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Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) is a U.S. food and drug retailer operating supermarket and grocery-format stores, in-store pharmacies and associated fuel centers under multiple regional banners. The ACI news feed on Stock Titan brings together company-issued updates, earnings announcements, financing news and strategic initiatives that shape the outlook for this supermarket and grocery operator.
Investors following ACI news can review quarterly and annual earnings releases, where Albertsons Companies reports metrics such as identical sales, digital sales performance and information on its loyalty membership base. These releases often discuss the company’s progress on strategic priorities, including investments in technology, artificial intelligence and productivity initiatives that affect its operations and customer experience.
Albertsons Companies also issues news about capital allocation decisions, such as cash dividend declarations, share repurchase activity and senior notes offerings. Press releases describe how the company uses debt financing and its asset-based revolving credit facility, as well as how it redeems or refinances existing notes. Updates on accelerated share repurchase agreements and changes to the size of its repurchase program provide additional context for shareholders monitoring capital returns.
Beyond financial results, the ACI news stream includes announcements from Albertsons Media Collective, the company’s retail media arm, covering topics like in-store digital display networks, incrementality measurement and recognition programs such as the Alby Awards. Other releases highlight digital and AI initiatives, including the launch of an AI-powered shopping assistant across banner websites, and programs like the Innovation Launchpad Competition for emerging brands. Together, these updates help readers understand how Albertsons Companies is managing its grocery, pharmacy, digital and media activities. Bookmark this page for a consolidated view of ACI-related news directly sourced from company communications and regulatory disclosures.
Albertsons Cos (NYSE: ACI) expanded its free DriveUp & Go curbside pickup to include eligible pharmacy prescriptions nationwide.
The service is available at more than 1,700 participating store and pharmacy locations, allows online or app ordering with prepaid pickup, and offers grocery savings for new pharmacy customers.
Albertsons Media Collective (NYSE: ACI) launched onsite incrementality measurement on April 16, 2026, to help advertisers isolate causal media impact within onsite retail environments.
The capability uses test-and-control frameworks and cites a campaign that delivered a $7.45 iROAS, 65% new-to-brand buyers, and a 33% sales lift, illustrating onsite incremental performance.
Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) reported fiscal 2025 results and provided fiscal 2026 guidance on April 14, 2026. Fiscal 2025 Adjusted EBITDA was $3.902B and adjusted net income was $1.209B ($2.18 per share). The fourth quarter included a $773.8M opioid settlement charge ($599.8M net of tax), producing a net loss of $481M. The board raised the quarterly dividend 13% to $0.17 and increased remaining buyback authorization to $2.0B. Fiscal 2026 outlook: Identical sales 0.0%–1.0%, Adjusted EBITDA $3.85B–$3.925B, adjusted EPS $2.22–$2.32, capex $2.0B–$2.2B.
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Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) announced a 13% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.17 per share, producing a new annualized dividend of $0.68 per share. The dividend is payable May 8, 2026, to holders of record at close April 24, 2026.
The company cites confidence in its core business and free cash flow generation; since the June 2020 IPO, the annualized dividend has grown from $0.40 to $0.68, a 10% compound annual growth rate.
Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) will release fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 results for the period ended Feb. 28, 2026 before the market opens on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT on April 14, 2026, with a webcast via the Events & Presentations page and a replay available for approximately two weeks.
Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) appointed Brian Rice to its Board of Directors, effective Feb. 25, 2026, expanding the board to 11 members. Rice brings more than 30 years of global technology experience and currently serves as Executive VP and Global CIO at McDonald’s.
His background highlights digital transformation, data and AI, cybersecurity, and experience supporting large consumer platforms and global supply chains.
Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is participating in the OpenAI Ad Pilot Program to test ad formats in ChatGPT ahead of Valentine’s Day. Ads from local banners may appear for queries like "best flowers for Valentine’s Day" and can link to deals, gifts, recipes and Flash delivery in as little as 30 minutes.
The company operates 2,243 stores as of Nov 29, 2025, and highlights AI tools such as Albertsons AI and AskAI to personalize shopping and grow engagement.
Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) launched Celebrations, a centralized digital hub for party planning available across Albertsons Cos. websites and apps. Celebrations aggregates custom cakes, floral arrangements, catering trays, themed décor, recipes, curated checklists and AI-powered recommendations with delivery and DriveUp & Go pickup options.
The platform emphasizes fast, personalized planning for birthdays, holidays and other occasions, and features exclusive Overjoyed and Signature SELECT branded items, flexible fulfillment and the Albertsons AI shopping assistant to streamline ordering and inspiration.
Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) appointed Allison Pinkham as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Feb. 16, 2026. Pinkham brings over 25 years of leadership experience, most recently serving as CHRO and executive committee member at Galderma, and previously as Chief People Officer at Heineken USA and senior HR leader at Boehringer Ingelheim.
She will report to CEO Susan Morris and succeeds Mike Theilmann, who retired in November 2025. The company operates 2,243 stores, 1,708 pharmacies and 22 distribution centers across 35 states and DC, and highlighted its 2024 community contributions of more than $435 million in food and financial support.