Grocery chain The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) reported a decline in adjusted revenue for the primary quarter of 2024, regardless of a modest enhance in internet gross sales. The outcomes exceeded Wall Road’s projections.
The Cincinnati-headquartered firm reported internet gross sales of $45.27 billion for the April quarter, in comparison with $45.17 billion for a similar interval final 12 months. Equivalent gross sales, with out gas, elevated by 0.5%. The highest line got here in above analysts’ estimates.
Web revenue, excluding particular gadgets, decreased to $1.43 per share within the first quarter from $1.51 per share within the year-ago quarter. On an unadjusted foundation, internet earnings have been $947 million or $1.29 per share in Q1, in comparison with $962 million or $1.32 per share final 12 months.