Kroger (KR) reported fiscal first-quarter profits and identical sales growth that came in above analysts’ projections Friday, but revenue fell short.

The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.49 on revenue that edged lower year-over-year to $45.12 billion. Analysts surveyed by Visible Alpha had forecast $1.45 and $45.21 billion, respectively. Kroger’s identical sales excluding fuel rose 3.2%, better than the 2.3% increase that analysts had projected.

“While first quarter sales and profitability exceeded our expectations, the macroeconomic environment remains uncertain and as a result other elements of our guidance remain unchanged,” CFO David Kennerley said.

Kroger did not give an update on its search for a new CEO, after its previous leader, Rodney McMullen, abruptly resigned days before last quarter’s report following a company investigation into alleged misconduct.

The retailer lifted its identical sales growth forecast for the full year to 2.25% to 3.25%, and affirmed the rest of its full-year projections. Last quarter, Kroger said it expected fiscal 2025 identical sales growth without fuel of 2% to 3% and adjusted EPS of $4.60 to $4.80.

Kroger shares were little changed immediately after Friday’s report. They entered the day up about 7% since the start of the year.

Friday’s report is Kroger’s second since its proposed merger with Albertsons Companies (ACI) was called off after a judge ruled against it. The companies have since been entwined in legal fights, each accusing the other of violating their agreement.