Albertsons' Valuation Depends On Its Potential Merger With Kroger, Says Analyst
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman reiterated a Market Perform rating on Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) with an unchanged price target of $27.25. The analyst maintained 2Q23 sales and profit projections but lowered 2H23 estimates due to slower consumer spending trends and faster-than-anticipated disinflation. The analyst believes Albertsons' valuation is dependent on its potential merger with Kroger Company (NYSE:KR).

October 10, 2023 | 7:19 pm
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Albertsons' valuation is dependent on its potential merger with Kroger, according to an analyst. The company's 2H23 estimates have been lowered due to slower consumer spending trends.
The analyst's comments about Albertsons' valuation being dependent on its potential merger with Kroger could create uncertainty among investors, potentially impacting the stock's performance. The lowered 2H23 estimates could also negatively affect investor sentiment.
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Kroger's potential merger with Albertsons could impact its valuation, according to an analyst.
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