Will Albertsons outperform due to its high return on equity for low beta?

Albertsons Companies Inc. (NYSE:ACI) is trading at $29. The stock has risen 81.25% from the IPO in the last quarter of 2020. In the two years since going public, Albertsons Companies paid dividends each quarter. The annual dividend currently stands at $0.48, with a yield of 1.64%.

Albertsons is rated high on both value and growth. The company’s heritage has been built over the years since its founding in 1939. Today, the company is the second-largest traditional grocer in the US.

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The company went public during a pandemic to fund new growth opportunities. However, it faces the headwinds of inflation and bear markets. Despite pressures, Albertsons will be among the few stocks that will outperform the market.

The ROE stands at 74.48%. This is a fundamental strength that should make investors troop to Albertsons. The EPS is at $2.8 and growing at more than 6.13%. At the valuation of $29, the PE is just about 10. All this for a beta of only 0.3, indicating a low risk.

Albertsons has support at $26.80 and resistance at $36.75

Albertsons has support at $26.80. This week, the stock has been bullish, having gained 7.82%. It is among a handful of stocks that have been braving the bear markets. This analysis projects that the stock will face some resistance at $36.75. However, it would break out at the next earnings release on July 28. If an investor were to take a position today, there is the likelihood of enjoying significant gains by the next earnings call.

Summary

Albertsons is an attractive value and growth stock. The share is trading at $29 with a price target of $36 by the end of July. Albertsons is also emerging as an attractive dividend stock.

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