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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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On June 30, the space-tech company notched its fastest launch turnaround ever, completing its 68th Electron mission and signaling a new era of rapid-response rocket deployment.
He also recommended buying Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>).
Supporting his view, TD Cowen analyst Gautam Khanna, on July 10, upgraded Huntington Ingalls <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HII/analyst-ratings">from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $250 to $300.</a>
&#8220;This thing is just a coiled spring when we get the new numbers,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>). &#8220;There are many big studies coming down the pipe.&#8221;
Guggenheim analyst Seamus Fernandez, on July 11, maintained Eli Lilly with a Buy and raised the price target from $936 to $942.
When asked about TSS, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSSI#NASDAQ">TSSI</a>), he said, &#8220;That's a pretender. We want to be in CoreWeave if we're going to go there.&#8221;
On the earnings front, TSS, on May 15, reported a year-over-year increase in first-quarter revenue results.
Cramer recommended not buying Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>), saying it's a &#8220;very tough situation.&#8221;
The company, on July 10, reported adjusted earnings per share of 56 cents, missing the analyst consensus estimate of 58 cents. Quarterly net sales of $2.78 billion, missed the Street view of $2.83 billion.
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Lending support to his choice, KeyBanc, on July 8, maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $240 to $275.
Power Solutions International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSIX#NASDAQ">PSIX</a>) is an &#8220;amazing stock, it's not even that expensive,&#8221; Cramer said.
Supporting his view, the company, on May 8, reported a year-over-year increase in first-quarter financial results.
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Bank of America dropped its top 10 stock ideas for the third quarter of 2025, and the list includes some familiar names like Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>)—but also a couple of bearish calls investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">might not see coming.</a>
While Wall Street debates rate cuts, BofA is sticking to one of the most hawkish forecasts out there: no Fed pivot until 2026. 
Next year, the central bank is expected to slash rates by 100 basis points, but until then inflation is likely to remain sticky in the second half of this year due to tariffs, limiting policy flexibility. 
This creates a trading environment where stock-specific catalysts matter more than macro tailwinds.
The updated list features eight Buy-rated stocks and two Underperform-rated names, all chosen for their potential to outperform—or underperform—due to major business or macro developments expected in the coming months.
The 8 Buys: From Aerospace to AI
1. Boeing Co. After a rough year of delays and scrutiny, BofA thinks Boeing is finally gaining altitude. "787 production is ramping, 737 deliveries are recovering, and positive changes to leadership including new CFO hire," said analyst Anthony Cassamassino. The firm sees upside as production hits 38 jets per month, and the new CFO—who came from Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) —adds stability. Bank of America set a price target of $260, which implies a 14% upside from Boeing's current price near $225.
2. Cisco Systems Inc. AI is fueling Cisco's momentum. "AI infrastructure orders YTD exceeded $1.3bn," already beating its full-year target, BofA wrote. With deep ties to Nvidia and a strong hold in enterprise switching, Cisco is positioned well as companies gear up for AI deployment. With shares trading around $68, BofA's $76 target suggests a 11% gain in the near term.
3. Datadog Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>) rounds out the AI-heavy picks. BofA likes Datadog's improving usage growth and its 8.5% AI-native revenue contribution, calling it one of the best-positioned software stocks for the next wave of generative AI adoption. BofA sees shares climbing to $150, offering about a 9% upside from the current level of $137.
4. Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>). Despite some Washington noise around credit scoring, Cassamassino says, "FICO remains a best-in-class software compounder." With a $1 billion buyback plan and strong ACV growth, the firm gave a bold price target of $3,700, more than double the current price. 
5. KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>) is BofA's top value play in regional banking. A 5% yield, clean credit profile, and capital expenditure tailwinds give it a path higher. At a current price of $18.32, BofA's $20 target represents a 13% move higher.
6. Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) is on the list thanks to solid brand momentum and better-than-expected U.S. wholesale growth. "Execution remains strong across both denim and lifestyle apparel," BofA wrote. 
7. Medtronic PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>) could be a breakout play if its new heart treatment technology gets greenlit. Cassamassino says approval of Pulse Field Ablation and renal denervation "could drive meaningful upside." BofA sees the stock climbing to $100, a 15% gain from its current price of $87.
8. Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>). BofA sees the company's upcoming corporate split, Superman reboot and $2 billion debt reduction as key catalysts. At just $11.73 now, the stock could rally 40% to $16, if BofA's view plays out.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bear Calls: Hims &amp; Hers and Conagra</h3>
Not every name on the list is a winner. BofA slapped Underperform ratings on two stocks it believes are overvalued or facing headwinds.
Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) has soared on buzz around compounded weight-loss drugs, but BofA says patent risks are being ignored. "Litigation risk is underappreciated," the analysts wrote, and growth in the company's base business is slowing. Target: $28, well below the stock's recent level near $50.
Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) is the other short idea. Cassamassino sees a soft year ahead due to "rising protein costs and elasticity in frozen." Add in margin pressure and dividend risk, and BofA is skeptical the stock holds up. 
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ConAgra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) posted disappointing Q4 results and issued a cautious outlook <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/earnings">for fiscal 2026 on Thursday.</a>
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 56 cents, missing the analyst consensus estimate of 58 cents. Quarterly net sales of $2.78 billion, missed the Street view of $2.83 billion.
"While the second half was impacted by higher than expected inflation, foreign exchange headwinds, and supply constraints, our long-term value creation strategy remains unchanged," said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer of Conagra Brands. "In fiscal 2026, we expect elevated inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty to persist but remain focused on proactively managing the business by investing in our high-potential frozen and snacks domains, prioritizing volume strength, and further enhancing supply chain resiliency while continuing disciplined cost management and focus on cash flow."
ConAgra Brands shares fell 0.5% to close at $19.40 on Friday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on ConAgra Brands following earnings announcement.
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintained Conagra Brands with an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $22 to $20.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi maintained the stock with a Sector Perform and lowered the price target from $25 to $22.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Matthew Smith maintained Conagra Brands with a Hold and lowered the price target from $26 to $21.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst David Palmer maintained the stock with an In-Line rating and cut the price target from $26 to $24.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Bryan Adams maintained Conagra Brands with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $21 to $20.</li>
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These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Conagra Brands After Weak Q4 Earnings

