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Albertsons reports fourth-quarter loss after opioid settlement charge
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HOLD- Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ALB) posted a sharp loss in Q4 FY25 as a $599.8 million charge tied to an opioid settlement framework weighed on results, while operating performance weakened sharply with a Q4 operating loss of $506.7 million compared with operating income of $276 million a year earlier.
- Full-year operating income declined 52.9% to $727.6 million, and net income fell 77.3% year over year to $217.4 million as Albertsons Companies booked a $480.8-million loss linked to the framework intended to resolve substantially all opioid-related claims brought or that could be brought against the company by participating states, political subdivisions, and Native American tribes.
- The settlement covers allegations that the retailer's pharmacies did not adequately monitor and prevent misuse of prescription opioid medicines, with the company operating 2,244 retail food and drug stores, 1,713 in-store pharmacies, 405 fuel centres, 22 distribution centres, and 19 manufacturing sites as of 28 February 2026.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | 2.2% | 25% | 20.0 ptsMinimal (2.2%) - Very weak |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 6.9% | 25% | 20.0 ptsWeak (6.9%) - Low expectations |
| Target Price Upside ? | 28.5% | 20% | 75.0 ptsSignificant Upside (28.5%) - Target: $20.94 vs Current: $16.30 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 25.2% | 15% | 40.0 ptsModerate (25.2%) - Adequate margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -28.5% | 15% | 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-28.5%) - Good entry zone |
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About ACI
- Albertsons Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the food and drug retail industry in the United States.
- The company's food and drug retail stores offer grocery products, general merchandise, health and beauty care products, pharmacy, fuel, and other items and services.
- It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in stores.
- The company operates stores under various banners, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market; and in-store pharmacies and branded coffee shops, fuel centers, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities, as well as various digital platforms.
- Albertsons Companies, Inc. was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.