Goldman has recently resumed Albertsons Companies Inc (ACI) stock to Buy rating, as announced on February 4, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on January 24, 2025, Citigroup had resumed the stock to Buy, setting a price target of $26. Telsey Advisory Group also raised Outperform rating with a price target of $26. Additionally, BofA Securities resumed Neutral rating on December 13, 2024, with a target price of $22. Melius analysts, in their report published on October 21, 2024, also raised Buy rating for Albertsons Companies Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Albertsons Companies Inc (ACI) Stock Trading Recap
On Thursday, Albertsons Companies Inc (ACI) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $21.34 which represents a decrease of $-0.22 or -1.02% from the prior close of $21.56. The stock opened at $21.56 and touched a low of $21.33 during the day, reaching a high of $21.67. The volume of shares traded was 3.94 million falling short of the average volume of 5.48 million.
Sponsored
ACI Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Albertsons Companies Inc (ACI) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 3.44% over the last five trades and 2.94% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 7.94%, and it has gained 10.23% in the previous three months. Currently, ACI is trading at 5.19%, 7.54%, and 8.68% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, ACI, a Consumer Defensive sector stock, is trading -1.89% below its 52-week high but remains 25.53% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.43 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Albertsons Companies Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Albertsons Companies Inc’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 2.63% and a profit margin of 1.30%, with a gross margin of 7.94%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Albertsons Companies Inc’s market capitalization stands at $12.36 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 11.99, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 9.27. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 0.15, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 3.67, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 27.64% of Albertsons Companies Inc (ACI)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 48.82%.
Notable insider trades include Larson Robert Bruce, SVP & Chief Accounting Officer at Albertsons Companies Inc (ACI), who sold 24362 shares on May 01 ’24, at $20.24 each, totaling $0.49 million. On Apr 30 ’24, DHANDA ANUJ, Chief Tech &Transformation Off, sold 100000 shares for $20.35 each, amounting to $2.04 million.
