Albertsons Companies declares $0.15 per share quarterly dividend

BOISE - Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) announced Tuesday that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The dividend represents a 2.71% yield, with the company showing impressive dividend growth of 25% over the last twelve months. According to InvestingPro analysis, Albertsons currently trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 13.5x earnings.

The dividend will be payable on August 8, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 25, 2025, according to a company press release. InvestingPro data shows the company maintains a GOOD financial health score, with additional insights available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report covering this $12.48 billion market cap retailer.

Albertsons operates 2,264 retail stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under various banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, and Shaw’s. The company’s retail network includes 1,725 in-store pharmacies, 408 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities.

As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, Albertsons reported that in 2024, the company and its foundation contributed more than $435 million in food and financial support, including over $40 million through its Nourishing Neighbors Program.

In other recent news, Albertsons Companies Inc. is set to announce its fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings, with analysts from Citi projecting an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.57, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.53. BMO Capital and RBC Capital have both reiterated their Outperform ratings, with RBC expecting a slight increase in identical store sales growth to 2.2%. UBS, maintaining a Neutral rating, highlighted challenges such as pricing pressures and the need for growth in the core grocery segment. Citi anticipates that Albertsons will raise its fiscal 2025 EPS guidance following the expected earnings beat. In addition to financial updates, Albertsons has introduced Chef’s Counter, a new line of pre-seasoned and marinated meats, available exclusively at its stores. This launch is part of Albertsons’ strategy to innovate within its Own Brands portfolio, with plans to expand the line in 2026. The company has partnered with celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso to promote this new offering. These developments reflect Albertsons’ efforts to navigate market challenges while expanding its product offerings.

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