Kroger (KR) reported a net loss of $178 million for the third quarter of 2025, a significant improvement from the $412 million loss in the same period last year, though the company issued a cautious outlook that triggered a sell-off. The stock declined 4.2% in after-hours trading despite the reduced loss.
- Net loss narrowed to $178 million in Q3 2025, compared to $412 million in Q3 2024.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $1.28 billion, up 11% from the prior-year quarter.
- Full-year adjusted EPS guidance lowered to $3.80–$4.00, below the $4.15 consensus.
- Revenue growth forecast now at low single digits for fiscal 2025.
- Kroger’s stock fell 4.2% in after-hours trading following the earnings release.
- Management cited persistent inflationary pressures and cautious consumer spending as key challenges.
Kroger (KR) posted a net loss of $178 million for the third quarter of 2025, down from a $412 million loss in the same quarter of 2024, reflecting improved operational efficiency and cost management. The company’s adjusted EBITDA rose 11% year-over-year to $1.28 billion, driven by gains in grocery segment performance and continued progress in its supply chain optimization initiatives. However, the improvement in profitability was overshadowed by a revised full-year guidance that now projects low single-digit revenue growth and adjusted EPS of $3.80 to $4.00, below analysts’ expectations of $4.15.