Campbell Soup Company (CPB) shares tumbled 7.0% to $22.13 as of September 3, 2026, a significant decline from the prior close of $23.78. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for CPB. Below, we break down what changed for CPB, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
CPB fell 7.0% to $22.13
CPB tumbled 7.0% in its latest session, moving from $23.78 to $22.13.
ValuationMedium confidence
Rel. volume
4.9×
Extreme
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$6.6B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$20
-7.5% vs price
Price chart
Aug 3 – Sep 3
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Campbell Soup Company investors
For Campbell Soup Company investors, the recent signals add up to a strong bearish shift. On the constructive side: Campbell Soup Company (CPB) moved +3.47% from $21.89 to $22.65 on 2026-07-16; Campbell Soup Company (CPB) moved +2.79% from $21.47 to $22.07 on 2026-07-10. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Sharp 7.0% decline — elevated risk. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $20.46, implying -7.5% downside from $22.13. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality medium (75/100). With earnings roughly 96 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
CPB price reaction
CPB last traded at $22.13, down $1.66 (-6.96%) from the previous close of $23.78. The session traded on 4.9× average volume (extreme), so the move carried above-average conviction. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $22.13 and $24.16, and it currently sits about 0% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Campbell Soup Company (CPB)
The consensus analyst price target on Campbell Soup Company (CPB) is $20.46, 7.5% below the recent $22.13. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 11 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on CPB line up.
▲ The bullish case
+The Street's most bullish target is $28.00 (+26.6%).
+Campbell Soup Company (CPB) moved +3.47% from $21.89 to $22.65 on 2026-07-16.
▼ The bearish case
−The consensus analyst price target of $20.46 sits 7.5% below the recent $22.13, so the average target sees limited room to run.
−The most bearish analyst target is $18.00 (-18.6%).
−Material negative event.
−Sharp 7.0% decline — elevated risk.
−High volume 4.9x on decline — distribution signal.
Bull vs bear balanceStrong Bearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is strongly bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 3, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $20-7.5%
= 11 maintains
RBC Capital maintained Sector Perform · 2026-08-31
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) moved -2.61% from $24.10 to $23.47 on 2026-08-25. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-24+0.9%
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) moved +0.37% from $24.07 to $24.16 on 2026-08-24. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with CPB reaching a new 30-day high.
Material / Earnings2026-08-21+0.8%
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) moved +0.97% from $23.72 to $23.95 on August 21, 2026. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with CPB reaching a new 30-day high, though volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19+4.2%
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) moved +4.25% from $22.84 to $23.81 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move was accompanied by volume 2.9x the 5-day average and reached a new 30-day high.
Material / Earnings2026-08-13+3.0%
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) moved +2.24% from $22.77 to $23.28 on 2026-08-13. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with CPB reaching a new 30-day high; volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-07+2.2%
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) moved +2.17% from $22.56 to $23.05 on 2026-08-07. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be technical, with CPB reaching a new 30-day high.
Material / Earnings2026-08-05+1.3%
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) moved +0.85% from $22.86 to $23.05 on 2026-08-05, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-04+1.7%
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) moved +2.62% from $22.18 to $22.76 on August 4, 2026. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-12-08 (est.)
in 96 days
Earnings Release
2026-12-08
High impact
Thesis shift
Strong Bearish Shift
bearish signal
Risk level
High
from change events
Frequently asked questions about CPB
Why did Campbell Soup Company (CPB) stock move?
CPB tumbled 7.0% to $22.13. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did CPB stock fall?
CPB lost 6.96% ($1.66) versus the prior close of $23.78, last trading at $22.13 on 4.9× average volume.
When is Campbell Soup Company's next earnings date?
CPB's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-12-08 — about 96 days away.
What is the analyst price target for CPB?
The consensus analyst price target for CPB is $20.46, about 7.5% below the current $22.13. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 11 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks CPB
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared CPB-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 18 tracked change events for CPB, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 3, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
