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Albertsons Companies

18.39 USD
-0.01
0.05%
At close Updated Sep 16, 2:16 PM EDT
1 day
-0.05%
5 days
-1.45%
1 month
-4.37%
3 months
-14.54%
6 months
-16.14%
Year to date
-6.46%
1 year
-2.49%
5 years
39.74%
10 years
19.03%
 

About: Albertsons is the second-largest supermarket operator in the United States with about 2,300 stores across a variety of banners. Around 80% of the firm's sales comes from nonperishable and fresh food, of which 26% comes from its portfolio of private brands. The company operates fuel centers at about 20% of its store locations and pharmacies at 75%. Albertsons went public in 2020 following years of ownership under private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, which still owns about a fourth of the outstanding shares.

Employees: 285,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

177% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $121M | Put options by funds: $43.7M

36% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 209 | Existing positions reduced: 154

2.25% more ownership

Funds ownership: 82.22% [Q1] → 84.47% (+2.25%) [Q2]

5% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 69 | Existing positions closed: 66

0% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $10.5B [Q1] → $10.5B (-$24.5M) [Q2]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 503 [Q1] → 496 (-7) [Q2]

8% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q1] → 11 (-1) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$19
3% upside
Avg. target
$25
36% upside
High target
$29
58% upside

6 analyst ratings

positive
83%
neutral
0%
negative
17%
JP Morgan
Thomas Palmer
$27
Overweight
Assumed
20 Aug 2025
JP Morgan
Ken Goldman
$29
Overweight
Maintained
23 Jul 2025
UBS
Mark Carden
$27
Buy
Upgraded
22 Jul 2025
Barclays
$19
Underweight
Initiated
21 Jul 2025
Roth Capital
Bill Kirk
$24
Buy
Reiterated
16 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about ACI published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
Albertsons: Fighting Off Macro Negatives With Inventive E-Commerce Surge
Albertsons Companies, Inc. has navigated inflation, recession, and tariffs, demonstrating resilience in a challenging sector. Despite economic headwinds, Albertsons continues to prosper and maintain its market position. The company's ability to stay the course highlights strong ACI management and operational efficiency.
Albertsons: Fighting Off Macro Negatives With Inventive E-Commerce Surge
Neutral
Business Wire
21 days ago
Albertsons® Companies Appoints Sunil Gopinath as CEO of Albertsons Companies India
BENGALURU, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albertsons Companies has appointed Sunil Gopinath as CEO of its new global technology and innovation center in Bengaluru, India.
Albertsons® Companies Appoints Sunil Gopinath as CEO of Albertsons Companies India
Neutral
Business Wire
26 days ago
Albertsons® Companies Encourages Customers to Help Stay Protected and Earn Grocery Savings With Seasonal Immunizations
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albertsons Cos. pharmacies are making it easier and more rewarding for customers to help protect their health this respiratory virus season.
Albertsons® Companies Encourages Customers to Help Stay Protected and Earn Grocery Savings With Seasonal Immunizations
Positive
Market Watch
26 days ago
Buy this stock as food inflation, demand for fresh produce looks set to last, analyst says
Albertsons stock gains, as J.P. Morgan listed it as a top pick among good retailers, due to persistent food inflation and because it no longer has the pending Kroger merger as a distraction.
Buy this stock as food inflation, demand for fresh produce looks set to last, analyst says
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
North Texas Food Bank Receives $3 Million Multiyear Grant from the Albertsons and Tom Thumb Foundation to Help End Hunger
Grant will enable the food bank to expand holistic services through partner agencies across the 12-county service area Grant will enable the food bank to expand holistic services through partner agencies across the 12-county service area
North Texas Food Bank Receives $3 Million Multiyear Grant from the Albertsons and Tom Thumb Foundation to Help End Hunger
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Albertsons, Safeway and Vons Workers Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid Historic Strike
ROSEVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UFCW 8-Golden State, along with UFCW Locals 5 and 648, is proud to announce a tentative agreement with Albertsons Companies, parent company of Safeway and Vons grocery stores. The new deal delivers economic security, health care and pension improvements for 25,000 Albertsons, Safeway and Vons members. “This agreement is the result of our members standing strong together,” said UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall. “Because of their unity and determin.
Albertsons, Safeway and Vons Workers Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid Historic Strike
Positive
PYMNTS
2 months ago
Albertsons Says New AI and Interactive Features Boost Digital Sales
Albertsons Companies saw growing engagement with its digital platforms during the last quarter. The food and drug retailer's digital sales increased 25% during the quarter ended June 14, outpacing its 2.8% increase in identical sales, Albertsons said in a Tuesday (June 15) earnings release.
Albertsons Says New AI and Interactive Features Boost Digital Sales
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Albertsons' Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Identical Sales Rise 2.8% Y/Y
ACI Q1 identical sales climb 2.8% on pharmacy and digital growth, though margins and EPS decline.
Albertsons' Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Identical Sales Rise 2.8% Y/Y
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Albertsons Companies: This Plunge Puts It On Sale
Albertsons delivered strong revenue and digital growth, beating expectations on sales and adjusted EPS, yet the stock remains undervalued after a market overreaction. Management raised identical sales guidance, continues aggressive share buybacks, and is executing a $1.5 billion cost reduction plan, supporting long-term upside. Albertsons trades at a significant discount to peers on earnings and cash flow metrics, with the lowest net leverage among comparable grocery chains.
Albertsons Companies: This Plunge Puts It On Sale
Positive
Investopedia
2 months ago
Bargain-Hungry Grocery Shoppers Are Buying More Store-Brand Goods
Americans looking to save on food are buying more store-brand goods. Companies are taking notice.
Bargain-Hungry Grocery Shoppers Are Buying More Store-Brand Goods
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