ConAgra Brands Inc. (CAG) β€” RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$14.57 +3.41% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $14.63

ConAgra Brands Inc. (CAG) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 48/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $6.73B
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As of 2026-11-02, ConAgra Brands Inc. (NYSE: CAG) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 48/100 at a spot price of $14.57 (+3.41% 1D, market cap $6.73B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, CAG ranks #81 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Staples sector (Packaged Foods), CAG carries a Roarable D (48/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 23.9%, and ROIC of -10.0%. By comparison, CPB (The Campbell's Company) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 10.4x, ROIC 10.8%, cap $6.26B) and LW (Lamb Weston Holdings Inc.) posts a B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 25.3x, ROIC 14.8%, cap $7.34B). Among the 5-stock peer group, INGR leads on earnings multiple (8.3x) while INGR leads on capital efficiency (16.1% ROIC).

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Per CAG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31, CIK 0000023217), ConAgra Brands Inc. generated $11.28B in revenue (-2.9% YoY), -$1.92B in net income, and $978.7M in free cash flow against $19.54B in total assets and $5.15B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Staples with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $14.63 (+0.42%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 9/20 (D) β€’ 8.7% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (48/100 Β· D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-5.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D Β· Rk D
Cash (9)Whales (8)SEC (8)Macro (10)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.5% Base Target
$21 Bull$14 Base$11 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CAG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (48/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY CAG SCORES 48/100 (D) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+13/20 pts (27% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 65% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+10/20 pts (21% of score)

FRED Regime Γ— Technicals: 26% of 52W Range β€’ RSI-14 at 47.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 12 pts from forensic ceiling

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
40
Grade D$13.70+5.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
43
Grade D$14.44-1.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
45
Grade D$14.24+2.3% Next Q
Current
48
Grade D$14.57-5.6% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: D (40) β†’ D (48)Full Audit β†’
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While CAG currently carries a cautious 48/100 (D) rating due to SEC 10-K Forensic Risk (8/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Consumer Staples with deep daily trading liquidity.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($14.59) and Max Pain ($15.30) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $21.34.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: β€œCAG Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Nov 29, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
47.830 Oversold Β· 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDDISTRESS RISK (<1.8)
1.06>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)
4 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE26% OF RANGE
L: $13$14.57H: $20
1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: DRQD 9 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 21 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 18 / 40
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BEARISH (45)

-10.0% ROIC with 23.9% gross margin and 14.55% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BEARISH (40)

Altman-Z 1.06 and Piotroski 4/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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NEUTRAL (52)

21/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 10/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like CAG
  • βœ“Established market leader in Consumer Staples with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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CAG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +5.20%πŸ“ HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $13.92H $14.57L $13.92C $14.57VOL 8.71M
RES: $18.27SUP: $12.70SMA50: $14.59SMA200: $15.26
$18.06$16.56$15.06$13.56$12.06RES $18.27SUP $12.70$14.572026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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CAG Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
16.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -2.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Staples Rank #81 of 146 βš”οΈ CPB vs CAG Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Staples Peer Comparison (CAG vs. CPB, LW, INGR, DAR)

Industry: Packaged Foods (41 Tracked Issuers)

Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ConAgra Brands Inc. (CAG) ranks #81 by composite RQD confidence (48/100, grade D) and #38 by equity capitalization ($6.73B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, INGR leads on earnings valuation at 8.3x trailing P/E, while INGR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.1% ROIC and 25.3% gross margin. LW currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with CAG at 48/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CAG ACTIVE
ConAgra Brands Inc.
D 48/100 β€” 23.9% -10.0% +3.41% $6.73B Benchmark Subject
CPB
The Campbell's Company
C 62/100 10.4x 30.4% 10.8% +2.00% $6.26B /cpb-vs-cag β†’
LW
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc.
B+ 77/100 25.3x 20.6% 14.8% +1.48% $7.34B /lw-vs-cag β†’
INGR
Ingredion Incorporated
C 63/100 8.3x 25.3% 16.1% +1.44% $6.03B /ingr-vs-cag β†’
DAR
Darling Ingredients Inc.
D+ 55/100 138.6x 24.0% 3.1% +1.05% $8.70B /dar-vs-cag β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-05-31 β€’ CIK 0000023217

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31), ConAgra Brands Inc. (CAG) reported GAAP revenue of $11.28B (-2.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $11.61B , and -6.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.92B, operating cash flow of $1.40B, and free cash flow of $978.7M (-24.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, CAG closed FY2025 with $19.54B in total assets against $5.15B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.06, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-05-31 $11.28B -$1.92B $1.40B $978.7M $19.54B $5.15B
FY2024 (FY) 2025-05-25 $11.61B $1.15B $1.69B $1.30B $21.02B $5.50B
FY2023 (FY) 2024-05-26 $12.05B $347.7M $2.02B $1.47B $14.46B $3.38B

3. CAG Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CAG stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, ConAgra Brands Inc. (NYSE: CAG) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 48/100 at a spot price of $14.57 (+3.41% 1D, market cap $6.73B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, CAG ranks #81 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CAG compare to CPB and LW in the Consumer Staples sector?

