Vanguard Group Inc. Has $746.72 Million Stock Position in The Campbell’s Company $CPB

Vanguard Group Inc. cut its holdings in The Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ:CPB) by 2.2% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 23,645,431 shares of the company’s stock after selling 528,934 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. owned 0.08% of Campbell’s worth $746,723,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. increased its position in Campbell’s by 66.8% during the second quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 961 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 385 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in Campbell’s by 333.3% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 975 shares of the company’s stock valued at $39,000 after acquiring an additional 750 shares during the period. Parvin Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Campbell’s during the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. Kentucky Trust Co lifted its holdings in Campbell’s by 40.0% during the 3rd quarter. Kentucky Trust Co now owns 1,400 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Country Trust Bank bought a new position in Campbell’s during the second quarter worth $46,000. 52.35% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on CPB shares. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Campbell’s from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on shares of Campbell’s from $35.00 to $30.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. DA Davidson restated a “neutral” rating and set a $30.00 price objective on shares of Campbell’s in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Barclays set a $27.00 target price on Campbell’s in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Stephens reduced their price target on Campbell’s from $40.00 to $38.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $32.29.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Anthony Sanzio sold 2,700 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.51, for a total value of $71,577.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 25,264 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $669,748.64. This represents a 9.66% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Charles A. Brawley III sold 11,550 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.14, for a total value of $325,017.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 43,777 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,231,884.78. This trade represents a 20.88% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 19.78% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Campbell’s Price Performance

Campbell’s stock opened at $26.83 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $8.00 billion, a PE ratio of 13.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 9.42 and a beta of -0.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.54, a current ratio of 0.82 and a quick ratio of 0.34. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $27.63 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $30.09. The Campbell’s Company has a one year low of $25.62 and a one year high of $43.85.

Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, December 9th. The company reported $0.77 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $2.68 billion during the quarter. Campbell’s had a net margin of 5.69% and a return on equity of 21.84%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Campbell’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.400-2.550 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that The Campbell’s Company will post 3.15 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About Campbell’s

Campbell’s (NASDAQ: CPB) is a leading manufacturer of shelf-stable foods and beverages, best known for its iconic soups and broths. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products designed to meet consumer demand for convenient, affordable meals and snacks. Since its founding in 1869, Campbell’s has grown through a combination of organic innovation and strategic acquisitions to expand its presence in the food industry.

The company’s brand portfolio includes Campbell’s Condensed Soups, V8 juices, Prego pasta sauces, Swanson broths and stocks, Pace salsas and dips, and Pepperidge Farm baked snacks.