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Kroger Updates Financial Framework, Targets 3% Sales Growth by 2029

Kroger is introducing an updated financial framework intended to give investors a clearer view of the performance of its core grocery business. The company is targeting: approximately 3% comparable sales growth in 2029, excluding fuel and pharmacy; 3%-6% adjusted EBITDA CAGR for FY27 through FY29 and 7%-11% adjusted net EPS CAGR for FY27 through FY29. "Our financial framework reflects our renewed focus on the core grocery business and provides a clearer line of sight from operating performance to shareholder value," said David Kennerley, CFO of Kroger. "We are targeting higher sales by 2029, with stronger adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS growth over the next three years. We remain focused on delivering customer value in a fully self-funded way, prioritizing high-return investments and disciplined cost savings so we can expand margins over time while continuing to invest in growth."

Kroger Maintains FY26 Sales Outlook, Free Cash Flow View $2.7B-$2.9B

Backs FY26 identical sales without fuel growth view 0.2%-0.8%. Backs FY26 free cash flow view $2.7B-$2.9B. Backs FY26 capital expenditures $3.8B-$4B. "Kroger has a clear opportunity to unlock our full potential and build America's Favorite Grocer," said Greg Foran, CEO of Kroger. "We are making value more visible and focusing resources closer to the customer where we see the highest returns. With our customers at the center, we are simplifying and modernizing our business to deliver a great customer experience and provide long-term value to our shareholders."

S&P 500 Earnings Expected to Grow 30% in Q3

Stocks had a flattish session as investors digested earnings reports from big banks, as well as other major names like UnitedHealth and Domino's Pizza. Analysts expect S&P 500 earnings to grow 30% year-over-year in the third quarter, according to LSEG data. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams told Bloomberg in an interview that it "may be appropriate to have one more rate hike."Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Big banks kicked off earnings season, with Citiand Goldman Sachsposting upbeat results, Wells Fargoreporting mixed quarterly results, and JPMorganreporting lower-than-expected Q3 earnings and revenueUnitedHealthprovided a "beat and raise" report for Q3Johnson & Johnsonalso provided a "beat and raise" report for Q3Domino's Pizzareported better-than-expected Q3 earnings and revenueAppleintroduced the Apple Home Collection lineup of smart home accessories, as well as a new 4K Apple TV and Apple HomeView2. WALL STREET CALLS:VF Corp.upgraded to Buy at Truist and to Overweight at Piper SandlerPershing Square Inc.downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at BofAViking Holdingsupgraded to Overweight at BarclaysSecuritizedowngraded to Neutral at CitiAdobedowngraded to Hold at HSBC3. AROUND THE WEB:Boeingis set to begin deliveries of 737 Max aircraft to Japan's All Nippon Airways in December, Nikkei Asia reportsTake-Two'sRockstar intends to release a PC version of "Grand Theft Auto VI" during the first quarter of 2027, GamesBeat reportsTencenttold investors its planned bond offering of $5B will finance AI-related expenditures, Bloomberg saysKrogeranticipates a reduction of over one-third of its corporate headcount, eliminating about 3,000 roles across various functions over the next 3 years, Bloomberg reportsEpic Games has postponed the release of an upcoming video game collaboration with Disneyand has told its developers to use more AI tools to complete the game, Bloomberg says4. MOVERS:Bumblegained after announcing it will be acquired by Ithaca for $6.05 per share in cashFermirose after signing a credit support agreement with AMDBigBear.aiwas higher after securing more than $225M in contract awardsSyndaxwas lower after announcing its idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis study did not meet its endpointSix Flagsfell after one park visitor died and four others were injured at Six Flags Over Georgia5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Unity Bancorpreported Q3 results, with CEO James Hughes calling it "another strong quarter"FB Financialreported Q3 results, with EPS in-line with consensusBeam Globalreported preliminary Q3 resultsScienturereported preliminary Q3 results, with revenue missing consensusAlbertsonsreported Q2 results, with CEO Susan Morris stating the results "do not reflect the potential of the Company"INDEXES:The Dow fell 180.45, or 0.35%, to 51,670.10, the Nasdaq lost 41.52, or 0.15%, to 27,204.38, and the S&P 500 declined 1.79, or 0.02%, to 7,805.45.