Conagra Brands (CAO) Stock Price & Analysis
CAO Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 12.95 - EUR 13.15
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 10.71 - EUR 17.07
- Previous Close
- EUR 12.96
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 1,003
- Market Cap
- EUR 6.28B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 15.11B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 371.60M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 7.76B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- ―
- Beta
- 0.09
- Next Earnings
- Jan 01, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.31
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 8.10%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Positive Cash Generation
Positive operating and free cash flow in both the latest annual period and TTM gives Conagra internal liquidity despite reported losses. That cash generation can fund debt reduction and essential brand investment, although its weakening trend means the support must be monitored.
Established Brand And Category Positions
Leadership in meat snacks, popcorn and seeds, alongside a broad portfolio spanning value and premium offerings, gives Conagra established consumer reach and category positions. That platform can support advertising, innovation and distribution leverage as the company works to restore growth.
Fixed-Rate Debt And Deleveraging Plan
Nearly all debt is fixed-rate, limiting direct exposure to floating-rate changes, while planned $250 million paydown shows a defined deleveraging path. Refinancing preparedness supports continuity, though the benefit depends on executing paydown while profitability remains weak.
Bears Say
Sharp Profitability Deterioration
Results have shifted from prior positive earnings to large 2026 losses, with TTM net margin around negative 17% and deeply negative operating margin. This erodes retained earnings and reduces the cushion available to absorb pricing, volume or cost pressure over the next several quarters.
Leverage Above Long-Term Target
Expected year-end leverage of approximately 4x remains above the company’s 3x long-term target, leaving less financial flexibility while earnings are weak. Debt service and refinancing needs can compete with marketing, innovation and other investments needed to rebuild demand.
Frozen Volume Contraction
Frozen and Refrigerated volumes are expected to fall about 10%, a substantial contraction in a core segment. Persistent volume weakness can pressure operating leverage and absorption, while requiring pricing and investment to recover demand without further damaging margins.
Conagra Brands News
Slim Jim Maker Conagra Brands Braces for First Quarter Sales Drop to $2.59B as Analysts Lower Forecasts for CAG Stock
Conagra Brands ($CAG) plans to post its Fiscal 2027 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, before regular trading opens on Wall Street. The Chicago-based food producer, known
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Company Description
Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc., a prominent manufacturer of packaged food products, conducts its business across North America through its various subsidiary companies. The firm organizes its extensive operations into four distinct segments: Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, and Foodservice. The Grocery & Snacks division primarily distributes non-perishable food items through various retail channels within the United States. In contrast, the Refrigerated & Frozen segment focuses on supplying temperature-sensitive food products to comparable U.S. retail outlets. Its International division caters to markets outside the United States, offering food products in all temperature states to both retail consumers and professional food service operators globally. Domestically, the Foodservice segment specializes in providing both proprietary and custom-engineered culinary offerings, such as prepared meals, entrees, sauces, and other specially manufactured gastronomic items, tailored for restaurants and institutional food providers throughout the United States. Conagra maintains an extensive portfolio of well-recognized brands, including Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera. The company, which traces its origins back to 1861, was formerly known as ConAgra Foods, Inc. until its rebranding to Conagra Brands, Inc. in November 2016. Its main corporate offices are located in Chicago, Illinois.
- Sector
- Consumerdefensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- John Brase
- Employees
- 17,400
- Website
- www.conagrabrands.com
- Address
- 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60654, US
Conagra Brands (CAO) Earnings & Revenues
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CAO Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was cautiously positive. Conagra reported a Q1 EPS beat, maintained full-year margin and inflation-range guidance, made progress on debt reduction, and described strong performance in Sweet Treats, early A&P traction and multiple operational initiatives. These positives were tempered by a 2% Q2 organic sales decline outlook, elevated inflation, lower expected Q2 operating margin, approximately 10% frozen volume declines, weaker permissible snacking performance and leverage that remains above the 3x target.
View all DE:CAO earnings summariesCAO Net sales Breakdown
- 33.98% Frozen
- 30.20% Staples
- 18.16% Snacks
- 8.24% International
- 9.43% Foodservice
CAO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 11 | 0 | 1 |
