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CONAGRA BRANDS INC

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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.

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Conagra Brands's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.47% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 15.13 million shares sold short, which is 3.62% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.97 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Conagra Brands Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747940428_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Conagra Brands has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Conagra Brands's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Conagra Brands's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.30%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.15%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $26 to $25 on May 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander initiated coverage on the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and a price target of $27 on March 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 1, Hometown Food Company announced plans to acquire Chef Boyardee Brand from Conagra Brands for $600 million.</li>
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In the current market session, Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) price is at $23.32, after a 0.04% spike. However, over the past month, the stock decreased by 10.55%, and in the past year, by 24.87%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747155652_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Conagra Brands P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Conagra Brands has a better P/E ratio of 34.28 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 29.61 of the Food Products industry. Ideally, one might believe that Conagra Brands Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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A Look Into Conagra Brands Inc's Price Over Earnings

Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintains Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $29 to $26.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Conagra Brands, Lowers Price Target to $26

JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintains Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $26 to $25.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Conagra Brands, Lowers Price Target to $25

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In the current market session, Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) price is at $25.38, after a 1.93% increase. However, over the past month, the stock fell by 1.36%, and in the past year, by 18.55%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744999220_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Conagra Brands P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Conagra Brands has a better P/E ratio of 36.62 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 21.63 of the Food Products industry. Ideally, one might believe that Conagra Brands Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Conagra Brands's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.81% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 19.76 million shares sold short, which is 4.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Conagra Brands Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744117226_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Conagra Brands has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Conagra Brands's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Conagra Brands's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.10%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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<li>Barclays raised Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) price target from $27 to $29. Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintained an Overweight rating. Conagra shares closed at $26.68 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
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Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintains Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $27 to $29.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Conagra Brands, Raises Price Target to $29

Shares of consumer packaged goods company Conagra Brands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) traded lower in premarket on Thursday after the third-quarter FY25 earnings.
The company reported a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44624847/conagra-brands-reports-third-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter sales decline of 6.3%</a> year-on-year to $2.84 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.903 billion.
Organic net sales decreased 5.2%, driven by a&nbsp;2.1% negative impact from&nbsp;price/mix and a&nbsp;3.1%&nbsp;decrease in volume.&nbsp;
Adjusted EPS of $0.51 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed the consensus</a> estimate of $0.53.
Gross profit declined 17.3% to&nbsp;$710 million and the gross margin contracted 331 basis points to 25%.
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Selling, general, and administrative expense, which includes advertising and promotional expense, increased 14.5% to&nbsp;$444 million in the quarter.
The operating margin contracted 712 basis points to 8.4%.
The operating cash flow for nine months totaled $1.3 billion with a free cash flow of $1 billion. The company held $49.4 million in cash and equivalents as of February 23, 2025.
The company ended the quarter with net debt of&nbsp;$8.1 billion, representing a 5.9% reduction Y/Y.
&#8220;Our third quarter unfolded largely as expected since our update in February at CAGNY, with strong consumption trends and share performance reflecting the continued resilience of our brands,&#8221; said President and CEO Sean Connolly.
&#8220;While shipments lagged consumption largely due to the discrete supply constraints we announced in February, we are making solid progress in restoring inventory and improving customer service levels.&#8221;&nbsp;
Outlook Reaffirmed: Conagra sees FY25 organic net sales to decline 2%. The company expects adjusted EPS of approximately $2.35, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">matching the consensus estimate.</a>
Price Action: CAG shares traded lower by 1.59% at $25.96 in premarket at last check Thursday.
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Conagra Brands Reaffirms FY25 Organic Net Sales Decline of 2%; Adj EPS of $2.35 Vs. $2.35 Est.

Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.53 by 3.77 percent. This is a 26.09 percent decrease over earnings of $0.69 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.84 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.90 billion by 2.03 percent. This is a 6.33 percent decrease over sales of $3.03 billion the same period last year.

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Conagra Brands Q3 Adj $0.51 Misses $0.53 Estimate, Sales $2.84B Miss $2.90B Estimate

