Kroger ($KR) Q1 2025 Earnings Recap 🛒🥬 Kroger delivered a solid Q1, beating earnings estimates while revenue came in just below expectations. Despite softer sales, the company kept its full-year outlook unchanged, which boosted the stock nearly 4% in premarket trading. Q1 2025 Highlights 📊 Revenue: $45.12B (vs. $45.19B expected) ❗ Adjusted EPS: $1.49 (vs. $1.45 expected) ✅ Net Income: $866M 🧾 Outlook & Guidance 📅 FY 2025 EPS: $4.60 - $4.80 (vs. $4.74 estimate) ✅ Full-year guidance was reaffirmed, reflecting confidence in cost controls and healthy margins despite softer sales. Notes 📌 Strong earnings were driven by disciplined cost management and growth in digital and private label products. Sales declined year-over-year, but Kroger remains focused on improving store operations and expanding its omnichannel strategy. Investors responded positively, sending shares higher in early trading. 🚀