BlackRock Inc. Makes New $180.91 Million Investment in The Simply Good Foods Company $SMPL

Key Points

• BlackRock acquired 13.6 million shares of Simply Good Foods in the second quarter, investing approximately $180.9 million and taking a 15.4% stake. Institutional investors collectively own 88.45% of the company.
• Simply Good Foods exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $0.42 in earnings per share versus the $0.35 consensus and revenue of $357 million, though revenue declined 6.3% year over year and net margin remained negative.
• Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the stock carrying an average “Hold” rating and a $14.45 price target. Elevated options volatility, reduced price targets, and legal claims related to the OWYN acquisition add to investor concerns.

BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 13,622,948 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $180,913,000. BlackRock Inc. owned approximately 15.40% of Simply Good Foods at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Simply Good Foods by 125.4% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 967 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 538 shares during the last quarter. Leonteq Securities AG increased its holdings in Simply Good Foods by 96.2% in the first quarter. Leonteq Securities AG now owns 2,309 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 1,132 shares during the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in Simply Good Foods by 82.3% in the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,787 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 807 shares in the last quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Simply Good Foods in the third quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Simply Good Foods by 167.4% during the 4th quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 2,126 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $43,000 after buying an additional 1,331 shares during the last quarter. 88.45% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Simply Good Foods Price Performance

SMPL stock opened at $10.21 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $903.18 million, a P/E ratio of -4.71 and a beta of 0.15. The Simply Good Foods Company has a twelve month low of $9.88 and a twelve month high of $29.32. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $11.63 and a 200-day simple moving average of $12.92. The company has a current ratio of 4.80, a quick ratio of 3.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28.

Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:SMPL - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 9th. The financial services provider reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $356.98 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $332.99 million. Simply Good Foods had a negative net margin of 14.28% and a positive return on equity of 9.34%. Simply Good Foods's quarterly revenue was down 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.51 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that The Simply Good Foods Company will post 1.54 EPS for the current year.

More Simply Good Foods News

Here are the key news stories impacting Simply Good Foods this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Options-market activity shows sharply higher implied volatility for SMPL, signaling expectations for larger-than-usual price swings but not indicating a definite direction. Implied Volatility Surging for Simply Good Foods Stock Options
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen lowered its price target for The Simply Good Foods Company from $13 to $11 and maintained a “hold” rating, reflecting reduced expectations despite the revised target remaining above the recent trading level. TD Cowen Lowers Simply Good Foods Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms announced or promoted a securities class action against SMPL and certain officers. The lawsuits generally cover investors who bought shares between October 24, 2024, and April 8, 2026, with an October 13, 2026 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status. The allegations include material misstatements or omissions regarding the OWYN acquisition and integration. The claims have not been proven, but the litigation creates legal, financial and reputational risks. SMPL Securities Fraud Lawsuit Deadline
• Negative Sentiment: Investor notices highlight the company’s reported impairment charges—described in the filings as totaling roughly $187 million to $200 million—following the OWYN deal, alongside a stock decline of more than 27% over the alleged disclosure period. This reinforces concerns about acquisition execution, earnings quality and management credibility. SMPL Shareholder Alert

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

SMPL has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein downgraded Simply Good Foods from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating and lowered their price target for the company from $17.00 to $12.00 in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Truist Financial set a $11.00 price objective on shares of Simply Good Foods in a report on Wednesday. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Simply Good Foods from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, June 8th. UBS Group set a $15.00 target price on shares of Simply Good Foods in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $15.00 target price on shares of Simply Good Foods in a research report on Wednesday. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Simply Good Foods has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $14.45.

Simply Good Foods Profile

Simply Good Foods Co NASDAQ: SMPL is a North American consumer packaged foods company specializing in better-for-you nutrition products. The company’s portfolio centers on two well-established brands, Atkins and Quest, which offer a range of low-carbohydrate, high-protein bars, powders, shakes, and snacks. Simply Good Foods aims to support consumers’ health and wellness goals by delivering convenient, nutrient-dense options without added sugars or artificial sweeteners.

Under the Atkins brand, the company produces meal replacements, snack bars, and ready-to-drink shakes designed for low-carb dieters.

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