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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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Del Monte Foods, a 138-year-old titan in canned fruits and vegetables, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, aiming to restructure its finances and pursue a sale of its assets.
What Happened: The company, known for brands like Del Monte, Contadina, and College Inn, secured $912.5 million in debtor-in-possession financing, including $165 million in new funds, to maintain operations during this process, according to a press release
The company's struggles stem from a combination of heavy debt, shifting consumer preferences, and macroeconomic pressures. 
A CNN Business <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/02/food/del-monte-foods-bankruptcy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report</a> indicates that consumers are increasingly favoring healthier, preservative-free alternatives, reducing demand for Del Monte's core products.
While competitors adapted to trends like plant-based fresh foods and innovative packaging, Del Monte's flat sales of $2.4 billion in fiscal 2024 and a $127 million net loss reflect its failure to pivot effectively.
Greg Longstreet, the president and CEO of Del Monte Foods, said that the company &#8220;faced challenges intensified by a dynamic macroeconomic environment.&#8221; 
Additionally, the 2014 acquisition by Del Monte Pacific Limited saddled the U.S. subsidiary with over $1.2 billion in secured debt, exacerbated by rising interest rates, as <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-02/canned-food-producer-del-monte-foods-files-for-bankruptcy">noted </a>by Bloomberg. 
&#8220;This is a strategic step forward for Del Monte Foods. After a thorough evaluation of all available options, we determined a court-supervised sale process is the most effective way to accelerate our turnaround and create a stronger and enduring Del Monte Foods,&#8221; added Longstreet.
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Why It Matters: Here is how the stocks of the other canned food products in the U.S. have performed in 2025 and over the last year.
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<td>Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</td>
<td>-12.06%</td>
<td>-15.67%</td>
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<td>Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>)</td>
<td>-23.60%</td>
<td>-24.85%</td>
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<td>Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NYSE">CPB</a>)</td>
<td>-24.01%</td>
<td>-29.04%</td>
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<td>B&amp;G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGS#NYSE">BGS</a>)</td>
<td>-36.33%</td>
<td>-42.09%</td>
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<td>General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>)</td>
<td>-15.28%</td>
<td>-14.66%</td>
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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, edged higher on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.45% at $620.45, while the QQQ advanced 0.70% to $550.80, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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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 $27 to $22.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Conagra Brands, Lowers Price Target to $22

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/earnings">opening bell on Thursday, July 10.</a>
Analysts expect the Chicago, Illinois-based company to report quarterly earnings at 61 cents per share, versus 61 cents per share in the year-ago period. Conagra Brands projects to report quarterly revenue at $2.88 billion, compared to $2.91 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On June 25, Conagra Brands announced it will complete the removal of certified food, drug, and cosmetic colors from its U.S. frozen product portfolio by the end of 2025.
Conagra Brands shares rose 2.8% to close at $21.05 on Tuesday.
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.
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<li>B of A Securities analyst Bryan Spillane downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform and cut the price target from $27 to $20 on June 12, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Leah Jordan downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell and slashed the price target from $26 to $21 on June 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained an Equal-Weight rating and decreased the price target from $27 to $23 on June 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</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 70%.</li>
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Conagra Brands Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Truist Securities raised the price target for GMS Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GMS#NYSE">GMS</a>) from $105 to $110. Truist Securities analyst Keith Hughes maintained a Hold rating. GMS shares closed at $108.75 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GMS/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan raised Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNV#NYSE">SNV</a>) price target from $50 to $60. JP Morgan analyst Anthony Elian maintained an Overweight rating. Synovus Financial shares closed at $51.75 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Susquehanna cut the price target for Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) from $46 to $44. Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors maintained a Positive rating. SLB shares closed at $33.80 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SLB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>DA Davidson slashed the price target for Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APOG#NASDAQ">APOG</a>) from $47 to $45. DA Davidson analyst Brent Thielman maintained a Neutral rating. Apogee shares closed at $40.60 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APOG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>DA Davidson raised Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRGS#NASDAQ">PRGS</a>) price target from $70 to $75. DA Davidson analyst Lucky Schreiner maintained a Buy rating. Progress Software shares settled at $63.84 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PRGS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS cut Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) price target from $22 to $21. UBS analyst Bryan Adams maintained a Neutral rating. Conagra shares closed at $20.47 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Goldman Sachs boosted the price target for Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) from $66 to $85. Goldman Sachs analyst Stephen Laszczyk upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Hasbro shares settled at $73.82 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HAS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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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 $22 to $21.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Conagra Brands, Lowers Price Target to $21

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Conagra Brands shares are trading lower after the company announced it will complete the removal of certified food, drug , and cosmetic colors from its U.S. frozen product portfolio by the end of 2025.

Conagra Brands,&nbsp;Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) announced that it will reach an important milestone in the company's long-standing portfolio modernization strategy by completing the removal of certified Food, Drug &amp; Cosmetic colors ("FD&amp;C colors") from its U.S. frozen product portfolio by the end of 2025. This milestone represents yet another important achievement in Conagra's multi-year journey to innovate and modernize products to meet evolving consumer trends.
Additionally, Conagra will continue its portfolio modernization efforts across its full U.S. retail portfolio and will not offer products with FD&amp;C colors sold to K-12 schools by the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. The company is also working to discontinue the use of FD&amp;C colors in the manufacturing of products across its U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027.

