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ACI

Albertsons Companies, Inc.

ACI

Albertsons Companies, Inc. NYSE
$18.33 1.05% (+0.19)

Market Cap $10.07 B
52w High $23.20
52w Low $16.70
Dividend Yield 0.60%
P/E 10.85
Volume 3.12M
Outstanding Shares 549.43M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q2-2025 $18.916B $4.807B $168.5M 0.891% $0.3 $759.7M
Q1-2025 $24.881B $6.289B $236.4M 0.95% $0.41 $1.026B
Q4-2024 $18.799B $4.873B $171.8M 0.914% $0.3 $893.7M
Q3-2024 $18.774B $4.728B $400.6M 2.134% $0.69 $1.105B
Q2-2024 $18.552B $4.829B $145.5M 0.784% $0.25 $868.7M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q2-2025 $270.6M $26.851B $23.771B $3.079B
Q1-2025 $170.7M $26.47B $23.245B $3.224B
Q4-2024 $339.2M $29.308B $25.922B $3.386B
Q3-2024 $224.3M $26.665B $23.3B $3.366B
Q2-2024 $301.4M $26.528B $23.508B $3.02B

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q2-2025 $168.5M $813M $-363.8M $-329.5M $115.3M $447.1M
Q1-2025 $236.4M $754.4M $-474.1M $-422.9M $-142.6M $169.8M
Q4-2024 $171.8M $758.5M $-475.3M $-191.8M $91.4M $274M
Q3-2024 $400.6M $548M $-491.2M $-134.5M $-77.7M $53.6M
Q2-2024 $145.5M $413.2M $-387.3M $-37M $-11.1M $3.9M

Revenue by Products

Product Q4-2017Q1-2025Q2-2025
Reportable Segment
Reportable Segment
$0 $24.88Bn $18.92Bn
Fuel
Fuel
$3.10Bn $0 $0
NonPerishables
NonPerishables
$26.52Bn $0 $0
Other Products and Services
Other Products and Services
$710.00M $0 $0
Perishables
Perishables
$24.58Bn $0 $0
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
$5.00Bn $0 $0

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Albertsons has grown its sales steadily over the past five years, showing it can hold onto customers in a tough grocery market. However, profits have moved the other way: operating income and net income peaked a few years ago and have since trended down. That suggests higher costs, price competition, or mix shifts are squeezing margins. The business still earns money, but each dollar of sales is translating into less profit than before, and earnings per share are now below prior highs. Overall, this is a solid revenue story with clear margin pressure.


Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet shows a large, stable asset base typical of a big grocer, but it is supported by meaningful debt. Total debt has come down only gradually, so leverage remains an important risk to watch. Equity has been building over time, which points to retained earnings and some strengthening of the capital base, but cash on hand is now quite low compared with a few years ago. In practice, the company is relying heavily on its ongoing cash generation rather than a big cash cushion, which is manageable in steady conditions but leaves less room for shocks.


Cash Flow

Cash Flow Albertsons consistently generates solid cash from its day‑to‑day operations, which is a key strength. Free cash flow, however, has narrowed compared with earlier years because the company is spending more on capital projects while operating cash flow has softened a bit. This means there is still cash left after investments, but less of a buffer for debt reduction, dividends, or buybacks than in the past. The pattern suggests a deliberate choice to reinvest in the business—stores, technology, and supply chain—at the cost of near‑term cash flexibility.


Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Albertsons holds a strong regional presence with a broad store network and recognized banners, supported by a very large loyalty program and a deep lineup of private‑label products. These factors help it keep shoppers engaged and give it some pricing and margin benefits. At the same time, the competitive backdrop is intense: it faces giant national players like Walmart, Costco, and Amazon, along with hard‑discount grocers. As a result, Albertsons’ advantage looks solid but not unassailable—more of a strong position in many local markets than a dominant moat at the national level.


Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D The company is leaning heavily into digital and technology to defend and grow its franchise. Its mobile app, loyalty platform, and AI‑driven personalization efforts are designed to make shopping stickier and more convenient, while tools like conversational search and direct communication with in‑store staff differentiate the online experience. Behind the scenes, investments in supply chain automation and warehouse systems aim to lower costs and improve reliability. On the product side, expanding private‑label offerings—especially in organic and premium tiers—seeks to deepen loyalty and raise margins. These initiatives are promising but will need to keep proving they can offset the structural pressures of grocery retail.


Summary

Albertsons is a large, established grocer with steady sales, solid cash generation, and an active innovation agenda, but it operates in a brutally competitive, low‑margin industry. Revenue has grown, yet profitability has drifted down, reflecting margin pressure. The balance sheet carries notable debt and limited cash, partially offset by gradually rising equity. Cash flows remain positive but are being heavily reinvested in stores, digital capabilities, and supply chain modernization. Competitively, the company benefits from its scale, loyalty program, and private labels, though it still contends with powerful rivals. The key question going forward is whether its digital, automation, and private‑brand strategies can stabilize or improve margins while maintaining its solid sales base and managing leverage responsibly.