Research Analysts Issue Forecasts for Albertsons Companies, Inc.’s Q3 2025 Earnings (NYSE:ACI)

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) – Analysts at Telsey Advisory Group lowered their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Albertsons Companies in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, October 15th. Telsey Advisory Group analyst J. Feldman now expects that the company will earn $0.59 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.69. Telsey Advisory Group currently has a “Market Perform” rating and a $27.25 target price on the stock. The consensus estimate for Albertsons Companies’ current full-year earnings is $2.25 per share. Telsey Advisory Group also issued estimates for Albertsons Companies’ FY2025 earnings at $2.03 EPS.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on ACI. BMO Capital Markets cut their target price on shares of Albertsons Companies from $21.00 to $19.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. Melius Research started coverage on shares of Albertsons Companies in a research report on Monday, September 23rd. They set a “hold” rating and a $19.00 price objective for the company. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $22.89.

Albertsons Companies Stock Performance

Albertsons Companies stock opened at $18.29 on Thursday. Albertsons Companies has a 12-month low of $17.80 and a 12-month high of $23.47. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $19.16 and a 200 day simple moving average of $19.86. The company has a quick ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.67. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.20, a P/E/G ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 0.48.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 15th. The company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $18.55 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $18.47 billion. Albertsons Companies had a return on equity of 56.01% and a net margin of 1.41%. Albertsons Companies’s quarterly revenue was up 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.60 EPS.

Albertsons Companies Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 8th. Investors of record on Monday, October 28th will be given a dividend of $0.12 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, October 28th. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.62%. Albertsons Companies’s dividend payout ratio is 21.52%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Albertsons Companies

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Albertsons Companies in the 1st quarter worth approximately $41,000. Signaturefd LLC boosted its stake in Albertsons Companies by 108.4% in the second quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 2,365 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after acquiring an additional 1,230 shares during the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. increased its stake in shares of Albertsons Companies by 2,948.4% during the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,896 shares of the company’s stock worth $62,000 after purchasing an additional 2,801 shares during the last quarter. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Albertsons Companies by 133.3% in the 1st quarter. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd now owns 4,900 shares of the company’s stock worth $105,000 after purchasing an additional 2,800 shares during the period. Finally, Intact Investment Management Inc. purchased a new position in Albertsons Companies in the second quarter valued at approximately $126,000. 71.35% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies, Inc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of food and drug stores 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.