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ACI Stock Forecast: Albertsons Cos., Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Sept 2026
$12
+2.14% on the day

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Albertsons Cos., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $13 — +8.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 48 of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$5.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
48 / 100
Median analyst target
$13
Analysts covering
19
Revenue$24.9B+0.2% y/y
Operating income$258.9M
Net income$84.7M
Free cash flow$206.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 May 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.9%
1M
−5.2%
YTD
−28.0%
1Y
−29.7%
From 52W high
−36.9%
From 52W low
+8.3%
$11
$19
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ACI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Albertsons Cos., Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 23 Sept 2026
48 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
94
Volatility
80
Accruals
77
Quality
70
Issuance
64
Revisions
33
Growth
29
Size
21
Momentum
16

Value (94): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (16): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ACI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ACI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$15$20$25Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ACIHigh $24Median $13Low $10

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says19 analysts
6 Buy11 Hold2 Sell
Low $10Median $13High $24

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 11 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 July 2026UBSDowngradeNeutral$20 → $12
27 July 2026CitigroupDowngradeNeutral$17 → $11
24 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$17 → $12
24 July 2026BMO CapitalDowngradeMarket Perform$23 → $12
24 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy$24 → $16
24 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$20 → $14
24 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$20 → $13
24 July 2026Telsey Advisory GroupDowngradeMarket Perform$22 → $13
23 July 2026Wells FargoDowngradeEqual-Weight$18 → $11
7 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
7 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$19 → $18
30 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
30 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$22 → $20
29 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
29 June 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
15 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
15 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
15 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
6 Apr 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
17 Mar 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ACI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

ACI vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 24 Sept 2026, Albertsons Cos., Inc. returned −29.7% against +17.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ACI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ACIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ACI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−21.6%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
18
Fundamentals

Albertsons Cos., Inc. (ACI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
73.1×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 97% of US stocks

Price / book
3.5×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.0×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.2%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−64.2%

Higher than 7% of US stocks

Gross margin
26.6%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Operating margin
1.4%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Net margin
0.1%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
2.7%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.9%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.8%

Higher than 84% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Albertsons Cos., Inc. (ACI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Albertsons Cos., Inc. has a market value of $5.7B and an enterprise value of $21.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $83.2B. The latest quarter grew 0.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $65.7M, a 0.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.08.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $564.3M.

  • Albertsons Cos., Inc. spent $1.4B on share buybacks and $321.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 489.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 73.1×; forward P/E: 6.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 5.76%, paying out 388% of earnings.

  • Albertsons Cos., Inc. employs 275,000 people — $303K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 May 2026 · market figures as at 24 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ACI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelGrocery Stores
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ACIAlbertsons Cos., Inc.$5.7B
48
SFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc.$6.2B
42
WMKWeis Markets, Inc.$1.8B
64
IMKTAIngles Markets, Inc.$1.5B
89
YSWYYesway, Inc.$1.2B
4
GOGrocery Outlet Holding Corp.$1.1B
56
KRThe Kroger Co.$35.3B
84

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Albertsons Cos., Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest ACI news & analysis

Albertsons Media Collective Pioneers Bleeding Edge Incremental Multi-Touch Attribution

Business Wire · 17 Sept 2026positive

Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm of Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI), announced Retail Media Incrementality-Based Multi-Touch Attribution, a measurement solution developed with LiveRamp that gives advertisers a single, deduplicated view of the incremental impact of media investments across major digital media platforms.

Why it matters — ACI watchers would care because this first-to-market grocery-exclusive measurement offering could make Albertsons' retail media arm more attractive to advertisers and strengthen its position in digital advertising.

Implied Volatility Surging for Albertsons Stock Options

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reports that implied volatility on Albertsons (ACI) stock options has surged, drawing increased attention to the stock based on recent movements in the options market.

Why it matters — An ACI watcher would care because elevated implied volatility signals notable shifts in options-market activity and investor positioning around the stock.

Albertsons Names Former HP, eBay CEO Meg Whitman as Executive Chair to Help Spur Growth

WSJ · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Albertsons named former eBay and Hewlett Packard CEO Meg Whitman to the newly created position of executive chair. The appointment comes as the grocery operator faces falling sales and cautious consumer spending.

Why it matters — ACI watchers would care because the leadership appointment signals a strategic move to help spur growth amid softening sales and consumer demand.

Albertsons® Companies, Inc. Appoints Meg Whitman as Executive Chair

Business Wire · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Albertsons Companies announced the appointment of Meg Whitman to the newly created role of Executive Chair of its Board of Directors, based in Boise, Idaho.

Why it matters — The addition of a prominent executive as Executive Chair introduces new leadership to Albertsons' board, which ACI watchers may see as a notable governance change.

Kroger Is Buying Another Grocery Chain While Still in Court Over the Last One

24/7 Wall Street · 3 Sept 2026negative

Kroger announced a $1.65 billion grocery acquisition while it is still engaged in court proceedings over its previous merger, reportedly using the same regulatory strategy that is being contested in that litigation.

Why it matters — For an ACI watcher, this is relevant because Kroger is pursuing another acquisition with the same regulatory approach while its disputed merger with Albertsons remains tied up in court.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ACI stock

What is the ACI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Albertsons Cos., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $13, with estimates ranging from $10 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ACI stock a buy right now?

Of the 19 analysts covering Albertsons Cos., Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Albertsons Cos., Inc. 48 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ACI?

As at 23 Sept 2026, Albertsons Cos., Inc. ranks 48 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (94 of 100).

Will ACI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +8.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Albertsons Cos., Inc. 48 out of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ACI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Albertsons Cos., Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ACI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $10 to $24 over the next 12 months.

How has ACI stock performed over the past year?

Albertsons Cos., Inc. returned -29.7% over the 12 months to 24 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Albertsons Cos., Inc. do?

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States.

What is the latest news on ACI?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 17 Sept 2026): "Albertsons Media Collective Pioneers Bleeding Edge Incremental Multi-Touch Attribution". Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm of Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI), announced Retail Media Incrementality-Based Multi-Touch Attribution, a measurement solution developed with LiveRamp that gives advertisers a single, deduplicated view of the incremental impact of media investments across major digital media platforms.

Company

About Albertsons Cos., Inc.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates a broad network of grocery stores and supermarket banners that serve everyday shopping needs through fresh produce, meat, bakery, deli, center-store grocery, and household essentials. Its retail offering also includes pharmacy services, health and beauty care products, vaccines, fuel centers, and general merchandise, supported by in-store services and digital platforms. Albertsons Companies, Inc. serves consumers across multiple states and the District of Columbia through well-known banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, and Tom Thumb. The company plays an important role in U.S. grocery distribution by combining local store formats with pharmacy, convenience, and omnichannel retail capabilities.

CEO Ms. Susan D. Morris · 275,000 employees · United States · https://www.albertsonscompanies.com