Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) saw its stock rise 5.6% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the supermarket chain posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, topping analyst forecasts on both earnings and revenue.
The grocery retailer reported adjusted earnings of $0.44 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.04. Revenue reached $18.92 billion, slightly ahead of the $18.88 billion anticipated by analysts. The company did not provide year-over-year revenue comparison figures in its statement.
For fiscal year 2026, Albertsons expects earnings per share between $2.06 and $2.19, with a midpoint of $2.13 — a touch higher than the analyst consensus of $2.11.
“Our strong second quarter performance demonstrates our ability to execute effectively in a challenging retail environment,” said a company executive in the earnings announcement.
Albertsons also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on November 7, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 24, 2025.
The retailer operates 2,257 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia under banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, and Jewel-Osco. Its network also includes 1,720 in-store pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution hubs, and 19 manufacturing facilities.
In 2024, the company and its foundation donated over $435 million in food and financial assistance, including more than $40 million through its Nourishing Neighbors Program to help combat food insecurity in local communities.
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