By Nicholas G. Miller
Albertsons Companies is set to report fiscal fourth-quarter results before the market opens Tuesday. Here is what you need to know.
NET INCOME: Analysts polled by FactSet expect the company to report net income of $165.8 million, down from $171.8 million the year prior.
ADJUSTED EARNINGS: Stripping out one-time items, earnings are expected to come in at 44 cents a share, compared with 46 cents a share the year before.
SALES: Wall Street expects sales to rise to $20.47 billion from $18.8 billion in the year-ago quarter.
IDENTICAL SALES: Analysts are forecasting identical sales growth of 1.7%.
Shares are down 1.8% over the past three months and were recently trading at $16.88.
WHAT TO WATCH:
--The company said in January that its investments in lower prices were growing its market share and drawing pressured consumers. Investors will be listening to find out whether Albertsons's previous price cuts are continuing to attract customers and whether the company is planning any additional cuts.
--Albertsons said in January that consumers are feeling stretched and that they are buying fewer items each trip and prioritizing essentials. Investors will be watching closely for the impact of any consumer pullback on Albertsons's results.
--Specifically, the company has said middle-income households are showing signs of softening with increased price sensitivity, and that even upper-income households are becoming more conscious of price and value. Investors will want to hear whether those trends are continuing and whether all consumers, regardless of income, are starting to feel pressured.
Write to Nicholas G. Miller at nicholas.miller@wsj.com.
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April 13, 2026 13:49 ET (17:49 GMT)
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