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Albertsons Companies (ACI) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Jan 7, 2026
Albertsons Companies (ACI) reported revenue of $19.1B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +2% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.6%, net earnings $293M (1.5% of revenue).
Albertsons Companies, Q3 FY26: revenue $19.1B (+2% year over year), operating margin 2.6%, net earnings $293M, operating cash flow $368M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $19.1B | +1% | +2% |
| Gross profit | $5.2B | +3% | 0% |
| Operating profit | $490M | +66% | -6% |
| Net earnings | $293M | +74% | -27% |
| Operating cash flow | $368M | -30% | -33% |
What changed
Revenue was $19.1B in Q3 FY26, up 2% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 27.4%, down 0.5 points from Q3 FY25. Operating profit was $0.49B, a 2.6% margin (down 0.2 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.03B even though revenue rose $0.35B versus Q3 FY25, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 1% against revenue growth of 2%. Net earnings were $0.29B, down 27% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.37B (down 33% year over year), 125% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.43B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.38B. Capital expenditures of $0.46B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.09B.
Questions
What was Albertsons Companies' revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Albertsons Companies (ACI) reported revenue of $19.1B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +2% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was Albertsons Companies profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $490M (2.6% of revenue) and net earnings $293M.