Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol ACI
  • Rev/Share 153.6375
  • Book/Share 4.7035
  • PB 3.6824
  • Debt/Equity 6.1682
  • CurrentRatio 0.9081
  • ROIC 0.0567

 

  • MktCap 9514006524.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.9071
  • PFCF 4.578
  • PE 10.5891
  • Debt/Assets 0.5696
  • DivYield 0.0346
  • ROE 0.2854

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade ACI Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Underweight -- $14 Jan. 15, 2026
Initiation ACI Deutsche Bank -- Hold -- -- Jan. 8, 2026
Resumed ACI JP Morgan -- Overweight -- $27 Aug. 20, 2025
Upgrade ACI UBS Neutral Buy -- $27 July 22, 2025
Initiation ACI Barclays -- Underweight -- $19 July 21, 2025
Upgrade ACI BMO Capital Markets Market Perform Outperform -- $25 May 7, 2025
Reiterated ACI Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $26 $24 April 16, 2025
Resumed ACI Goldman -- Buy -- $26 Feb. 4, 2025
Resumed ACI Citigroup -- Buy -- $26 Jan. 24, 2025
Upgrade ACI Telsey Advisory Group Market Perform Outperform $21 $26 Dec. 17, 2024

News

ACI Stock Dips 6% Despite Posting Q3 Earnings Beat & Y/Y Sales Growth
ACI
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Albertsons shares fall 6% after Q3 results, as earnings beat and sales growth are overshadowed by margin pressure and pricing investments.

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Should Value Investors Buy Albertsons Companies (ACI) Stock?
ACI
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Albertsons Companies (ACI) Loses 5.7% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner
ACI
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Albertsons Companies (ACI) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.

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Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
ACI
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Albertsons Says AI Shopping Assistant Increased Customers' Basket Size by 10%
ACI
Published: January 07, 2026 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Albertsons Companies is seeing early results of its deeper integration of data and artificial intelligence, and the firm expects these resources to serve as the core of its transformation efforts, executives said Wednesday (Jan. 7) during an earnings call.

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ACI or CL: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
ACI, CL
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Consumer Products - Staples sector might want to consider either Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) or Colgate-Palmolive (CL). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Does Albertsons Companies (ACI) Have the Potential to Rally 36.33% as Wall Street Analysts Expect?
ACI
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The mean of analysts' price targets for Albertsons Companies (ACI) points to a 36.3% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

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Insights Into Albertsons Companies (ACI) Q3: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
ACI
Published: January 01, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Albertsons Companies (ACI), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended November 2025.

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Albertsons Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
ACI
Published: January 01, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) will release earnings results for the third quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

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Mr. Market Continues To Underestimate Albertsons Companies
ACI
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Albertsons Companies remains a ‘strong buy' due to deep undervaluation despite recent share price underperformance and margin pressure. Revenue is rising, driven by pharmacy and digital sales growth, but profitability is expected to decline as gross margins compress. Substantial share buybacks and prudent debt management could support EPS and improve capital allocation, even as net profits face headwinds.

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3 Cheap Dividend Stocks That Can Beat Inflation and Pay You to Wait
ACI, ET, HBAN
Published: December 18, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

While it may not be anything like the 7% to 8% inflation rate of 2022 and 2023, the consensus view is that inflation will remain above the Federal Reserve's preferred 2% target for some time to come. That makes dividend stocks more attractive, particularly those with yields that outpace the rate of inflation.

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ACI or TBBB: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
ACI, TBBB
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors with an interest in Consumer Products - Staples stocks have likely encountered both Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) and BBB Foods (TBBB). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Are Investors Undervaluing Albertsons Companies (ACI) Right Now?
ACI
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Albertsons: Failed Kroger Deal Fallout Creates An Attractive Entry Point
ACI, KR
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Albertsons Companies is rated a Buy, supported by robust cash flows, digital/pharma expansion, and a major cost-savings program amid competitive and macro headwinds. ACI trades at sector-low valuation multiples, with a ~3.5% dividend yield and a massive buyback program that was recently accelerated and extended. Private-label penetration is targeted to rise to 30%, driving margin improvements and reinforcing ACI's competitive positioning.

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Albertsons® Companies Opens Applications for 4th Annual Innovation Launchpad Competition
ACI
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albertsons Companies opens applications for 4th Annual Innovation Launchpad Competition, brands invited to compete for prizes valued at over $400,000.

