Kroger Reports Steady Q4 Growth with 20% eCommerce Surge
Kroger shares dipped slightly to $67.99 despite posting a 2.4% increase in identical sales for Q4 2025, fueled by a 20% year-over-year jump in digital revenue. The grocer's operating profit reached $1.246 billion, with eCommerce sales surpassing $16 billion annually.
Management's fiscal 2026 guidance projects up to $5.2 billion in operating profit, signaling confidence in sustained digital momentum and cost discipline. The results underscore shifting consumer preferences toward hybrid grocery experiences.