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Kroger vs Ingles Markets: KR and IMKTA compared
Kroger is the larger company: $34.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $1.4B for Ingles Markets (Q3 FY26). Kroger is growing faster (+2% against +2% a year earlier). Kroger is more profitable, with an operating margin of 2.8% against 2.5%.
Where the money goes: KR and IMKTA
Kroger (KR) · Q2 FY27
Kroger, Q2 FY27: revenue $34.6B (+2% year over year), operating margin 2.8%, net earnings $642M, operating cash flow $1.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Ingles Markets (IMKTA) · Q3 FY26
Ingles Markets, Q3 FY26: revenue $1.4B (+2% year over year), operating margin 2.5%, net earnings $25.9M, operating cash flow $67.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Kroger (KR) | Ingles Markets (IMKTA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $34.6B | $1.4B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +2% |
| Gross margin | — | 24.3% |
| Operating margin | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Net earnings | $642M | $25.9M |
| Net margin | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.3B | $67.0M |
| Free cash flow | $167M | $43.6M |
| Market value | $44.3B | $1.6B |
| P/E | 43.3× | 15.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $69.00 | — |
Questions
Which is bigger, Kroger or Ingles Markets?
Kroger is the larger company: $34.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $1.4B for Ingles Markets (Q3 FY26).
Is Kroger or Ingles Markets growing faster?
Kroger is growing faster (+2% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Kroger or Ingles Markets?
Kroger is more profitable, with an operating margin of 2.8% against 2.5%.
More: Kroger earnings · how Kroger makes money · Ingles Markets earnings · how Ingles Markets makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 18, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.