BGSConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering B&G Foods, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $3 — +16.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 53 of 100 as at 4 Nov 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 (96): 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 +16.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $4.50 → $3.00 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $4.50 → $3.00 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $5.00 → $4.50 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $5.00 → $4.50 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Sell | $4.00 → $3.00 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 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 | — |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, B&G Foods, Inc. returned −25.2% against +14.8% 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.
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Cheaper than 95% of US stocks
Cheaper than 83% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US stocks
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Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 70% 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 $195.9M 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: 15.70%, paying out 328% of earnings.
B&G Foods, Inc. employs 2,294 people — $772K of revenue per employee.
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Ahead of B&G Foods’ Q3 earnings release, the article says results may have benefited from broth acquisitions, cost cuts and foodservice strength, while inflation and weakness in branded retail likely weighed on performance.
Why it matters — BGS watchers may use these factors to understand the mix of potential supports and pressures on the company’s Q3 results.
B&G Foods’ Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per common share, payable January 26, 2027, to shareholders of record on December 31, 2026. This is the Board’s 89th consecutive quarterly dividend declaration.
Why it matters — BGS watchers may note the declared dividend amount, payment date, and record date.
B&G Foods said it plans to release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on November 10, 2026, and hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET that day. CEO Rob Mills and CFO Bruce Wacha will host the call.
Why it matters — BGS watchers can note when the company will report results and discuss them with investors.
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.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering B&G Foods, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $3, 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. 53 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, B&G Foods, Inc. ranks 53 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 (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +16.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks B&G Foods, Inc. 53 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 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 -25.2% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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, 3 Nov 2026): "Factors to Watch Ahead of B&G Foods' Q3 Earnings Release". Ahead of B&G Foods’ Q3 earnings release, the article says results may have benefited from broth acquisitions, cost cuts and foodservice strength, while inflation and weakness in branded retail likely weighed on performance.
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
