The Campbell's Company (CPB) fair value analysis
S&P 500 & Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
CPB price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedCPB is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $19.87
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- 12-month range
- $18.90–$31.66
- Market cap
- $5.93B
- From 52-week high
- -37.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 298M
- Rank in Consumer Defensive by discount to fair value
- #20 of 61
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
The Campbell Soup Company manufactures and markets food products including soups, sauces, beverages, and other packaged food items under brands such as Campbell's, V8, and Pepperidge Farm. The company operates across North America and serves customers through retail grocery stores, foodservice channels, and direct-to-consumer platforms.
CPB currently ranks #20 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 6 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $5.93B
- P/E (trailing)
- 9x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $9.74B
- Net margin
- 4.1%
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.17
- Gross margin
- 27.3%
- Debt / equity
- 1.85
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- -5.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 298M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- F
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 46 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $21.39
- 200-day average
- $22.76
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.42 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 7.15%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 1
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-10-01
- Last payment date
- 2026-11-02
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-12-08
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 6 beat, 2 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-07 ▼ miss (-2.5%)
2026-04 ▲ beat (+4.2%)
2026-01 ▼ miss (-10.5%)
2025-10 ▲ beat (+5.5%)
2025-07 ▲ beat (+8.8%)
2025-04 ▲ beat (+10.6%)
2025-01 ▲ beat (+2.3%)
2024-10 ▲ beat (+2.3%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 1 buy · 13 hold · 6 sell (20 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Hold-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $20.8
- Target vs last price
- +4.7%
What our data shows for CPB
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for CPB, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $18.90–$31.66.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 46.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for CPB
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent CPB news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for CPB is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.
- US Strikes Iranian Tankers as Geopolitical Tensions Flare; Campbell’s Slashes Workforce (thestockmarketwatch.com, 2026-09-06)
TickrTrends take: Campbell Soup Company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, which typically attracts investors seeking stable businesses less vulnerable to economic cycles. The geopolitical tensions referenced in the headline could create supply chain pressures affecting food producers, though Campbell's domestic focus may limit direct exposure compared to more internationally dependent competitors. Given TickrTrends' current undervalued designation, investors should monitor whether the workforce reduction represents a strategic efficiency measure that could improve margins, or signals broader operational challenges that might have justified a lower valuation assessment. - CPB Looks 47.3% Undervalued on GF Value™ Amid Dividend Sustainability Concerns (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-03)
TickrTrends take: CPB trades at a significant discount according to GF Value metrics, which aligns with TickrTrends' undervalued classification within the Consumer Defensive sector. However, the headline's emphasis on dividend sustainability concerns introduces a risk factor that valuation-focused investors should monitor closely, as dividend cuts could affect total shareholder returns despite the current low valuation. Readers tracking this stock should evaluate whether the discount adequately compensates for potential changes to the dividend payment, which represents a key income component for shareholders in this defensive sector holding.
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — CPB's sector discount rank declined this week from 22 to 27, indicating a reduced valuation advantage relative to other Consumer Defensive stocks. Despite this shift in relative positioning, the current valuation verdict remains Undervalued.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — CPB's relative strength index moved from oversold territory into neutral zone this week, indicating a shift in momentum for the Consumer Defensive sector stock. The current valuation assessment remains undervalued based on TickrTrends' derived indicators.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — CPB's valuation indicators shifted this week toward a more favorable outlook. The 50/200-day trend state moved from mixed to downtrend, while the sector discount rank improved from number 43 to number 24, indicating CPB is trading at a larger discount relative to other stocks in the Consumer Defensive sector. The valuation verdict upgraded from Fairly valued to Undervalued.
- 2026-09-21 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for CPB showed a shift in momentum this week, with the RSI zone moving from neutral into oversold territory. This change suggests the stock has experienced selling pressure, though the overall valuation assessment remains at fairly valued based on current metrics.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is CPB stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), CPB is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is CPB's TickrTrends verdict?
CPB's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does CPB compare to other Consumer Defensive stocks?
CPB ranks #20 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is CPB overbought or oversold?
CPB's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does CPB pay a dividend?
Yes. CPB paid $1.42 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 7.15% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 1 consecutive year. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-10-01.
When does CPB report earnings next?
CPB's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-12-08, per the published earnings calendar.
Does CPB usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters CPB beat the consensus estimate 6 times and missed 2 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about CPB?
Of 20 analysts covering CPB, 1 rate it a buy, 13 a hold and 6 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $20.8 (+4.7% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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