AI English summary of an SEC filing — figures as filed
The company reported total sales of $46,121 million, operating profit of $1,407 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.46 for Q1 2026. For the same quarter last year, the figures were $45,118 million, $1,322 million and $1.29, respectively.
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AI summaryThe company reported total sales of $46,121 million, operating profit of $1,407 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.46 for Q1 2026. For the same quarter last year, the figures were $45,118 million, $1,322 million and $1.29, respectively.
The company said gross margin was 22.7% of sales in Q1, down from 23.0% in the same quarter last year. The company cited the mix impact of higher fuel sales, higher transportation costs, egg deflation and planned price investments as factors.
The company said Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit was $1,544 million and Adjusted EPS was $1.58 for Q1. The adjustment items include $62 million of transformation costs and $25 million of merger-related litigation costs.
The company said net cash provided by operating activities was $1,774 million for the year to date through Q1 2026, compared with $2,149 million for the same period last year. It also said that payments for property and equipment were $1,293 million, debt repayments were $559 million, dividend payments were $215 million and treasury stock purchases were $213 million over the same period.
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Kroger Reports Q1 Results: Sales, Operating Profit and EPS
The company reported total sales of $46,121 million, operating profit of $1,407 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.46 for Q1 2026. For the same quarter last year, the figures were $45,118 million, $1,322 million and $1.29, respectively.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Gross Margin Rate and Factors Cited by the Company
The company said gross margin was 22.7% of sales in Q1, down from 23.0% in the same quarter last year. The company cited the mix impact of higher fuel sales, higher transportation costs, egg deflation and planned price investments as factors.
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Adjusted Metrics and One-Time Items
The company said Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit was $1,544 million and Adjusted EPS was $1.58 for Q1. The adjustment items include $62 million of transformation costs and $25 million of merger-related litigation costs.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Operating Cash Flow and Cash Uses
The company said net cash provided by operating activities was $1,774 million for the year to date through Q1 2026, compared with $2,149 million for the same period last year. It also said that payments for property and equipment were $1,293 million, debt repayments were $559 million, dividend payments were $215 million and treasury stock purchases were $213 million over the same period.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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Original filing
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