Albertsons Companies(NYSE) ACI

Albertsons Companies, Inc. runs grocery stores across America. It helps families buy food and health products. Stores provide pharmacy services and fuel to communities.

What Is on the Shelf?

• Non-perishables: General merchandise, grocery, dairy, and frozen food; accounts for 47.6% of net sales.
• Fresh: Produce, meat, deli, bakery, floral, and seafood; makes up 31.6% of net sales.
• Pharmacy: Prescription drugs and health services at 1,708 locations; contributes 13.2% of net sales.
• Fuel: Gasoline and diesel sold at 408 fuel centers; represents 5.9% of net sales.

Steps Toward Future Growth

• Announced the ACI Edge operating realignment on July 23, 2026, to consolidate 11 divisions into four regions.
• Completed the Hames acquisition for $28.0 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
• Expanded advertising offerings by introducing branded entertainment solutions for marketing partners.
• Opened four new stores and finished 15 remodels by June 20, 2026.

Modernizing the Grocery Aisle

Albertsons operates a network of 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The company uses artificial intelligence to manage inventory and personalize shopping for 36.5 million weekly customers.

By the Numbers

• Net sales and other revenue rose 0.2% to $24.9 billion for the 16 weeks ended June 20, 2026.
• Digital sales increased 13% during the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
• Identical sales, which exclude fuel and compare year-over-year results from existing stores, fell 0.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
• Net income was $84.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to $236.4 million in the prior year.
• Capital expenditures reached $522.1 million for the 16 weeks ended June 20, 2026.

Bottom Line

Albertsons has evolved from a traditional supermarket chain into a technology-focused retailer with a growing digital and media presence. Its recent structural realignment aims to simplify operations and better leverage its national scale across multiple store brands.