Albertsons Companies (ACI) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) is anticipated to post its Q1 2027 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 23rd. Analysts expect Albertsons Companies to announce earnings of $0.55 per share and revenue of $24.8189 billion for the quarter. Interested persons are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Albertsons Companies Stock Performance

Shares of ACI stock opened at $14.96 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.58. Albertsons Companies has a 52 week low of $13.16 and a 52 week high of $20.91. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.32 billion, a PE ratio of 46.73, a P/E/G ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 0.42. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $15.10 and a two-hundred day moving average of $16.47.

Albertsons Companies Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 7th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a $0.17 dividend. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.5%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. Albertsons Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 212.50%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on Albertsons Companies from $22.00 to $20.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on Albertsons Companies from $21.00 to $18.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, June 29th. UBS Group decreased their price objective on Albertsons Companies from $23.00 to $20.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $21.00 price objective on shares of Albertsons Companies in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Finally, Citigroup cut their target price on shares of Albertsons Companies from $22.00 to $17.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $20.25.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Albertsons Companies

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of ACI. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Albertsons Companies during the 4th quarter worth about $84,000. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Albertsons Companies by 44.2% in the 4th quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 5,382 shares of the company’s stock valued at $92,000 after acquiring an additional 1,650 shares during the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Albertsons Companies in the 4th quarter valued at about $93,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Albertsons Companies by 1,728.3% during the 2nd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 6,582 shares of the company’s stock worth $139,000 after acquiring an additional 6,222 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its position in shares of Albertsons Companies by 11.8% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 7,326 shares of the company’s stock worth $126,000 after acquiring an additional 774 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.35% of the company’s stock.

About Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies, Inc (NYSE: ACI) is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, operating a diversified portfolio of grocery store banners. Founded in 1939 by Joe Albertson in Boise, Idaho, the company has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Its core business activities encompass the sale of fresh produce, meat, bakery items, deli offerings, pharmacy services, and general merchandise. The company’s retail operations are complemented by an in-house private-label program, featuring brands such as O Organics, Open Nature, and Lucerne, which cater to a range of customer preferences and price points.

Throughout its history, Albertsons Companies has pursued growth via mergers and partnerships.