UBS analyst Bryan Adams 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 $21 to $20.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Conagra Brands, Lowers Price Target to $20

Evercore ISI Group analyst David Palmer maintains Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $26 to $24.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Conagra Brands, Lowers Price Target to $24

Stifel analyst Matthew Smith maintains Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $26 to $21.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Conagra Brands, Lowers Price Target to $21

RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi maintains Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $25 to $22.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Conagra Brands, Lowers Price Target to $22

Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintains Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $22 to $20.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Conagra Brands, Lowers Price Target to $20

ConAgra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) shares slid Thursday after the company posted disappointing Q4 results and issued a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/n46339669/conagra-brands-reports-fourth-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">cautious outlook for fiscal 2026.</a>
Conagra Brands has a diverse portfolio of popular food products, including frozen meals, snacks, and pantry staples. Some of their most recognized brands are Birds Eye, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender&#8217;s, Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, and Hunt&#8217;s.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 56 cents, missing the analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">consensus estimate</a> of 58 cents. Quarterly net sales of $2.78 billion, missed the Street view of $2.83 billion.
The company reported a 4.3% decline in net sales, with organic net sales falling 3.5% year-over-year. The decrease&nbsp;in organic net sales was driven by a&nbsp;1% negative impact from price/mix and a 2.5%&nbsp;decrease in volume, primarily due to lower consumption trends.
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Net sales for the Grocery &amp; Snacks segment declined 2.1% to $1.2 billion, while the Refrigerated &amp; Frozen segment saw a 4.4% drop to $1.1 billion, both on a reported and organic basis. The International segment's net sales fell 13.8% to $230 million, and the Foodservice segment recorded a 4.0% decline to $280 million for the quarter.
&#8220;While the second half was impacted by higher than expected inflation, foreign exchange headwinds, and supply constraints, our long-term value creation strategy remains unchanged,&#8221; said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer of Conagra Brands.
Adjusted gross profit&nbsp;decreased 10.7% to&nbsp;$717&nbsp;million versus the prior year as productivity was more than offset by lower net sales, the negative impact of cost of goods sold inflation, and unfavorable operating leverage.&nbsp;Adjusted gross margin&nbsp;decreased&nbsp;184 basis points to 25.8%.
Adjusted EBITDA, which includes equity method investment earnings and pension and postretirement non-service income, was&nbsp;$544 million&nbsp;in the quarter, down 5.7% year over year.
&#8220;In fiscal 2026, we expect elevated inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty to persist but remain focused on proactively managing the business by investing in our high-potential frozen and snacks domains, prioritizing volume strength, and further enhancing supply chain resiliency while continuing disciplined cost management and focus on cash flow,&#8221; Connolly added.&nbsp;
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $68 million, and inventories worth $2.048 billion.
The company announced on&nbsp;July 9 that its board of directors had approved a quarterly dividend payment of&nbsp;35 cents&nbsp;per share of Conagra common stock, which will be paid on&nbsp;August 28.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Outlook</h2>
Conagra Brands expects adjusted EPS for fiscal 2026 to range between $1.70 and $1.85, falling short of the $2.21 analyst estimate.
The company also forecasts organic net sales growth between negative 1% and positive 1% for the year.
Conagra anticipates around 7% cost of goods sold inflation in fiscal 2026, driven by core inflation and new U.S. tariffs. The tariffs alone are expected to add 3% annually, before mitigation efforts like cost savings and pricing actions.
Price Action: CAG shares are trading lower by 8.91% to $18.57 at last check Thursday.
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ConAgra Brands shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 financial results and issued FY26 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.

ConAgra Brands Projects 7% Cost Inflation In FY26 From Tariffs, Eyes Mitigation Via Cost Cuts, Sourcing Shifts, And Pricing

Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) is looking for FY2026 Adj EPS of $1.70-$1.85 vs $2.21 analyst estimate..

Conagra Brands Sees FY2026 Adj EPS $1.70-$1.85 vs $2.21 Est; Projects Organic Net Sales Growth Of (1)%-1%

Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.58 by 3.78 percent. This is a 8.2 percent decrease over earnings of $0.61 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.781 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.834 billion by 1.88 percent. This is a 4.30 percent decrease over sales of $2.906 billion the same period last year.

