Kroger Q2 profit rises 5.3% to $641.0M; buybacks surge and Giant Eagle deal set

Filed September 18, 2026 · Period ending August 15, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Sep 19, 2025 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Net income rose 5.3% to $641 million, or per diluted share, as operating profit climbed on a 2.0% revenue increase to $34.6 billion.

  MD&A: Results verify on EDGAR →
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  Kroger agreed to acquire Giant Eagle for ( cash plus assumed debt), expected to close in fiscal 2027.

  MD&A: Giant Eagle verify on EDGAR →
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  Share repurchases jumped in the first half of 2026, exhausting the old program and starting a new authorization.

  MD&A: Buybacks verify on EDGAR →