Albertsons Companies (ACI) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACI - Albertsons Companies, Inc.
$12.08
0.38 (3.25%)
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5d:
-4.05%
30d:
+0.58%
90d:
-21.51%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 13, 2026
29d
Smart Money Accumulation
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Signal fired Sep 4, 2026 at $12.56 · last confirmed Sep 10, 2026
Strength: 7.7/10
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: ACI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -8.5% expected growth, valuation appears cheap. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: ACI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -8.5% expected growth, valuation appears cheap. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$20.62
Based on 5.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$12.81
5.7% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 6.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ACI is currently trading at $12.08, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $11.94 to $12.47. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 5.3) compared to its historical average (6.9). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 8.5% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACI is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $11.63, while resistance sits at $12.69. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: ACI scores 26/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.19 (+17.4%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACI is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $11.63, while resistance sits at $12.69. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: ACI scores 26/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.19 (+17.4%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$11.94 -
$12.47
Company Quality Score
34/100
(SELL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
52.4%
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- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (26/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+3.2%)
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($14.19)
- WARNING: Composite score 34/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$11.94 -
$12.47
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$11.63
Resistance Level
$12.69
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
5.27
Wall Street Target
$14.19
(+17.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
0.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-58.5%
Profit Margin
0.1%
Valuation Discount vs History
-8.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
5.3 vs 6.9
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-8.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$11.05
(-9%)
2-Year Target
$10.11
(-16%)
3-Year Target
$9.25
(-23%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 5â7)
$12.12
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.2, Growth: 6.9%)
$56.46
(+367%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 5.3, Growth: 6.9%)
$14.75
(+22%)
Bear:
(PE: 4.5, Growth: 6.9%)
$12.53
(+4%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (6x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (5x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 6.17 | Forward EPS (Implied): $1.96
Bull Case
$14.59
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 6.5
Base Case
$12.08
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 6.2
Bear Case
$9.24
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 5.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 5.3 to 6.9
Stabilization Target:
$15.82
(+31.0%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+31.0%
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Last updated: September 12, 2026 11:45 PM ET
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