Bear of the Day: The Campbell's Company (CPB)

The Campbell's Company CPB, together with its subsidiaries, is a worldwide manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, branded convenience food products.

The stock is currently a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), with EPS revisions showing a bearish nature across the board.

CPB Shares Can't Find Momentum

CPB shares have continued to see weak action in 2026, down roughly 25% and continuing a multi-year decline. Quarterly results have largely been disappointing as of late, with shares facing pressure following its latest earnings release on the back of a double-miss relative to our consensus EPS and sales estimates.

Concerning headline figures in its latest release, sales fell by nearly 8% YoY, whereas earnings were down 37%. Both earnings and sales growth have been weak for the company over the last several years, with the earnings decline much more pronounced.

CPB also cut its dividend payout following the above-mentioned period to help accelerate debt reduction. The company does remain confident in a potential turnaround, though, looking to mitigate recent cost headwinds while also leaning into new product innovation. 

CPB’s CEO on the recent results –

‘Fourth quarter and fiscal 2026 results reflect top-line softness and inflation-driven margin headwinds. Our performance is not where it needs to be, and we are taking decisive action to improve it. We are increasing our focus on the consumer, sharpening execution, reducing costs to support investment in our brands, and strengthening our balance sheet, including resetting our dividend.’

Bottom Line

Negative earnings estimate revisions stemming from weak quarterly results paint a challenging picture for the company’s shares in the near term.

The Campbell’s Company CPB is a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), indicating that analysts have taken a bearish stance on the company’s earnings outlook.

For those seeking strong stocks, the best idea would be to focus on stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) – these stocks sport a notably stronger earnings outlook paired with the potential to deliver explosive gains in the near term.

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