Can you buy stock in Aldi?

As of mid-2026, Aldi is not publicly traded, so you cannot buy its stock. The company is privately owned and does not anticipate an IPO in the near future.

What is Aldi's return on investment?

Aldi's is a private company and doesn't publicly disclose its return on investment.

What company owns Aldi?

The largest shareholders of Aldi are members of the Albrecht family, and they own the majority of Aldi through two foundations. The Markus Foundation and the Lukas Foundation own about 80% of Aldi Nord, while the Jakobus Foundation owns Aldi Sud. Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud represent two separate groups of Aldi-branded stores. Trader Joe's is a well-known subsidiary of Aldi Nord.

Does Aldi own Trader Joe's?

Aldi Nord owns the Trader Joe's brand, which it bought from the company's founder (Joe Coulombe) in 1979. While Aldi Nord operates Aldi's stores, it only does so in Northern Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain. Aldi Sud (a separate company) operates Aldi locations in the U.S. (including Winn-Dixie) and in southern Germany, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and China.

What's the difference between Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud?

Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud are two separate companies. They formed in 1966 following a dispute between the Albrecht brothers (allegedly over selling cigarettes). One brother would run all the Aldi stores in the northern half of Germany (Aldi Nord) while the other would operate those in the Southern half of the country (Aldi Sud). Aldi Sud also operates the company's U.S.-based locations (and Winn-Dixie) as well as the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and China. Meanwhile, Aldi Nord operates locations in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain. It also owns the Trader Joe's brand.

Will Aldi ever have an IPO?

Aldi might never have an IPO. The foundation-controlled company doesn't need outside capital to fund its expansion, reducing the need to complete an IPO. The foundations also want to maintain full control of the company, which is easier to do by remaining private.

Does Aldi pay a dividend?

Aldi is not a publicly traded company and therefore does not pay dividends.

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Key Points

Aldi remains privately owned, not publicly traded, with no current IPO plans.
Aldi plans to invest $9 billion to expand its U.S. store footprint to 3,200 by 2028.
Invest in grocery stocks like BBB Foods, Kroger, or Sprouts as alternatives.

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Is Aldi publicly traded?

As of mid-2026, Aldi was not publicly traded. Both entities are privately owned multinational corporations, and as such, shares cannot be bought on any public stock exchange.

Aldi has not yet gone public for a few reasons. First, Aldi has been enormously profitable without shareholder money. Offering shares to the public would ultimately mean ceding some level of corporate control to non-family members. Understandably, the family would want to keep their legacy private.

Aldi also has the resources to grow and expand without needing outside money. It plans to invest $9 billion in the U.S. through 2028 to scale its operations. The company aims to grow its footprint from nearly 2,800 stores at the end of 2026 to 3,200 by the end of 2028.

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When will Aldi IPO?

Don't count on an IPO from Aldi any time soon. The company is a privately owned family business, and the current leadership team has not expressed any interest in an IPO, much less one in the near future. However, if Aldi did launch an IPO, it would be greatly anticipated and likely very popular.

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Is Aldi profitable?

Financial data is unavailable for the private company. However, it's reasonable to assume that Adli is an immensely profitable company. Aldi plans to invest $9 billion to expand its U.S. store footprint through 2028, without going public to fund its growth, suggesting it generates significant profits.

Alternatives to Aldi

While you can't invest in Aldi, there are several alternative grocery stocks worth considering, including:

BBB Foods

BBB Foods (TBBB +16.74%) is the pioneer and leader of the hard-discount grocery model in Mexico. The company's name, Tiendas B or 3B, stands for Bueno, Bonito, y Barato, or literally the "good, nice, and cheap store." It's one of the fastest-growing retailers in Mexico. It opened 123 net new stores in the first quarter of 2026, bringing its total to 3,469. BBB Foods grew its revenue by 33.4% in the period, including 16% same-store sales growth.

Kroger

Kroger (KR +1.94%) is one of the world's largest food retailers with $147.6 billion in sales in 2025. The company has nearly 2,700 supermarkets and multi-department stores across 35 states. It operates several regional grocery store brands, including Kroger, Harris Teeter, and Fred Meyer.

Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts Farmers Market (NYSE:SFM) is one of the largest and fastest-growing specialty retailers focused on fresh, natural, and organic foods. It operates more than 480 stores across 25 states. Sprouts has delivered 13% compound annual sales growth since 2022, bringing total sales to more than $8.8 billion.

How to buy stocks similar to Aldi

Open your brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one for you.
Search for stock: Enter the ticker “TBBB, KR, or SFM” into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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ETFs with exposure to Aldi

You won't find an exchange-traded fund (ETF) with exposure to Aldi, since it isn't publicly traded. However, you can invest in ETFs that contain Aldi's competitors, as well as other large multinational food retailers or companies that reside in the consumer staples sector.

Specifically, you might consider funds like the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF (VDC +0.70%) or the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA +0.72%). The ETFs hold companies that provide basic home essentials, such as food and hygiene products. People generally buy these items regularly because they're considered necessities rather than luxuries.

As with any ETF, take a good look at the fund's investment portfolio and underlying expense ratio (how much you have to pay to own the fund) before jumping in.

The bottom line

Investing in Aldi isn't possible directly, since the company isn't publicly traded. However, you can invest in companies with a similar customer base or driven by similar economic factors, such as Kroger, BBB Foods, and Sprouts Farmers Market.

However, the business models don't align perfectly, and none will offer a pure-play investment in Aldi. Still, these grocery retailers might be worth looking into if you're interested in Aldi.

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About the Author

Matt DiLallo has been a contributing Motley Fool stock analyst specializing in the energy, industrials, and real estate sectors since 2012. He also covers dividend-paying stocks, pre-IPO companies, ETFs, and other investing topics. He holds an MBA from Liberty University.

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Can You Invest in Aldi Pre-IPO? Here’s What You Need to Know

Key Points

Is Aldi publicly traded?

When will Aldi IPO?

Is Aldi profitable?