The company said Operating Profit for Q4 was $1,194 million and EPS was $1.01, and that full-year Operating Profit was $3.1 billion and full-year EPS was $2.96. Identical Sales without fuel decreased 0.8% in Q4 and increased 0.9% for the year.

2. 02

   Kroger said full-year Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit was $5.0 billion and Adjusted EPS was $4.76, and that these figures include a benefit of $187 million and $0.20 from the 53rd week. It said full-year Adjusted EPS excluding the 53rd week was $4.56.

3. 03

   The company reported net cash provided by operating activities of $6,788 million for the year and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $3,215 million. Kroger said its net total debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio was 1.33, excluding the 53rd week, and that it paused its share repurchase program to prioritize de-leveraging following the proposed Albertsons merger.

4. 04

   The company provided full-year 2024 guidance for Identical Sales without fuel of 0.25% to 1.75%, Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $4.6 to $4.8 billion, Adjusted net earnings per diluted share of $4.30 to $4.50, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $2.5 to $2.7 billion.

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