NASDAQ: CPB

Campbell's (CPB) Stock Analysis & Forecast

Sep 28 close

$20.04+0.67 (+3.5%)

Gekko Brief

AI summary

Campbell's dividend cut dominates this week's coverage, with commentary noting the company slashed a payout it had maintained for 25 years, a 35.9% reduction that some frame as strengthening the balance sheet and supporting debt reduction amid rising interest expenses. Alongside this, weak FY2027 guidance and a prior quarter showing revenue down 7.9% year-over-year despite meeting consensus EPS of $0.39 continue to weigh on sentiment, even as Rao's is cited as a standout growth asset and a new "Two-step Tuesdays" sauce lineup launched. Several writeups rate the stock a Buy near current levels, citing valuation and long-term catalysts.

CPB closed at $20.04, up 3.5%, but remains below both its 50-day average of $22.20 and 200-day average of $23.39, with the 50-day below the 200-day. Trailing returns are negative across the one, three, six, and twelve month periods, including a 37.8% one-year decline. The GekkoIndex reads 64.4, placing the stock in the Accumulation zone, while the price sits 30.8% below Gekko Fair Value of $28.97.

The next earnings report is scheduled for 8 December 2026, 70 days out and beyond a typical 20-trading-day hold. Analyst coverage shows 17 firms with zero buy ratings, 12 hold and 5 sell, alongside a consensus target of $20.79. Seasonality over the next 20 trading days has averaged a 2.7% decline across 5 years, rising in only 1 of them. No insider, Congress, or unusual options activity appears in the current window.

Written by AI and checked automatically against the figures on this page. Generated Sep 29, 2026 from the data above.

Campbell's price vs fair value

$28.97$20.04Sep ’25Mar ’26Sep ’26
Close $20.04200-day averageGekko Fair Value $28.97

Campbell's quick facts

Market cap
$5.98B
P/E ratio
14.8
Forward P/E
11.9
EPS, TTM
$1.31
Revenue, TTM
$9.74B
Profit margin
4.1%
Dividend yield
7.86%
Beta
0.02
Volume
7.25M avg 9.06M
1-year return
−37.8%
Typical daily move
±3.3%
Typical 20-day move
±4.2%
50-day average
$22.20
200-day average
$23.39
Next earnings
Dec 8 before open
Shares outstanding
298.2M
52-week range
$19.26$32.72

Campbell's swing-trade checklist

Campbell's scores 3 supportive, 0 mixed and 2 headwinds across the 5 checklist items with data.

Six things swing traders check before a 20-day hold, read from the latest data.

3 supportive0 mixed2 headwinds

  • Trendheadwind

    Below 50 and 200-day

    Close $20.04 is below the 50-day ($22.20) and 200-day ($23.39) averages, and the 50-day is below the 200-day.

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  • GekkoIndexsupportive

    64.4, Accumulation

    Reading 64.4 is in the Accumulation zone.

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  • Fair valuesupportive

    30.8% below

    Price is 30.8% below Gekko Fair Value (more than 5% below).

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  • Smart moneyno data

    No data

    No insider, Congress or unusual options activity in the window.

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  • Earnings risksupportive

    Reports in 70 days

    Next report Dec 8, 2026, 70 days away — outside a typical 20-trading-day hold.

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  • Seasonalityheadwind

    −2.7% on average

    From this point in the calendar, the next 20 trading days averaged −2.7% over 5 years, rising in 1 of them.

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Campbell's stock chart and price history

Campbell's closed at $20.04 on Sep 28, 2026, −37.8% over the past year, inside a 52-week range of $19.26 to $32.72.

Close50-day average200-day averageVolume
Campbell's share price, past year, with 50-day and 200-day moving averages and volume$25$30$35NovDecJan 2026FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep20.04

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Performance Breakdown

1 month
−13.9%
3 months
−12.9%
6 months
−8.9%
1 year
−37.8%
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About Campbell's

Campbell's makes and sells a broad line of packaged food and beverages, covering everything from soups and broths to sauces, juices, and baby food. The company is widely recognized for its namesake condensed and ready-to-eat soups, along with other longtime household names such as Swanson broths, Prego sauces, Pace Mexican sauces, and V8 juices.

