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Albertsons Companies, Inc.
ACI
$6.0B
Mkt Cap
$11.03
-3.58%
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has a current P/E ratio of 3.2, compared to its historical median P/E of 8.1. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 15.2%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has a market capitalization of $6.1B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 6.52%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 10.44%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) appears cheap. The current P/E of 3.2 is 60% below its historical median of 8.1. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 3.0%.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) operates in the Retail-Grocery Stores industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector.
Albertsons is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, operating 2,270 stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia under more than 20 banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, and Jewel-Osco, complemented by 1,728 in-store pharmacies, 1,313 branded coffee shops, and 405 fuel centers. The company operates a geographically-based retail segment offering grocery products, general merchandise, health and beauty care, pharmacy, fuel, and services through physical stores and digital channels, with a #1 or #2 market share position in 66% of the 122 metropolitan statistical areas it serves. Albertsons generates revenue through traditional retail sales, pharmacy services, fuel sales, and increasingly through digital and omnichannel platforms including Drive Up & Go curbside pickup, delivery partnerships with Instacart, DoorDash, Uber, and Grubhub, and its Albertsons Media Collective retail media business. The company manufactures approximately 10.5% of its Own Brands portfolio (which generated $16.4 billion in fiscal 2024 sales) through 19 company-owned production facilities, while purchasing the remainder from third parties, and operates under a "Locally Great, Nationally Strong" structure that combines local decision-making with national scale in buying power, technology, and analytics. The business model emphasizes customer engagement through loyalty programs, personalized promotions, and digital integration, with distribution supported by 22 dedicated distribution centers and a modernizing supply chain leveraging artificial intelligence for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and labor scheduling to drive productivity and operational efficiency.
【Technology-driven productivity acceleration】 Management expects fiscal 2026 to mark a significant inflection point as investments in artificial intelligence, supply chain modernization, and digital capabilities begin translating into accelerating earnings power and improved returns. The company is executing a $2 billion three-year productivity program supported by AI initiatives in labor optimization, demand forecasting, and inventory management, with confidence that these efficiencies will fund reinvestment in customer value and offset inflationary headwinds while enabling growth through economic cycles. Digital penetration surpassed 10% in Q4 2025 with first-party business contributing nearly 90% of 16% digital growth, and management expects continued scaling of the Albertsons Media Collective as a structural profit pool complementing core retail operations. Looking ahead, management anticipates sequential improvement in sales trends throughout fiscal 2026 as near-term headwinds from pharmacy pricing pressures and egg deflation moderate, with the company positioned to deliver sustainable, profitable growth aligned with its long-term algorithm.
| Metric | Target | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Identical Sales | 0%-1%, or 1.5%-2.5% excluding 150 basis point IRA headwind | FY2026 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $3.85 billion-$3.925 billion | FY2026 |
| Adjusted EPS | $2.22-$2.32 | FY2026 |
| Capital Expenditures | $2 billion-$2.2 billion | FY2026 |
| Effective Income Tax Rate | 24%-25% | FY2026 |
Identical Sales (FY2026): “Identical sales are expected to be in the range of 0%-1%, or 1.5%-2.5%, excluding the 150 basis point headwind from the IRA and assuming near flat reported pharmacy sales.”
Adjusted EBITDA (FY2026): “Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $3.85 billion-$3.925 billion, representing growth of approximately 2.5% at the top end of the range, excluding the 53rd week impact in 2025.”
Adjusted EPS (FY2026): “Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $2.22-$2.32, including approximately $600 million of share repurchases during fiscal 2026, underscoring our confidence in the business and our commitment to returning capital to shareholders.”
Capital Expenditures (FY2026): “Capital Expenditures are expected to be in the range of $2 billion-$2.2 billion, as we accelerate our investment in new stores, remodels, AI-powered technologies, and digital capabilities.”
Effective Income Tax Rate (FY2026): “The effective income tax rate is expected to be in the range of 24%-25%”
Generated solely from the company's own reports listed below — not from third-party data. Hallucination risk is low. · Sources: 10-K, Q3 FY2027 Earnings Call, Q2 FY2027 Earnings Call, Q4 FY2026 Earnings Call, Q3 FY2026 Earnings Call
| Metric | TTM | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 99.9B | 83.2B | 80.4B | 79.2B | 77.6B | 71.9B |
| Net Income | 1.1B | 217M | 959M | 1.3B | 1.2B | 1.3B |
| EPS | $1.94 | $0.40 | $1.64 | $2.23 | $2.27 | $2.70 |
| Free Cash Flow | 663M | 527M | 749M | 628M | 700M | 1.9B |
| ROIC | 12.8% | 5.5% | 12.2% | 16.3% | 19.9% | 22.2% |
| Gross Margin | 27.4% | 27.2% | 27.7% | 27.8% | 28.0% | 28.8% |
| Debt/Equity | 3.02 | 4.87 | 2.31 | 2.94 | 5.53 | 2.63 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.72 | $0.60 | $0.51 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.44 |
| Operating Income | 1.8B | 728M | 1.5B | 2.1B | 2.3B | 2.4B |
| Operating Margin | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| ROE | 36.5% | 8.3% | 31.3% | 59.4% | 52.2% | 59.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | 549M | 544M | 585M | 581M | 533M | 476M |
Albertsons Companies, Inc. passes 3 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. trades at 3.2x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 8.1x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 4.2x vs a median of 14.0x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 15.2% with a gross margin of 27.9%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 17.0%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -11.4%.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) reported annual revenue of $83.2 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has a net profit margin of 0.3%. This is a modest margin.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) generated $527 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.87. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40 in its most recent fiscal year.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.3%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has a 5-year average gross margin of 27.9%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 11 years of financial data for Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has a book value per share of $3.38, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
Based on recent SEC filings and earnings disclosures, Management expects fiscal 2026 to mark a significant inflection point as investments in artificial intelligence, supply chain modernization, and digital capabilities begin translating into accelerating earnings power and improved returns. The company is executing a $2 billion three-year productivity program supported by AI initiatives in labor optimization, demand forecasting, and inventory management, with confidence that these efficiencies will fund reinvestment in customer value and offset inflationary headwinds while enabling growth through economic cycles. Digital penetration surpassed 10% in Q4 2025 with first-party business contributing nearly 90% of 16% digital growth, and management expects continued scaling of the Albertsons Media Collective as a structural profit pool complementing core retail operations. Looking ahead, management anticipates sequential improvement in sales trends throughout fiscal 2026 as near-term headwinds from pharmacy pricing pressures and egg deflation moderate, with the company positioned to deliver sustainable, profitable growth aligned with its long-term algorithm.
Based on recent SEC filings and earnings calls, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has provided the following forward guidance: Identical Sales: 0%-1%, or 1.5%-2.5% excluding 150 basis point IRA headwind (FY2026); Adjusted EBITDA: $3.85 billion-$3.925 billion (FY2026); Adjusted EPS: $2.22-$2.32 (FY2026); Capital Expenditures: $2 billion-$2.2 billion (FY2026); Effective Income Tax Rate: 24%-25% (FY2026).