NYSE:CAG

ConAgra Foods (CAG)

16.18
+0.07 (0.43%)
as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

ConAgra Foods (CAG-N) is currently facing mixed opinions among experts. While one review praises its solid management and product line, suggesting that the stock can still perform well even with a disappointing earnings report, other reviews express concern about the high 7.7% dividend yield, questioning its sustainability. The overarching sentiment indicates that the company's growth prospects are lacking, and the street is anticipating a decline in earnings. There is speculation that the only way to halt the recent decline in stock price is through an unexpected positive earnings report. Overall, the high dividend yield is viewed with skepticism, hinting at potential risks associated with the company’s financial performance and growth trajectory.

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Mixed
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Overvalued
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1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly CAG is a $16 billion consumer packaged food company operating in the US. It’s a steady-Eddy performer that trades at 14x earnings compared to peers at 54x. It trades with a PEG ratio of 1.95 – showing modest growth opportunities and it is valued at 2x book. It pays a nice dividend, backed by a payout ratio of under 40% of cash flow. Sales surged during the pandemic, but have stabilized at levels higher than pre-pandemic times. We would buy this with a stop loss at $30, looking to achieve $42 – upside potential over 23%. Yield 3.24% (Analysts’ price target is $39.18)
DON'T BUY

He bets their frozen food sales are strong because of stay-at-homers, but it yields only 2.4% and is cheaper than peer Pepsico. He's on the sidelines because it lacks longer-term consistency. They report Thursday.

PARTIAL BUY

Arguably one of the leaders in the tier 2 brands. Made a huge acquisition in 2012, which hasn’t worked out well. Have had several write-downs since then because of that, and have had to reduce prices to increase sales. As a result, margins have been hammered. Over the last year or so, the stock has done quite well because a private equity firm stepped in. The company has indicated 10% year-over-year EPS growth over the next 3 years. Not a bad time to start some buying, but be careful in the short term. The stock had a considerable run up, and on a valuation basis it is not cheap. As a buyer, take a half position and wait for a pullback.

PARTIAL SELL

Thinks they have done all the right things with the acquisitions they have been making and their focus. It is all ceramic strategic assets. Within the food business, there is a secular push towards people wanting to lead healthier lives. If you own, consider taking some profits.

COMMENT

Just made a major acquisition. His issues with this and others in this area are that there is inflation pressure on the cost side. They are not getting a follow through on the pricing side so their margins are being squeezed and he fears for flattish earnings growth. 2.9% dividend yield.

BUY
Reasonable PE, a little more debt than he would like but it is on his watch list.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a Top Pick April 28/03. Up 2 1/2%.) Still likes. Still remains at the bottom of its 20-year range. 2 X book value.
WEAK BUY
Very solid company, but not too interested in this one.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Mar 19/03. Up 8%.) Still likes.
TOP PICK
Got hit when Ahold cameunder investigation. Was oversold. Starting to come back.
TOP PICK
This is a top pick for a short trade only based on an expected trading bounce.
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