Core Insights - Kroger experienced significant growth in digital sales, with an 11% increase in the fourth quarter, surpassing the overall identical sales growth of 2.4% [1][2] - Digital sales contributed $13 billion to Kroger's total sales of $147.1 billion for fiscal 2024, highlighting the importance of digital channels for the company [2] - The company views digital engagement as a key growth driver, noting that digitally engaged households spend nearly three times more than non-digitally engaged ones [3] Digital Sales and AI Tools - Kroger's digital sales are seen as an "important growth accelerator," with the company implementing two new AI tools in 2024 to enhance productivity [3][4] - One AI tool focuses on inventory management using real-time sales and shipment data, while the other serves as a virtual assistant for associates, aiding in onboarding and HR interactions [4] - Approximately 70,000 associates are currently utilizing the AI tool for over 70 different use cases [4] Personalization and Customer Engagement - The company achieved a 10% increase in digital coupon savings for customers and enhanced its Boost membership by adding Disney streaming options [5] - Kroger's strategy of offering high-quality products with personalized offers has led to strong customer engagement, reflected in growth in both households and loyalty [5] Future Outlook - Kroger anticipates identical sales growth of 2% to 3% in 2025, with plans to build more stores and attract new households to enhance loyalty and shareholder value [6] - The company is focused on identifying a new CEO to drive growth and enhance shareholder value following the recent resignation of the previous CEO [7]

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript March 6, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Robert Quast - VP, IR Ron Sargent - Interim CEO Todd Foley - Interim CFO Conference Call Participants Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Leah Jordan - Goldman Sachs Michael Lasser - UBS John Heinbockel - Guggenheim Partners Michael Montani - Evercore ISI Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer Ed Kelly - Wells Fargo Ken Goldman - JPMorgan Karen Short - Melius Research Chuck Cerankosky - Northcoast Research Krisztina Kat ...

The Kroger Co. (KR) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with the top line missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate but the bottom line exceeding the same. However, both metrics declined year over year. Management announces guidance for fiscal 2025.Kroger’s fiscal 2024 results highlight the resilience of its value creation model, driving solid performance and strong free cash flow. Strategic investments have diversified the business, supporting sustainable growth. With a strengthened balance sheet, Krog ...

Kroger Q4 2024 Earnings Release March 6, 2025 Safe Harbor This presentation includes certain statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" about Kroger's financial position and expected performance, including our proposed transaction with Albertsons Companies. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of currently available information. Such statements are indicated by words or phrases such as "committed," "could," "delivering," "guidance," "may," "model," "opport ...

Kroger (KR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.34 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 1.79%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this supermarket chain would post earnings of $0.98 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.98, delivering no surprise.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpass ...

Kroger delivered mixed Q4 earnings, marking a resilient performance amid economic challenges.Grocery chain giant Kroger (KR -1.03%) reported mixed fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on Thursday, March 6. Adjusted EPS was $1.14, topping consensus expectations while matching last year's figure. Q4 revenue of $34.3 billion was below the $34.75 billion estimate and fell 7% year over year. Operating profit fell nearly 24% year over year.The overall performance was solid, but the report raised concerns abo ...

Kroger Co. is the latest big store chain to issue a conservative outlook in the face of current economic uncertainties around tariffs and trade wars, as the supermarket giant said it’s facing factors “outside our control.”“Kroger is unable to provide a full reconciliation” of its earnings projections “without unreasonable effort because it is not possible to predict certain of our adjustment items with a reasonable degree of certainty,” the company said Thursday. ...

Financial Reporting - The Kroger Co. plans to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results on March 6, 2025, along with full-year 2025 guidance[4] Leadership Changes - Rodney McMullen has resigned as Chairman and CEO effective immediately, with no impact on the company's financial performance reported[5][6] - Ronald Sargent has been appointed as interim CEO and Chairman of the Board, effective immediately[8] - Sargent has extensive experience in retail, having served as CEO of Staples, Inc. from 2002 to 2016[9] - The Board has formed a Search Committee to find the next CEO, engaging a nationally recognized firm for the search[8] - McMullen will forfeit all unvested equity awards and will not receive a 2024 bonus due to his resignation[7]

Fourth Quarter Highlights Identical Sales without fuel increased 2.4% Operating Profit of $912 million; EPS of $0.90 Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $1,174 million and Adjusted EPS of $1.14 Delivered 11% digital sales growth, excluding the 53rd week in 2023 Fiscal 2024 Highlights Identical Sales without fuel increased 1.5% Operating Profit of $3.8 billion; EPS of $3.67 Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $4.7 billion and Adjusted EPS of $4.47 Delivered more than $13B in digital sales 17% increase in Medi ...

Kroger's ex-CEO forfeited more than $11 million in bonus and stock payments when he resigned.Rodney McMullen still had hundreds of millions in Kroger stock, according to the filings.Kroger cited McMullen's "personal conduct" in announcing his resignation on Monday.The former CEO of Kroger forfeited more than $11 million when he resigned from the grocery chain this week. McMullen left behind $11.2 million in a potential bonus as well as stock and options when he left the company, Kroger's SEC filings show.Wi ...