Albertsons falls after co forecasts tepid annual sales, profit

Shares of U.S. grocer Albertsons ACI.N down ~2% at $16.76

Co narrows annual identical sales forecast, hurt by stiff competition from larger rivals offering heavier holiday discounts

Forecasts identical sales growth in the range of 2.2% to 2.5%, compared to previous projection of 2.2% to 2.75%

Expects adjusted net income per Class A common share in the range of $2.08 to $2.16 per share, compared to previous range of $2.06 to $2.19 per share

ACI posts quarterly net sales of $19.12 billion, compared to analyst estimates of $19.17 billion - data compiled by LSEG

However, reports adjusted net income of $390 million for the quarter vs estimate of $360 million

ACI fell ~13% in 2025