The quarter saw adjusted earnings per share of $0.48, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.43. This figure also marked an increase from the $0.46 recorded in the same period last year.
Albertsons Companies generated revenue of $20.25 billion, which fell short of the $20.47 billion estimate but was higher than the $18.8 billion reported a year ago.
Fourth quarter identical sales increased by 0.7 percent, while digital sales rose by 16 percent. The firm also noted a 12 percent increase in loyalty members, reaching 51.2 million.
Susan Morris, CEO of Albertsons Companies, stated, “Fiscal 2025 was a year of disciplined execution and resilience, as we closed the year with a solid fourth quarter that delivered strong Adjusted EBITDA despite meaningful top-line pharmacy-related headwinds.”
During the fourth quarter, adjusted EBITDA was $903.4 million, up from $855.1 million in the previous year. The gross margin rate decreased to 27.2 percent from 27.4 percent in the prior year, with a 25 basis point decrease excluding fuel and LIFO impacts.
For fiscal 2026, the company expects earnings per share to range between $2.22 and $2.32, with identical sales growth projected between 0.0 percent and 1.0 percent.
Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be between $3.850 billion and $3.925 billion. Capital expenditures are forecasted to range from $2.0 billion to $2.2 billion, with an effective income tax rate between 24 percent and 25 percent.
