Albertsons Companies (ACI, $21.05) is expected to report earnings to fall -22% to 68 cents per share on April 11
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.
Momentum Indicator for ACI turns positive, indicating new upward trend
ACI saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on November 22, 2024. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 71 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 71 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
ACI moved above its 50-day moving average on November 06, 2024 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for ACI crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on November 08, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 14 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 291 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 201 cases where ACI Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for ACI moved out of overbought territory on December 02, 2024. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 29 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 29 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for ACI turned negative on December 04, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 37 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 37 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
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 .
ACI broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 29, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
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 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 (4.854) is normal, around the industry mean (4.678). P/E Ratio (9.064) is within average values for comparable stocks, (25.294). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.437) is also within normal values, averaging (2.705). Dividend Yield (0.023) settles around the average of (0.025) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.154) is also within normal values, averaging (56.159).
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 fairly steady price growth. ACI’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. ACI’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 68, placing this stock worse than average.
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