The snack brands owner reported adjusted earnings per share of 61 cents, beating Wall Street's call for 57 cents.
Shares of Conagra Brands Inc. CAG, +0.24% sank 3.5% toward a four-month low in premarket trading Thursday, after the branded foods company reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue that fell shy of forecasts and provided a downbeat profit outlook. The company, with brands including Healthy Choice, Boomchickapop, Duncan Hines and Birds Eye, swung to a net loss for the quarter to May 26 of $567.3 million, or $1.18 a share, from net income of $37.5 million, or 8 cents a share, in the same period a year ago.
Conagra Brands forecast annual organic sales below estimates on Thursday as cash-strapped shoppers turned to cheaper alternatives for their at-home meals as high living costs continued to weigh on sales volumes.
Conagra Brands, Inc. CAG will release its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter financial results, before the opening bell on Thursday, July 11.
Analysts have a target range of $29 to $34 per share, but I believe the company has a PT of at least $36.5/share, making it a "BUY". Conagra Brands is set to present earnings for 1Q24 in three days, with potential upside for investors. The company has shown improvements in operating profit, net margin, and cost savings, positioning it for future growth.
Conagra Brands' (CAG) fourth-quarter performance is likely to reflect lower volumes due to an industry-wide slowdown in consumption.
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Conagra (CAG) is launching an impressive array of more than 50 new products this summer, spanning single-serve and multi-serve frozen meals, frozen vegetables and snacks.
Conagra (CAG) continues to be driven by its focus on brand-building through innovation, merchandising and advertising. These bode well amid an industry-wide slowdown in consumption.
Conagra Brands (CAG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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