Campbell Soup (CPB, $46.25) beats latest quarterly earnings estimates. Is its streamlining strategy paying off?
Campbell Soup shares surged +5% before the bell Friday, following its report of fourth quarter earnings that surpassed analysts’ expectations.
For the quarter ended July 28, the food company raked in earnings-per-share of 42 cents (excluding certain items), beating the Street estimates by 1 cent, (based on Refinitiv poll of analysts).
Net sales from continuing operations increased +2% year-over-year to $1.78 billion.
In recent times, Campbell has been increasingly concentrating on its core soup and snack businesses, thereby divesting several of its international and fresh businesses, including Bolthouse Farms and Garden Fresh Gourmet salsa. Last month, the company expressed plans to sell Kelsen Group to a Ferrero affiliated company for $300 million. It is also selling its Arnott’s biscuits and some of its international divisions.
Apparently to cater an increasingly health-conscious population, Campbell launched new soup (with more chicken and tomatoes) and eliminated preservatives.
Soup sales in the U.S. were up in the recent quarter, which could potentially be a strong ray of hope for Campbell.
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CPB in upward trend: price expected to rise as it breaks its lower Bollinger Band on September 03, 2026
CPB may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In 26 of 41 cases where CPB's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 63%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where CPB's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 21 of 37 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 57%.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a +4.44% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CPB advanced for three days, in 145 of 286 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 51%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 02, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on CPB as a result. In 51 of 88 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 58%.
CPB moved below its 50-day moving average on September 03, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for CPB crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 10, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 5 of 13 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 38%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CPB declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 55%.
The Aroon Indicator for CPB entered a downward trend on October 05, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 4 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.552) is normal, around the industry mean (5.422). P/E Ratio (15.321) is within average values for comparable stocks, (32.504). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.517) is also within normal values, averaging (8.458). CPB has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.078) as compared to the industry average of (0.025). P/S Ratio (0.659) is also within normal values, averaging (4.925).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 38 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 64 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CPB’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 68 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. CPB’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 93, placing this stock worse than average.
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a manufacturer of convenience food products, such as soups and sauces, pasta, broths, vegetable-beverages, cookies and biscuits
Industry FoodMajorDiversified
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