Q1 26 EPS
$0.77
BEAT +4.96%
Est. $0.73
Q1 26 Revenue
$2.68B
BEAT +0.83%
Est. $2.66B
vs S&P Since Q1 26
-31.6%
TRAILING MARKET
CPB -23.1% vs S&P +8.4%
Market Reaction
Did CPB Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
Campbell's posted a modest beat to open fiscal 2026, delivering first-quarter earnings per share of $0.77 against a consensus estimate of $0.73, a 4.96% positive surprise, while revenue of $2.68 billion edged past the $2.66 billion estimate by 0.83%,… Read more Campbell's posted a modest beat to open fiscal 2026, delivering first-quarter earnings per share of $0.77 against a consensus estimate of $0.73, a 4.96% positive surprise, while revenue of $2.68 billion edged past the $2.66 billion estimate by 0.83%, though sales still fell 3.4% year over year as broad-based volume softness weighed on both segments. The Meals & Beverages division, which saw organic sales slip 2% to $1.67 billion, remained pressured by declines across U.S. Soup, Pace sauces, and V8 beverages, while the Snacks segment posted a 1% organic sales decline to $1.01 billion amid continued weakness in pretzels and crackers; combined, these pressures drove adjusted gross margin down 150 basis points to 29.9%, with cost inflation and tariff headwinds only partially offset by roughly $15 million in quarterly cost savings. A strategic bright spot was Campbell's announcement of a $286 million deal to acquire a 49% stake in La Regina, the Italian producer behind the Rao's brand. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, projecting organic net sales in a range of -1% to +1% and adjusted EPS of $2.40 to $2.55.
Key Takeaways
- • Organic net sales declined 1% driven by volume/mix declines of 3%, partially offset by favorable net price realization of 1%
- • Gross profit margin contracted 150 basis points (adjusted) driven by cost inflation, tariff impacts, and unfavorable volume/mix
- • Cost savings and supply chain productivity improvements partially offset inflation headwinds
- • Rao's brand posted gains within Meals & Beverages segment
- • Pepperidge Farm cookies gained in an otherwise soft Snacks segment
- • U.S. soup sales decreased 2% primarily due to declines in ready-to-serve and condensed soups, partially offset by broth gains
- • Lower administrative expenses and marketing/selling expenses helped partially offset gross profit declines
CPB YoY Financials
Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025, source: SEC Filings
CPB Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Our first quarter performance was in line with our expectations reflecting sharpened in-market execution in a dynamic operating environment. Consumers remain intentional in their shopping behaviors with at-home-cooking trends continuing to benefit our brands within our Meals & Beverages portfolio that deliver quality, convenience and value. Additionally, our expanded partnership with La Regina strengthens our ability to deliver on the Rao's growth opportunity. While our Snacks business continues to weather category softness, our brands remain highly relevant. Across our portfolio, we continue to focus on quality, value and evolving consumer preferences with elevated brand support and innovation. Simultaneously, our teams are making great progress on cost savings and productivity initiatives to help offset inflation and continue to invest in our brands. We are moving quickly and with a continued focus on delivering today while we build for tomorrow.”
— Mick Beekhuizen, Q1 2026 Earnings Press Release
CPB Earnings Trends
CPB vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
CPB EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
CPB Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
CPB Quarterly Results
6 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 26 BEAT | $0.48 | $0.50 | +4.49% | $2.37B | -0.67% |
| Q2 26 MISS | $0.57 | $0.51 | -10.64% | $2.56B | -1.82% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $0.73 | $0.77 | +4.96% | $2.68B | +0.83% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $0.57 | $0.62 | +8.79% | $2.32B | -0.51% |
| FY Full Year | $2.93 | $2.97 | +1.31% | $10.25B | -0.17% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $0.66 | $0.73 | +11.38% | $2.48B | +1.87% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $0.72 | $0.74 | +2.18% | $2.69B | -1.85% |