Market Cap
$5.6B
ACI
Albertsons Companies, Inc.
$11.75 ▲ +0.26%
Prev close $11.72Market cap$5.6B
ConsensusHold
12-mo target$14.19 (+20.7%)
▲ Neutral
Analyst conviction 4/10
Insider Buying Cluster (3 insiders)High Impact Filing (7/10)28 New Institutional Positions22 Institutional ExitsCongressional Activity (1) Consumer & Retail
Snapshot
The big-picture read on ACI right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Mid Cap
Analyst Consensus
Hold (42%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$3.4B
Inst. Activity
28 buys / 22 sells
Social Sentiment
50° Neutral
SEC Reports
19
Congressional
2 trades
Price chart 30d -6.7%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Oct 1, 2026 short_volume
Sep 10, 2026 SEC Short Volume: ACI — 57.5% short (1.1M / 1.8M)
Short: 1,056,608 | Exempt: 93 | TRF Vol: 1,838,585 | Short Ratio: 57.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark
Margaret C. Whitman, former CEO of eBay and HP, filed a Form 3 initial statement of beneficial ownership with the SEC, d
3 — Impact 2/10
Albertsons appointed Meg Whitman as Executive Chair of the Board, expanding the board from 10 to 11 members. Whitman, fo
8-K — Impact 3/10
Sep 8, 2026 Insider
Moriarty Thomas M was granted 164,745 shares
EVP, M&A and Corporate Affairs
Sep 8, 2026 Insider
WHITMAN MARGARET C was granted 733,114 shares
Executive Chair
Sep 1, 2026 Insider
Aug 27, 2026 SEC Larson Robert Bruce was granted 40,128 shares
SVP & Chief Accounting Officer
A putative class action against Albertsons alleging unlawful website tracking was remanded to state court after the fede
COURT-RULING — Impact 4/10
Aug 26, 2026 Event
Penning v. Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Court ruling (cand) — Docket: 3:26-cv-04340
Analyst ratings buy % -34.4%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
42% rate it Buy or better · 26 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | UBS | DOWNGRADE | Neutral | 55% |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Citigroup | DOWNGRADE | Neutral | 55% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Buy | 54% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 55% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 54% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | DOWNGRADE | Market Perform | 51% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | BMO Capital | DOWNGRADE | Market Perform | 53% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Wells Fargo | DOWNGRADE | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | In-Line | 59% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 42% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 46% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 65% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 65% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 65% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 65% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 65% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 65% |
Price targets
Where 16 covering analysts think ACI trades over the next 12 months.
$14.19 +20.7% upside Strong Buy
Current$11.75 Low$10.00 Median$13.00 High$24.00 16 analysts
$10.00$24.00
Analyst rating Hold· 2.6/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment mood -16.0%
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
50°
Neutral
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Recent posts
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
19 SEC filing reports analyzed · 3 bullish, 4 bearish, 2 mixed, 10 neutral · avg impact 3.9/10.
NEUTRAL32/10
Margaret C. Whitman, former CEO of eBay and HP, filed a Form 3 initial statement of beneficial owner
Sep 10, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K3/10
Albertsons appointed Meg Whitman as Executive Chair of the Board, expanding the board from 10 to 11
Sep 9, 2026
BEARISHCOURT-RULING4/10
A putative class action against Albertsons alleging unlawful website tracking was remanded to state
Aug 27, 2026
BULLISHCOURT-RULING4/10
The court issued an Order to Show Cause questioning whether the plaintiff has Article III standing i
Aug 12, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Oct 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ACI — 57.5% short (1.1M / 1.8M)
Short: 1,056,608 | Exempt: 93 | TRF Vol: 1,838,585 | Short Ratio: 57.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ACI — 66.2% short (1.8M / 2.7M)
Short: 1,808,893 | Exempt: 13,730 | TRF Vol: 2,730,504 | Short Ratio: 66.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ACI — 55.3% short (1.1M / 2.0M)
Short: 1,123,852 | Exempt: 5,358 | TRF Vol: 2,031,514 | Short Ratio: 55.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 18, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ACI — 57.2% short (1.1M / 1.9M)
Short: 1,098,455 | Exempt: 19 | TRF Vol: 1,919,199 | Short Ratio: 57.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 17, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ACI — 58.8% short (1.1M / 1.9M)
Short: 1,101,908 | Exempt: 220 | TRF Vol: 1,872,521 | Short Ratio: 58.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.33 | $0.29–$0.36 | -25.6% | +0.0% | 0↑ 15↓ | $18.9B | 18 |
