Albertsons (ACI): Evaluating Valuation Following Recent Decline in Share Price
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 12 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Recent Stock Performance: Albertsons Companies (ACI) shares have decreased by approximately 9% over the past month, currently priced at $17.12, raising questions about whether the stock is undervalued or if the market has already accounted for its growth potential.
Long-Term Value and Risks: Despite a 4.1% decline in 1-year total shareholder return, long-term investors have seen gains. The company's modernization efforts through technology investments may enhance margins, but challenges such as sluggish e-commerce profitability and rising labor costs could hinder future growth.
Analyst Views on ACI
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.
16 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 17.180
Low
17.00
Averages
22.27
High
29.00
Current: 17.180
Low
17.00
Averages
22.27
High
29.00
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.
