TICKERNERD
Menu
ACIACIConsumer Defensive · Grocery Stores

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

Last close, 3 Sept 2026
$13
+0.88% on the day

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Albertsons Cos., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $13 — +3.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 49 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$6.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
49 / 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
+2.9%
1M
+9.5%
YTD
−24.2%
1Y
−32.1%
From 52W high
−33.5%
From 52W low
+14.1%
$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 2 Sept 2026
49 / 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
96
Volatility
86
Accruals
77
Quality
70
Issuance
64
Revisions
33
Growth
28
Size
21
Momentum
14

Value (96): 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 (14): 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 +3.3% 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$19 → $18
7 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
30 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$22 → $20
30 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
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

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

Free, every Monday. Unsubscribe any time.

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 3 Sept 2026, Albertsons Cos., Inc. returned −32.1% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ACI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ACIS&P 500

Download this chart as an image — free to reuse; link this page as the source.

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
17
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
77.9×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 97% of US stocks

Price / book
3.8×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.1×

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 30% 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
5.5%

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 $6.0B and an enterprise value of $21.4B.

  • 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: 77.9×; forward P/E: 6.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 5.46%, 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 4 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.$6.0B
49
SFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc.$7.3B
41
WMKWeis Markets, Inc.$1.7B
66
IMKTAIngles Markets, Inc.$1.5B
89
YSWYYesway, Inc.$1.5B
4
GOGrocery Outlet Holding Corp.$1.2B
56
KRThe Kroger Co.$35.7B
85

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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

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.

Albertsons AI Assistants Drive Immediate 26% Basket Growth Among Early Adopters

PYMNTS · 17 Aug 2026positive

Albertsons Companies reported that customers who begin using its AI-powered online shopping experience make larger purchases almost immediately, according to Jill Pavlovich, senior vice president of digital shopping experiences, in a Wall Street Journal report published Monday.

Why it matters — The finding suggests Albertsons' AI shopping tools may boost customer basket sizes early on, an indicator relevant to how its digital investments are performing.

Albertsons Says Its Shoppers Are Buying More—Thanks to AI

WSJ · 17 Aug 2026positive

Albertsons reported that online shoppers using its AI-powered shopping assistants have a higher average order value, calling it a small win for the grocer in the economics of AI. The company credited the AI tools with helping increase how much these shoppers buy.

Why it matters — The higher average order value from AI-assisted online shoppers signals that Albertsons' AI investments may be yielding measurable benefits for its e-commerce business.

Albertsons® Companies Helps Customers Prepare for Fall with Free Flu Immunizations and Grocery Savings

Business Wire · 12 Aug 2026positive

Albertsons Cos. pharmacies announced they are helping customers prepare for the back-to-school season and fall by offering free flu immunizations along with grocery savings. The announcement, issued from Boise, Idaho, highlights the company's pharmacy-driven customer preparation efforts.

Why it matters — ACI watchers would care because the offering of free flu shots and grocery savings can drive pharmacy and store traffic as the fall season approaches.

Albertsons CEO Makes First-Ever Stock Purchase After Earnings Selloff

Barrons · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Albertsons CEO Susan Morris made her first open-market stock purchase after weak earnings and a lowered outlook drove the company's shares to record lows.

Why it matters — An ACI watcher would note that the CEO's first-ever open-market purchase signals insider confidence in the company following a sharp selloff.

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. 49 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ACI?

As at 2 Sept 2026, Albertsons Cos., Inc. ranks 49 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 (96 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 +3.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Albertsons Cos., Inc. 49 out of 100 as at 2 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 -32.1% over the 12 months to 3 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 (24/7 Wall Street, 3 Sept 2026): "Kroger Is Buying Another Grocery Chain While Still in Court Over the Last One". 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.

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