Longleaf Partners Fund says Albertsons was a detractor in Q2 2026

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Longleaf Partners Fund stated that supermarket operator Albertsons Companies was a detractor in the second quarter of 2026. The fund noted that while Albertsons' comparable store sales are about a percentage point below potential, the company still has levers to improve free cash flow per share. The market focused on peer Kroger's mildly disappointing results and intense competition from Walmart and Aldi. After the quarter ended, Kroger bought Giant Eagle in a deal that affirmed Longleaf's appraisal of Albertsons. Albertsons shares lost 33.30% over the past 52 weeks and closed at $14.76 on July 10, 2026, with a market capitalization of $7.23 billion.

Impact on stocks 3

Consumer Staples± Mixed · 3 stocks
Albertsons Companies
ACI
▼ NegativeCompetitionrelevance

Intense competition from Walmart and Aldi, plus peer Kroger's disappointing results, pressured Albertsons.

Kroger Company
KR
▼ NegativeDemandrelevance

Kroger's mildly disappointing results mentioned as a negative comparison for Albertsons.

Walmart Inc.
WMT
▲ PositiveCompetitionrelevance

Walmart cited as intense competitor, implying strength against Albertsons.

Off-coverage companies 2

AldiPrivate± Mixed
relevance

Giant EaglePrivate± Mixed
relevance

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