Campbell Soup stock slips as analysts eye Q4 results
Published on 08/31/2026 at 22:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Campbell Soup (US1280301048) trades at $23.62 as of August 31, 2026, and the stock is down 15.37% for the year on the latest quote snapshot. Analysts are now looking ahead to fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results on September 3, with revenue expected at $2.15 billion and EPS at $0.40.
Trading stays soft
The share price snapshot also shows a 5-day gain of 1.00%, which leaves the stock above its $23.39 last close. That gap matters because the same market view still points to a mean target of $21.94, or 6.19% below the last close.
RBC kept its view on the stock on August 31, 2026, and a separate market note linked the call to a difficult backdrop in packaged food. The broader point is that Campbell Soup enters the earnings window with a 20-analyst consensus that remains neutral rather than optimistic.
Fiscal 2026 focus
The most recent earnings preview says Campbell Soup is likely to post a revenue decline of 7.3% from the prior-year quarter, while EPS is expected to fall 35.5% year over year to $0.40. It also says the snacks business may face a 4% volume decline in the quarter, with adjusted gross margin seen at 28.6% after 200 basis points of compression.
That combination leaves the next report more important than the daily tape. The market is already weighing a softer top line against cost pressure, and the upcoming numbers will show whether meals and beverages can offset weaker snacks.
Meals and snacks
The company still splits between meals and beverages, which account for 59% of sales, and snacks, which account for 41%. That mix helps explain why a 10.5% estimated revenue decline in snacks can matter even when at-home cooking demand supports part of the portfolio.
One recent product example is Campbell's Condensed Sauces, which was cited as a summer launch in the earnings preview. For investors, the question is whether new convenience items can help stabilize category demand before the September 3 print.
As of August 31, 2026
Campbell Soup stock last changed hands at $23.62, with the quote snapshot also showing a 52-week change of -15.37% for 2026. The same snapshot puts the stock's 5-day move at +1.00% and the market cap at $6.98 billion.
More on Campbell Soup stock
Company: The Campbell's Company
ISIN: US1280301048
Ticker: CPB
Exchange: Cboe BZX
Price: $23.62 USD (as of August 31, 2026, 5:29 p.m. ET)
Market cap: $6.98 billion (as of August 31, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Packaged Foods
Index membership: S&P 500
Campbell Soup product line
Condensed sauces, soups, snacks, and beverages remain the core of the portfolio, with soups, sauces, and beverages listed as 59% of sales and snacks as 41% of sales.
Campbell Soup stock at a glance
The stock trades at $23.62 as of August 31, 2026, while the latest analyst consensus points to $21.94 and a 20-analyst hold stance. September 3 now looks like the key date for the next earnings test.
