Is Albertsons Companies (ACI) the Best Organic Food Stock to Buy According to Billionaires?
According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, the organic food and beverages market has a size of $184.87 billion as of 2025. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.02% between 2025 and 2030, reaching $247.63 billion at the end of the forecast period. At present, North America is the largest market for the sector. However, Asia Pacific takes the lead as the fastest growing.
The primary cause behind the growth of the global organic food and beverage market is the increasing adoption of natural and healthy food and beverage options by consumers. Consumers are exhibiting growing inclination and awareness towards the health benefits of organic food products, which is continually acting as the primary stimulus for this industry.
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Published by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and IFOAM—Organics International, the 25th edition of the yearbook 'The World of Organic Agriculture' shows that the organic farming sector is undergoing significant growth and expansion. It reported that the area under organic management reached around 96.4 million hectares by the end of 2022, reflecting a significant 26.6% growth compared to the previous year. This translates to an expansion of 20.3 million hectares.
The report also showed that the United States took the lead as the largest market in the sector, valued at around EUR 56.6 billion in 2022. Germany followed close behind at EUR 15.3 billion, while China took the third spot at EUR 12.4 billion. The United States and Canada underwent growth in retail sales in the sector, reflecting increases of 4.4% and 9.7%, respectively. These trends show that consumers are increasingly showing interest in organic products, and health consciousness and awareness are supporting demand in North America.
However, these trends are not concentrated in North America alone. The report showed that expansion in organic farming areas occurred across all continents, bringing to life a global trend towards organic food intake and sustainable agricultural practices. The number of organic farmers also rose globally, increasing to 4.5 million in 2022 and reflecting an approximately 26% rise from 2021.
In this article, we first sifted through ETFs and financial media reports to compile a preliminary list of stocks. We then examined Insider Monkey's exclusive database of billionaire stock holdings to select the 10 best organic food stocks with the most billionaire investors. These billionaires are founders or managers of some of the world's leading hedge funds and companies.
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Number of Billionaire Investors: 17Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) is a US-based food and drug retailer. It has over 2,269 stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia under 20 banners, including Star Market, Shaw's, Albertsons, Kings Food Markets, United Supermarkets, Haggen, Kings Food Markets, Acme, Carrs, and more. The company offers a range of organic food and beverage options through its brands, ranking it second on our list of the best organic food stocks to buy according to billionaires.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) reported strong performance across all metrics, with 2024 results ahead of its expectations and guidance. Total revenue grew by 10% over 2023, above the company's upper single-digit longer-term forecast. Its adjusted EBITDA grew 18% in 2024, while its adjusted net EBITDA margin of 41% expanded more than 300 basis points. These trends reflect the inherent leverage in Albertsons Companies, Inc.'s (NYSE:ACI) software model. Cash flow generation also remains strong for the company, with cash flow from operating activities reaching $359 million in 2024, more than double the previous year.
In a report released on April 3, Steven Shemesh from RBC Capital maintained a Buy rating on Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) and set a price target of $23.00.
Overall, ACI ranks 2nd on our list of best organic food stocks to buy according to billionaires. While we acknowledge the potential for ACI as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ACI but trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
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