ACI (Albertsons) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.31 (As of Feb. 2026) — 94% Above Median

What is Albertsons Dividend Payout Ratio?

Albertsons ACI -2.62% 58 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 as of Feb. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates ACI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Retail - Defensive companies, Albertsons ranks better than 70% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Albertsons's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for Albertsons's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ACI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Albertsons was 0.28. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.16.

ACI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
70% of 180 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.365 vs ACI: 0.27

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Albertsons is 4.51%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Albertsons was 4.51%. The lowest was 0.54%. And the median was 2.28%.

Albertsons's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.15.

During the past 12 months, Albertsons's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Albertsons was 33.90% per year. The lowest was 5.00% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Albertsons (NYSE:ACI) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Albertsons Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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Albertsons Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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ACI vs SFM, WMK, IMKTA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Albertsons's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Albertsons Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Albertsons's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Albertsons Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Albertsons's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Feb. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Feb. 2026 )
	=	0.6	/	2.18
	=	0.28

Albertsons's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	0.15	/	0.48
	=	0.31

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 mean?

Albertsons (ACI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Albertsons and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Albertsons' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #54 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 30%.

Is Albertsons' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Albertsons' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.28. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Albertsons' value of 0.31 is 15.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #54 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Albertsons has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Albertsons' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SFM and WMK?

According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #54 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Albertsons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Albertsons' value of 0.31 is 15.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Albertsons' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Albertsons has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 180 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albertsons's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is 15.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Albertsons and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albertsons's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Albertsons stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albertsons (ACI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.78, compared to a current price of $13.76 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 15.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Albertsons' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albertsons (ACI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Albertsons (ACI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albertsons stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.76 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.78. GuruFocus considers Albertsons to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ACI:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.31 (94% above median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: $22.78 vs. price of $13.76 (39.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 15.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#54 of 180)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ACI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Albertsons Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

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Address 250 Parkcenter Boulevard, Boise, ID, USA, 83706

Website https://www.albertsonscompanies.com

Albertsons Companies Inc is a food and drug retailer in United States. The company operate in well known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen, Kings Food Markets, Balducci's Food Lovers Market, and others.

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