ACIAlbertsons Companies shows a mixed profile with solid fundamental performance offset by some technical weaknesses and a mixed thematic outlook. It presents a balanced risk-reward for investors.
Albertsons operates in the stable but non-explosive grocery retail sector. While it benefits from consistent consumer demand, it faces intense competition and limited disruptive thematic growth opportunities.
Albertsons demonstrates steady profitability and manageable debt, but growth appears moderate. Its valuation is reasonable, offering some appeal for value investors.
The stock is trading below key moving averages and exhibits weak momentum, suggesting a bearish short-to-medium term outlook. Support levels are being tested.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Grocery Sector Stability | 75 |
| E-commerce & Digitalization | 70 |
| Competition Intensity | 50 |
| Merger & Acquisition Activity | 40 |
| Consumer Spending Trends | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 75 |
| Profitability | 50 |
| Growth | 55 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 40 |
| Cash Flow | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 40 |
| Volume Confirmation | 50 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Overbought/Oversold | 80 |
Solid Liquidity Position
The company maintains a strong Current Ratio of 0.90 ($0.90 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities), indicating a stable ability to meet short-term obligations.
Attractive Dividend Yield
The dividend yield of 2.57% is attractive, and the payout ratio of 7.32% (calculated from EPS TTM of 1.64 and dividend per share of 0.12) suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings and has room to grow.
High Price-to-Sales Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 0.2 is low, but the P/E of 12.52 is moderate. However, the Price/Sales ratio for the last reported quarter (2025Q1) is 0.6, which is higher than the annual TTM ratio, indicating a potential increase in valuation relative to sales.
Slowing Revenue Growth
Quarterly revenue growth has shown a downward trend from 2.3% in 2022Q1 to 1.2% in 2025Q1, signaling a potential slowdown in top-line expansion.
July 2025
25
Ex-Dividend Date
August 2025
8
Next Dividend Date
October 2025
14
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.46
A: $0.41
L: $0.35
H: 19.09B
A: 18.89B
L: 18.78B
Albertsons Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the food and drug retail industry 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. The company operates 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 in-store pharmacies and branded coffee shops, fuel centers, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities, as well as various digital platforms. Albertsons Companies, Inc. was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
24.45 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for ACI have a max estimate of 29.00 and a min estimate of 19.00.