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Kroger (KR) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Dec 12, 2025
Kroger (KR) reported revenue of $33.9B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +0.7% from a year earlier and -0.2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -4.6%, net loss $1.3B (3.9% of revenue).
Kroger, Q3 FY26: revenue $33.9B (+0.7% year over year), operating margin -4.6%, net loss $1.3B, operating cash flow $970M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $33.9B | -0.2% | +0.7% |
| Operating profit | −$1.5B | -279% | — |
| Net earnings | −$1.3B | -316% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $970M | -37% | +5% |
| Free cash flow | $29.0M | -95% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $33.9B in Q3 FY26, up 1% year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $1.5B, an operating margin of -4.6%. Total costs grew 8% against revenue growth of 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+38%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $1.3B, after a profit of $0.61B the previous quarter.
Operating cash flow was $1.0B (up 5% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $0.78B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $1.5B. Capital expenditures of $0.94B left free cash flow of $0.03B.
Questions
What was Kroger's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Kroger (KR) reported revenue of $33.9B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +0.7% from a year earlier and -0.2% from the quarter before.
Was Kroger profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating loss was $1.5B (-4.6% of revenue) and net loss $1.3B.
Source: Kroger 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.