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Albertsons (ACI) Margin Compression Reinforces Cautious Narrative Despite Stock’s Deep Valuation Discount
Albertsons Companies (ACI) posted annual revenue growth of 1.8%, falling behind the broader US market’s projected 10% pace. Net profit margins slipped slightly to 1.2% from 1.3% last year. While the company has delivered 4.4% annual earnings growth over the past five years, recent results showed negative earnings growth and a more subdued forecast, with profit expected to rise just 1.4% per year going forward. This is well below the US market’s 15.5% expectation. Shareholders may still find...