Albertsons Companies (ACI) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) is expected to issue 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 $24.8175 billion for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 14th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.43 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $20.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.49 billion. Albertsons Companies had a net margin of 0.26% and a return on equity of 42.75%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.46 EPS. 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 Stock Performance

NYSE ACI opened at $14.55 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 0.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.58. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.47, a P/E/G ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 0.42. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $15.16 and its 200 day simple moving average is $16.52. Albertsons Companies has a 1 year low of $13.16 and a 1 year high of $21.14.

Albertsons Companies Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be given a dividend of $0.17 per share. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. Albertsons Companies’s payout ratio is currently 212.50%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ACI has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Albertsons Companies from $21.00 to $18.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, June 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Albertsons Companies from $22.00 to $20.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Albertsons Companies from $23.00 to $20.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Albertsons Companies from $22.00 to $17.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $21.00 price objective on shares of Albertsons Companies in a research note on Monday, April 6th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $20.25.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Albertsons Companies

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Albertsons Companies in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $84,000. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Albertsons Companies by 44.2% during the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 5,382 shares of the company’s stock worth $92,000 after purchasing an additional 1,650 shares during the period. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Albertsons Companies during the fourth quarter worth $93,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its stake in shares of Albertsons Companies by 11.8% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 7,326 shares of the company’s stock worth $126,000 after purchasing an additional 774 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Albertsons Companies by 1,728.3% in the second quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 6,582 shares of the company’s stock worth $139,000 after purchasing an additional 6,222 shares during the last quarter. 71.35% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.