Campbell Soup Company, listed as NYSE:CPB, is a well-known American food company famous for its canned soups, Pepperidge Farm cookies, and V8 juice. As it prepares to release its fourth-quarter earnings on September 3, 2025, analysts are closely watching the company's financial performance. The expected earnings per share (EPS) is $0.57, a 9.5% decline from the previous year.
Despite the anticipated drop in EPS, Campbell's revenue is projected to grow by 1.8% year-over-year, reaching $2.33 billion. This growth is largely attributed to a 4.1% sales increase in the Meals & Beverages segment, driven by the integration of Sovos and the strength of its brands, as highlighted by Zacks. However, the Snacks segment faces a 4.5% decline in organic sales due to changing consumer trends and increased competition.
Campbell's has been working to offset inflation and supply-chain costs through cost savings from the Sovos integration and efficiencies in selling, general, and administrative expenses. Despite these efforts, the company's bottom line is expected to decrease for the fiscal fourth quarter. The consensus for quarterly EPS has been adjusted upward by a penny over the past 30 days to $0.57, yet it still represents a decline from the previous year.
The company's financial metrics provide additional context for investors. Campbell's has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 20.77 and a price-to-sales ratio of about 0.92. The enterprise value to sales ratio is around 1.58, while the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 13.95. These figures offer insights into the company's valuation and cash flow efficiency.
As Campbell Soup Company prepares to announce its earnings, the market will closely watch the management's discussion during the earnings call. This will provide insights into the company's business conditions and future earnings expectations. Investors are particularly interested in how the company plans to navigate challenges in the Snacks segment and leverage growth in the Meals & Beverages segment.
