Operating Income for Kroger (KR)
According to Kroger's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $4.77B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$4.77B
YoY change
-59.2%
5Y CAGR
-9.1%
Peak year (2023)
$4.96B
Cumulative operating income
$84.59B
Operating Income history chart for Kroger (KR) from 1985 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Kroger (KR) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.89B | -59.2% | ||
| 2024 | $4.64B | -6.5% | ||
| 2023 | $4.96B | +9.4% | ||
| 2022 | $4.53B | +21.1% | ||
| 2021 | $3.74B | +23.2% | ||
| 2020 | $3.04B | +13.6% | ||
| 2019 | $2.67B | -1.1% | ||
| 2018 | $2.70B | -9.2% | ||
| 2017 | $2.98B | -13.3% | ||
| 2016 | $3.44B | -5.2% | ||
| 2015 | $3.62B | +11.1% | ||
| 2014 | $3.26B | +16.8% | ||
| 2013 | $2.79B | +0.3% | ||
| 2012 | $2.78B | +112.0% | ||
| 2011 | $1.31B | -38.0% | ||
| 2010 | $2.12B | -1.2% | ||
| 2009 | $2.14B | -9.4% | ||
| 2008 | $2.36B | +1.6% | ||
| 2007 | $2.33B | +1.2% | ||
| 2006 | $2.30B | +12.9% | ||
| 2005 | $2.04B | +23.4% | ||
| 2004 | $1.65B | +22.8% | ||
| 2003 | $1.34B | -47.8% | ||
| 2002 | $2.57B | +9.1% | ||
| 2001 | $2.36B | -1.3% | ||
| 2000 | $2.39B | +12.6% | ||
| 1999 | $2.12B | +17.7% | ||
| 1998 | $1.80B | +34.4% | ||
| 1997 | $1.34B | +54.7% | ||
| 1996 | $867.30M | +5.5% | ||
| 1995 | $822.20M | +9.8% | ||
| 1994 | $748.90M | +7.5% | ||
| 1993 | $696.60M | +7.5% | ||
| 1992 | $648.30M | -7.3% | ||
| 1991 | $699.70M | +3.9% | ||
| 1990 | $673.50M | +11.1% | ||
| 1989 | $606.40M | +36.5% | ||
| 1988 | $444.40M | +8.0% | ||
| 1987 | $411.40M | +17.3% | ||
| 1986 | $350.60M | -14.0% | ||
| 1985 | $407.90M | — |
Operating Income values are taken from Kroger's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual operating income for Kroger (KR) came in at $1.89B – plunged 59.2% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Kroger operating income expanded at a -9.1% compound annual rate, with a net decline across the window.
Between 2023 and 2025, Kroger operating income plunged 61.9%, falling from $4.96B to $1.89B.
The highest annual operating income of $4.96B was reported in 2023. The lowest in the available history was $350.60M in 1986.
Within Consumer Defensive, Kroger (KR) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for operating income is $14.35B.
Kroger Operating Income by Year
Kroger Operating Income 2025: $1.89B
Kroger operating income in 2025 was $1.89B, plunged 59.2% below 2024.
Kroger Operating Income 2024: $4.64B
Kroger operating income in 2024 was $4.64B, declined 6.5% below 2023.
Kroger Operating Income 2023: $4.96B
Kroger operating income in 2023 was $4.96B, grew 9.4% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Kroger Operating Income 2022: $4.53B
Kroger operating income in 2022 was $4.53B, grew 21.1% from 2021.
Kroger Operating Income 2021: $3.74B
Kroger operating income in 2021 was $3.74B.
See more financial history for Kroger (KR).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Kroger, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $29.82B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $20.45B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $15.06B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $14.93B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $13.76B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $13.49B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $10.38B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $2.42B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kroger's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Kroger (KR) is $4.77B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Kroger operating income changed year-over-year?
- Kroger (KR) operating income changed -59.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Kroger operating income?
- Kroger (KR) operating income compound annual growth rate is -9.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Kroger operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Kroger operating income reached its highest annual value of $4.96B in 2023.
What was Kroger operating income in 2024?
- Kroger (KR) operating income in 2024 was $4.64B.
What was Kroger operating income in 2025?
- Kroger (KR) operating income in 2025 was $1.89B.
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