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This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

Albertsons Companies, trading under the symbol ACI-N, is facing challenges following the blocking of its merger with Kroger, which has negatively impacted its stock performance. Analysts express concerns over a reported decline in consumption trends for popular snack categories, including salty snacks, cookies, and candies, particularly influenced by the rise of GLP-1 medications that are altering consumer behaviors. Despite these challenges, some experts believe the stock still holds value, suggesting it might be wise for investors to maintain their positions. However, there is a clear preference among analysts for Kroger over Albertsons, citing ongoing legal disputes that could affect Albertsons' market stability moving forward.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

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They report Wednesday. The merger with Kroger's was blocked, which hurt ACI. He wants to hear what ACI says above decline in consumption, including salty snacks, cookies and candies alongside the rise of the GLP-1 drugs.

COMMENT

Still worth holding despite the legal dispute with Kroeger?

Still okay, but he prefers Kroeger.

COMMENT

Albertsons reports Tuesday. They're trying to merge with Kroger (doubtful). He wants to know from them if there is any food deflation anywhere of any item.

COMMENT

The Kroger and Albertson deal He thinks Washington will reject this deal, even though he respects and likes Kroger's powerful CEO. Washington won't listen to her.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

He's concerned that the government has been anti-merger, but these shares should be higher. The stock has come down where it's okay to step in.

COMMENT

proposed merger Kroger is buying Albertsons, but the White House won't allow it, he thinks. The deal is worth $24.6 billion. Now, he's changing his mind. If the deal goes through, then Albertsons will gain huge. Both stocks have been lagging before this deal. Together, they would have a lot of heft with suppliers, boosting free cash flow and lower admin costs (among other benefits), reaching $1 billion in synergies in four years (say the companies). They would be the second-largest grocer in the U.S. But the merger of Albertsons and Safeway was a disaster, and the FTC definitely remembers that. It will be a long slog (the chances don't look good).

DON'T BUY

Large US grocer. Checkered past. Public, then private, then public. Balance sheet makes him nervous. Skinny margins, so management is key, especially with inflation. In the space, look at KR instead, with a healthier balance sheet and better growth prospects.

BUY

He recommended this when it languished last year. Sure enough, it rose after two good good quarters. It's doubled, though has pull back from highs. This has room to run. Buy it ahead of its Tuesday report.

BUY

They report Monday. He doesn't like supermarket companies, because of their low margins, but Albertsons has been expanding theirs. He's liked this since it went public.

DON'T BUY

It exhausts him. They delivered a great quarter and he interviewed the CEO. Yet the stock doesn't rise. Maybe the supermarket business is not that prosperous.

BUY

This major U.S. supermarket chain hasn't done much since it went public in June, but saw a lift today, driven by fears of a Covid lockdown this fall. It sells at a cheap 7x earnings, one of the cheapest on the market. It operates over 2,200 supermarkets under Albertson's and Safeway banners.

DON'T BUY

He liked ACI when they IPO'd but last week, Kroger (a rival supermarket chain) reported an amazing quarter that didn't help lift ACI in this sector. ACI is cheap but needs a catalyst to rise. He needs to study this stock more.

BUY

The 2nd biggest grocery chain in the U.S. have been cutting debt. It's enjoying tailwinds during the pandemic as people still need to buy groceries. Defensive.

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Albertsons Companies(ACI-N) Rating

Ranking : 1 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 0

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 0

Stockchase rating for Albertsons Companies is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

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What is Albertsons Companies stock symbol?

Albertsons Companies is a American stock, trading under the symbol ACI-N on the New York Stock Exchange (ACI). It is usually referred to as NYSE:ACI or ACI-N

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What is Albertsons Companies stock price?

On 2025-04-02, Albertsons Companies (ACI-N) stock closed at a price of $22.43.

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