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BGS Stock Forecast: B&G Foods, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Sept 2026
$3.36
−2.61% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering B&G Foods, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $4.5 — +33.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$280.4M
Ticker Nerd rank
57 / 100
Median analyst target
$4.50
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$408.9M−3.9% y/y
Operating income$25.3M
Net income−$32.5M
Free cash flow$18.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.2%
1M
−5.9%
YTD
−17.1%
1Y
−13.0%
From 52W high
−39.3%
From 52W low
+0.9%
$3.33
$5.53
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BGS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores B&G Foods, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 2 Sept 2026
57 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
95
Growth
79
Accruals
77
Size
64
Revisions
43
Volatility
43
Quality
37
Momentum
36
Issuance
18

Value (95): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Issuance (18): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

BGS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BGS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$3.00$3.50$4.00$4.50$5.00$5.50Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BGSHigh $5.00Median $4.50Low $3.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
0 Buy4 Hold1 Sell
Low $3.00Median $4.50High $5.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +33.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
13 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$5.00 → $4.50
12 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$5.00 → $4.50
12 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsSell$4.00 → $3.00
21 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
21 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$6.00 → $5.00
15 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$5.00 → $6.00
15 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
5 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
4 Mar 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
16 Jan 2026TD CowenMaintainsSell—
5 Aug 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
15 July 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
8 May 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
8 May 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
26 Feb 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
7 Nov 2024BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 Nov 2024Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
6 Nov 2024TD CowenMaintainsSell—
7 Aug 2024RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform—
19 July 2024BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BGS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

BGS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, B&G Foods, Inc. returned −13.0% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

BGS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120130140150Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BGSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

BGS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−9.0%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−6.2×

Cheaper than 91% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 94% of US stocks

Price / book
0.7×

Cheaper than 81% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.8×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−9.7%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−3.9%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Gross margin
19.5%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.0%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Net margin
−4.0%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−15.8%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.9%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Dividend yield
11.4%

Higher than 91% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • B&G Foods, Inc. has a market value of $280.4M and an enterprise value of $2.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $1.8B. The latest quarter shrank 9.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$76.6M, a −4.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.96.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $47.1M, after $25.1M of capital spending.

  • B&G Foods, Inc. spent $60.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 81.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: −6.2×; forward P/E: 6.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 11.36%, paying out 333% of earnings.

  • B&G Foods, Inc. employs 2,294 people — $790K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · market figures as at 3 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

BGS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPackaged Foods
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BGSB&G Foods, Inc.$280.4M
57
USNAUSANA Health Sciences, Inc.$266.2M
77
NAGENiagen Bioscience, Inc.$250.8M
52
NATRNature's Sunshine Products, Inc.$247.7M
86
BRCCBRC, Inc.$210.2M
78
BYNDBeyond Meat, Inc.$198.9M
31
LWAYLifeway Foods, Inc.$396.8M
41

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest BGS news & analysis

B&G Foods to Participate in the Barclays Global Consumer Conference

Business Wire · 28 Aug 2026neutral

B&G Foods announced it will participate in the Barclays Global Consumer Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Boston, MA, with a fireside chat beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors can listen to a live webcast via the investor relations section of the company's website, with a replay to follow.

Why it matters — B&G Foods watchers would care because the fireside chat provides an opportunity to hear directly from the company's management at a major investor conference.

Statement of B&G Foods Regarding the Competition Bureau Challenge of Pending Sale of Green Giant Canada to Nortera

Business Wire · 19 Aug 2026negative

B&G Foods issued a statement responding to the Competition Bureau of Canada's request that the Competition Tribunal block the company's proposed sale of its Green Giant and Le Sieur frozen and shelf-stable business in Canada to Nortera. B&G Foods said it is disappointed and disagrees with the decision, though it acknowledges the Bureau's position.

Why it matters — A BGS watcher would care because the Canadian regulator's challenge puts a pending divestment of B&G Foods' Green Giant Canada business at risk.

B&G Foods: The Turnaround Is Risky, But Failure Looks Priced In

Seeking Alpha · 18 Aug 2026positive

The article covers B&G Foods' recent debt refinancing and dividend cut, which free up capital for a turnaround effort under a new CEO focused on core brands and portfolio optimization. The company reiterated its 2023 guidance for net sales, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS despite macro headwinds, with the author suggesting the current valuation reflects capitulation rather than the company's true potential.

Why it matters — BGS watchers would care because the company is repositioning through refinancing, a dividend cut, new leadership, and re-affirmed annual guidance amid broader economic challenges.

3 Massive Yield Dividend Payers To Watch Out For

24/7 Wall Street · 18 Aug 2026neutral

The article discusses three high-yield dividend-paying stocks, noting that their attractive headline yields can behave like variable payments tied to volatile inputs given their cyclical nature.

Why it matters — A BGS watcher would care because the piece highlights the risks and volatility associated with high-yield dividend stocks, relevant to BGS as a dividend payer.

B&G Foods Q2 Earnings Rise on Portfolio Reshaping and Margin Gains

Zacks Investment Research · 12 Aug 2026positive

B&G Foods reported higher second-quarter earnings, supported by portfolio reshaping, margin gains, and acquisitions, which offset lower sales. The company also reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance.

Why it matters — The earnings increase and reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance offer BGS watchers insight into how the company's portfolio changes and margin improvements are offsetting weaker sales.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BGS stock

What is the BGS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering B&G Foods, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $4.5, with estimates ranging from $3 to $5. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BGS stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering B&G Foods, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks B&G Foods, Inc. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BGS?

As at 2 Sept 2026, B&G Foods, Inc. ranks 57 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (95 of 100).

Will BGS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +33.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks B&G Foods, Inc. 57 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BGS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering B&G Foods, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BGS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $3 to $5 over the next 12 months.

How has BGS stock performed over the past year?

B&G Foods, Inc. returned -13.0% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does B&G Foods, Inc. do?

B&G Foods, Inc. is a packaged foods company that manufactures, sells, and distributes a broad portfolio of branded shelf-stable, frozen, and specialty food products.

What is the latest news on BGS?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 28 Aug 2026): "B&G Foods to Participate in the Barclays Global Consumer Conference". B&G Foods announced it will participate in the Barclays Global Consumer Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Boston, MA, with a fireside chat beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors can listen to a live webcast via the investor relations section of the company's website, with a replay to follow.

Company

About B&G Foods, Inc.

B&G Foods, Inc. is a packaged foods company that manufactures, sells, and distributes a broad portfolio of branded shelf-stable, frozen, and specialty food products. B&G Foods, Inc. serves the consumer staples market through categories such as vegetables, hot cereals, spices and seasonings, condiments, baking products, snack foods, and meal ingredients. Its products are sold through supermarkets, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, e-commerce channels, foodservice distributors, and other retail outlets across North America. The company’s portfolio includes widely recognized brands such as Green Giant, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Ortega, Mrs. Dash, Back to Nature, and Bear Creek. B&G Foods, Inc. plays a significant role in branded grocery aisles by supplying everyday pantry items and household food staples to both retail and foodservice customers.

CEO Mr. Robert D. Mills · 2,294 employees · United States · https://bgfoods.com