Kroger shares down after muted annual forecasts

Shares of grocer Kroger KR.N down 1.3% at $67.08 premarket

Co sees annual sales and profit largely below Wall Street estimates as it navigates an uncertain spending environment under new CEO Greg Foran

The forecast reflects co's ability to invest more aggressively in value for customers while improving gross margins, funded by eCommerce profitability, meaningful procurement efficiencies, and productivity gains- CFO David Kennerley

Kroger misses Q4 sales expectations, while surpassing estimates for adjusted profit

Shares rose ~2% in 2025