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ALBERTSONS COS INC (ACI)

434 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ACI. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -35
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — ACI

Based on 440 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ACI positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 89% of 3.0Y peak

89% of all-time peak
440 funds currently hold this stock — 89% of the 3.0-year high of 495 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
38 fewer hedge funds hold ACI compared to a year ago (-8% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

225 buying298 selling
Last quarter: 298 funds reduced or exited vs 225 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ACI position: 116 → 73 → 68 → 82. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 16% new
272 out of 440 hedge funds have held ACI for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +4%, value -41%

Value
-40%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: funds added +4% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -41%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

122 → 116 → 73 → 68 → 82 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 116 → 73 → 68 → 82. ACI is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 459 current holders: 316 (69%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
59 of 440 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in ACI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ACI

In 2025 Q4, 225 hedge funds were net buyers of ACI (82 opened a new position, 143 added to an existing one), while 298 reduced or exited (181 trimmed, 117 sold completely) — a 43% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 44% of total institutional value in ACI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -35 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 440.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ACI

How many hedge funds hold ACI — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of ACI vs. share price

Market Analysis: ACI

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Company Profile: ACI

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy ALBERTSONS COS INC (ACI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ACI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 49d ago
ACI
+2.0%
XLP
+4.8%

ACI outperformed XLP by -2.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 4d ago
ACI
+2.5%
XLP
+1.5%

Since the filing became public, ACI outperformed XLP by +1.0% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

57 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ACI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 1 days 434 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 434 468 -7.26%
13F Shares 481M 459M 4.59%
Total Value $8.24B $13.89B -40.65%
New Positions 82 66 +16
Increased Positions 163 162 +1
Closed Positions 114 90 +24
Reduced Positions 187 224 -37
Total Calls 14 14 -
Total Puts 10 11 -9.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.71 0.79 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

434 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of ACI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. 97.69% 151,818,680 $2.59B
2 TOWERVIEW LLC 7.70% 700,000 $11.9M
3 SOUTHEASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC/TN/ 6.22% 7,419,801 $126.4M
4 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC 4.97% 786,786 $13.4M
5 Parsifal Capital Management, LP 3.45% 1,721,193 $29.3M
6 SHAPIRO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 2.44% 2,289,870 $39.0M
7 SOUND SHORE MANAGEMENT INC /CT/ 2.36% 4,134,360 $70.4M
8 Savoir Faire Capital Management, L.P. 1.81% 175,905 $3.0M
9 Trium Capital LLP 1.64% 136,318 $2.3M
10 BCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP 1.61% 21,730 $370K
11 SEIZERT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC 1.36% 1,731,974 $29.5M
12 Factorial Partners, LLC 1.24% 100,000 $1.7M
13 PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC 1.18% 2,399,328 $40.9M
14 Value Investment Professionals, LLC 1.04% 54,190 $923K
15 E. Ohman J:or Asset Management AB 0.92% 2,036,014 $34.7M
16 Mork Capital Management, LLC 0.77% 63,750 $1.1M
17 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.76% 297,473 $5.1M
18 Cutler Capital Management, LLC 0.69% 149,662 $2.6M
19 Beverly Hills Private Wealth, LLC 0.69% 241,370 $4.1M
20 Castleview Partners, LLC 0.67% 76,900 $1.3M
21 Wealth Advisors of Tampa Bay, LLC 0.64% 113,850 $1.9M
22 Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension 0.64% 1,502,764 $25.6M
23 Elgethun Capital Management 0.60% 213,616 $3.6M
24 Miramar Capital, LLC 0.58% 152,000 $2.6M
25 Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC. 0.57% 49,095 $837K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — ALBERTSONS COS INC (ACI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACI?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ACI positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for ACI?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 298 funds reduced or exited vs 225 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for ACI holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 59 of 440 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in ACI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held ACI?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 272 out of 440 hedge funds have held ACI for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy ALBERTSONS COS INC (ACI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ACI has moved +2.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.5% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ACI has gained +2.0% vs +4.8% for XLP. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.