The business runs through two divisions. Meals & Beverages covers soups, broths, sauces, gravies, canned goods, and juices sold to retail and food service customers in the United States and Canada, including brands like Pacific Foods and Plum. Snacks reaches retail buyers, with notable reach in Latin America, and includes Pepperidge Farm cookies and crackers such as Milano and Goldfish, plus Snyder's of Hanover, Lance, Cape Cod, Kettle Brand, Late July, Snack Factory, Pop Secret, and Emerald. Products move through grocery chains, mass merchandisers, club and convenience stores, drug and dollar stores, e-commerce, and independent distributors.

Founded in 1869, Campbell's is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. Its shares are listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker CPB.

Listed
NASDAQ
Sector
Consumer non-durables
Industry
Food: specialty/candy
Website
thecampbellscompany.com

Campbell's GekkoIndex: the smart money zone

Campbell's’s GekkoIndex — Gekko’s 0 to 100 smart money score — reads 64.4, in the Accumulation zone, down 3.9 points over five sessions.

010064.4Accumulation

Down 3.9 points over five sessions.

Reading for Sep 28, 2026

What followed past readings in each zone

ZoneReadings5 days10 days20 days50 days
Buying61+0.5%+0.4%−0.8%−4.1%
Accumulation (current zone)310−0.7%−1.3%−2.1%−4.8%
Neutral292−0.5%−1.1%−2.0%−4.8%
Distribution7Too few readings yet
Selling2Too few readings yet

Average CPB share-price change over the trading days after each daily reading in its GekkoIndex history. Across every stock Gekko tracks, Accumulation readings averaged +2.3% over 20 days. Past behaviour doesn’t guarantee future results.

Accumulation zone: Institutional interest building. About the five zones →

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Is Campbell's stock overvalued? Gekko Fair Value

Campbell's trades 30.8% below Gekko Fair Value of $28.97, so the shares are undervalued on Gekko’s estimate.

Gekko’s own estimate of what Campbell's shares are worth, recalculated every trading day.

$28.97

Gekko Fair Value, Sep 29, 2026

30.8% Undervalued

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Campbell's insider and Congress trading

No open-market insider purchases were filed for Campbell's, and no Congress trades were disclosed, in the last 90 days.

Plus buybacks, unusual options and fund positions, each dated to when it became public.

Insider buying last 90 days

No open-market insider purchases were filed for CPB in the last 90 days.

From Form 4 filings, dated to when each was filed.

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Congress trades last 90 days

No trades in CPB were disclosed by members of Congress in the last 90 days.

From congressional disclosures, which report amounts as ranges.

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Buybacks

Campbell's has been buying back its own shares.

Bought back, quarter ended Aug 2, 2026
$26.00M
As a share of market cap
0.44%

From company filings.

Campbell's earnings: next date and track record

Campbell's reports on Dec 8, 2026, before the open (70 days away), and beat the EPS estimate in 7 of its last 8 reports.

7 of 8reports beat the EPS estimate
±4.4%average move across the report
3 of 8reports followed by a gain

Share-price move across each report

−0.9%Aug ’24−7.7%Dec ’24−1.3%Mar ’25+0.6%Jun ’25+3.8%Sep ’25−6.2%Dec ’25−12.3%Mar ’26+2.1%Jun ’26

