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Albertsons Companies vs Sprouts Farmers Market: ACI and SFM compared
Albertsons Companies is the larger company: $18.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $2.3B for Sprouts Farmers Market (Q3 2026). Sprouts Farmers Market is growing faster (+5% against -0.1% a year earlier). Sprouts Farmers Market is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.6% against 0.9%.
Where the money goes: ACI and SFM
Albertsons Companies (ACI) · Q2 FY27
Albertsons Companies, Q2 FY27: revenue $18.9B (-0.1% year over year), operating margin 0.9%, net earnings $51.5M, operating cash flow $481M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) · Q3 2026
Sprouts Farmers Market, Q3 2026: revenue $2.3B (+5% year over year), operating margin 6.6%, net earnings $113M, operating cash flow $186M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Albertsons Companies (ACI) | Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $18.9B | $2.3B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -0.1% | +5% |
| Gross margin | 26.8% | 38.2% |
| Operating margin | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Net earnings | $51.5M | $113M |
| Net margin | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $481M | $186M |
| Free cash flow | $104M | $91.8M |
| Market value | $7.1B | $4.6B |
| P/E | — | 9.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $14.06 | $56.92 |
Where the revenue comes from
Sprouts Farmers Market
- Perishables: $1.3B (57%)
- Non-Perishables: $985M (43%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Albertsons Companies or Sprouts Farmers Market?
Albertsons Companies is the larger company: $18.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $2.3B for Sprouts Farmers Market (Q3 2026).
Is Albertsons Companies or Sprouts Farmers Market growing faster?
Sprouts Farmers Market is growing faster (+5% against -0.1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Albertsons Companies or Sprouts Farmers Market?
Sprouts Farmers Market is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.6% against 0.9%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 20, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.