California Public Employees Retirement System Trims Stake in Albertsons Companies, Inc. $ACI

California Public Employees Retirement System reduced its holdings in Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) by 18.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 870,519 shares of the company’s stock after selling 203,187 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System’s holdings in Albertsons Companies were worth $14,834,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the business. CWM LLC boosted its position in shares of Albertsons Companies by 103.5% during the 4th quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,435 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 730 shares during the last quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB increased its position in shares of Albertsons Companies by 185.1% in the fourth quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 1,628 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 1,057 shares during the last quarter. NBC Securities Inc. raised its stake in Albertsons Companies by 91.2% in the fourth quarter. NBC Securities Inc. now owns 1,855 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 885 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Albertsons Companies by 172.8% in the fourth quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,062 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 1,306 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP raised its stake in Albertsons Companies by 64.5% in the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 2,799 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 1,097 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.35% of the company’s stock.

Albertsons Companies Stock Down 21.9%

Shares of ACI opened at $11.40 on Friday. Albertsons Companies, Inc. has a 1 year low of $11.02 and a 1 year high of $20.81. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.58, a current ratio of 0.86 and a quick ratio of 0.20. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $14.94 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $16.39. The firm has a market cap of $5.59 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.64, a P/E/G ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 0.42.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.54 by ($0.12). The business had revenue of $24.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.84 billion. Albertsons Companies had a return on equity of 42.75% and a net margin of 0.26%.The company’s revenue was up .2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.55 earnings per share. Albertsons Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.750-1.850 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Albertsons Companies, Inc. will post 2.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Albertsons Companies Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 7th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th will be issued a dividend of $0.17 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.0%. Albertsons Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 212.50%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have commented on ACI. Citigroup cut their price target on shares of Albertsons Companies from $22.00 to $17.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Wells Fargo & Company cut shares of Albertsons Companies from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and lowered their price objective for the company from $18.00 to $11.00 in a research report on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $21.00 price objective on shares of Albertsons Companies in a report on Monday, April 6th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Albertsons Companies from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, UBS Group reduced their target price on Albertsons Companies from $23.00 to $20.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Albertsons Companies currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $19.67.

Trending Headlines about Albertsons Companies

Here are the key news stories impacting Albertsons Companies this week:

• Negative Sentiment: ACI missed earnings expectations, posting adjusted EPS of $0.42 versus the $0.55 consensus, even though revenue came in slightly above estimates. Albertsons® Companies, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Management lowered fiscal 2026 guidance, now expecting EPS of $1.75 to $1.85, below prior expectations and below Wall Street estimates, signaling softer profitability ahead. Albertsons® Companies, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Albertsons also cut its sales forecast, saying lower-income and budget-conscious shoppers are pulling back on grocery spending, which points to continued pressure on core supermarket demand. Albertsons stock plunges as it says weaker grocery spending will cut into sales and earnings
• Negative Sentiment: The company said gross margins are under pressure and identical-store sales are declining, suggesting the business is struggling to translate revenue into profit growth. Albertsons Companies Has Finally Gotten Me To Pull The Trigger
• Neutral Sentiment: Albertsons announced the retirement of President and CFO Sharon McCollam and unveiled a new regional operating model under its “ACI Edge” initiative, aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency over time. Albertsons® Companies Advances the ACI Edge with New Regional Operating Model and Merch United
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts note the stock is now very inexpensive and that Albertsons still generates strong cash flow, which may help limit downside if management can stabilize margins and demand. Albertsons Companies Has Finally Gotten Me To Pull The Trigger

About Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies, Inc (NYSE: ACI) is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, operating a diversified portfolio of grocery store banners. Founded in 1939 by Joe Albertson in Boise, Idaho, the company has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Its core business activities encompass the sale of fresh produce, meat, bakery items, deli offerings, pharmacy services, and general merchandise. The company’s retail operations are complemented by an in-house private-label program, featuring brands such as O Organics, Open Nature, and Lucerne, which cater to a range of customer preferences and price points.

Throughout its history, Albertsons Companies has pursued growth via mergers and partnerships.