| Next Q | $0.66 | $0.58–$0.76 | -8.9% | +0.0% | 0↑ 15↓ | $19.1B | 18 |
| Current FY | $1.79 | $1.65–$1.91 | -17.8% | +0.0% | 0↑ 18↓ | $81.9B | 19 |
| Next FY | $1.85 | $1.60–$2.15 | 3.2% | +0.0% | 0↑ 15↓ | $82.5B | 17 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.327 | — |
| 7d ago | $0.327 | — |
| 30d ago | $0.327 | — |
| 60d ago | $0.327 | +0.000 |
| 90d ago | $0.459 | -0.132 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own ACI (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $3.4B total value (248,297,422 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, NORGES. Net buying activity: 28 institutions added/increased vs 22 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 43,050,858 | $582.5M | 17.3% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 18,483,179 | $250.1M | 7.4% | — |
| NORGES BANK | 17,091,758 | $231.3M | 6.9% | NEW |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 16,125,936 | $218.2M | 6.5% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 15,724,395 | $212.8M | 6.3% | — |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 13,379,150 | $180.4M | 5.4% | — |
| MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 12,539,191 | $171.4M | 5.1% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 11,867,902 | $160.6M | 4.8% | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 7,968,279 | $107.8M | 3.2% | — |
| FMR LLC | 7,883,146 | $106.7M | 3.2% | TRIM -52.7% |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 17,091,758 | — | $231.3M |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 16,656,538 | 7,883,146 | -52.7% | $106.7M |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 12,053,346 | 6,554,442 | -45.6% | $88.7M |
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 361,286 | 6,350,699 | +1657.8% | $85.9M |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp | TRIM | 5,278,839 | 3,823,658 | -27.6% | $51.7M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | ADD | 1,972,924 | 2,674,577 | +35.6% | $36.2M |
| Squarepoint Ops LLC | ADD | 1,409,419 | 2,209,622 | +56.8% | $29.9M |
| Trexquant Investment LP | NEW | — | 2,046,163 | — | $27.7M |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | DOUBLED | 662,807 | 1,700,749 | +156.6% | $23.0M |
| JUPITER ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD | DOUBLED | 67,765 | 1,674,090 | +2370.4% | $22.7M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
15 insiders, 50 transactions. Net $0.00 — $0.00 bought, $0.00 sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Moriarty Thomas M | EVP, M&A and Corporate Affairs | AWARD | 164,745 | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2026 | WHITMAN MARGARET C | Executive Chair | AWARD | 733,114 | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Larson Robert Bruce | SVP & Chief Accounting Officer | AWARD | 40,128 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Moriarty Thomas M | EVP, M&A and Corporate Affairs | AWARD | 422 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Zinsner David | Director | EXERCISE | 154 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Fennebresque Kim S | Director | AWARD | 315 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Withers Michael | EVP Retail Operations West | AWARD | 121 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Wille Scott | Director | AWARD | 154 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Withers Michael | EVP Retail Operations West | AWARD | 85 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Moriarty Thomas M | EVP, M&A and Corporate Affairs | AWARD | 406 | — | — |
Congressional trades
ACI trades disclosed by members of Congress, with disclosure delay.
1 members · 1 buys / 1 sells
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Ro Khanna | D | HOUSE | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | Albertsons Cos Inc | Aug 12, 2026(21d) |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Ro Khanna | D | HOUSE | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | Albertsons Cos Inc | May 13, 2026(17d) |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for ACI.
Shares short
55,956,616
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+2.8%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
6.6
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈11.5%
Estimate — not % of float
All ACI filing & press-release reports (19)
- 3 reportSep 10, 2026
- 8-K reportSep 9, 2026
- COURT-RULING reportAug 27, 2026
- COURT-RULING reportAug 12, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportAug 12, 2026
- CLUSTER reportAug 3, 2026
- CLUSTER reportJul 30, 2026
- 8-K reportJul 23, 2026
- 8-K reportJul 23, 2026
- COURT-RULING reportJul 10, 2026
- COURT-RULING reportJul 6, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportJul 4, 2026
- DEFA14A reportJul 3, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMay 8, 2026
- 144 reportMay 6, 2026
- 144 reportMay 6, 2026
- 144 reportApr 29, 2026
- 8-K reportApr 14, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportFeb 28, 2026