Campbell Soup’s Tumultuous Trading Day 60% Volume Surge 366th Market Rank as Earnings Loom

On September 2, 2025, Campbell Soup (CPB) fell 1.47% to $31.93, with a trading volume of $0.30 billion—a 59.77% increase from the previous day, ranking 366th in market activity. The stock has declined 38.16% over the past 52 weeks, reflecting investor caution ahead of its upcoming earnings report.

Analysts expect Campbell to report Q3 2025 earnings of $0.57 per share, a 9.52% decline year-over-year. Despite this, the company has consistently exceeded estimates in recent quarters, including a $0.08 beat in Q3 2025, which lifted shares 0.03% post-announcement. Quarterly revenue rose 4.5% to $2.48 billion in the latest reported period, outpacing forecasts.

With a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.90—well below the industry average of 17.30—Campbell appears undervalued relative to peers. Analysts maintain a neutral outlook, averaging a $32.45 price target, suggesting limited upside. However, the company’s financial profile reveals mixed signals: while its 2.67% net margin outperforms rivals, return on equity (1.7%) lags, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.78 highlights elevated leverage.

Comparisons with industry peers underscore Campbell’s moderate growth trajectory. It ranks mid-tier in revenue growth (4.47%) but trails in gross profit and ROE. Analysts project earnings growth of 5.08% for fiscal 2026, though this remains below the outperforming trajectories of competitors like Smithfield Foods.

Campbell’s upcoming earnings release on September 3 will be closely watched, as past outperformance has historically driven modest share price gains. However, sustained optimism will depend on improved profitability metrics and a clearer path to debt reduction.