Wells Fargo analyst Edward Kelly has maintained their bullish stance on ACI stock, giving a Buy rating yesterday.
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Edward Kelly has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that reflect a positive outlook for Albertsons Companies. The company’s first-quarter performance was robust, with earnings per share surpassing expectations and notable growth in both the pharmacy and e-commerce sectors. Despite aggressive investments and a slight decline in EBITDA, the overall risk/reward profile remains appealing, suggesting potential for future gains.
Additionally, Albertsons has demonstrated effective cost control measures, with productivity initiatives beginning to show results. The company’s strategic price investments, although initially met with market skepticism, are expected to be offset by significant cost savings in the latter half of the year. Furthermore, Albertsons’ substantial stock repurchase program indicates management’s confidence in the company’s future prospects, reinforcing the Buy rating as the company is well-positioned to leverage industry trends and improve its financial performance by the end of 2025.
ACI’s price has also changed slightly for the past six months – from $20.420 to $21.010, which is a 2.89% increase.