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Albertsons Companies, Inc.

ACI

Consumer Defensive · Grocery Stores · Stock · quarterly payer

$13.98

Fairly valued · -11% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.86%

Annual Dividend

$0.68

Payout Ratio

365%

5-Yr Growth

8.4%

Ex-Date

Oct 23, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ACI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has a forward dividend yield of 4.86%, based on an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and a share price of $13.98.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, ACI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (68 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • ACI has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • ACI's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 23, 2026, for a dividend of $0.17 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, ACI pays out 365% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • ACI's dividend has grown at an average rate of 8.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, ACI's 4.86% yield is 34% below its five-year average yield of 7.37%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ACI is $12.45 per share, 11% below the $13.98 share price, so ACI screens as fairly valued.
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 26 payments on record since 2020. Its most recent change was a 13.3% increase to $0.170 per share, going ex-dividend on Apr 24, 2026.
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SmarterDividends, "ACI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ACI

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) yields 4.86% ($0.68 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (68/100).

Is ACI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.86% ($0.68/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Strong 8.4% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (365%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.86%
Payout Ratio
365%
Annual Dividend
$0.68
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 23, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.23
Market Cap
$6.8B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-60%
52-Week Range
$10.86 – $18.83
Dividend Safety
B · 68/100
Ever Cut?
No

ACI dividend raises and cuts

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 26 payments on record since 2020. Its most recent change was a 13.3% increase to $0.170 per share, going ex-dividend on Apr 24, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Apr 24, 2026Raise$0.150 → $0.170+13.3%
Jan 24, 2025Raise$0.120 → $0.150+25.0%
Oct 28, 2021Raise$0.100 → $0.120+20.0%
Every ACI payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
ACI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 23, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ACI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ACI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.86% ($0.68/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is ACI undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ACI's fair value is about $12.45 versus a $13.98 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-11% vs. fair value).

Is ACI's dividend safe?

ACI has a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is ACI's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for ACI is about $12.45 per share, about 11% below the current $13.98 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is ACI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ACI screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.86% ($0.68/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will ACI cut its dividend?

ACI earns a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does ACI pay a dividend?

Yes. Albertsons Companies, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.68 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.86%.

What is ACI's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, ACI's forward dividend yield is 4.86%, based on a $0.68 annual dividend and a $13.98 share price.

What is ACI's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, ACI pays $0.68 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is ACI's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, ACI's payout ratio is 365% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has ACI grown its dividend?

As of Oct 27, 2026, ACI has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next ACI ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, ACI's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 23, 2026, for $0.17 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.68 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$17.00
Annual$68.00
Monthly avg$5.67

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