Within the Consumer Staples sector (Packaged Foods), CAG carries a Roarable D (48/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 23.9%, and ROIC of -10.0%. By comparison, CPB (The Campbell's Company) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 10.4x, ROIC 10.8%, cap $6.26B) and LW (Lamb Weston Holdings Inc.) posts a B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 25.3x, ROIC 14.8%, cap $7.34B). Among the 5-stock peer group, INGR leads on earnings multiple (8.3x) while INGR leads on capital efficiency (16.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CAG?

Per CAG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31, CIK 0000023217), ConAgra Brands Inc. generated $11.28B in revenue (-2.9% YoY), -$1.92B in net income, and $978.7M in free cash flow against $19.54B in total assets and $5.15B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Staples with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CAG trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CAG last traded at $14.57 (+3.41% on volume of 10,718,771 shares), positioning the stock -0.14% below its 50-day simple moving average ($14.59) and -4.52% below its 200-day simple moving average ($15.26). Across its 52-week range of $12.53 to $20.32, CAG sits at the 26.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±6.0% ($13.70 to $15.44).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell CAG stock right now?

ConAgra Brands Inc. (CAG) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D (Sell β€” SELL) with 48/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-10% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is CAG's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

CAG's 12-month base price target is $13.91 (range $10.85 to $21.34), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 48/100 (D) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

CAG β€” ConAgra Brands Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:18:52Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CAG scores 48 out of 100, a letter grade of D, with the verdict "Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 9/20 (ROIC of -10%; FCF yield of 14.55%); Whale 13F Flow at 8/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 13/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 10/20 (Beta of 1.07; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 8/20 (Altman Z of 1.06; Piotroski F of 4/9; Debt/Equity of 0.59). For a prospective investor, the weakest pillars are Fundamental Cash Engine and Forensic Balance Sheet, which together suggest that reported losses and a low Altman Z reading weigh against the company's free-cash-flow yield. The upside case rests mainly on the 14.55% FCF yield and the 9.96% dividend yield, while the downside case rests on negative ROIC, negative EPS, and a distressed-range Altman Z. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in the 23x forward P/E set against negative trailing EPS of -4.01, meaning the forward multiple depends on earnings recovering from a loss-making base. This is an educational reading of the scores, not personalized advice.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$11281.6M$-1628.4M$-1916.2MN/A$978.7M$46.6M$5152.3M
FY 2024$11612.8M$1364.6M$1152.5MN/A$1302.6M$37.4M$5497.8M
FY 2023$12050.9M$852.8M$347.7MN/A$1473.3MN/A$3383.9M

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $12050.9M in FY 2023 to $11281.6M in FY 2025, and operating income moved from $852.8M to $-1628.4M over the same span. Per the market data, operating margin is -14.4%, net margin is -17%, and ROIC is -10%. The Altman Z-Score is 1.06 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, per the Roarable RQD rating, with Debt/Equity of 0.59 in the same source. Free cash flow remained positive at $978.7M in FY 2025, while debt stood at $5152.3M.

Open Questions

  • What is the trailing P/E and EV/EBITDA, given both are marked unavailable while trailing EPS is -4.01?
  • What drove the move from FY 2024 operating income of $1364.6M to an FY 2025 operating loss of $-1628.4M, and how much of that is recurring?
  • Are there any upstream or downstream supply-chain dependencies, since the Butterfly graph reports none?
  • What is the consensus analyst rating and price target, given no analyst data is provided?
  • Who are the 13F institutional holders and Form 4 insiders driving the flow pillar, since holder data is absent?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CAG (D β€’ RQD 48/100) a Buy at $14.09?

Welcome to the CAG (ConAgra Brands Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 48/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Packaged Foods. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RE RedlineAuditor Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $11.13 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $14.09

Pump the brakes on CAG β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CAG, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 23.9% gross margins. Unless ConAgra Brands Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $17.47 (+24.0%)
Spot @ $14.09

CAG cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CAG, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Packaged Foods and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $14.09 (52-wk range $12.53 - $20.32), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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