The Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ:CPB) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Reduce” by Brokerages

The Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ:CPB) has received a consensus rating of “Reduce” from the twenty-one ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, thirteen have given a hold recommendation and one has issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $24.5882.

A number of research analysts have weighed in on CPB shares. Bank of America decreased their price target on Campbell’s from $26.00 to $23.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price target on Campbell’s from $22.00 to $19.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their target price on Campbell’s from $25.00 to $20.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. TD Cowen reduced their target price on Campbell’s from $29.00 to $24.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their target price on Campbell’s from $23.00 to $20.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, March 30th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Stance Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Campbell’s during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Campbell’s during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Sittner & Nelson LLC bought a new position in shares of Campbell’s during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Campbell’s during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Ankerstar Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Campbell’s during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. 52.35% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Campbell’s Stock Up 1.5%

CPB stock opened at $21.11 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $20.85 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $25.34. The company has a market cap of $6.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.54 and a beta of 0.01. Campbell’s has a twelve month low of $19.56 and a twelve month high of $35.00.

Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 11th. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.57 by ($0.06). The company had revenue of $2.56 billion during the quarter. Campbell’s had a net margin of 5.48% and a return on equity of 19.96%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 4.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.74 EPS. Campbell’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.150-2.250 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Campbell’s will post 2.18 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Campbell’s Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, July 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.39 per share. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 2nd. Campbell’s’s payout ratio is currently 85.25%.

Campbell’s Company Profile

Campbell’s (NASDAQ: CPB) is a leading manufacturer of shelf-stable foods and beverages, best known for its iconic soups and broths. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products designed to meet consumer demand for convenient, affordable meals and snacks. Since its founding in 1869, Campbell’s has grown through a combination of organic innovation and strategic acquisitions to expand its presence in the food industry.

The company’s brand portfolio includes Campbell’s Condensed Soups, V8 juices, Prego pasta sauces, Swanson broths and stocks, Pace salsas and dips, and Pepperidge Farm baked snacks.