Certain stocks stand out as attractively priced and well-positioned for potential appreciation for value investors focused on long-term growth with a defensive approach. While not isolated from risks and challenges, the three companies discussed below trade at favorable valuations based on P/E ratios and earnings growth and offer the added benefit of dividend income, making them appealing to those seeking steady returns and compounding growth. So, let's explore three defensive stocks that present potential ...

Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) is an operator of food and drug stores. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 5.1% downward over the last 60 days.Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) is a semiconductor packaging and test services outsourcer. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 12.5% downward over the last 60 days.ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) is a freight transportat ...

J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Portfolio managers have to anticipate a variety of scenarios and allocate portfolios accordingly. The aggressive way to do this is to decide which future scenario is most likely, and then invest in whatever does best in that scenario. However, history has shown that even the best minds struggle to consistently anticipate how the future will play out. As such, most portfolio managers, me included, will hedge their bets a bit. Perhaps go a bit overweight in the dir ...

Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) is a retail holding company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 5.1% downward over the last 60 days.Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (AMBC) is a financial services holding company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 10.3% downward over the last 60 days.Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW) is an energy and emissions control ...

Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) is an operator of food and drug stores. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been 5.1% downward over the last 60 days.ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) is a freight transportation and integrated logistics services company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 13.2% downward over the last 60 days.American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) is a specialty ...

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) reported mixed first-quarter fiscal 2024 results, wherein sales surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while earnings met the same. Additionally, on a year-over-year basis, the company’s top line increased marginally but the bottom line declined.The company continued to prioritize its goal by investing in "Customers for Life" strategy and digital capabilities. The quarter marked loyalty member growth of 15% from the 'for U' program, significant growth in digital and pharmac ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 15, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____ to _____ Commission File Number: 001-39350 Albertsons Companies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 47-4376911 (State or other jur ...

Albertsons Companies, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results Boise, ID - July 23, 2024 Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) (the "Company") today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended June 15, 2024. First Quarter of Fiscal 2024 Highlights • Identical sales increased 1.4% • Digital sales increased 23% • Loyalty members increased 15% to 41.4 million • Net income of $241 million, or $0.41 per share • Adjusted net income of $392 million, or $0.66 per share • Adjusted EBITD ...

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday named stocks that could stand to see gains if Donald Trump returns to the White House, as well as ones that may notch losses — even as he conceded that the former president's moves can be difficult to predict."After this weekend, it sure seems like the Trump stocks are back," he said. "Just keep in mind that plenty of companies are great enough to transcend politics, and sometimes what counts as a Trump stock can change on a dime."Cramer said he is not trying to predict the resul ...

Investors in Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jan 17, 2025 $15 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It coul ...