BGSConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering B&G Foods, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $4.5 — +86.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 56 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
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): 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.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BGS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +86.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $5.00 → $4.50 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $5.00 → $4.50 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Sell | $4.00 → $3.00 |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $6.00 → $5.00 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $5.00 → $6.00 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 16 Jan 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 5 Aug 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 15 July 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 May 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 May 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Nov 2024 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 6 Nov 2024 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 7 Aug 2024 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | — |
| 19 July 2024 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-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.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, B&G Foods, Inc. returned −36.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 90% of US stocks
Cheaper than 95% of US stocks
Cheaper than 84% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $198.3M and an enterprise value of $2.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.8B. The latest quarter shrank 9.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$70.8M, a −4.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.89.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $63.9M, after $24.9M of capital spending.
B&G Foods, Inc. spent $61.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: −4.5×; forward P/E: 4.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 15.51%, paying out 328% of earnings.
B&G Foods, Inc. employs 2,294 people — $772K of revenue per employee.
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B&G Foods sold its B&M and Joan of Arc brands as part of its portfolio reshaping and debt-reduction efforts. The divestiture follows restructuring that lifted adjusted EBITDA and margins despite declining sales.
Why it matters — BGS watchers may view the sale in the context of the company’s ongoing portfolio changes, debt reduction, and operating results.
B&G Foods sold its B&M baked beans and brown bread brand and its Joan of Arc canned beans brand to McCall Farms. The company said the sale supports efforts to simplify its portfolio, focus on core brands and strengthen its balance sheet.
Why it matters — The transaction reflects B&G Foods’ stated portfolio and balance-sheet priorities.
24/7 Wall Street highlights six dividend stocks whose yields have risen as falling share prices increased the yield calculation, framing the high yields as a warning sign. The excerpt does not identify the stocks or state whether B&G Foods is among them.
Why it matters — BGS watchers may note the article’s caution about yields rising because of stock-price declines, but the excerpt provides no BGS-specific details.
B&G Foods and Nortera Foods terminated their asset purchase agreement, announced October 5, 2026, under which B&G Foods Canada had agreed to sell Green Giant Canada to Nortera. The agreement was entered into on October 24, 2025.
Why it matters — The termination changes the previously announced plan for B&G Foods Canada to sell Green Giant Canada to Nortera.
B&G Foods, Inc. presented at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference, with a transcript of the presentation published by Seeking Alpha. The presentation covered the company's participation in the industry conference.
Why it matters — A BGS watcher would be interested as the presentation transcript offers insight into how the company is positioning itself and communicating with the investment community at a major staples-sector conference.
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.
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. 56 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, B&G Foods, Inc. ranks 56 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +86.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks B&G Foods, Inc. 56 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
B&G Foods, Inc. returned -36.9% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "BGS Advances Portfolio Reshaping With Latest Brand Divestiture". B&G Foods sold its B&M and Joan of Arc brands as part of its portfolio reshaping and debt-reduction efforts. The divestiture follows restructuring that lifted adjusted EBITDA and margins despite declining sales.
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