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U.S. stock futures declined on Thursday after ending higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower.
President Donald Trump imposed<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46334793/trump-sends-lula-a-letter-imposing-50-tariffs-calls-bolsonaro-trial-a-witch-hunt-brazils-president-hits-back-will-not-accept-any-form-of-tutelage"> 50% tariffs on Brazil</a>, escalating the trade tensions between the two nations. This was followed by a slew of letters posted on his Truth Social account to Japan, South Korea, and other countries, with a deadline of making a deal by Aug. 1.
Trump also urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 3%, while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46336115/as-trump-calls-for-3-percentage-point-rate-cut-too-late-jerome-powell-to-resign-june-fed-minutes-sh">June&#8217;s Fed minutes</a> were awash with words &#8220;uncertain&#8221; and &#8220;uncertainty,&#8221; over the tariffs.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.35% and the two-year bond was at 3.85%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;s</a> projections show markets pricing a 93.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July 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, were lower in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was down 0.13% at $623.24, while the QQQ declined 0.086% to $555.77, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Information technology, utilities, and communication services stocks led the gains on Wednesday, driving U.S. stocks higher.
Investors largely overlooked fresh trade uncertainty, encouraged by the White House&#8217;s delay of new tariffs to Aug. 1st and renewed hopes for negotiations.
In contrast, energy and consumer staples stocks bucked the broader market trend, ending the session in the red.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) once again dominated headlines, reaching a staggering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46328569/wall-street-today-tariffs-nvidia-4-trillion">$4 trillion market capitalization</a> and cementing its position as the world&#8217;s most valuable company. It plans to introduce a new AI chip specifically for the Chinese market as early as September.
On the economic data front, U.S. wholesale inventories saw a 0.3% month-over-month decline in May, falling to $905.5 billion, which was consistent with preliminary estimates and followed a 0.1% increase in the prior month.
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Insights From Analysts:
The senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo, Scott Wren, highlighted that the resurfaced tariff negotiations after a 90-day pause have again started to impact global stock and bond markets.
He said that &#8220;Some potentially serious trade frictions were just around the corner, ready to rear their ugly heads and impact global stock and bond markets.&#8221;
Wren highlighted that the first 90-day pause of largely reciprocal tariffs with a number of important trading partners was due to expire today, July 9. But as the financial markets woke up and got ready to go on Monday morning, the headlines hit the newswires that the pause was being pushed back to Aug. 1, and letters were going out to various trading partners encouraging them to come to an agreement with the U.S. by this new date.
&#8220;The upcoming expiration of the 90-day tariff pause on Aug. 12 with China are just a big reminder that we are still in the early stages of hammering out what U.S. trade relationships with our largest global trade partners will be,&#8221; he said.
Granted, the magnitude of implementation has been uneven and inconsistent in recent months, Wren said that &#8220;U.S. consumers have yet to see the full effect of tariffs at this point.&#8221;
&#8220;Consumers are in many cases buying goods that were inventoried by sellers prior to the application of tariffs. Once those inventories are depleted and are replaced with goods that are subject to tariffs, we would expect to see goods inflation increase into the end of this year and in the early months of 2026,&#8221; he said.
Wren added that &#8220;Rising inflation is likely to increase market worries as market consensus calls for two rate cuts in 2025.&#8221;
Meanwhile, talking about inflation, Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates stated that &#8220;I am expecting favorable inflation reports and for retail sales to have picked up a bit from May's slow pace.&#8221;
&#8220;Economic activity appears to be picking up, so both business and consumer sentiment should be rising,&#8221; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
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<li>Initial jobless claims data for the week ended July 5 will all be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>St Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem will speak at 10:00 a.m., and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose 0.71% in premarket on Thursday after scaling a record market capitalization of over $4 trillion on Wednesday.</li>
<li>WK Kellogg Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLG#NYSE">KLG</a>) zoomed 52.86% on a report that Ferrero is nearing an agreement to buy the breakfast food company for about $3 billion.</li>
<li>Klotho Neurosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLTO#NASDAQ">KLTO</a>) surged 54.74% as the company was granted FDA Orphan Drug designation for KLTO-202 for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.</li>
<li>Creative Medical Technology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELZ#NASDAQ">CELZ</a>) tumbled 27% as it received a notice of allowance for a U.S. patent titled "Treatment Of Heart Failure And/Or Post Infarct Pathological Remodeling By Ex Vivo Reprogrammed Immune Cells."</li>