Last earnings call, Jun 8, 2026 AI summary

What they said
The call is Campbell's Company Q3 Fiscal 26 earnings Q&A. Management (CEO Mick Beekhuizen and CFO Todd Cunfer) addressed inflation pressures driven by higher oil prices and Middle East conflict, potential incremental 2-3% inflation on top of a baseline ~3%, driver shortages raising logistics costs, and $40M impact from incentive comp reset. They discussed productivity initiatives including a $100M SG&A takeout, early retirement package, CAPEX prioritization, working capital reduction, possible hybrid debt to manage leverage, and M&A being off the table. Snacks portfolio rationalization: focus on core brands (Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm), SKU simplification, fewer meaningful innovations, manufacturing/distribution node consolidation, and margin improvement. Meals & Beverages (M&B) benefits from ERP conversion timing, innovation pipeline (Rao's, Pacific), and strong Q4 net sales expectations. Tariff refunds of $0.03-0.04/sh in Q4 offset by higher fuel costs. RGM (revenue growth management) to optimize trade spend—shift from TPRs toward feature & display. Q4 net sales expected flattish to slightly up; organic sales outlook uncertain with lower-end more realistic (~-2%). Snacks margins improved sequentially (EBIT margin from ~7% to ~10%) but remain below target y/y (~400 bps down). Management emphasized balancing dividend, leverage, and earnings stabilization. No specific 2027 GAAP guidance provided.
Guidance
Management did not provide firm full-year 2027 financial guidance but gave forward-looking directional commentary: incremental 2-3% inflation above a baseline ~3% (implying 5-6% inflation if oil remains ~$100/barrel); expect Q4 net sales flattish to slightly up (with downside scenario around -2%); Q4 tariff refund benefit of $0.03-$0.04 per share; targeted $100M SG&A takeout over next couple years with aim to accelerate as much as possible into next year; approx. 300 million shares outstanding for next fiscal year; no M&A; hybrid debt may be considered to improve credit metrics.
Risks flagged
Risks mentioned: elevated inflation risk (oil price, Middle East conflict), driver shortages and higher diesel/logistics costs, heightened input costs (aluminum, fertilizer), potential continued year-long inflation if conflict persists, increased share count after La Regina acquisition, potential negative impacts from tariff timing, risk to margins and net sales especially in Snacks (Salty segment), and possible retailer pressure to pass back tariff refunds.
ReportedEPSSurpriseRevenueSurpriseMove
Jun 8, 2026$0.50
est $0.48
+4.2%$2.37B
est $2.38B
−0.6%+2.1%
Mar 11, 2026$0.51
est $0.64
−20.0%$2.56B
est $2.61B
−1.7%−12.3%
Dec 9, 2025$0.77
est $0.74
+4.1%$2.68B
est $2.65B
+0.8%−6.2%
Sep 3, 2025$0.62
est $0.57
+8.8%$2.32B
est $2.33B
−0.4%+3.8%
Jun 2, 2025$0.73
est $0.66
+10.6%$2.48B
est $2.40B
+3.1%+0.6%
Mar 5, 2025$0.74
est $0.72
+2.3%$2.69B
est $2.46B
+9.3%−1.3%
Dec 3, 2024$0.89
est $0.87
+2.3%$2.77B
est $2.74B
+1.0%−7.7%
Aug 29, 2024$0.63
est $0.62
+1.6%$2.29B
est $2.81B
−18.4%−0.9%

“Move” is the close of the first session after the report compared with the close of the last session before it, so it reads the same whether the company reported before the open or after the close.

Campbell's stock forecast and analyst price targets

Analysts’ average 12-month price target for Campbell's is $20.79, +3.7% from the last close, from 17 firms rating the stock in the last 90 days.

$20.79consensus 12-month target, +3.7% from the last close
Low $18High $22
Buy0
Hold12
Sell5

Each firm’s latest rating in the last 90 days: 17 firms.

Latest analyst actions

DateFirmRatingTargetvs price
Sep 17Deutsche Bank Hold, maintained$19−5.2%
Sep 14Evercore ISIHold, maintained$21+4.8%
Sep 10BarclaysSell, maintained$18−10.2%
Sep 8D.A. DavidsonHold, maintained$20−0.2%
Sep 4Wells FargoSell, reiterated$18−10.2%
−2.1%average 20-day move after past Accumulation readings
−2.7%average move over the next 20 trading days in the last 5 years
±3.3%typical daily move, from the 14-day average range

Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions. These are analyst targets and historical base rates, which don’t guarantee future results.

