Kroger (KR) Jumps On Q1 Results and Higher Guidance

June 16, 2011 8:57 AM EDT
Shares of Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) are up 5% in pre-open trading following better than expected Q1 results and a raised outlook.

The leading grocery store chain reported Q1 EPS of $0.70, $0.06 better than the analyst estimate of $0.64. Revenue for the quarter came in at $27.5 billion versus the consensus estimate of $26.48 billion.

The company raised its FY2011 EPS guidance to $1.85-$1.95, versus prior guidance of $1.80-$1.92 and the consensus of $1.92.


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