Conagra Brands stock gained 1.97 percent on October 6
Published on 10/07/2026 at 05:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Conagra Brands (ISIN US2058871029) stock was last at USD 13.45 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, up 1.97 percent. The company is showcasing a USD 3.3 billion snacks portfolio at the NACS Show in Las Vegas through October 9, 2026, according to Conagra Brands on October 6, 2026.
Snacks add a growth angle
The NACS presentation centers on Slim Jim, DAVID Seeds, Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP and other convenience-store products. New items include Slim Jim Cheese Mode meat sticks with 10 grams of protein and DAVID Nacho Cheese sunflower seeds, giving the portfolio a product-led angle while the wider grocery market remains pressured.
The event follows fiscal first-quarter results released on September 30, 2026. Conagra Brands reported Q1 FY2027 net sales of USD 2.5959 billion, down 1.4 percent from the prior-year quarter, while adjusted EPS increased 5.1 percent to USD 0.41. Reported diluted EPS was USD 0.36, up 5.9 percent.
Profit beat meets softer sales
Management reaffirmed fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance of USD 1.40 to USD 1.50 and adjusted operating margin guidance of 10.0 percent to 10.5 percent. The quarter's adjusted operating margin was 11.5 percent, but organic net sales declined 1.1 percent as volume fell 2.1 percent and price mix added 1.0 percent.
The cash profile adds a counterweight to the earnings improvement. Fiscal Q1 2027 free cash flow was negative USD 127.9 million, compared with negative USD 26.2 million in the prior-year quarter, while net debt stood at USD 7.4 billion and net leverage at 3.99 times on August 30, 2026.
Analysts keep targets close
MarketBeat reports a Reduce consensus from 18 analysts, with one Buy, 11 Hold and six Sell ratings and an average price target of USD 14.13. That target lies 5.1 percent above the USD 13.45 NYSE price on October 6, 2026, a modest gap that keeps execution central to the valuation discussion.
Investing.com reported on October 1, 2026 that Stifel maintained a Hold rating and a USD 15 price target after the fiscal first-quarter release. The firm also cited a projected 2 percent organic sales decline in fiscal second quarter and leverage near 4 times as constraints on the recovery case.
Conagra Brands stock stays below USD 14
Conagra Brands stock was last at USD 13.45 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The session range was USD 13.19 to USD 13.69, the 52-week range was USD 12.53 to USD 20.32, and volume reached 14,384,769 shares.
Conagra Brands stock facts
- Company: Conagra Brands, Inc.
- ISIN: US2058871029
- Ticker: CAG
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of October 6, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): USD 13.45
- Market capitalization: USD 6.4 billion (as of October 6, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 12.53-20.32 (as of October 6, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Packaged Foods
Upcoming dates for Conagra Brands stock
- November 5, 2026: Ex-dividend and record date for the USD 0.1750 quarterly dividend
- December 3, 2026: Quarterly dividend payment
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