Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On September 11, 2026, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) issued a press release announcing its second quarter 2026 results. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and furnished herewith, is a copy of that release.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated September 11, 2026 ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). SIGNATURE