Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI – Get Free Report) EVP Thomas Moriarty bought 170,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 27th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $11.51 per share, for a total transaction of $1,962,455.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 308,946 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,555,968.46. This represents a 123.15% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.
Albertsons Companies Trading Up 4.3%
Shares of NYSE:ACI opened at $12.07 on Thursday. Albertsons Companies, Inc. has a 12-month low of $10.86 and a 12-month high of $20.02. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $14.51 and its 200-day simple moving average is $16.25. The company has a market capitalization of $5.91 billion, a PE ratio of 150.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 0.42. The company has a current ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 0.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.22.
Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.54 by ($0.12). The company had revenue of $24.94 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.84 billion. Albertsons Companies had a return on equity of 45.59% and a net margin of 0.08%.The company’s revenue was up .2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.55 earnings per share. Albertsons Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.750-1.850 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Albertsons Companies, Inc. will post 1.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of research firms have recently weighed in on ACI. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on shares of Albertsons Companies from $20.00 to $13.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 24th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered shares of Albertsons Companies from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and reduced their price objective for the stock from $18.00 to $11.00 in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $11.00 target price (down from $17.00) on shares of Albertsons Companies in a research report on Monday. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Albertsons Companies from $17.00 to $12.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on shares of Albertsons Companies from $24.00 to $16.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 24th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Albertsons Companies presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $15.31.
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Institutional Investors Weigh In On Albertsons Companies
Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ACI. CWM LLC increased its holdings in shares of Albertsons Companies by 103.5% during the fourth quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,435 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 730 shares in the last quarter. NBC Securities Inc. raised its position in shares of Albertsons Companies by 91.2% in the 4th quarter. NBC Securities Inc. now owns 1,855 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 885 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Albertsons Companies by 172.8% in the 4th quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,062 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 1,306 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP boosted its stake in Albertsons Companies by 64.5% in the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 2,799 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after purchasing an additional 1,097 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp grew its position in Albertsons Companies by 44.2% during the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 4,412 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,000 after purchasing an additional 1,353 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.35% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Albertsons Companies
Here are the key news stories impacting Albertsons Companies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Insider buying provided a confidence signal. Executive Vice President Thomas Moriarty purchased 170,500 shares for approximately $2.0 million at an average price of $11.51, more than doubling his direct stake. Thomas Moriarty buys Albertsons shares
- Positive Sentiment: Cost-saving and digital initiatives offer potential upside. ACI Edge is expected to generate about $200 million in savings, while Albertsons is using artificial intelligence, digital sales and its 51.2 million-member loyalty program to improve personalization and efficiency. Execution will determine whether these investments translate into stronger earnings. Albertsons ACI Edge savings Albertsons AI digital and loyalty strategy
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation is attracting deep-value interest. ACI trades near multi-year valuation lows after a steep 2026 sell-off, but investors remain divided over whether the discount adequately reflects weaker profitability and execution risks. Albertsons deep-value analysis
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains cautious. UBS downgraded Albertsons to Hold and cut its price target to $12 from $20, while Citigroup reaffirmed Neutral. The analyst actions reflect uncertainty about the company’s recovery and leave limited near-term upside.
- Negative Sentiment: The earnings reset remains the primary overhang. Albertsons reported quarterly EPS of $0.42 versus the $0.54 consensus estimate and reduced fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $1.75–$1.85 from $2.22–$2.32. Margin pressure, weak grocery trends, high leverage and a 0.08% net margin further complicate the turnaround. Albertsons fiscal 2026 reset
- Negative Sentiment: Investor investigations add legal risk. Law firms, including Levi & Korsinsky, announced investigations into whether investors were misled about sales and earnings guidance. The notices do not establish wrongdoing but may increase reputational and litigation concerns. Albertsons investor investigation alert
Albertsons Companies Company Profile
Albertsons Companies, Inc (NYSE: ACI) is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, operating a diversified portfolio of grocery store banners. Founded in 1939 by Joe Albertson in Boise, Idaho, the company has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Its core business activities encompass the sale of fresh produce, meat, bakery items, deli offerings, pharmacy services, and general merchandise. The company’s retail operations are complemented by an in-house private-label program, featuring brands such as O Organics, Open Nature, and Lucerne, which cater to a range of customer preferences and price points.
Throughout its history, Albertsons Companies has pursued growth via mergers and partnerships.
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