Albertsons (ACI) — Research Summary as of August 29, 2026

Recent Key Catalysts (Last ~1–3 Months)

Q1 Fiscal 2026 Results (Reported July 23, 2026)

Albertsons reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2026 results. Identical sales decreased 0.8%, though digital sales grew 13% [2]. The company simultaneously lowered its full-year outlook [3], now forecasting identical-sales growth of negative 0.5% to negative 1.5% and adjusted EBITDA of $3.55 billion for fiscal 2026 [1]. This guidance cut signaled management's acknowledgment of a softer consumer environment and competitive pressures in the grocery sector.