<li>Methode Electronics Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEI#NYSE">MEI</a>) dropped 14.29% after the company reported a fourth-quarter adjusted EPS miss.</li>
<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) was 0.60% higher after posting better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance from $5.50-$6.10 to $5.75-$6.25.</li>
<li>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) was up 0.53% after it agreed to sell its infant and specialty food business in Italy to NewPrinces S.p.A.</li>
<li>Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) was up 0.79% as analysts expect it to report earnings of 58 cents per share on revenue of $2.83 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) was 0.24% lower as it is expected to report earnings before the market opens. Analysts estimate earnings of $2.05 per share on revenue of $15.45 billion.</li>
<li>Helen of Troy Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) advanced 1.29% as analysts expect it to report earnings of 90 cents per share on revenue of $398.20 million before the opening bell.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.53% to hover around $68.01 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.35% to hover around $3,325.28 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.16% at the 97.3950 level.
Asian markets ended mostly higher on Thursday, except India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex and Japan's Nikkei 225 indices. Meanwhile, South Korea's Kospi, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Australia's ASX 200, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 indices rose. European markets were higher in early trade.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMPL#NASDAQ">SMPL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $381.21 million. 
• Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.03 per share on revenue of $16.18 billion. 
• Tokyo Lifestyle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKLF#NASDAQ">TKLF</a>) is likely to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2025. 
• Northern Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTIC#NASDAQ">NTIC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $20.70 million. 
• Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYRN#NASDAQ">BYRN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $28.47 million. 
• Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.91 per share on revenue of $397.06 million. 
• Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $2.88 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• E2open Parent Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETWO#NYSE">ETWO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $148.92 million. 
• WD-40 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.40 per share on revenue of $160.60 million. 
• Vista Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIST#NYSE">VIST</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.15 per share on revenue of $591.60 million. 
• Frequency Electronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEIM#NASDAQ">FEIM</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Levi Strauss (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $1.37 billion. 
• Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLN#NYSE">VLN</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share on revenue of $1.31 billion. 
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Extreme Greed&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points during the session as investors shrugged off fresh trade uncertainty after the White House delayed the start of new tariffs to Aug. 1, raising hopes for new rounds of negotiations.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) grabbed headlines once again, with its market capitalization hitting $4 trillion, solidifying its lead as the world&#8217;s most valuable company. According to the Financial Times, Nvidia is planning to launch a new AI chip designed specifically for China as soon as September.
On the economic data front, U.S. wholesale inventories declined by 0.3% month-over-month to $905.5 billion in May in line with the preliminary estimate and compared to a 0.1% increase in the previous month.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with information technology, utilities and communication services stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, energy and consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by 218 points to 44,458.30 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.61% to 6,263.26, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.94% to 20,611.34 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>), Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 75, the index moved to the &#8220;Extreme Greed&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 74.
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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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 58 cents per share on revenue of $2.83 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Conagra Brands shares gained 0.8% to $20.55 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance from $5.50-$6.10 to $5.75-$6.25. AZZ shares gained 0.1% to $101.00 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $2.05 per share on revenue of $15.45 billion for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Delta Air shares gained 0.6% to $50.99 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) agreed to sell its infant and specialty food business in Italy to NewPrinces S.p.A. Kraft Heinz shares gained 0.2% to $26.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 90 cents per share on revenue of $398.20 million before the opening bell. Helen of Troy shares gained 1.3% to $31.40 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Conagra Brands, Delta Air Lines And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Thursday

