Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)         Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. THE KROGER CO. June 26, 2026 By: /s/ George H. Vincent George H. Vincent Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary