Shares in US retailer Supervalu closed down over 17% yesterday (20 November) amid claims from an analyst that the company was in danger of losing market share.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


Supervalu shares finished the day’s trading at US$9.02, a fall of some 17.1%. Reports in the US said the stick had reached its lowest level since 1991.


According to the Portland Business Journal, UBS analyst Neil Currie has warned that Supervalu could lose share to its rivals and cut his target price on the company’s shares from $23 to $11.


“Supervalu is at further risk of giving up market share to competitors in a market that has weakened considerably since the company’s last quarterly report,” a research note from Currie cited by the report said,


Last month, Supervalu cut its full-year earnings forecast after posting a fall in second-quarter earnings.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact