Retirement Systems of Alabama Reduces Albertsons Stake

Institutional investor sells nearly half a million shares of grocery chain

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:52am

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Retirement Systems of Alabama, a major institutional investor, has reduced its position in Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) by over 51% in the fourth quarter, selling 495,673 shares of the grocery retailer's stock.

Why it matters

Albertsons is one of the largest grocery chains in the U.S., and institutional investor activity can signal broader market sentiment about the company's performance and future prospects.

The details

According to a recent SEC filing, Retirement Systems of Alabama now owns 474,667 shares of Albertsons, worth approximately $8.15 million. The firm had previously held nearly 1 million shares of the company. The sell-off comes as Albertsons' stock price has fluctuated in recent months, with shares trading between $15.80 and $23.20 over the past year.

  • Retirement Systems of Alabama reduced its Albertsons stake in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Albertsons' stock price has ranged from $15.80 to $23.20 over the past 12 months.

The players

Retirement Systems of Alabama

A major institutional investor that has reduced its stake in Albertsons Companies.

Albertsons Companies, Inc.

One of the largest grocery retailers in the United States, operating a portfolio of grocery store banners.

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The takeaway

This reduction in Albertsons' institutional ownership could signal broader market uncertainty about the company's future performance, though the grocery chain remains one of the largest players in the highly competitive U.S. supermarket industry.