Kroger (KR) Tops Q1 EPS by 3c; Comps Rose 5.7%

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Kroger Reports Strong First Quarter Results

June 18, 2015 8:15 AM EDT

CINCINNATI, June 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

First Quarter 2015 Highlights

Achieved 46th consecutive quarter of positive identical supermarket sales growth, excluding fuel Exceeded goal to slightly expand FIFO operating margin, without fuel, on a rolling four quarters basis Continued innovation in digital capabilities

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported net earnings of $619 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, and identical supermarket sales growth, without fuel, of 5.7% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015.  

Kroger's net earnings during the first quarter last... More