Campbell's (CPB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ: CPB) is a leading global food and beverage manufacturer known for its broad portfolio of shelf-stable, refrigerated and frozen products. Founded in 1869 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, the company has grown from a small canning operation into a diversified packaged foods enterprise. Campbell’s core offerings include condensed and ready-to-serve soups, chilled beverages, broths and stocks, as well as a range of sauces, gravies and side dishes.

Over the years, Campbell has expanded beyond its signature soup business to include well-known brands such as Pepperidge Farm cookies and crackers, V8 juices, Prego pasta sauces and Swanson broths. These brands span multiple categories—meals and beverages, snacks and bakery—enabling the company to address changing consumer preferences for convenience, health and wellness. Innovation efforts have introduced new product formats, reduced sodium recipes and plant-based options to meet evolving dietary trends.

While the company’s primary market remains North America, Campbell maintains a presence in Europe, Asia and Latin America through joint ventures, licensing arrangements and strategic partnerships. International growth initiatives have focused on expanding shelf-stable meal offerings and refrigerated side dishes in emerging markets. Distribution channels span traditional grocery outlets, foodservice operators, e-commerce platforms and club stores, reflecting the company’s omnichannel approach to reach consumers wherever they shop.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Mark A. Clouse, Campbell continues to refine its portfolio, streamline operations and invest in sustainability and digital capabilities. Strategic priorities include brand renovation, supply chain optimization and responsible sourcing to reduce environmental impact. With a history of adapting to dietary shifts and retail transformations, Campbell Soup Company remains focused on delivering long-term growth through brand strength, innovation and operational excellence.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $30.30 to $30.82
• 50-Day Range: $30.41 to $35.94
• 52-Week Range: $29.39 to $52.81
• Volume: 5.94 million shs
• Average Volume: 3.25 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $9.07 billion
• P/E Ratio: 20.14
• Dividend Yield: 5.13%
• Price Target: $39.33
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Campbell's Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Campbell's scored higher than 74% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 65th out of 154 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Campbell's has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.95, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and 5 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Campbell's has been the subject of 14 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.08%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Campbell's are expected to grow by 5.08% in the coming year, from $3.15 to $3.31 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Campbell's is 20.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.60.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Campbell's is 20.14, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 19.50.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Campbell's has a PEG Ratio of 8.96. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Campbell's has a P/B Ratio of 2.39. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.95% of the float of Campbell's has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Campbell's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Campbell's has recently increased by 8.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Campbell's is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.08%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Campbell's does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Campbell's is 103.31%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Campbell's will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.13% next year. This indicates that Campbell's will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.95% of the float of Campbell's has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Campbell's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Campbell's has recently increased by 8.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.56

News Sentiment

Campbell's has a news sentiment score of 0.56. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.87 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 23 news articles for Campbell's this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

24 people have searched for CPB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 5 people have added Campbell's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Campbell's insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

20.19% of the stock of Campbell's is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

52.35% of the stock of Campbell's is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CPB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CPB shares performed this year?

Campbell's' stock was trading at $41.88 at the start of the year. Since then, CPB shares have decreased by 27.4% and is now trading at $30.41.

How were Campbell's' earnings last quarter?

The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, June, 2nd. The company reported $0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.65 by $0.08. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 4.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Campbell's have any subsidiaries?

Campbell's subsidiaries include Snyder's-Lance, Pacific Foods, Pacific Foods of Oregon LLC, Garden Fresh Gourmet, Kelsen, Plum, Bolthouse Farms, and more.

Who are Campbell's' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Campbell's include Swedbank AB (0.07%), Value Partners Investments Inc. (0.04%), Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.02%) and Czech National Bank (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Adam G Ciongoli, Charles A Brawley III, Stanley Polomski and Anthony Sanzio.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Campbell's?

Shares of CPB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Campbell's own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Campbell's investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/28 Dividend: 4/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/28 Dividend: 4/03/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/28/2025
• Last Earnings: 6/02/2025
• Record date for 8/4 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/4 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 7/31/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/04/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: FOOD - MISC/DIVERSIFIED
• Sub-Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CPB
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:CPB
• CIK: 16732
• Web: www.thecampbellscompany.com
• Phone: (856) 342-4800
• Fax: 856-342-3878
• Employees: 14,400
• Year Founded: 1869

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Campbell's: $39.72
• High Price Target: $59.00
• Low Price Target: $30.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +30.2%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.95
• Research Coverage: 20 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.51
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.27
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.69
• P/E Growth: 9.12
• Net Income: $567 million
• Net Margins: 4.44%
• Pretax Margin: 5.93%
• Return on Equity: 23.22%
• Return on Assets: 5.77%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.57
• Current Ratio: 0.78
• Quick Ratio: 0.33

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $9.64 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.94
• Cash Flow: $4.43 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.89
• Book Value: $12.72 per share
• Price / Book: 2.40

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 298,130,000
• Free Float: 237,938,000
• Market Cap: $9.10 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.08