1252 ET - Albertsons will likely post decent results next week amid a bumpy macro backdrop, UBS analysts say in a research note. The grocery store chain's exposure to tariffs is likely modest, but still important for earnings, the analysts say. UBS also thinks Albertsons' top line performance could have been hit by slower pharmacy industry sales, even if demand for weight-loss drugs remained very strong. "While it's likely making good progress on its strategic initiatives, we expect for it to strike a cautious tone on the call, especially when considering how tariff uncertainty could impact broader consumer behavior," the analysts add. Albertsons slips 0.8%.(sabela.ojea@wsj.com; @sabelaojeaguix)

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