Albertsons Companies Inc. saw its stock price rise by 5.04%, reaching a 5-day high amid positive market conditions, with the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 both showing gains.
The increase in stock price is attributed to the launch of Albertsons Media Collective's new in-store incrementality measurement solution, which provides advertisers with true causal insights by comparing sales performance in ad-exposed stores against control stores. This innovation is expected to enhance the effectiveness of media investments and optimize advertising strategies, further solidifying Albertsons' position in the retail media space. Additionally, the expansion of their in-store digital display network to approximately 800 additional stores by 2026 is anticipated to drive further growth.
This development not only reflects Albertsons' commitment to improving its advertising capabilities but also positions the company favorably in a competitive market, potentially attracting more advertising partners and boosting overall sales.
Wall Street analysts forecast ACI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ACI is 22.27 USD with a low forecast of 17.00 USD and a high forecast of 29.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast ACI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ACI is 22.27 USD with a low forecast of 17.00 USD and a high forecast of 29.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 16.690
Low
17.00
Averages
22.27
High
29.00
Current: 16.690
Low
17.00
Averages
22.27
High
29.00
BMO Capital
Outperform
to
NULL
downgrade
$25 -> $23
2026-01-08
Reason
BMO Capital
Price Target
$25 -> $23
AI Analysis
2026-01-08
downgrade
Outperform
to
NULL
Reason
BMO Capital lowered the firm's price target on Albertsons to $23 from $25 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Sluggish industry volumes overshadowed an otherwise solid Q3 for Albertsons, marked by a modest improvement in grocery market share trends, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
UBS
Mark Carden
Buy
downgrade
$25 -> $23
2026-01-08
Reason
UBS
Mark Carden
Price Target
$25 -> $23
2026-01-08
downgrade
Buy
Reason
UBS analyst Mark Carden lowered the firm's price target on Albertsons to $23 from $25 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
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Deutsche Bank
Krisztina Katai
resume
$18
2026-01-08
Reason
Deutsche Bank
Krisztina Katai
Price Target
$18
2026-01-08
resume
Reason
Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai resumed coverage of Albertsons with a Hold rating and $18 price target. The firm resumed coverage of the broadlines and food retailers. Deutsche expects 2026 to be another "mixed year," characterized by food disinflation, reduced government benefits, and consumers' value focus extending into the new year. The analyst says that while defensive sectors such as food retail could face a challenging setup, "there are tailwinds on the horizon," including a sizable stimulus in the first half of 2026.
Telsey Advisory
Joseph Feldman
Outperform
downgrade
$24 -> $22
2026-01-08
Reason
Telsey Advisory
Joseph Feldman
Price Target
$24 -> $22
2026-01-08
downgrade
Outperform
Reason
Telsey Advisory analyst Joseph Feldman lowered the firm's price target on Albertsons to $22 from $24 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company reported "better-than-expected" Q3 results, with performance reflecting strong growth of digital and pharmacy as well as sequential improvement in core grocery units, the analyst tells investors. The company continues to see success from key initiatives, including driving growth and engagement through digital connections, growing the media collective, enhancing customer value, modernizing capabilities, and driving transformational productivity, the firm adds.
About ACI
Albertsons Companies, Inc. is a food and drug retailer in the United States. The Company is engaged in the operation of food and drug retail stores that offer grocery products, general merchandise, health and beauty care products, pharmacy, fuel and other items and services in its stores or through digital channels. It operates approximately 2,257 retail stores with 1,720 in-store pharmacies, 405 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 22 banners, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, ACME, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. Its own brands include Signature SELECT, Open Nature, Lucerne, Waterfront BISTRO, Signature Reserve and Value Corner, among others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