U.S. stock futures plummeted on Thursday after advancing on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were down over 2-3% in premarket trading.
Invoking a 1977 law, President Donald Trump declared a trade emergency Wednesday, arguing it was necessary to address the U.S.&#8217;s "large and persistent trade deficit." The White House <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44621408/market-access-has-a-price-trump-unveils-list-of-tariffs-countries-targeted">released a fact sheet</a> outlining the new reciprocal tariffs, which Trump justified with the principle, "Treat us like we treat you." 
While Canada and Mexico were notably excluded from the tariff program, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka face the steepest increases under the new system. Gold prices soared to a fresh record of $3,167.71 per ounce, and investors fled toward safe-haven assets.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.06% and the two-year bond was at 3.78%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool </a>shows markets pricing in a 76.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates through its May meeting. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, slumped in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was down 3.08% to $547.11, while the QQQ declined 3.36% to $460.17, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Consumer discretionary, industrials, and financials led a broad S&amp;P 500 rally Wednesday, pushing the Dow Jones over 200 points, despite President Trump&#8217;s later announcement of trade tariffs.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) surged 5%, even after reporting weak delivery numbers. Contrary to the market&#8217;s upward trend, consumer staples closed lower.
Positive economic data, showing stronger-than-expected job growth and rising manufacturing orders, contributed to the day&#8217;s gains, though Trump&#8217;s trade actions sparked fears of a potential economic downturn.
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Insights From Analysts:
Senior economist Jeremy Siegel, in his weekly commentary, explained that the public is more willing to endure the near-term friction and economic headwinds from the cuts to inefficient government spending rather than "facing higher prices via tariffs, which bring near-term pain with very uncertain long-term benefit."
He said, "Dividend-paying value stocks look increasingly attractive, and I expect the market rotation from growth to dividend stocks to continue."
"Equity weakness has been widespread. The rotation out of growth continues, and the AI-led rally that defined the market over the last three years has decisively broken trend. Growth stocks have taken a larger hit than value stocks," he added.
Meanwhile, other analysts opined with their views on the tariffs. Wedbush&#8217;s Daniel Ives said, &#8220;We would characterize this slate of tariffs as ‘worse than the worst case scenario&#8217; the Street was fearing.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We would characterize this slate of tariffs as &quot;worse than the worst case scenario&quot; the Street was fearing. The biggest focus will be the China 34% tariff and Taiwan 32% and how this impacts supply chain and demand. Negotiations the only option at this point for White House.
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1907611902047338791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Economist Mohamed El-Erian said that the tariffs imposed by Trump point to &#8220;major worries about global economic growth.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The price action in global financial markets in the immediate aftermath of the US tariff announcement points to major worries about global economic growth.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/economy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#economy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/markets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#markets</a>
&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1907687511448572001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Justin Wolfers, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, said that the "announcement was so much worse than expected that it caused the chance of a 2025 recession to rise from 42% to 52%.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Prediction markets had already priced in their best guess of the Trump tariffs. Today&#39;s announcement was so much worse than expected that it caused the chance of a 2025 recession to rise from 42% to 52%. <a href="https://t.co/brDWjfNykx">pic.twitter.com/brDWjfNykx</a>
&mdash; Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinWolfers/status/1907619681248108764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
<ul>
<li>The initial jobless claims data for the week ending March 29 and February&#8217;s U.S. trade deficit data will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>March&#8217;s S&amp;P final U.S. services PMI and ISM services will be announced between 9:45 and 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fed Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson will speak at 12:30 p.m., and Fed Governor Lisa Cook will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Acuity Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) was down 0.57% in premarket on Thursday ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $3.70 per share on revenue of $1.03 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) dropped 2.39% as Wall Street expects it to report a quarterly earnings of 53 cents per share on revenue of $2.90 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) declined 2.38% ahead of its earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.70 per share on revenue of $86.09 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) slumped 26.31% after reporting weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results after the market closed on Wednesday. Its fourth-quarter revenue of $812.41 million, missing the consensus estimate of $829.56 million</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Penguin Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENG#NASDAQ">PENG</a>) rose 4.60% as it posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter on Wednesday. The company said it sees FY25 net sales growth of 17% year-over-year and adjusted EPS of $1.60.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNSS#NASDAQ">GNSS</a>) surged 41.55% after receiving $2.5 million worth of LRAD orders from the U.S. Military for Army, Navy, and Air Force units. LRAD systems provide long-range communication and escalation of force capabilities up to 5,000 meters, and are used globally.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) dropped after Elon Musk clarified his exit from the government&#8217;s DOGE as "fake news."</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 3.75% to hover around $69.02 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar declined 0.15% to hover around $3,122.96 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,167.71 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 1.68% at the 102.060 level.
Asian markets closed on a lower note on Thursday. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and South Korea's Kospi index fell. European markets were also lower in early trade.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Lindsay (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNN#NYSE">LNN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.58 per share on revenue of $167.04 million. 
• MSC Industrial Direct Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSM#NYSE">MSM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.68 per share on revenue of $899.59 million. 
• Lamb Weston Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $1.50 billion. 
• Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.73 per share on revenue of $3.03 billion. 
• Acuity (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.61 per share on revenue of $950.32 million. 
• WisdomTree International LargeCap Dividend Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOL#NYSE">DOL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.31 per share on revenue of $1.84 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• CXApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXAI#NASDAQ">CXAI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $2.00 million. 
• Lifecore Biomedical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LFCR#NASDAQ">LFCR</a>) is projected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.86 per share on revenue of $84.63 billion. 
• Simulations Plus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLP#NASDAQ">SLP</a>) is likely to report earnings for its second quarter. 
• Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.43 per share on revenue of $920.92 million. 
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points during the session ahead of the announcement of trade tariffs by President Donald Trump.
Trump later unveiled broad new tariffs on key trading partners, sparking fears of a global trade war that could further weaken the U.S. economy.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rallied over 5% on Wednesday despite reporting the worst quarterly deliveries in over two years and missing analyst estimates.
On the economic data front, private businesses in the U.S. added 155,000 jobs in March compared to a revised 84,000 gain in February and higher than market estimates of 105,000. New orders for U.S. manufactured goods rose by 0.6% month-over-month for February compared to a revised 1.8% gain in January.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, industrials, and financials stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, consumer staples and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 235 points to 42,225.32 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.67% to 5,670.97, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.87% to 17,601.05 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Acuity Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>), Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>), and Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) today.
At a current reading of 17.1, the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 15.6.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Jumps Over 200 Points As Tesla Surges Over 5%: Investor Sentiment Improves, But Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects Acuity Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $3.70 per share on revenue of $1.03 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Acuity shares fell 2% to $261.05 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results after the market closed on Wednesday. RH reported fourth-quarter revenue of $812.41 million, missing the consensus estimate of $829.56 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The luxury retailer reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.58 per share, missing analyst estimates of $1.92 per share. RH shares dipped 26.1% to $184.40 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 53 cents per share on revenue of $2.90 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Conagra shares fell 0.9% to $26.14 in after-hours trading.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Penguin Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENG#NASDAQ">PENG</a>) posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter on Wednesday. The company said it sees FY25 net sales growth of 17% year-over-year +/-3% and adjusted EPS of $1.60 +/- $0.10. Penguin Solutions shares gained 4.6% to $18.88 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.70 per share on revenue of $86.09 billion after the closing bell. Exxon Mobil shares fell 2.3% to $115.91 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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Acuity, RH And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Thursday

