Analysts cut Conagra Brands targets ahead of Q4 earnings
Conagra Brands is preparing to announce its Q4 earnings on July 15, with projected EPS dropping to 46 cents from 56 cents year-over-year. Revenue is expected to rise to $2.89 billion from $2.78 billion. Multiple analysts have lowered price targets, and Bernstein downgraded the stock to Underperform.

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Conagra Brands, Inc. will release its fourth quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Wednesday, July 15. Analysts expect the Chicago, Illinois-based company to report quarterly earnings of 46 cents per share, down from 56 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Conagra Brands’ quarterly revenue is $2.89 billion, compared to $2.78 billion reported last year.
On April 1, Conagra Brands reported mixed third-quarter results and issued a cautious outlook. Shares of Conagra Brands rose 0.3% to close at $14.34 on Thursday.
Analyst Ratings and Price Targets
Several analysts have revised their ratings and price targets for Conagra Brands in the weeks leading up to the earnings report. The following table summarizes the recent actions taken by top forecasters:
| Firm | Analyst | Rating | Price Target Change | Accuracy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | Nik Modi | Sector Perform | Cut from $17 to $16 | 51% |
| Deutsche Bank | Steve Powers | Hold | Lowered from $14 to $12 | 65% |
| Evercore ISI Group | David Palmer | In-Line | Cut from $18 to $13 | 52% |
| JP Morgan | Thomas Palmer | Neutral | Cut from $17 to $14 | 50% |
| Bernstein | Alexia Howard | Underperform | Cut from $16 to $12 | 50% |
Bernstein analyst Alexia Howard downgraded the stock from Market Perform to Underperform and cut the price target from $16 to $12 on June 3, 2026. Other analysts, including those from RBC Capital, Deutsche Bank, Evercore ISI Group, and JP Morgan, maintained their ratings but reduced their price targets between June 5 and June 25, 2026.
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