BofA raised the firm’s price target on Albertsons (ACI) to $24 from $22 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm noted that Q3 adjusted earnings per share was ahead of the Street, with the company updating its FY25 guidance given Q3 upside and ongoing benefits from increasing productivity. BofA added that it believes Albertsons’ focus on building customer lifetime value through pharmacy, digital, and loyalty initiatives supports its long-term outlook, though pharmacy mix/margin pressures and investments in digital could limit near-term upside.
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