The Kroger Co. (KR) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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The Kroger Co. (KR) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, The Kroger Co. (KR) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.02B, reflecting -58.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.61 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.7%.
Looking at the long-term picture, KR's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -14.0%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $3.11B in fiscal 2018.
The Kroger Co. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 23.3%, operating margin of 1.3%, and net margin of 0.7%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including WMT ($23.06B net income, 3.1% margin), TGT ($3.61B net income, 3.5% margin), ACI ($870M net income, 1.2% margin), KR has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare KR vs WMT →
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KR Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.02B | -61.9% | $1.89B | $1.54 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $2.67B | +23.2% | $3.85B | $3.67 | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| 2023 | $2.16B | -3.6% | $3.10B | $2.96 | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $2.24B | +35.6% | $4.13B | $3.06 | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $1.66B | -36.0% | $3.48B | $2.17 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $2.58B | +55.8% | $2.78B | $3.27 | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $1.66B | -46.7% | $2.25B | $2.04 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $3.11B | +63.1% | $2.61B | $3.76 | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $1.91B | -3.4% | $2.61B | $2.09 | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| 2016 | $1.98B | -3.1% | $3.45B | $2.05 | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| 2015 | $2.04B | +18.0% | $3.58B | $2.06 | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2014 | $1.73B | +13.8% | $3.14B | $1.72 | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| 2013 | $1.52B | +1.5% | $2.73B | $1.45 | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| 2012 | $1.50B | +148.7% | $2.76B | $1.39 | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | $602M | -46.1% | $1.28B | $0.51 | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| 2010 | $1.12B | +1494.3% | $2.18B | $0.87 | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| 2009 | $70M | -94.4% | $1.09B | $0.06 | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| 2008 | $1.25B | +3.3% | $2.45B | $0.95 | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| 2007 | $1.21B | +8.4% | $2.36B | $0.87 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 2006 | $1.11B | +16.4% | $2.24B | $0.77 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 2005 | $958M | +1021.2% | $2.04B | $0.66 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 2004 | -$104M | -136.5% | $843M | $-0.07 | -0.2% | 1.5% |
| 2003 | $285M | -76.3% | $1.34B | $0.21 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| 2002 | $1.21B | +15.5% | $2.57B | $0.76 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| 2001 | $1.04B | +18.9% | $2.36B | $0.63 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 2000 | $877M | +43.1% | $2.39B | $0.52 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| 1999 | $613M | +148.2% | $2.12B | $0.36 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 1998 | $247M | -46.9% | $1.80B | $0.23 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| 1997 | $465M | +32.9% | $1.34B | $0.32 | 1.4% | 4.0% |
| 1996 | $350M | +15.5% | $867M | $0.34 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 1995 | $303M | +25.0% | $822M | $0.30 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 1994 | $242M | +2085.2% | $749M | $0.25 | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| 1993 | -$12M | -106.8% | $697M | $-0.01 | -0.1% | 3.1% |
| 1992 | -$6M | -105.9% | $648M | $-0.01 | -0.0% | 2.9% |
| 1991 | $101M | +20.9% | $700M | $0.14 | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| 1990 | $83M | +611.0% | $674M | $0.12 | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| 1989 | -$16M | - | $606M | $-0.03 | -0.1% | 3.2% |
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KR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KR stock.
What is KR earnings per share (EPS)?
KR trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.61, reflecting -58.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -14.0%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is The Kroger Co.'s net income?
The Kroger Co. (KR) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.0B as of 2025. Earnings declined -58.0% year-over-year. The Kroger Co. has been profitable for 21 consecutive years.
Is KR profitable?
Yes, KR is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.0B and a net profit margin of +0.7%. The Kroger Co. has generated profits for 21 consecutive years.
What is KR's earnings growth rate?
KR compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -58.0%, 3-Year: -20.5%, 5-Year: -14.0%, 10-Year: -2.9%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are KR's profit margins?
The Kroger Co. net profit margin is +0.7%, operating margin is +1.3%, and gross margin is +23.3%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +14.3%.
Is KR growing earnings?
KR earnings are declining — EPS fell -58.0% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $1.0B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -14.0%.
What was KR's best earnings year?
The Kroger Co.'s highest annual net income on record is $3.1B, achieved in fiscal year 2018. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were KR's earnings last quarter?
KR's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $861M with diluted EPS of $1.36. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.