The Kroger Co. (KR) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1989 to 2025
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KR EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
KR Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 22.7% | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 22.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 21.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 22.0% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
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The Kroger Co. (KR) Earnings Overview
As of May 7, 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 21.0%, 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 ($22.91B net income, 3.1% margin), TGT ($4.04B 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 →
KR Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
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% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KR stock.
Is KR growing earnings?
KR EPS fell to $1.61, with earnings declining -58.0%. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -14.0%. TTM net income dropped to $1.0B.
What are KR's profit margins?
The Kroger Co. net margin is +0.7%, with operating margin at +1.3%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are KR's earnings?
KR earnings data spans 1989-2025. The declining earnings trend is -58.0% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.