Kroger KR increased its earnings per share guidance to $2.33 to $2.40 per diluted share for fiscal 2012. The original guidance was $2.28 to $2.38 per diluted share.
Kroger continues to expect identical supermarket sales growth, excluding fuel, of 3.0% to 3.5%. In accordance with original guidance, this includes the expected negative effect on sales from prescription drugs coming off patent.
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