Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for Albertsons Companies (ACI)

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 1/15/2026 – Albertsons Companies had its “underweight” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Morgan Stanley. They now have a $14.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $20.00.
• 1/8/2026 – Albertsons Companies had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $24.00 to $23.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 1/8/2026 – Albertsons Companies had its price target lowered by analysts at UBS Group AG from $25.00 to $23.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 1/8/2026 – Albertsons Companies is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. They set a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 1/8/2026 – Albertsons Companies had its price target lowered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $23.00 to $21.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 1/8/2026 – Albertsons Companies had its price target lowered by analysts at Barclays PLC from $19.00 to $17.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 1/8/2026 – Albertsons Companies had its price target lowered by analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $25.00 to $23.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 1/8/2026 – Albertsons Companies had its price target lowered by analysts at Telsey Advisory Group from $24.00 to $22.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 12/31/2025 – Albertsons Companies had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Telsey Advisory Group. They now have a $24.00 price target on the stock.
• 12/29/2025 – Albertsons Companies had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada.
• 12/29/2025 – Albertsons Companies had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc..
• 12/23/2025 – Albertsons Companies had its price target lowered by analysts at Evercore ISI from $21.00 to $20.00. They now have an “in-line” rating on the stock.

Albertsons Companies Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.4%. Albertsons Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 38.71%.

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.