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) will release its third-quarter earnings results before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/earnings">opening bell on Thursday, April 3</a>.
Analysts expect the Chicago-based company to report quarterly earnings at 53 cents per share, down from 69 cents per share in the year-ago period. According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>, Conagra projects quarterly revenue at $2.9 billion, compared to $3.03 billion a year earlier.
Conagra Brands announced on Tuesday that it's teaming up with Bloom Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>) to integrate advanced fuel cell technology at two of its Ohio manufacturing plants.
Conagra Brands shares fell 0.8% to close at $26.38 on Wednesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
<ul>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander initiated coverage on the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and a price target of $27 on March 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $29 to $26 on March 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Matthew Smith maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $28 to $26 on Feb. 19, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $28 to $27 on Feb. 18, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Bryan Spillane maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $31 to $29 on Dec. 20, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying CAG stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Conagra Brands Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-04-03. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Conagra Brands will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.73. 
The market awaits Conagra Brands's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.03, which was followed by a 1.12% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Conagra Brands's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.59</td>
<td>0.57</td>
<td>0.65</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.70</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.61</td>
<td>0.69</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
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<h3>Tracking Conagra Brands's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Conagra Brands were trading at $26.6 as of April 01. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 14.15%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely unhappy going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Opinions on Conagra Brands</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Conagra Brands.
With 8 analyst ratings, Conagra Brands has a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target is $26.88, indicating a potential 1.05% upside.
<h3>Understanding Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of JM Smucker, The Campbell's and Pilgrims Pride, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Neutral trajectory for JM Smucker, with an average 1-year price target of $120.6, implying a potential 353.38% upside.</li>
<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Neutral trajectory for The Campbell's, with an average 1-year price target of $40.1, implying a potential 50.75% upside.</li>
<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Pilgrims Pride, with an average 1-year price target of $48.0, implying a potential 80.45% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Analysis Summary for Peers</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for JM Smucker, The Campbell's and Pilgrims Pride, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<thead>
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Conagra Brands</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-0.41%</td>
<td>$846.70M</td>
<td>3.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JM Smucker</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-1.94%</td>
<td>$878.10M</td>
<td>-9.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Campbell's</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>9.32%</td>
<td>$819M</td>
<td>4.46%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pilgrims Pride</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-3.45%</td>
<td>$553.26M</td>
<td>5.59%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Conagra Brands ranks in the middle among its peers for revenue growth. It ranks at the top for gross profit. It ranks in the middle for return on equity.
<h3>About Conagra Brands</h3>
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.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Conagra Brands</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Conagra Brands's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 November, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -0.41%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Conagra Brands's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 8.9% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.25%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Conagra Brands's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.35%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Conagra Brands's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.96, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Look at Conagra Brands's Upcoming Earnings Report

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) will release its third-quarter earnings results before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/earnings">opening bell on Thursday, April 3.</a>
Analysts expect the Chicago-based company to report quarterly earnings at 53 cents per share, down from 69 cents per share in the year-ago period. According to data from Benzinga Pro, Conagra projects quarterly revenue at $2.9 billion, compared to $3.03 billion a year earlier.
Conagra Brands announced on Tuesday that it&#8217;s teaming up with Bloom Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>) to integrate advanced fuel cell technology at two of its Ohio manufacturing plants.
With the recent buzz around Conagra Brands, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends, too. Conagra Brands currently offers an annual dividend yield of 5.26% and a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share ($1.40 a year).  
So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $114,008 or around 4,286 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $22,796 or around 857 shares.
To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($1.40 in this case). So, $6,000 / $1.40 = 4,286 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $1.40 = 857 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis as the dividend payment and stock price fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
CAG Price Action: Shares of Conagra fell 0.3% to close at $26.60 on Tuesday.
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