Conagra (CAG, $32.56) tops fiscal Q1 expectations
Conagra Brands Inc, posted its earnings and revenue for the quarter to Aug. 28, that surpassed the Street expectations.
The food company, and owner of brand such as Birds Eye, Health Choice, and Slim Jim, incurred a net loss of -$77.5 million, or -16 cents a share, compared to a net income of $235.4 million, or 49 cents a share in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted earnings for the quarter came in at 57 cents, beating the consensus of 52 cents (based on FactSet survey).
Revenue rose +9.5% from the year-ago quarter to $2.90 billion, exceeding the FactSet consensus of $2.85 billion. Grocery and snacks sales climbed +10.5%, and refrigerated and frozen sales rose +9.6%. International sales, however, were 1.3% lower year-over-year.
Conagra’s gross margin narrowed to 24.8% from 25.4%.
The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance. It expects about a +5% rise in organic net sales this year with adjusted operating margin at around 15%.
CAG in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on November 26, 2025
CAG moved above its 50-day moving average on November 26, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 37 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where CAG's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 33 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on November 18, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CAG as a result. In of 87 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CAG just turned positive on November 13, 2025. Looking at past instances where CAG's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 55 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CAG advanced for three days, in of 286 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 58 cases where CAG's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CAG declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
CAG broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 21, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for CAG entered a downward trend on November 11, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (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 (0.956) is normal, around the industry mean (37.011). P/E Ratio (10.068) is within average values for comparable stocks, (80.784). CAG's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (11.212) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (2.878). CAG has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.079) as compared to the industry average of (0.038). P/S Ratio (0.746) is also within normal values, averaging (143.866).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. CAG’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (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 Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. CAG’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 83, placing this stock worse than average.
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a maker of processed and packaged foods
Industry FoodMajorDiversified
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