ConAgra Shares Climb 1.19% on 30.43% Volume Spike to 425th Market Rank as Institutions Increase Stakes and 7.3% Yield Bolsters Investor Confidence

ConAgra Brands (CAG) rose 1.19% on August 12, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.24 billion, up 30.43% from the previous day, ranking 425th in market activity. Institutional investors, including Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd., Envestnet Asset Management Inc., and LPL Financial LLC, increased their holdings in the stock during the first and fourth quarters of 2024. Mitsubishi UFJ boosted its stake by 11.0%, Envestnet by 38.4%, and LPL by 4.8%, reflecting renewed institutional confidence in the food and consumer goods company.

The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable on August 28, with a yield of 7.3% based on the ex-dividend date of July 30. Despite a 4.3% year-over-year revenue decline in its most recent quarter, ConAgra’s institutional ownership remains strong, with 83.75% of shares held by such investors. Analysts have issued mixed ratings, including “Hold” from Morgan Stanley, Stifel Nicolaus, and Barclays, alongside a “Strong Buy” from one firm, indicating cautious optimism about its market position.

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