Albertsons Companies (ACI) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) will likely be announcing its Q3 2025 results before the market opens on Wednesday, January 7th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.67 per share and revenue of $19.1794 billion for the quarter. Albertsons Companies has set its FY 2025 guidance at 2.060-2.190 EPS. Parties may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q3 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 14th. The company reported $0.44 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $18.92 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $18.89 billion. Albertsons Companies had a return on equity of 36.39% and a net margin of 1.20%.The business’s revenue was up 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.51 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Albertsons Companies to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Albertsons Companies Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of ACI stock opened at $17.28 on Wednesday. Albertsons Companies has a 1-year low of $16.55 and a 1-year high of $23.20. The company has a market cap of $9.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.22, a PEG ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 0.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.25, a current ratio of 0.81 and a quick ratio of 0.20. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $17.77 and a 200-day simple moving average of $18.95.

Albertsons Companies Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 24th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 24th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.5%. Albertsons Companies’s dividend payout ratio is currently 35.50%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on ACI. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Albertsons Companies in a research report on Monday. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Albertsons Companies in a research note on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Albertsons Companies from $27.00 to $23.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 7th. Bank of America decreased their target price on Albertsons Companies from $24.00 to $22.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Albertsons Companies from $27.00 to $24.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Albertsons Companies presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $23.69.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Anuj Dhanda sold 230,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.25, for a total transaction of $4,427,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 300,577 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,786,107.25. This trade represents a 43.35% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Michael T. Theilmann sold 100,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.35, for a total transaction of $1,935,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 338,429 shares in the company, valued at $6,548,601.15. The trade was a 22.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 1.35% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Albertsons Companies

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in ACI. 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 valued at $139,000 after buying an additional 6,222 shares during the period. National Bank of Canada FI increased its stake in Albertsons Companies by 2,846.7% during the third quarter. National Bank of Canada FI now owns 10,343 shares of the company’s stock worth $181,000 after acquiring an additional 9,992 shares during the last quarter. Pinnacle Associates Ltd. acquired a new stake in Albertsons Companies during the third quarter worth $210,000. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. purchased a new stake in Albertsons Companies in the third quarter valued at $230,000. Finally, Snowden Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Albertsons Companies in the 2nd quarter valued at $251,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.