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CPB Stock Forecast: The Campbell's Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 22 Oct 2026
$21
+8.69% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering The Campbell's Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $19 — -10.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 34 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$5.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
34/ 100
Median analyst target
$19
Analysts covering
20
Revenue$2.4B−4.4% y/y
Operating income$246.0M
Net income$124.0M
Free cash flow$29.0M
Quarterly, 7 quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+7.2%
1M
+6.4%
YTD
−19.1%
1Y
−28.2%
From 52W high
−28.8%
From 52W low
+12.5%
$19
$30
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CPB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Campbell's Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Oct 2026
34/ 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
87
Volatility
83
Accruals
60
Issuance
54
Quality
49
Momentum
35
Revisions
35
Size
20
Growth
10

Value (87): 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.

Growth (10): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

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Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CPB, 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
$15$20$25$30$35$40Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CPBHigh $42Median $19Low $16

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 says20 analysts
1 Buy13 Hold6 Sell
Low $16Median $19High $42

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −10.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
14 Sept 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$22 → $21
8 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$20
4 Sept 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$19 → $18
4 Sept 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
4 Sept 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold$22 → $20
4 Sept 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
4 Sept 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$21 → $19
4 Sept 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
4 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsSell$18 → $19
4 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsSell—
31 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
31 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$23 → $22
31 Aug 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform$21
31 Aug 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform—
20 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsSell$17 → $18
20 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsSell—
19 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$20 → $22
19 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
18 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$20 → $22
18 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—

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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Performance

CPB 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 22 Oct 2026, The Campbell's Co. returned −28.2% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CPB vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CPBS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CPB 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
−12.9%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
17
Fundamentals

The Campbell's Co. (CPB) 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
15.7×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.6×

Cheaper than 77% of US stocks

Price / book
1.6×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.1×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−7.9%

Higher than 17% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−4.4%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Gross margin
27.5%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Operating margin
10.2%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Net margin
4.1%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.1%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.9%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.8%

Higher than 93% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

The Campbell's Co. (CPB) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • The Campbell's Co. has a market value of $5.8B and an enterprise value of $13.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $9.9B. The latest quarter shrank 7.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $608.0M, a 6.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.02.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $671.0M, after $427.0M of capital spending.

  • The Campbell's Co. spent $28.0M on share buybacks and $470.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 298.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 15.7×; forward P/E: 11.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.83%, paying out 119% of earnings.

  • The Campbell's Co. employs 13,500 people — $735K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · market figures as at 22 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CPB 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
CPBThe Campbell's Co.$5.8B34
INGRIngredion, Inc.$6.2B56
PPCPilgrim's Pride Corp.$6.7B56
CAGConagra Brands, Inc.$7.2B65
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$7.4B36
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$7.6B77
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$8.8B89

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News

Latest CPB news & analysis

Campbell's Dividend Cut Changes the Math. Is Smucker the Clear Winner?

24/7 Wall Street · 22 Oct 2026negative

Campbell's cut a dividend it had kept steady for years, while rival Smucker moved in the opposite direction.

Why it matters — The dividend cut is relevant to CPB watchers assessing changes in the company's shareholder distributions relative to a rival.

These 5 Grocery Aisle Giants Are Splitting Into Dividend Winners and Losers

24/7 Wall Street · 21 Oct 2026neutral

The article compares dividend outcomes among five major grocery companies facing similar pressures, noting that balance-sheet details distinguish payouts viewed as sustainable from those with hidden risk. The excerpt does not specify Campbell’s position or the individual companies’ decisions.

Why it matters — A CPB watcher may find the dividend and balance-sheet comparison relevant, though the excerpt provides no company-specific assessment of Campbell’s.

Can Campbell's Digital Marketing Strategy Fuel Everyday Meal Sales?

Zacks Investment Research · 20 Oct 2026positive

Campbell's is increasing digital and AI-enabled marketing to support everyday meal sales, using recipe inspiration and interest in affordable home cooking.

Why it matters — The strategy may help CPB connect its products with consumers seeking practical, affordable meal ideas.

Campbell's Slashes Dividend 36% to Combat Debt From Rao's Acquisition

24/7 Wall Street · 8 Oct 2026negative

Campbell's cut its dividend by 36%, with the headline linking the reduction to debt from its Rao's acquisition. The excerpt says the debt load raises questions about the reduced payout's ability to continue into 2027.

Why it matters — CPB watchers may view the dividend reduction and debt burden as relevant to the sustainability of shareholder payouts.

Why Campbell's Soup Stock Plummeted by 16% in September

The Motley Fool · 5 Oct 2026negative

Campbell's stock fell 16% in September after its final quarter of 2026 broadly met expectations, but its profitability guidance came in short and its dividend was cut. This occurred amid rising U.S. food costs that are pressuring companies across the food industry.

Why it matters — A Campbell's watcher would care because the company's weak profitability outlook and dividend cut signal financial strain for CPB amid rising food costs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CPB stock

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

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering The Campbell's Co. have a median 12-month price target of $19, with estimates ranging from $16 to $42. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CPB stock a buy right now?

Of the 20 analysts covering The Campbell's Co., 1 rate it a Buy, 13 a Hold and 6 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Campbell's Co. 34 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CPB?

As at 22 Oct 2026, The Campbell's Co. ranks 34 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 (87 of 100).

Will CPB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies -10.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Campbell's Co. 34 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CPB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering The Campbell's Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CPB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $16 to $42 over the next 12 months.

How has CPB stock performed over the past year?

The Campbell's Co. returned -28.2% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Campbell's Co. do?

The Campbell’s Company Common Stock represents ownership in The Campbell’s Company, a U.S.-based consumer staples business focused on food and beverage products. The company serves retail, foodservice, and commercial customers through two main segments: Meals & Beverages and Snacks.

What is the latest news on CPB?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 22 Oct 2026): "Campbell's Dividend Cut Changes the Math. Is Smucker the Clear Winner?". Campbell's cut a dividend it had kept steady for years, while rival Smucker moved in the opposite direction.

Company

About The Campbell's Co.

The Campbell’s Company Common Stock represents ownership in The Campbell’s Company, a U.S.-based consumer staples business focused on food and beverage products. The company serves retail, foodservice, and commercial customers through two main segments: Meals & Beverages and Snacks. Its portfolio includes soups, broths, sauces, beverages, cookies, crackers, pretzels, chips, and other shelf-stable packaged foods sold under well-known brands such as Campbell’s, Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Prego, Pace, Swanson, V8, Snyder’s of Hanover, and Cape Cod. The Campbell’s Company plays an important role in the packaged foods market by supplying everyday pantry staples and branded convenience foods to households and institutions across the United States and internationally. Its broad product mix and established brand presence make it a recognizable participant in the global food and beverage industry.

CEO Mr. Mick J. Beekhuizen · 13,500 employees · United States · https://www.thecampbellscompany.com