The Kroger Co. filed its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 15, 2026, with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 18, 2026, covering second-quarter and first-half financial results for the supermarket and grocery retailer.

Key Highlights

  • Second-quarter sales: Sales reached $34,621 million for the quarter ended August 15, 2026, compared with $33,940 million for the same quarter of 2025.
  • Second-quarter net earnings: Net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co. were $641 million, up from $609 million in the prior-year quarter.
  • First-half sales: For the two quarters ended August 15, 2026, sales totaled $80,742 million versus $79,058 million in the comparable 2025 period.
  • Diluted EPS: Net earnings per diluted common share were $1.05 for the second quarter and $2.51 for the first two quarters of 2026.
  • Shares outstanding: There were 590,588,700 shares of common stock outstanding as of September 15, 2026.
  • Total assets: Total assets stood at $49,491 million as of August 15, 2026, compared with $49,953 million at January 31, 2026.
  • Treasury shares: Common shares in treasury totaled 1,322 shares (in millions) at a cost of $29,382 million as of August 15, 2026, per the balance sheet.

Kroger's Second-Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Performance

According to the filing, Kroger - an Ohio-incorporated grocery and supermarket chain headquartered at 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio - reported second-quarter sales of $34,621 million for the period ended August 15, 2026. Operating profit for the quarter was $971 million, compared with $863 million in the second quarter of 2025. Merchandise costs, including advertising, warehousing, and transportation, were $26,763 million for the quarter, while operating, general and administrative expenses were $5,952 million. The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker NYSE:KR.

For the two quarters ended August 15, 2026, the filing reported operating profit of $2,378 million, up from $2,185 million in the same period of 2025. Net interest expense for the first two quarters was $(365) million, and income tax expense was $471 million, resulting in net earnings attributable to The Kroger Co. of $1,543 million. The average number of common shares used in the diluted calculation for the two quarters was 612 million, compared with 664 million in the prior-year period.

The consolidated balance sheet showed total liabilities of $43,645 million and total equity of $5,846 million as of August 15, 2026. Long-term debt including obligations under finance leases was $15,159 million, down from $15,764 million at January 31, 2026. The filing also noted accumulated earnings of $29,947 million and additional paid-in capital of $3,975 million. Cash and temporary cash investments were $1,676 million at the end of the quarter, compared with $3,334 million at January 31, 2026. For the two quarters ended August 15, 2026, cash flows from operating activities included depreciation and amortization of $1,726 million and share-based employee compensation of $101 million, according to the filing.

What Was Disclosed

Kroger's 10-Q for the period ended August 15, 2026, disclosed second-quarter and first-half income statements, a consolidated balance sheet as of August 15, 2026, and a cash flow statement for the two quarters ended August 15, 2026, all presented on an unaudited basis.