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In the last three months, 7 analysts have published ratings on Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
| Bullish | Somewhat Bullish | Indifferent | Somewhat Bearish | Bearish | |
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| Total Ratings | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 30D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1M Ago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2M Ago | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 3M Ago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $31.43, a high estimate of $36.00, and a low estimate of $29.00. Highlighting a 1.78% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $32.00.
The standing of Conagra Brands among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
| Analyst | Analyst Firm | Action Taken | Rating | Current Price Target | Prior Price Target |
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| Leah Jordan | Goldman Sachs | Announces | Buy | $36.00 | - |
| Andrew Lazar | Barclays | Lowers | Overweight | $33.00 | $34.00 |
| Nik Modi | RBC Capital | Lowers | Sector Perform | $29.00 | $30.00 |
| David Palmer | Evercore ISI Group | Lowers | Neutral | $31.00 | $32.00 |
| Matthew Smith | Stifel | Lowers | Hold | $30.00 | $32.00 |
| Chris Carey | Wells Fargo | Lowers | Equal-Weight | $31.00 | $32.00 |
| Thomas Palmer | Citigroup | Lowers | Neutral | $30.00 | $32.00 |
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Conagra Brands's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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Conagra Brands is a packaged food company that operates predominantly in the United States (over 90% of fiscal 2024 revenue). Most of its revenue comes from frozen food, including brands like Marie Callender's, Healthy Choice, Banquet, and Birds Eye. Conagra also sells snacks, shelf-stable staples, and refrigerated food through brands like Duncan Hines, Hunt's, Slim Jim, Vlasic, Orville Redenbacher's, Reddi-wip, Wish-Bone, and Chef Boyardee. The company primarily sells through the us retail channel, with just 9% of fiscal 2024 revenue coming from international markets and 10% from foodservice.
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Challenges: Conagra Brands's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 May, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.27%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Conagra Brands's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -19.52%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Conagra Brands's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -6.45%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Conagra Brands's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -2.65%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Conagra Brands's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.02. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
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