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INCOME TAXES
 6 Months Ended
Aug. 16, 2025
INCOME TAXES  
INCOME TAXES

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INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate was 21.0% for the second quarter of 2025 and 24.1% for the second quarter of 2024. The effective income tax rate was 21.2% for both the first two quarters of 2025 and 2024. The effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2025 equaled the federal statutory rate due to the effect of state income taxes being fully offset by the utilization of tax credits and deductions including the benefit from share-based payments. The effective income tax rate for the first two quarters of 2025 differed from the federal statutory rate due to the effect of state income taxes, partially offset by the utilization of tax credits and deductions including the benefit from share-based payments. The effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2024 differed from the federal statutory rate due to the effect of state income taxes, partially offset by the utilization of tax credits and deductions. The effective tax rate for the first two quarters of 2024 differed from the federal statutory rate due to the effect of state income taxes, partially offset by a tax benefit related to classifying Kroger Specialty Pharmacy as held for sale and the utilization of tax credits and deductions.

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