CAGCAGConsumer Defensive · Packaged Foods

CAG Stock Forecast: Conagra Brands, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$16
+1.49% on the day

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Conagra Brands, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $14 — -10.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$7.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
52 / 100
Median analyst target
$14
Analysts covering
17
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+3.4%
1M
+11.6%
YTD
−4.7%
1Y
−13.5%
From 52W high
−19.2%
From 52W low
+25.6%
$12
$19
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CAG stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
52 / 100

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

Accruals
98
Value
92
Issuance
90
Volatility
88
Revisions
36
Quality
30
Growth
26
Momentum
22
Size
19

Accruals (98): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Momentum (22): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (19): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CAG, 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
$12$14$16$18$20$22$24Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CAGHigh $23Median $14Low $12

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

What Wall Street says17 analysts
2 Buy10 Hold5 Sell
Low $12Median $14High $23

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −10.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
17 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight
17 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$16$17
16 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral
16 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$14$15
16 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$16$14
16 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform
16 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$13$14
16 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral
8 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$18$16
8 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight
25 June 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform
18 June 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold
10 June 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line
5 June 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral
5 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight
3 June 2026BernsteinDowngradeUnderperform
2 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral
18 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight
23 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight
21 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsHold

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. CAG appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

CAG 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
−14.2%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
12
Fundamentals

Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) 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
10.1×

Cheaper than 59% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.7×

Cheaper than 78% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.5×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
3.6%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
3.6%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Gross margin
24.4%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Operating margin
13.8%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Net margin
−17.0%

Higher than 17% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−25.1%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.4%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.5%

Higher than 81% of US dividend payers

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

Peers

CAG 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
CAGConagra Brands, Inc.$7.5B
52
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$7.3B
76
CPBThe Campbell's Co.$6.9B
44
INGRIngredion, Inc.$6.7B
54
PPCPilgrim's Pride Corp.$6.6B
51
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$8.9B
38
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$10.6B
95

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

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Conagra Brands, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CAG news & analysis

Why Is Conagra Brands (CAG) Up 6.4% Since Last Earnings Report?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026positive

Conagra Brands (CAG) reported earnings 30 days ago, and the article examines what may lie ahead for the stock, noting it has risen 6.4% since that earnings report.

Why it matters — A CAG watcher would care because the stock has moved significantly since the last earnings release, and the article provides context on what factors may influence its near-term trajectory.

Conagra Brands Canada Introduces Marigold, Bringing Chef-Inspired Indian Flavours to Canadian Homes

GlobeNewsWire · 6 Aug 2026positive

Conagra Brands Canada has launched Marigold, a new brand of chef-inspired frozen entrées and cooking sauces that brings Indian flavours to Canadian consumers. The recipes, developed with expert Indian chefs and prepared in Canada, aim to capture the layered flavours, textures, and aromas of Indian cuisine.

Why it matters — The launch expands Conagra's product portfolio in Canada with a new culinary brand in the growing Indian cuisine segment.

The Surprising Reason Why Conagra Brands Is Up Since Cutting Its Dividend in Half

The Motley Fool · 5 Aug 2026positive

Conagra Brands cut its dividend in half, a move that reportedly restored investor confidence as management's realistic reset was welcomed by the market.

Why it matters — The dividend cut was viewed positively by investors, suggesting that a reset to more sustainable payout levels can bolster confidence in Conagra's financial strategy.

Is Conagra Stock Worth Buying as Low Valuation Meets Weak Growth?

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026negative

Zacks examines whether Conagra's low valuation supports buying the stock, while noting that falling sales, margins, and earnings keep the company's fiscal 2027 reset-and-buy case under pressure. The valuation is seen as offering downside support against this weak growth backdrop.

Why it matters — A CAG watcher would care because the low valuation may limit downside, but weak fundamentals raise doubts about the company's ability to deliver on its fiscal 2027 reset-and-buy case.

Can Conagra's Fiscal 2027 Pricing Plan Ease Margin Pressure Ahead?

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Conagra's fiscal 2027 pricing push may support margins, but high inflation and elasticity in the frozen-food category threaten volumes and earnings, according to the report.

Why it matters — A CAG watcher would care because the pricing plan could help relieve margin pressure while inflation and consumer sensitivity in frozen foods pose downside risks to volume and earnings.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CAG stock

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

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Conagra Brands, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $14, with estimates ranging from $12 to $23. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CAG stock a buy right now?

Of the 17 analysts covering Conagra Brands, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 5 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Conagra Brands, Inc. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CAG?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Conagra Brands, Inc. ranks 52 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 Accruals (98 of 100).

Will CAG stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies -10.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Conagra Brands, Inc. 52 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CAG stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Conagra Brands, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CAG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $12 to $23 over the next 12 months.

How has CAG stock performed over the past year?

Conagra Brands, Inc. returned -13.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Conagra Brands, Inc. do?

Conagra Brands Inc. is a leading consumer packaged foods company focused on supplying branded food products primarily to the U.S.

What is the latest news on CAG?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "Why Is Conagra Brands (CAG) Up 6.4% Since Last Earnings Report?". Conagra Brands (CAG) reported earnings 30 days ago, and the article examines what may lie ahead for the stock, noting it has risen 6.4% since that earnings report.

Company

About Conagra Brands, Inc.

Conagra Brands Inc. is a leading consumer packaged foods company focused on supplying branded food products primarily to the U.S. retail and foodservice markets. The company operates through four main segments: Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, and Foodservice. Its portfolio spans shelf-stable pantry items, frozen meals and appetizers, refrigerated foods, and snack products sold under well-known brands such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender’s, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP. Conagra Brands Inc. serves supermarkets, mass merchandisers, club stores, convenience outlets, and restaurants, as well as international retail and foodservice customers. Incorporated in 1919 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company plays a significant role in the consumer staples sector by providing widely distributed, branded food options that address everyday meal and snacking occasions across frozen, ambient, and refrigerated categories.

CEO Mr. John P. Brase · 17,400 employees · United States · https://www.conagrabrands.com