About Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG)

Conagra Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food company in North America. The company operates through Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, and Foodservice segments. The Grocery & Snacks segment primarily offers shelf stable food products in various retail channels in the United States. The Refrigerated & Frozen segment provides temperature controlled food products in various retail channels in the United States. The International reporting segment offers food products in various temperature states in retail and foodservice channels outside of the United States. The Foodservice segment offers food products, including meals, entrees, sauces, and various custom-manufactured culinary products packaged for sale to restaurants and other foodservice establishments in the United States. Conagra Brands, Inc. markets its products under the Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, Hunt's, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Orville Redenbacher's, Alexia, Blake's, Frontera, and Duke's brand names. The company was formerly known as ConAgra Foods, Inc. and changed its name to Conagra Brands, Inc. in November 2016. Conagra Brands, Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Food & kindred products
Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNYSE:CAG
CUSIP20588710
Phone312-549-5000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.85%
Current Ratio1.03%
Quick Ratio0.52%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio20.94
Forward P/E Ratio17.77
P/E Growth2.27
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$7.83 billion
Price / Sales1.86
Cash Flow$2.3473 per share
Price / Cash15.52
Book Value$9.51 per share
Price / Book3.83
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.74
Net Income$639.30 million
Net Margins11.36%
Return on Equity21.08%
Return on Assets7.96%
Miscellaneous
Employees12,600
Outstanding Shares400,660,000
Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conagra Brands' stock symbol?
Conagra Brands trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CAG."
How often does Conagra Brands pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Conagra Brands?
Conagra Brands announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, April 20th. Investors of record on Monday, April 30th will be given a dividend of $0.2125 per share on Thursday, May 31st. This represents a $0.85 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.33%. View Conagra Brands' Dividend History.
How will Conagra Brands' stock buyback program work?
Conagra Brands declared that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Friday, June 30th 2017, which allows the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 6.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Conagra Brands' earnings last quarter?
Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) posted its earnings results on Thursday, March, 22nd. The company reported $0.61 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.05. The business earned $1.99 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2 billion. Conagra Brands had a return on equity of 21.08% and a net margin of 11.36%. Conagra Brands's revenue for the quarter was up .7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.48 earnings per share. View Conagra Brands' Earnings History.
When is Conagra Brands' next earnings date?
What guidance has Conagra Brands issued on next quarter's earnings?
Conagra Brands updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, March, 22nd. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.03-2.05 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $2.01.
What price target have analysts set for CAG?
9 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Conagra Brands' shares. Their forecasts range from $39.00 to $46.00. On average, they expect Conagra Brands' share price to reach $41.8750 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Conagra Brands.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Conagra Brands stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Conagra Brands stock:
- 1. Jefferies Group LLC analysts commented, "CAG’s 3Q EBIT was slightly below consensus & 2018 EBIT guidance was unchanged. Results/guidance is much better than feared especially considering the significant guide down by GIS yesterday. Sales were generally in-line despite greater than expected retailer inventory reductions, which is encouraging. Gross margins were lower than expected driven by higher input costs and growth-related investments both of which we view as transitory. FY18 EPS guidance raised and implies 4Q sales and EBIT above consensus. EPS guidance was raised to a range of $2.03 to $2.05 from a range of $1.95 to $2.02. Sales and margin guidance is unchanged and previous guidance already included the benefit from tax reform. Interest expense is coming in well below initial guidance and points to strong cash flow generation. Relative to consensus, new guidance implies 4Q18 sales 4% above, EBIT 2% above and EPS 18% above." (3/22/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Over the last six months, Conagra’s shares have outperformed the industry. Elevated sales of major branded products like Healthy Choice and inorganic growth initiatives are expected to strengthen the company’s near-term revenues and profitability. Moreover, ongoing portfolio restructuring moves are also expected to boost up near-term results. Over the last 30 days, Zacks Consensus Estimate for the stock moved north for both fiscal 2018 and 2019. However, continued inflation in the prices of some major inputs might continue to hurt Conagra’s margins in the quarters ahead. Moreover, increased consumer warehousing and pantry stocking activities might depress sales of the company’s grocery and snaking businesses. Other headwinds like outbreak of natural calamity or stiff industry rivalry also remain major causes of concern." (2/27/2018)
Who are some of Conagra Brands' key competitors?
Who are Conagra Brands' key executives?