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Albertsons Companies, Inc. Announces Proposed Senior Notes Offering
ACI
Published: October 21, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) (the “Company”) today announced its intention to offer $1,250 million aggregate principal amount of new senior notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and new senior notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes” and together with the 2031 Notes, the “Notes”). The Company and its subsidiaries, Safeway Inc., New Albertsons L.P., Albertson's LLC and Albertsons Safeway LLC, will be co-issuers of the Notes. The Company intends to use the net proceed.

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Insiders cash out millions in Dell, Albertsons, and Celsius stock sales
ACI, CELH, DELL
Published: October 20, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Executives at Dell, Albertsons, and Celsius sold major holdings, totaling over $18M, according to Verity Data confirmed by CNBC. Insider trades highlight profit-taking among top company leaders.

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ACI Q2 Earnings Beat, FY25 Identical-Sales Growth Outlook Raised
ACI
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Albertsons posts a second-quarter earnings beat and boosts FY25 identical-sales growth outlook as pharmacy and digital strength drive momentum.

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Albertsons Shares Soar 14% After Grocer Raises Sales And Profit Outlook
ACI
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

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Albertsons Companies Surges As The Market Finally Wakes Up To Its Potential
ACI
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is reaffirmed as a Strong Buy following robust Q2 2025 results and a significant share price surge. ACI beat revenue and adjusted EPS expectations, raised full-year guidance, and expanded its share buyback program by $750 million, signaling management confidence. ACI stock trades at a steep discount to peers, with low valuation multiples and manageable leverage, offering substantial upside potential.

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Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
ACI
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call October 14, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Cody Perdue Susan Morris - CEO & Director Sharon McCollam - President & CFO Conference Call Participants Edward Kelly - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division Mark Carden - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Leah Jordan - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Paul Lejuez - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Jacob Aiken-Phillips - Melius Research LLC Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley, Research Division John Heinbockel - Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Welcome …

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Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Albertsons Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings
ACI
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) will release earnings results for the second quarter, before the opening bell on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Seeking Clues to Albertsons Companies (ACI) Q2 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
ACI
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of Albertsons Companies (ACI) for the quarter ended August 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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Wienerschnitzel to Launch Its Iconic Corn Dogs at Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Albertsons, and Vons Locations in California and Nevada
ACI
Published: October 01, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wienerschnitzel, the world's largest hot dog chain, today announced that shoppers in California and Nevada will soon be able to get a taste of the company's iconic Corn Dogs, enjoyed right in their own home whenever they'd like.

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Albertsons Says New AI and Interactive Features Boost Digital Sales
ACI
Published: July 16, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Albertsons Companies saw growing engagement with its digital platforms during the last quarter. The food and drug retailer's digital sales increased 25% during the quarter ended June 14, outpacing its 2.8% increase in identical sales, Albertsons said in a Tuesday (June 15) earnings release.

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Albertsons' Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Identical Sales Rise 2.8% Y/Y
ACI
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

ACI Q1 identical sales climb 2.8% on pharmacy and digital growth, though margins and EPS decline.

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Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
ACI
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 15, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Cody Perdue - Corporate Participant Sharon L. McCollam - President & CFO Susan D.

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Albertsons shows why tariff inflation isn't showing up yet
ACI
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

Albertsons shares falls as the gross margin rate drops to the lowest rate in five years, as the company tried to keep prices down despite rising costs.

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Albertsons Companies (ACI) Q1 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
ACI
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Albertsons Companies (ACI), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended May 2025.

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Albertsons Companies: Steady Fundamentals And Capital Return Support
ACI
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Albertsons is a stable, diversified grocery retailer with strong customer loyalty, robust private brands, and a focus on digital and operational efficiency. Despite margin pressures and modest growth, the stock is undervalued with a 5-10% upside, supported by steady free cash flow and disciplined capital allocation. Shareholder returns are attractive, with a 2.7% dividend yield and a new $2B buyback program, reflecting a balanced approach to growth and capital return.

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About Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI)

  • IPO Date 2020-06-26
  • Website https://www.albertsonscompanies.com
  • Industry Grocery Stores
  • CEO Susan D. Morris
  • Employees 108300

Albertsons Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of food and drug stores in the United States. The company's food and drug retail stores offer grocery products, general merchandise, health and beauty care products, pharmacy, fuel, and other items and services. It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in stores. As of February 26, 2022, it operated 2,276 stores under various banners, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw's, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market; and 1,722 pharmacies, 1,317 in-store branded coffee shops, 402 adjacent fuel centers, 22 distribution centers, and 20 manufacturing facilities, as well as various digital platforms. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.