Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) reported second‑quarter fiscal 2025 results on October 16, 2025. Net sales and other revenue rose 2.0 % to $18,915.8 million, driven by a 2.2 % increase in identical sales, a 23 % jump in digital sales, and a 19 % rise in pharmacy revenue. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.44, up from $0.40 in the prior year’s quarter.
The company raised its full‑year fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting adjusted earnings per share between $2.06 and $2.19 and identical‑sales growth between 2.2 % and 2.75 %. The updated outlook reflects continued momentum in digital and pharmacy channels and supports the company’s long‑term growth strategy.
Albertsons also announced a $750 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, increasing its total share‑repurchase program to $2.75 billion. The ASR will be completed by the first quarter of 2026 and represents roughly 8 % of the company’s outstanding shares. The move underscores management’s confidence in the company’s intrinsic value and provides additional returns to shareholders.
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