Campbell's (CPB) could see a challenging fiscal 2027 due to pressures related to inflation, pricing, and continued marketing investments, among others, UBS Securities said in a Monday note.
Campbell's has also flagged headwinds from incentive compensation resent and a higher share count, UBS noted.
The company reported fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings of $0.50 per diluted share, down from $0.73 a year earlier, as net sales declined to $2.37 billion from $2.48 billion. And there are but "little signs that a return to EPS growth is on the horizon" for the company, UBS said.
For fiscal 2026, Campbell's reiterated its adjusted EPS outlook of $2.15 to $2.25 and a 1% to 2% decline in organic sales. The top-line outlook appears "somewhat aspirational" and top-line growth in fiscal 2027 seems "unlikely," the brokerage said.
UBS cut its price target on Campbell's to $17 from $19, with a sell rating.
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