KR: Company disclosure

Item 7.01 Regulation FD. On October 20, 2026, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) issued a press release in connection with its investor conference to be held on October 20, 2026. 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 October 20, 2026 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). 2 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. October 20, 2026 By: /s/ George H. Vincent George H. Vincent Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary 3