Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.51
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
30.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
ACI Dividend Income Check
Safety
30.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
ACI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$0.51
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout30.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout12.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-56.6%
5Y CAGR43.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.2%
Total Shareholder Yield5.0%
1Y Total Return-33.3%
5Y Total Return17.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)48.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,72110Y ago$15,00320Y ago$15,003
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ACI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
ACI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Albertsons Companies, Inc. distributes 30.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 12.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ACI has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -56.6% and 5-year CAGR of 43.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ACI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 1.2% buyback yield, 5.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 17.2%, with dividends contributing 48.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,003 today.
ACI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.33
Avg/Payment$0.4665
Latest Change+13.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026Latest | $0.1700 | ↑ +13.3% | 3.73% | May 8, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 3.52% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 3.22% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 2.85% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 2.46% | May 9, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↑ +25.0% | 2.56% | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 2.62% | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 2.35% | Aug 9, 2024 |
ACI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
30.8% payout
Streak
1Y
43.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.0%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st ACIAlbertsons Companies… | $6.9B | 3.8% | 30.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 KRThe Kroger Co. | $34.9B | 2.4% | 87.1% | 19 | At Risk |
 WMTWalmart Inc. | $934.0B | 0.8% | 34.3% | 52 | Sustainable |
2nd  TGTTarget Corporation | $59.4B | 3.4% | 55.4% | 43 | Sustainable |
 COSTCostco Wholesale Cor… | $421.9B | 0.5% | 27.0% | 22 | Sustainable |
3rd  CVSCVS Health Corporati… | $125.4B | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 IMKTAIngles Markets, Inco… | $1.7B | 0.7% | 14.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
ACI Annual Dividend History (2014–2026)
13 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.32 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | 25.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.64 | 29.3% | 3.42x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $0.48 | -93.5% | 4 | $2.23 | 21.5% | 4.65x | 2.8% |
| 2022 | $7.33 | 1645.2% | 5 | $2.27 | 322.9% | 0.31x | 42.8% |
| 2021 | $0.42 | 320.0% | 4 | $2.70 | 15.6% | 6.43x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $0.10 | — | 1 | $1.47 | 6.8% | 14.70x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.80 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.23 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.08 | — | — | — |
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ACI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ACI stock.
How much dividend does ACI pay per share?
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.51 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ACI's next ex-dividend date?
ACI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ACI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ACI's dividend safe?
ACI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +30.8% and FCF payout ratio of +12.5%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has ACI increased its dividend?
ACI has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +43.1%.
How often does ACI pay dividends?
Albertsons Companies, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.51 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ACI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ACI five years ago would be worth approximately $11,721 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ACI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ACI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.