Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. (ADRNY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
European supermarket retailer Ahold Delhaize reported first-quarter core profit above market expectations on Wednesday. The group, which operates supermarket chains including Stop & Shop, Giant, Food Lion and Hannaford in the United States, alongside Albert Heijn and Delhaize in the Netherlands and Belgium, said underlying operating income increased 0.7% to 896 million euros during the quarter.
Investors looking for stocks in the Consumer Products - Staples sector might want to consider either Ahold NV (ADRNY) or Colgate-Palmolive (CL). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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Ahold (ADRNY) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Investors interested in stocks from the Consumer Products - Staples sector have probably already heard of Ahold NV (ADRNY) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Here is how Ahold NV (ADRNY) and British American Tobacco (BTI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. remains a Buy with ~9% upside and a 6% shareholder yield, targeting annual returns above 15%. ADRNY demonstrates resilience with 3.2% same-store sales growth, robust FCF, and market share gains despite industry headwinds from discounters. A strong balance sheet, disciplined capital returns, and high private label penetration underpin defensive positioning and margin stability for ADRNY.
Operating profit rose 48%, boosted by online sales in the U.S. despite political uncertainty.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.