Zacks Research Lowers Earnings Estimates for Campbell Soup

Campbell Soup (NASDAQ:CPB) – Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Campbell Soup in a report released on Tuesday, December 17th. Zacks Research analyst V. Bagree now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.72 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.82. The consensus estimate for Campbell Soup’s current full-year earnings is $3.16 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Campbell Soup’s Q3 2025 earnings at $0.79 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.76 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $3.16 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.95 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.83 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.71 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $3.30 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.00 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $3.49 EPS.

A number of other research analysts also recently commented on CPB. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on Campbell Soup from $51.00 to $45.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, December 5th. Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of Campbell Soup from $49.00 to $46.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 6th. DA Davidson reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $51.00 target price on shares of Campbell Soup in a research report on Wednesday, December 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Campbell Soup from $55.00 to $57.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 11th. Finally, Stephens reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Campbell Soup in a research report on Wednesday, December 4th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $50.92.

Campbell Soup Price Performance

CPB opened at $41.58 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.72, a PEG ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 0.18. Campbell Soup has a 12-month low of $40.26 and a 12-month high of $52.81. The company has a quick ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $45.44 and a 200-day moving average of $46.84.

Campbell Soup Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.39 per share. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.75%. This is a boost from Campbell Soup’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.37. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 2nd. Campbell Soup’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 85.25%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Campbell Soup

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of CPB. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its stake in shares of Campbell Soup by 1,593.8% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 1,904,440 shares of the company’s stock worth $91,623,000 after acquiring an additional 1,792,005 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Trust N.A. grew its position in Campbell Soup by 43.8% in the third quarter. Raymond James Trust N.A. now owns 9,228 shares of the company’s stock valued at $451,000 after purchasing an additional 2,809 shares in the last quarter. FMR LLC increased its stake in Campbell Soup by 34.2% in the 3rd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 165,494 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,096,000 after buying an additional 42,216 shares during the last quarter. Centiva Capital LP bought a new stake in Campbell Soup during the 3rd quarter worth about $2,806,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its position in Campbell Soup by 14.5% during the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,876,253 shares of the company’s stock worth $129,971,000 after buying an additional 363,736 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 52.35% of the company’s stock.

About Campbell Soup

Campbell Soup Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food and beverage products in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Meals & Beverages and Snacks segments. The Meals & Beverages segment engages in the retail and foodservice businesses in the United States and Canada.