Conagra Brands' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Sean M. Connolly, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 53)
- Mr. David S. Marberger, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 53)
- Ms. Colleen R. Batcheler, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 44)
- Mr. David B. Biegger, Exec. VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer (Age 59)
- Mr. Thomas M. McGough, Pres of Operating Segments (Age 53)
Has Conagra Brands been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about CAG stock have trended somewhat positive on Friday, Accern reports. The research group identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Conagra Brands earned a media sentiment score of 0.06 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the company an impact score of 45.00 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
How do I buy shares of Conagra Brands?
Shares of CAG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Conagra Brands' stock price today?
One share of CAG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $36.43.
How big of a company is Conagra Brands?
Conagra Brands has a market capitalization of $14.89 billion and generates $7.83 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $639.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.74 on an earnings per share basis. Conagra Brands employs 12,600 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Conagra Brands?
Conagra Brands' mailing address is 222 MERCHANDISE MART PLAZA SUITE 1300, CHICAGO IL, 60654. The company can be reached via phone at 312-549-5000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Conagra Brands (CAG)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Conagra Brands and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe CAG will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe CAG will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
9 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Conagra Brands in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $41.8750, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 14.95%. The high price target for CAG is $46.00 and the low price target for CAG is $39.00. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
Consensus Rating Score: | 2.67 | 2.67 | 2.70 | 2.50 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s) 3 Hold Rating(s) 6 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 3 Hold Rating(s) 6 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 3 Hold Rating(s) 7 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s) 1 Hold Rating(s) 7 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $41.8750 | $40.5556 | $41.10 | $40.2222 |
Price Target Upside: | 14.95% upside | 7.66% upside | 9.11% upside | 20.39% upside |
Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) Consensus Price Target History

Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/20/2016 forward)
Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) Dividend Information
Conagra Brands pays an annual dividend of $0.85 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.33%. CAG's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Thursday, May 31. Conagra Brands pays out 48.85% of its earnings out as a dividend.
Next Dividend: | 5/31/2018 |
Annual Dividend: | $0.85 |
Dividend Yield: | 2.33% |
Dividend Growth: | -6.20% (3 Year Average) |
Payout Ratio: | 48.85% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 41.46% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 36.96% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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4/20/2018 | quarterly | $0.2125 | 2.32% | | 4/30/2018 | 5/31/2018 |
12/11/2017 | Quarterly | $0.2130 | 2.28% | 1/29/2018 | 1/30/2018 | 3/1/2018 |
9/21/2017 | quarterly | $0.2125 | 2.56% | 10/30/2017 | 10/13/2017 | 11/30/2017 |
7/20/2017 | quarterly | $0.2125 | 2.52% | 7/27/2017 | 7/31/2017 | 8/31/2017 |
4/3/2017 | quarterly | $0.20 | 1.99% | 4/26/2017 | 4/28/2017 | 5/30/2017 |
