Albertsons Companies (ACI) is set to report its earnings on April 11, with analysts expecting a decline in earnings per share of -22% to 68 cents. The last earnings report released on November 30, 2022, showed earnings per share of 87 cents, missing the estimate of 67 cents. While this decline in earnings is a cause for concern, other technical indicators suggest that there may be reason for optimism.
Looking at the valuation metrics, the price-to-book ratio (P/B) of 14.641 is normal, around the industry mean of 5.481. The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 8.525 is within average values for comparable stocks, which have an average P/E of 138.086. The projected growth (PEG ratio) of 1.547 is also within normal values, averaging 3.646. The dividend yield of 0.023 is around the average of 0.027 among similar stocks, and the price-to-sales ratio (P/S) of 0.142 is also within normal values, averaging 47.684. With 3.08 million shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at $11.99 billion.
In terms of recent market activity, ACI has shown an upward trend as its 10-day moving average broke above its 50-day moving average on April 06, 2023. This technical signal indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In the past, the stock has continued to move higher in 7 out of 7 instances when the 10-day moving average crossed above the 50-day moving average, with odds of a continued upward trend at 90%.
Overall, while the decline in earnings may cause some concern for investors, the other technical indicators suggest that there may be reason for optimism in the stock. The upward trend shown by the moving averages and the normal values of the valuation metrics indicate that there may be room for growth in ACI, making it a stock to watch in the coming months.
ACI moved above its 50-day moving average on November 25, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 38 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on November 24, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on ACI as a result. In of 85 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ACI just turned positive on November 25, 2025. Looking at past instances where ACI's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 10-day moving average for ACI crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on November 26, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ACI advanced for three days, in of 323 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
ACI may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ACI declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.270) is normal, around the industry mean (2.941). P/E Ratio (10.846) is within average values for comparable stocks, (28.593). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.640) is also within normal values, averaging (1.944). Dividend Yield (0.033) settles around the average of (0.029) among similar stocks. ACI's P/S Ratio (0.130) is slightly lower than the industry average of (0.522).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 68, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. ACI’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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