Campbell's seasonality: the next 20 trading days

Over the next 20 trading days from Sep 26, Campbell's averaged −2.7% across the last 5 years, rising in 1 of them.

Next 20 trading days, by year

−4.9%2021+5.5%2022−5.2%2023−4.9%2024−3.6%2025

Average move and hit rate

WindowAverageYears higher
Next 5 trading days−1.8%0 of 5
Next 10 trading days−3.2%0 of 5
Next 15 trading days−2.1%1 of 5
Next 20 trading days−2.7%1 of 5
Next 30 trading days−2.2%1 of 5

For scale, CPB’s typical 20-trading-day move in either direction is about 4.2%.

Campbell's market cap and key statistics

Campbell's’s market cap is $5.98B, with a P/E ratio of 14.8 and revenue of $9.74B over the last twelve months.

Valuation

Market cap
$5.98B
P/E ratio
14.8
Forward P/E
11.9
EPS, TTM
$1.31
Gekko Fair Value
$28.97

Trading

Volume
7.25M
Avg volume, 20 days
9.06M
52-week high
$32.72
52-week low
$19.26
Shares outstanding
298.2M

Financials

Revenue, TTM
$9.74B
Profit margin
4.1%
Return on equity
10.1%
Quarterly earnings growth, YoY
+86.4%

Risk and income

Beta
0.02
Typical daily move
±3.3%
Typical 20-day move
±4.2%
Dividend yield
7.86%

Campbell's stock news this week

6 headlines about Campbell's from the past week, newest first, each linking to the publisher.

Campbell's peers

Campbell's’s 6 largest industry peers by market value, with today’s move, GekkoIndex zone and gap to Gekko Fair Value.

StockTodayGekkoIndex zonevs Fair Value
PEPPepsiCo+0.8%Buying17.5% below
MDLZMondelez International0.0%Accumulation19.9% below
HSYHershey−1.0%Buying30.4% below
IFFInternational Flavors & Fragrances+1.4%Neutral2.9% below
MKCMcCormick+1.3%Accumulation15.4% below
SJMJ.M. Smucker−0.1%Accumulation7.5% above

A peer links to its own page where one exists.

In the Buying zone today

Reporting earnings this week

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Campbell's stock FAQ

What is Campbell's’s market cap?

Campbell's’s market cap is $5.98B at the Sep 28, 2026 close of $20.04, with 298.2M shares outstanding. The shares trade on a P/E ratio of 14.8.

What is the Campbell's stock forecast?

The consensus analyst 12-month price target for Campbell's is $20.79, +3.7% from the last close. Of the 17 firms that rated the stock in the last 90 days, 0 rate it a buy, 12 a hold and 5 a sell. Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions of its own.

Is Campbell's stock overvalued or undervalued?

On Gekko’s estimate Campbell's is undervalued: the Sep 28, 2026 close of $20.04 is 30.8% below Gekko Fair Value of $28.97. Gekko Fair Value is recalculated every trading day, and a gap inside 5% either way counts as about fair value.

When does Campbell's report earnings next?

Campbell's is expected to report on Dec 8, 2026, before the market opens (70 days away). Analysts expect earnings of $0.45 per share on revenue of $2.56B. Campbell's beat the earnings estimate in 7 of its last 8 reports, moving 4.4% on average across the report.

What is Campbell's’s 52-week high and low?

Campbell's’s 52-week high is $32.72 and its 52-week low is $19.26; it closed at $20.04 on Sep 28, 2026, −37.8% over the past year. Over the last five years the shares peaked at $57.78 on Dec 28, 2022.

Is Campbell's stock a buy right now?

Gekko describes the data; it does not make buy or sell recommendations. On the swing-trade checklist, 3 of the 5 items with data read as supportive (gekkoindex, fair value and earnings risk) and 2 as headwinds (trend and seasonality). The checklist is a description of current data, not a recommendation.

How this page works

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