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ConAgra Foods Inc (CAG)

ConAgra Foods Inc (CAG) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: CAG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

19 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $20.52

1 Year Target Price $20.52

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$20.52 Target price
52w Low $16.94
Current$17.09
52w High $27.05

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -11.83%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.18B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 9.67
1Y Target Price 20.52
Price to earnings Ratio 9.67
1Y Target Price 20.52
Volume (30-day avg) 19
Beta -0.01
52 Weeks Range 16.94 - 27.05
Updated Date 11/4/2025
52 Weeks Range 16.94 - 27.05
Updated Date 11/4/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 8.10%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.77

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Profitability

Profit Margin 7.42%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.69%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.67%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.65%

Valuation

Trailing PE 9.67
Forward PE 10.87
Enterprise Value 16756484474
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.71
Enterprise Value 16756484474
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.71
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.46
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.76
Shares Outstanding 478351641
Shares Floating 474926643
Shares Outstanding 478351641
Shares Floating 474926643
Percent Insiders 0.64
Percent Institutions 88.48

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ConAgra Foods Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

ConAgra Foods, Inc., now Conagra Brands, Inc., was founded in 1919 as Nebraska Consolidated Mills. It evolved from a flour milling company to a diversified food conglomerate through acquisitions and divestitures. Significant milestones include expanding into frozen foods and packaged foods.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Grocery & Snacks: This segment focuses on shelf-stable foods like canned goods, condiments, and snack foods.
  • Refrigerated & Frozen: This segment includes frozen entrees, vegetables, and refrigerated dough products.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team typically consists of a CEO, CFO, and other functional executives. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with divisions based on product categories and geographic regions. Example - CEO: Sean Connolly

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Healthy Choice: A frozen meal brand focused on health-conscious consumers. Competitors include Lean Cuisine (NESTLE), Smart Ones (KRAFT HEINZ), and Amy's Kitchen.
  • Marie Callender's: A brand of frozen meals and pies known for comfort food. Competitors include Stouffer's (NESTLE) and Boston Market (ROST).
  • Reddi-wip: A popular whipped cream topping. Competitors include store-brand whipped toppings and other whipped cream brands.
  • Orville Redenbacher's: A leading brand of popcorn. Competitors include Act II (CONAGRA), Pop Secret (EGL), and private label brands.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The packaged food industry is characterized by intense competition, changing consumer preferences, and increasing demand for healthier and more convenient food options.

Positioning

Conagra Brands positions itself as a provider of convenient and affordable food solutions. Competitive advantages include brand recognition and distribution networks.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for packaged foods is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Conagra Brands holds a significant position but competes with many large and smaller players.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand portfolio
  • Extensive distribution network
  • Cost-saving initiatives
  • Focus on innovation

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on traditional grocery channels
  • Sensitivity to commodity price fluctuations
  • Highly competitive market
  • Brand perception as less healthy

Opportunities

  • Expanding into emerging markets
  • Developing new product lines targeting health-conscious consumers
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Leveraging e-commerce channels

Threats

  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Increased competition from private label brands
  • Economic downturns
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • KHC
  • GIS
  • CAG
  • HRL
  • POST

Competitive Landscape

Conagra Brands faces intense competition from larger and smaller food companies. Its advantages lie in its established brands and distribution network, while disadvantages include its brand perception and sensitivity to commodity prices.

Major Acquisitions

Pinnacle Foods

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 10900
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Conagra's frozen foods portfolio with brands like Birds Eye and Duncan Hines.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Future Projections: Future projections need updated analyst estimates pulled for accuracy.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include portfolio optimization, cost-saving measures, and investments in innovation and brand building.

Summary

Conagra Brands holds a respectable position within the competitive packaged foods market, supported by its recognizable brands and distribution network. The company's focus on cost-saving measures and recent acquisition highlights its drive to bolster portfolio, however, it must navigate changing consumer preferences and manage commodity price fluctuations to sustain growth. Their success will depend on their ability to innovate and expand into new markets. Maintaining the existing products with positive brand awareness will contribute to the positive financial outlook.

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About ConAgra Foods Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Chicago, IL, United States
IPO Launch date 1984-09-07
President, CEO & Director Mr. Sean M. Connolly
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
Full time employees 18300
Full time employees 18300

Conagra Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a consumer packaged goods food company primarily in the United States. The company operates in four segments: Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, and Foodservice. The Grocery & Snacks segment primarily offers shelf stable food products through various retail channels. The Refrigerated & Frozen segment provides temperature-controlled food products through various retail channels. The International segment offers food products in various temperature states through retail and foodservice channels outside of the United States. The Foodservice segment offers branded and customized food products, including meals, entrees, sauces, and various custom-manufactured culinary products packaged for restaurants and other foodservice establishments. The company sells its products under the Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, Angie's, BOOMCHICKAPOP brands. Conagra Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.