12/22/2016 | quarterly | $0.20 | | 1/26/2017 | 1/30/2017 | 3/1/2017 |
9/23/2016 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.3% | 10/27/2016 | 10/31/2016 | 11/30/2016 |
7/12/2016 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.1% | 7/27/2016 | 7/29/2016 | 8/31/2016 |
4/7/2016 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.17% | 4/27/2016 | 4/29/2016 | 6/1/2016 |
12/15/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.45% | 1/27/2016 | 1/29/2016 | 3/1/2016 |
9/25/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.47% | 10/28/2015 | 10/30/2015 | 12/1/2015 |
7/14/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.24% | 7/28/2015 | 7/30/2015 | 9/1/2015 |
4/2/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.64% | 4/28/2015 | 4/30/2015 | 6/2/2015 |
12/2/2014 | quarterly | $0.25 | | 1/28/2015 | 1/30/2015 | 3/3/2015 |
9/19/2014 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.98% | 10/29/2014 | 10/31/2014 | 12/2/2014 |
7/15/2014 | quarterly | $0.25 | 3.24% | 7/24/2014 | 7/28/2014 | 8/28/2014 |
4/4/2014 | quarterly | $0.25 | 3.23% | 4/28/2014 | 4/30/2014 | 5/30/2014 |
12/3/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 3.04% | 1/29/2014 | 1/31/2014 | 3/4/2014 |
9/26/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 3.3% | 10/29/2013 | 10/31/2013 | 12/3/2013 |
7/16/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.72% | 7/29/2013 | 7/31/2013 | 8/30/2013 |
4/4/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.89% | 4/26/2013 | 4/30/2013 | 5/31/2013 |
4/3/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | | | 4/30/2013 | 5/1/2013 |
12/11/2012 | quarterly | $0.25 | 3.3% | 1/29/2013 | 1/31/2013 | 3/5/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Conagra Brands (NYSE CAG) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.79%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 79.91%
Conagra Brands (NYSE CAG) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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4/6/2018 | Stephen G Butler | Director | Sell | 12,092 | $37.18 | $449,580.56 | 127,755 | |
4/4/2018 | Robert G Wise | SVP | Sell | 5,908 | $37.12 | $219,304.96 | 22,781 | |
3/26/2018 | Ruth Ann Marshall | Director | Sell | 6,046 | $35.86 | $216,809.56 | | |
1/4/2018 | Robert G Wise | SVP | Sell | 23,170 | $37.87 | $877,447.90 | 51,859 | |
12/28/2017 | Joie A Gregor | Director | Sell | 5,250 | $38.04 | $199,710.00 | | |
12/28/2017 | Joie A. Gregor | Director | Sell | 5,250 | $38.04 | $199,710.00 | | |
11/29/2017 | Colleen Batcheler | EVP | Sell | 120,451 | $37.50 | $4,516,912.50 | 211,514 | |
10/13/2017 | Colleen Batcheler | EVP | Sell | 133,869 | $34.28 | $4,589,029.32 | | |
7/12/2017 | Ruth Ann Marshall | Director | Sell | 6,046 | $33.22 | $200,848.12 | 89,260 | |
7/3/2017 | Stephen G. Butler | Director | Sell | 5,848 | $35.80 | $209,358.40 | | |
3/29/2017 | Ruth Ann Marshall | Director | Sell | 6,046 | $40.61 | $245,528.06 | | |
1/5/2017 | Joie A. Gregor | Director | Sell | 3,300 | $39.01 | $128,733.00 | | |
7/15/2016 | Robert G Wise | SVP | Sell | 15,708 | $47.90 | $752,413.20 | 34,326 | |
7/14/2016 | Robert G Wise | SVP | Sell | 17,245 | $48.19 | $831,036.55 | 35,863 | |
7/8/2016 | William G. Jurgensen | Director | Sell | 4,636 | $47.88 | $221,971.68 | | |
7/7/2016 | Stephen G Butler | Director | Sell | 4,607 | $48.10 | $221,596.70 | 89,850 | |
7/6/2016 | Rajive Johri | Director | Sell | 15,000 | $47.53 | $712,950.00 | | |
7/5/2016 | John Gehring | CFO | Sell | 159,057 | $48.14 | $7,657,003.98 | 157,452 | |
7/5/2016 | Robert G Wise | SVP | Sell | 36,654 | $48.16 | $1,765,256.64 | 55,272 | |
4/12/2016 | Scott E Messel | SVP | Sell | 22,992 | $46.31 | $1,064,759.52 | 115,549 | |
4/7/2016 | Thomas M Mcgough | Insider | Sell | 60,000 | $46.00 | $2,760,000.00 | 116,341 | |
1/6/2016 | Scott E. Messel | SVP | Sell | 50,000 | $41.87 | $2,093,500.00 | 105,549 | |
12/24/2015 | Andrew George Ross | EVP | Sell | 155,292 | $42.22 | $6,556,428.24 | 43,281 | |
12/24/2015 | Rajive Johri | Director | Sell | 6,750 | $42.21 | $284,917.50 | 31,918 | |
