Conagra EPS Soars 40% to $0.42, Organic Sales Up 2.4%

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Conagra's Q3 net sales fell 1.9% to $2.8 billion while organic net sales rose 2.4% driven by a 1.9% price/mix gain and 0.5% volume growth. Reported EPS jumped 40% to $0.42, though adjusted EPS slid 23.5% to $0.39, and fiscal 2026 EPS guidance was narrowed to $1.70.

1. Third Quarter Financial Results

Conagra reported net sales of $2.8 billion, down 1.9% year-over-year, while organic net sales increased 2.4% from a 1.9% price/mix gain and 0.5% volume growth. Gross profit fell 7.4% to $658 million and adjusted gross profit declined 6.3% to $660 million. Reported diluted EPS rose 40% to $0.42, offset by a 23.5% drop in adjusted EPS to $0.39.

2. Segment Performance

The Grocery & Snacks segment saw net sales decrease 6.3% to $1.2 billion with 1.8% organic growth driven by stronger snacks pricing, while operating profit fell 10.4% to $213 million. Refrigerated & Frozen sales increased 1.6% to $1.1 billion with a 3.9% volume gain, lifting operating profit by 4.4% to $100 million. International sales rose 1.3% to $227 million, aided by favorable foreign exchange, though organic sales dipped 1.2%.

3. Guidance and Outlook

Conagra narrowed its fiscal 2026 outlook to organic net sales growth near 0%–1%, adjusted operating margin near the high end of 11.0%–11.5% and adjusted EPS of $1.70. Management highlighted over-delivery on free cash flow conversion and debt reduction targets, citing strong cash generation and operational agility despite a dynamic macro environment.

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