Conagra Brands To Complete Removal Of Certified Food, Drug & Cosmetic Colors From U.S. Frozen Product Portfolio By 2025 End

Conagra Brands's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 16.19 million shares sold short, which is 3.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.26 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>
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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 5.80%, 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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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald initiated coverage on Hinge Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNGE#NYSE">HNGE</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $47. Hinge Health shares closed at $34.85 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HNGE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Randal Konik initiated coverage on Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIG#NYSE">SIG</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $102. Signet Jewelers shares closed at $76.49 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SIG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Leerink Partners analyst Mike Kratky initiated coverage on Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $118. Boston Scientific shares closed at $99.74 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BSX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Bryan Adams initiated coverage on Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $22. Conagra Brands shares closed at $21.57 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Anthony Codling initiated coverage on Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) with a Sector Perform rating and announced a price target of $515. Martin Marietta Materials shares closed at $542.47 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MLM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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UBS analyst Bryan Adams initiates coverage on Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $22.

UBS Initiates Coverage On Conagra Brands with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $22

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.28%</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Bryan Spillane downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform and cut the price target from $27 to $20 on June 12, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Leah Jordan downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell and slashed the price target from $26 to $21 on June 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Conagra Brands will release its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year results on Thursday, July 10.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.81%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintained an Underweight rating and increased the price target from $46 to $49 on May 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Matthew Smith maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $60 to $63 on April 30, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 29, Altria Group posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENR#NYSE">ENR</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.55%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $25 to $26 on May 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Andrea Teixeira maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $36 to $30 on April 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 6, Energizer Holdings reported in-line earnings for the second quarter.</li>
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Needham analyst Mike Matson downgraded the rating for CONMED Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNMD#NYSE">CNMD</a>) from Buy to Hold and maintained the price target of $61. Conmed shares closed at $56.95 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNMD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Bryan Spillane downgraded Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) from Neutral to Underperform and lowered the price target from $27 to $20. Conagra Brands shares closed at $22.37 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Manav Gupta downgraded Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) from Buy to Neutral and raised the price target from $14 to $18. Venture Global shares closed at $16.76 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Downgrades

CNMD

GENI

This Conagra Brands Analyst Turns Bearish; Here Are Top 3 Downgrades For Thursday

B of A Securities analyst Bryan Spillane downgrades Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) from Neutral to Underperform and lowers the price target from $27 to $20.

B of A Securities Downgrades Conagra Brands to Underperform, Lowers Price Target to $20

Goldman Sachs analyst Leah Jordan downgrades Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) from Neutral to Sell and lowers the price target from $26 to $21.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Conagra Brands to Sell, Lowers Price Target to $21

Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/n45811981/conagra-brands-enters-into-a-definitive-agreement-with-high-liner-foods-to-divest-the-van-de-kamps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">agreed to sell</a> its Van de Kamp&#8217;s and Mrs. Paul&#8217;s frozen seafood brands to High Liner Foods for $55 million in cash.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of July 2025. The two seafood brands generated roughly $75 million in net sales during fiscal 2024.
The divestiture is projected to reduce Conagra&#8217;s adjusted earnings per share by one cent in fiscal 2026.
Conagra CEO Sean Connolly described the sale as a strategic move to redirect resources toward faster-growing segments. 
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Proceeds from the transaction will be applied toward debt reduction, aligning with Conagra&#8217;s broader goal of improving its balance sheet while enhancing focus on innovation and brand development.
The divestiture is part of a wider shift in the packaged food industry, where companies are reassessing portfolios to match evolving consumer demands and improve operational efficiency.
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Price Action: Conagra shares are trading lower by 0.45% at $22.36 on Friday&#8217;s last check.
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Asset Sales

Conagra Sells Seafood Brands For $55M As It Sharpens Focus On Core Business

Divestiture Supports Conagra's Efforts to Reshape its Portfolio
CHICAGO, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with High Liner Foods to sell its Van de Kamp's&#xAE; and Mrs. Paul's&#xAE; frozen seafood brands for $55 million in cash. The transaction includes all associated intellectual property and inventory. The transaction does not include employees or manufacturing facilities. The Van de Kamp's and Mrs. Paul's products that are part of the transaction contributed approximately $75 million to Conagra's fiscal year 2024 net sales. The profit from the divested brands is expected to have a ($0.01) impact to fiscal year 2026 adjusted earnings per share. The transaction is expected to close by the end of July 2025 and proceeds from the transaction will be used to reduce debt.

Conagra Brands Agrees With High Liner Foods To Sell Van De Kamp's And Mrs. Paul's Frozen Seafood Brands For $55M In Cash

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.73%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $46 to $49 on May 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Matthew Smith maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $60 to $63 on April 30, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 29, Altria Group posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.15%</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $27 to $23 on June 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</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 78%.</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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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.80%</li>
<li>Guggenheim analyst Robert Drbul maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $155 to $115 on May 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform and cut the price target from $130 to $110 on May 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 21, Target registered adjusted earnings per share of $1.30, missing analysts' consensus estimate of $1.64. Quarterly sales of $23.85 billion (down 2.8% year over year) missed the Street view of $24.32 billion.</li>
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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 $27 to $23.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Conagra Brands, Lowers Price Target to $23

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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.03%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $46 to $49 on May 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Lisa Lewandowski upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $55 to $65 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>)</h3>
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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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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.41%</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander initiated coverage on the stock with an Underweight rating and a price target of $53 on March 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst John Baumgartner maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $62 to $60 on March 20, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 19, General Mills reported mixed third-quarter results and said it expects macroeconomic uncertainty to continue impacting consumers in the fourth quarter.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0516">latest GIS news</a> </li>
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