12/24/2015 | Scott E. Messel | SVP | Sell | 30,000 | $42.32 | $1,269,600.00 | 105,549 | |
4/9/2015 | Andrew George Ross | EVP | Sell | 64,770 | $37.75 | $2,445,067.50 | | |
4/8/2015 | Colleen Batcheler | EVP | Sell | 84,000 | $37.99 | $3,191,160.00 | | |
4/7/2015 | Mogens C Bay | Director | Sell | 30,495 | $37.96 | $1,157,590.20 | | |
4/6/2015 | John Gehring | CFO | Sell | 160,000 | $37.96 | $6,073,600.00 | | |
4/2/2015 | Scott E Messel | SVP | Sell | 30,000 | $37.50 | $1,125,000.00 | | |
3/31/2015 | Albert D Bolles | EVP | Sell | 220,000 | $36.73 | $8,080,600.00 | | |
3/30/2015 | Scott E Messel | SVP | Sell | 45,000 | $36.56 | $1,645,200.00 | | |
1/6/2015 | Nicole B Theophilus | EVP | Sell | 36,000 | $35.34 | $1,272,240.00 | | |
1/5/2015 | Nicole B Theophilus | EVP | Sell | 11,200 | $35.61 | $398,832.00 | | |
1/5/2015 | Scott E Messel | SVP | Sell | 15,000 | $35.60 | $534,000.00 | | |
1/5/2015 | Thomas M Mcgough | Insider | Sell | 16,679 | $36.04 | $601,111.16 | | |
12/23/2014 | Robert G Wise | SVP | Sell | 6,600 | $36.90 | $243,540.00 | | |
12/22/2014 | Colleen Batcheler | EVP | Sell | 176,000 | $36.58 | $6,438,080.00 | | |
12/22/2014 | John Gehring | CFO | Sell | 160,000 | $36.82 | $5,891,200.00 | | |
11/18/2014 | Thomas M Mcgough | Insider | Sell | 3,460 | $35.00 | $121,100.00 | | |
9/24/2014 | Albert D Bolles | EVP | Sell | 120,000 | $33.44 | $4,012,800.00 | | |
9/23/2014 | Thomas M Mcgough | Insider | Sell | 5,241 | $33.13 | $173,634.33 | | |
7/14/2014 | Kenneth E Stinson | Director | Sell | 7,591 | $30.58 | $232,132.78 | | |
7/14/2014 | Nicole B Theophilus | EVP | Sell | 28,000 | $30.63 | $857,640.00 | | |
7/10/2014 | Steven F Goldstone | Director | Sell | 9,000 | $30.51 | $274,590.00 | | |
7/9/2014 | William G Jurgensen | Director | Sell | 7,581 | $30.64 | $232,281.84 | | |
7/7/2014 | Stephen G Butler | Director | Sell | 9,000 | $30.99 | $278,910.00 | | |
7/3/2014 | Colleen Batcheler | EVP | Sell | 42,000 | $31.02 | $1,302,840.00 | | |
7/3/2014 | Thomas M Mcgough | Insider | Sell | 3,937 | $31.07 | $122,322.59 | | |
7/1/2014 | Mogens C Bay | Director | Sell | 7,827 | $29.67 | $232,227.09 | | |
6/30/2014 | Gary M Rodkin | CEO | Sell | 50,000 | $29.35 | $1,467,500.00 | | |
6/23/2014 | Gary M Rodkin | CEO | Sell | 50,000 | $28.84 | $1,442,000.00 | | |
6/16/2014 | Gary M Rodkin | CEO | Sell | 50,000 | $32.44 | $1,622,000.00 | | |
6/9/2014 | Gary M Rodkin | CEO | Sell | 50,000 | $32.65 | $1,632,500.00 | | |
6/2/2014 | Gary M Rodkin | CEO | Sell | 50,000 | $32.19 | $1,609,500.00 | | |
5/19/2014 | Gary Rodkin | CEO | Sell | 50,000 | $31.27 | $1,563,500.00 | 639,765 | |
5/5/2014 | Gary Rodkin | CEO | Sell | 50,000 | $30.17 | $1,508,500.00 | 639,765 | |
4/28/2014 | Gary Rodkin | CEO | Sell | 50,000 | $30.86 | $1,543,000.00 | 639,765 | |
3/24/2014 | Joie Gregor | Director | Buy | 3,300 | $30.26 | $99,858.00 | 33,017 | |
3/24/2014 | Nicole Theophilus | EVP | Sell | 18,000 | $30.11 | $541,980.00 | 33,918 | |
9/23/2013 | William Jurgensen | Director | Sell | 6,217 | $31.00 | $192,727.00 | 84,856 | |
8/12/2013 | John Gehring | CFO | Sell | 40,000 | $36.49 | $1,459,600.00 | 153,528 | |
7/11/2013 | Robert G Wise | SVP | Sell | 8,500 | $36.53 | $310,505.00 | | |
7/8/2013 | Scott E Messel | SVP | Sell | 60,000 | $35.83 | $2,149,800.00 | | |
7/5/2013 | Colleen Batcheler | EVP | Sell | 82,225 | $35.47 | $2,916,520.75 | | |
7/3/2013 | Stephen G Butler | Director | Sell | 9,000 | $35.67 | $321,030.00 | | |
7/3/2013 | Thomas M Mcgough | Insider | Sell | 7,074 | $35.65 | $252,188.10 | | |
7/2/2013 | Joie A Gregor | Director | Sell | 13,000 | $35.29 | $458,770.00 | | |
7/1/2013 | John Gehring | CFO | Sell | 80,000 | $35.19 | $2,815,200.00 | | |
4/11/2013 | Andre J Hawaux | Insider | Sell | 250,000 | $34.89 | $8,722,500.00 | | |
4/11/2013 | Robert G Wise | SVP | Sell | 7,000 | $34.90 | $244,300.00 | | |
4/10/2013 | Scott E Messel | SVP | Sell | 47,000 | $34.75 | $1,633,250.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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