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, 2025-07-10. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Conagra Brands will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.61. 
The announcement from Conagra Brands is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company's EPS missed by $0.02 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.37% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Conagra Brands's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2025</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
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</thead>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.59</td>
<td>0.57</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.51</td>
<td>0.70</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.61</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752069642_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Conagra Brands Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Conagra Brands were trading at $20.65 as of July 08. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 27.03%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely unhappy going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Views 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.
Conagra Brands has received a total of 9 ratings from analysts, with the consensus rating as Neutral. With an average one-year price target of $22.44, the consensus suggests a potential 8.67% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
In this analysis, we delve into the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of The Campbell's, Pilgrims Pride and JM Smucker, three key industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for The Campbell's, with an average 1-year price target of $35.93, suggesting a potential 74.0% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Pilgrims Pride, with an average 1-year price target of $50.0, suggesting a potential 142.13% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for JM Smucker, with an average 1-year price target of $118.62, suggesting a potential 474.43% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Summary of Peers Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for The Campbell's, Pilgrims Pride and JM Smucker, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>Conagra Brands</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-6.33%</td>
<td>$710.30M</td>
<td>1.65%</td>
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<td>The Campbell's</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>4.47%</td>
<td>$728M</td>
<td>1.70%</td>
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<td>Pilgrims Pride</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>2.32%</td>
<td>$554.87M</td>
<td>8.03%</td>
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<td>JM Smucker</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-2.81%</td>
<td>$823.30M</td>
<td>-11.22%</td>
</tr>
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</table>

