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Albertsons Companies, Inc.

ACI · NYSE

Market closed$15.11$0.090000 (+0.60%)After hours $15.25 · +0.93%

Key statistics

Previous close$15.02
Open$15.27
Day high$15.48
Day low$15.01
52-week high$20.91
52-week low$13.17
Market cap7.40B
Volume3.76M
Average volume6.88M
P/E ratio6.90
Forward P/E2.39
EPS2.19
Dividend yield+4.10%

Market context

Why it moved

Albertsons Companies (ACI) edged modestly higher as the stock attracted renewed buying interest near its lower trend support level, with grocery sector attention highlighted in market research amid stable consumer staples demand.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 18, 2026Albertsons Companies edged higher as investors positioned ahead of the grocer's Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings report due July 23, with analysts expecting EPS of $0.55 on revenue of $24.8 billion. RBC flagged a mixed outlook, suggesting Albertsons may beat Q1 estimates but warned Q2 results could weaken — a concern amplified by industry data showing U.S. grocery unit sales fell 1.8% in June, as price-fatigued consumers buy fewer items. The stock, still trading well below its 52-week high of $21.14 and carrying a consensus price target of $20.25, also offers a 4.7% dividend yield ahead of its July 24 ex-dividend date.

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July 17, 2026Albertsons Companies shares rose amid a broad defensive rotation into consumer staples, with the XLP sector ETF gaining notably as investors rotated out of tech and AI-exposed names. The move came alongside a fresh RBC Capital Markets note maintaining an Outperform rating and $20 price target, though the firm flagged near-term headwinds: it expects fiscal Q1 identical sales to fall 0.5% and trimmed its Q2 same-store sales forecast, citing weakening store traffic data. Broader grocery sector pressure also weighed on sentiment, with new Bain/NielsenIQ data showing U.S. grocery unit sales fell 1.8% in June year-over-year — a sharp reversal — as consumers trade down amid cumulative food price inflation of roughly 33% since 2019. Additionally, the company declared its Q2 fiscal 2026 dividend of $0.17 per share, payable August 7.

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July 16, 2026Albertsons closed modestly lower as the company declared its quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share—unchanged from last quarter—payable August 7 to shareholders of record July 24, offering a roughly 4.7% annualized yield. While institutional investors remain net buyers and the consensus analyst price target of $20.54 implies significant upside, sentiment remains cautious: the stock has shed about 16% over the past six months versus an S&P 500 gain of ~8%, trading at just 6.7x forward P/E amid concerns over flat store count growth, razor-thin margins, and a challenging consumer environment marked by value-seeking behavior and stiff competition from Walmart and online grocery platforms.

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July 15, 2026Albertsons Companies closed modestly lower, underperforming the broader market as the Consumer Staples sector (XLP) also retreated. The company declared its quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share on July 14, maintaining the recently increased payout with an August 7 payment date — a 4.6% annualized yield that continues to attract income-focused investors. Despite analyst consensus remaining a Hold with a price target of $20.54 — well above current levels — Wells Fargo trimmed its target to $18 while keeping an Overweight rating, reflecting cautious optimism amid grocery sector headwinds and a macro backdrop shaped by Iran-driven energy price volatility and Fed rate uncertainty.

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July 14, 2026Albertsons closed essentially flat amid a challenging backdrop for the grocery sector, as intensifying price competition and Aldi's reported $9B US expansion plan weigh on investor sentiment across the industry. Analysts maintain a consensus Hold rating with a consensus price target of $20.54 — well above current levels — while mixed institutional activity (HSBC cutting its stake sharply, offset by Vanguard, Norges Bank, and Dimensional adding significant positions) reflects diverging views on the stock's value. Meanwhile, broader market pressure from rising oil prices tied to renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and a defensive sector rotation provided little tailwind for the consumer staples space, with the XLP ETF also finishing lower on the day.

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July 11, 2026Albertsons Companies closed up nearly 3% as investors positioned ahead of its Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings release scheduled for July 23, with Wells Fargo reaffirming its Buy rating and $18 price target while the stock continues to trade well below its 52-week high of $22.49. Sentiment was also lifted by unusually high call options activity the prior session (~890% above average daily volume) and the company's expanding retail media business, though Evercore trimmed its target to $18 with a Hold rating and the broader backdrop remains challenging — grocery chains are racing to cut prices amid tightening consumer budgets, elevated gas prices, and volume declines across the sector.

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July 10, 2026Albertsons Companies gained about 2.6%, outperforming the consumer staples sector as unusually high options activity — call volume roughly 890% above average — drew investor attention ahead of its Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings report scheduled for July 23. Wells Fargo reiterated its Buy rating with an $18 price target, while a separate report flagged store closures and layoffs in North Texas as part of a broader restructuring. Despite the session's strength, shares remain well below their 52-week high of $22.49, and the stock is still down roughly 16% since its last earnings report, reflecting lingering investor skepticism after Q4 results showed the weakest revenue growth in its peer group.

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July 9, 2026Albertsons Companies closed modestly lower as broader market risk-off sentiment — driven by the collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and surging oil prices — weighed on equities, though the defensive consumer staples sector saw relative inflows versus tech and cyclicals. Company-specific catalysts are building ahead of Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings on July 23, with Wells Fargo reiterating a Buy rating and $18 price target today, and investors monitoring Albertsons' retail media expansion via its Criteo AI-powered conversational search integration. The stock remains under pressure year-to-date amid pharmacy headwinds and a challenging grocery competitive landscape, even as Kroger's $1.65B Giant Eagle acquisition reshapes industry consolidation dynamics.

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Progressive Grocer · July 17, 2026THE FRIDAY 5: A New Class of TWIG Winners Is Here; Albertsons Restructures Merchandising Under ‘Merch United’ UmbrellaMarketBeat · July 16, 2026Albertsons Companies (ACI) Expected to Post Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayBusiness Wire · July 15, 2026Albertsons® Companies Foundation Raises $12.2 Million to Support Childhood Hunger Relief Nationwide During Inaugural "Nourish the American Dream" Campaign, Surpassing $5 Million GoalInvesting.com · July 14, 2026Albertsons declares $0.17 quarterly dividend for Q2 fiscal 2026Ad Hoc News · July 10, 2026ACI stock reflects Albertsons merger uncertainty as investors weigh Kroger deal pathMoomoo · July 8, 2026Wells Fargo Maintains Albertsons Companies(ACI.US) With Buy Rating, Maintains Target Price $18Stock Titan · July 7, 2026Albertsons to report Q1 fiscal 2026 results July 23 before market openAlbertsons Companies · June 23, 2026Albertsons Media Collective Brings Sponsored Product Discovery to AI-Powered Conversational Search
Mt Newswire · July 16, 2026Albertsons May Beat Fiscal Q1 Expectations But Q2 Results Could Weaken, RBC Says
Mt Newswire · July 14, 2026Albertsons Companies Keeps Quarterly Dividend at $0.17 a Share, Payable Aug. 7 to Shareholders of Record as of July 24
Benzinga · July 7, 2026Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Albertsons Companies, Lowers Price Target to $18
Mt Newswire · July 1, 2026Grocer Discounts Amid High Food Prices Raise Margin Concerns Ahead of Fourth of July
Benzinga · June 30, 2026JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Albertsons Companies, Lowers Price Target to $20
Benzinga · June 29, 2026Citigroup Maintains Buy on Albertsons Companies, Lowers Price Target to $17
Benzinga · June 29, 2026Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Albertsons Companies, Lowers Price Target to $18
Mt Newswire · June 17, 2026Albertsons Launches Media Initiative to Help Brands Produce Scripted Dramas

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