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Albertsons® Companies Announces 13% Increase in Common Stock Dividend
BOISE, Idaho, April 14, 2026--Albertsons Cos. announced its Board of Directors has declared an increased cash dividend for the first quarter of $0.17 per share of common stock.
About this update from Albertsons Companies, Inc.
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