Key Takeaway:
Conagra Brands ranks in the middle for revenue growth among its peers. It ranks at the bottom for gross profit. It ranks at the top for return on equity.
<h3>Get to Know Conagra Brands Better</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>Financial Insights: Conagra Brands</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Conagra Brands's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 28 February, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -6.33% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Conagra Brands's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 5.11%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.65%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Conagra Brands's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.69%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, Conagra Brands faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Conagra Brands visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Glimpse of Conagra Brands's Earnings Potential

Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintains Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $23 to $22.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Conagra Brands, Lowers Price Target to $22

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr">Robert F. Kennedy Jr.</a>, who&nbsp;is making strides in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42144709/kennedys-war-on-food-dyes-could-be-coming-to-your-breakfast-table">his war against synthetic food dyes</a>, is now targeting colorful favorites such as Jell-O snacks, Kool-Aid and Lucky Charms cereals. 
By the end of 2027, many of these products are meant to be free of synthetic dyes, with companies like Nestlé SA-ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSRGY#OTC">NSRGY</a>), ConAgra Brands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>), Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>), General Mills Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) and PepsiCo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NYSE">PEP</a>) vowing to be on board.
Kennedy has targeted synthetic dyes as part of his &#8220;Make America Healthy Again&#8221; (MAHA) movement, which aims to reduce the consumption of ultra-processed foods. Despite skepticism about his voluntary approach, RFK's campaign has gained traction, with food giants agreeing to remove petroleum-based dyes by 2026, citing links to behavioral problems in children, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/us/politics/rfk-food-dyes-candy.html">reported</a> the New York Times on Monday.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Then There's The Candy</h1>
The candy industry, which relies heavily on synthetic dyes, remains a significant obstacle, especially companies like Mars, the maker of M&amp;M&#8217;s and Skittles. A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that 19% of processed foods contain synthetic dyes, with confectionery products leading the way. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Old Habits</h1>
Forrest E. Mars Sr., who established M&amp;M Limited in Newark, New Jersey, <a href="https://www.mms.com/en-ie/explore/about-us">introduced</a> M&amp;M&#8217;s Plain Chocolate Candies in 1941. In the 1960s, Starbursts burst onto the candy scene. 
To the company&#8217;s credit, Mars recently removed titanium dioxide, a whitening agent, from Skittles but has refused to eliminate synthetic dyes without federal mandates. The National Confectioners Association, representing candy makers, has stated that the industry needs more time and alternatives to meet demand, warning that the use of natural colors could drive up prices.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Red Dye No. 3 Finally Banned</h1>
In January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43011207/fda-bans-red-dye-no-3-effective-january-2027-cites-cancer-risks-food-stocks-to-watch">announced a ban on Red Dye No. 3</a>, which has been linked to cancer in animal studies. The ban will take effect on Jan. 15, 2027. The dye, widely prevalent in U.S. supermarkets, is used to color food items consumed by young children.
While Kennedy has faced resistance, some states, like Texas and West Virginia, will soon require warning labels on foods containing synthetic dyes. 
That said, Mars has support in Congress, with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) defending the safety of currently FDA-approved dyes. He also raised concerns over the high cost of substitutes, though Kennedy has vowed to work with Congress on the issue, noted the New York Times.
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