Confirms 2024 FY guidance (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - New York, 20 Jun - US retailer Kroger said its earnings per diluted share in the first quarter were 1.29 dollars compared to 1.32 a year ago while adjusted earnings per share were 1.43, down from 1.51.

Analysts had expected adjusted EPS for the quarter at 1.35 dollars.

Net income in the three months was 947 million dollars from 962 million a year ago.

Total company sales in the quarter were 45.3 billion dollars compared to 45.2 billion the same period last year.

The retailer confirmed its full-year 2024 guidance, expecting adjusted net earnings per diluted share of 4.30-4.50 dollars.

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