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The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 -1.31%63 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.70 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks worse than 57.63% on this metric.
The Kroger Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.46.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.71.
During the past 12 months, The Kroger Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, The Kroger Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 42.60% per year. The lowest was -29.10% per year. And the median was 13.00% per year.
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
The Kroger Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
The Kroger Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LTS:0JS2 vs SFM, ACI, WMK: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Kroger Co PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's PE Ratio falls into.
The Kroger Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
The Kroger Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.70
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.70 mean?
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.70 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #151 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is The Kroger Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
The Kroger Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.70. The Retail - Defensive industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00. The Kroger Co's value of $1.70 is 78.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #151 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Kroger Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kroger Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #151 out of 262 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places The Kroger Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00. The Kroger Co's value of $1.70 is 78.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.00, based on 262 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.70 is 78.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kroger Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.60, compared to a current price of $57.35 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.70 and 78.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.00. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.70 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kroger Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.35 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $66.60.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.70
GF Value™: $66.60 vs. price of $57.35 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#151 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1883, Kroger is the largest pure-play supermarket operator in the United States, operating roughly 2,700 stores across more than 30 banners. Kroger's business is primarily grocery-led (roughly 78% of sales), spanning fresh food and private-label offerings, complemented by fuel centers (9%) and pharmacies (12%). The firm also generates income from advertising, data analytics, and manufacturing.
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