Albertsons Companies Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) and its Foundation announced significant hunger relief initiatives for Hunger Action Month. The company's Nourishing Neighbors program is awarding $10 million annually through various initiatives, including Innovation Spark Grants to five organizations with grants ranging from $193,500 to $900,000.

Key recipients include NeighborShare ($900,000), Food Research & Action Center ($600,000), National Health Foundation ($600,000), FareStart ($290,000), and 4MyCiTy ($193,500). The Foundation's Summer EBT awareness initiative has generated over 360,000 website visits, potentially unlocking $4 million in benefits for families during summer 2025.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) has launched its seasonal immunization campaign across its 1,700+ pharmacy locations. The company is offering flu, pneumonia, and RSV vaccines with no appointments needed, along with significant customer incentives including $20 off grocery purchases per vaccination and up to 10,000 healthy points for flu shots through their Sincerely Health platform (Sept. 1 - Oct. 15).

The initiative, led by Pharmacy and Health President Anthony DalPonte, emphasizes convenient access to essential immunizations with flexible scheduling options including evenings and weekends. Pharmacists can administer up to five immunizations per visit, including additional vaccines for shingles, hepatitis B, tetanus, and HPV. The company has also introduced new at-home combined flu and COVID-19 test kits.

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Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) reported Q1 fiscal 2025 results with identical sales growth of 2.8% and digital sales surging 25%. The company posted net income of $236.4 million ($0.41 per share) and adjusted EBITDA of $1.11 billion.

Net sales increased 2.5% to $24.88 billion, driven by strong pharmacy sales and digital growth. The company's loyalty program expanded 14% to 47.3 million members. During Q1, Albertsons completed 36 remodels, opened 3 new stores, and repurchased $314.8 million worth of shares.

For fiscal 2025, Albertsons raised its identical sales growth forecast to 2.0-2.75% from previous 1.5-2.5%, while maintaining its adjusted EBITDA outlook of $3.8-3.9 billion.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) has announced a quarterly dividend payment of $0.15 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The dividend will be paid on August 8, 2025, to shareholders who own the stock as of the close of business on July 25, 2025.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) has scheduled its first quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will announce its financial results for the quarter ended June 14, 2025, before market opens on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. A conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can access the call through the company's investor relations website, and a replay will be available for approximately two weeks afterward.

Albertsons Media Collective announces the launch of its in-store digital display network in partnership with STRATACACHE. The initiative features digital screens throughout stores to enhance customer shopping experience and enable brand advertising at point of purchase. The pilot program will launch in select Albertsons stores across two regions, with Mondelēz as the launch brand partner. The system will offer advanced measurement capabilities including proof of play, direct sales attribution, and sales lift analysis. According to EMARKETER, 75% of adults notice in-store advertising, and in-store retail media spending is projected to exceed $1 billion by 2028. The digital displays will be strategically placed in high-traffic areas such as store entrances and produce departments, offering brands opportunities for full-funnel advertising with capabilities to integrate CTV, offsite display, and social video campaigns.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is welcoming Rite Aid customers and employees following Rite Aid's bankruptcy filing. The company is facilitating prescription transfers to its 1,700+ pharmacy locations nationwide through their grocery app or website. New customers transferring prescriptions will receive up to $15 off their next $75+ grocery purchase, plus additional $15 off for every five subsequent prescriptions.

The company offers comprehensive pharmacy services including vaccinations (with up to $20 off $200+ grocery purchase), evening and weekend hours, and the Sincerely Health digital platform for managing prescriptions and telehealth services. Rite Aid employees are invited to apply for various positions across Albertsons' pharmacies and stores, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) has launched Chef's Counter™, a new Own Brand offering chef-inspired meal solutions. The brand debuts with ready-to-cook marinated meats available exclusively at Albertsons Cos. stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, and Shaw's. Celebrity Chef Antonia Lofaso joins as the brand's first ambassador, bringing her expertise to create social content and culinary inspiration. The initial product line features pre-seasoned meats ranging from $4.99 to $12.69, including chicken breasts, thighs, pork chops, and beef cuts in various international flavors. Each product comes with QR-code accessible recipes and can be prepared in about 20 minutes. Albertsons plans to expand the Chef's Counter line in 2026 with premium selections in deli, frozen sections, and globally inspired center store products.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) has expanded its business eCommerce platform across over 2,000 stores including major brands like Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, and Jewel-Osco. The platform offers businesses a comprehensive solution for ordering food, breakroom supplies, and cleaning products with no minimum purchase requirement.

The service targets various sectors including small offices, K-12 schools, local government organizations, and residential programs. Key features include same-day delivery, flexible payment options, white-glove service, free business accounts, no online markup, and online tax-exemption. New customers can receive $30 off their first purchase using code BIZSAVE30.