- Albertsons Cos. 4Q reports an adjusted EPS of 54c, which is an improvement compared to the estimate of 51c but it’s lower than last year’s 79c.
- Its identical sales have grown by 1%, which sits a bit lower than the estimate of 1.17% and is notably lower than last year’s growth of 5.6%.
- The company’s 4Q adjusted EBITDA is at $916 million, which has decreased by 13% y/y and is slightly lower than the estimate of $917 million.
- The gross profit margin stands at 28%, an increase compared to last year’s 27.8% and above the estimate of 27.6%.
- Net sales and other revenue for 4Q measured at $18.3 billion, matching the y/y figure but falling slightly short of the estimate which was $18.46 billion.
- Considering this performance, analysts’ recommendations currently stand at 6 buys, 12 holds, and 0 sells.
A look at Albertsons Cos Smart Scores
Factor | Score | Magnitude |
---|---|---|
Value | 2 | |
Dividend | 3 | |
Growth | 3 | |
Resilience | 2 | |
Momentum | 3 | |
OVERALL SMART SCORE | 2.6 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Albertsons Companies, Inc., a retail company in the United States, is met with a mixed bag of Smart Scores indicating its long-term prospects. While showcasing moderate performance in Dividend, Growth, and Momentum factors, the company falls short in Value and Resilience, receiving lower scores in these areas. Despite facing challenges in terms of value and resilience, Albertsons remains steady in dividend payments, shows promising growth potential, and maintains a decent momentum in the market.
On the whole, Albertsons Cos appears to have room for improvement in certain aspects of its operations to enhance its overall outlook. With a keen focus on strengthening its value and resilience factors, the company can strive for a more balanced and favorable long-term performance in the competitive retail sector.
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