Conagra Brands, Inc.

CAG · Consumer Defensive

About Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)

Conagra Brands, Inc. is a Packaged Foods company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

CAG trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods

Key Statistics

Current Price
$14.57
Market Cap
$6.96B
52-Week High
$20.32
52-Week Low
$12.53
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods

$1,000 Invested in Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)

1 Year
$884
+-12%
3 Years
$632
+-37%
5 Years
$572
+-43%
10 Years
$576
+-42%
Since IPO
$111,346
+11035%

How much would $1,000 invested in CAG be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CAG 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) in 2025 would be worth $884 as of November 2026, representing a -11.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CAG 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) in 2023 would be worth $632 as of November 2026, representing a -36.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CAG 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) in 2021 would be worth $572 as of November 2026, representing a -42.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CAG 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) in 2016 would be worth $576 as of November 2026, representing a -42.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CAG at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) at IPO would be worth $111,346 as of November 2026, representing a +11034.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.14%
Positive Months
319
57% of 559
Negative Months
239
43% of 559
Data Period
46+ years
559 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Sep 1980 (+35.3%)
Best month on avg: December (+2.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Dec 2018 (-34.0%)
Worst month on avg: February (-2.3%)

Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) has averaged a monthly return of +1.14% with a median return of +1.36%. The stock had 319 positive months (57%) and 239 negative months (43%). The best month in CAG's history was September 1980 with a +35.3% return, while the worst was December 2018 at -34.0%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.7%), and February the weakest (-2.3%).

CAG's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2019 with a cumulative return of +57.0%, and the worst was 2018 at -45.7%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) has delivered an average annual return of +11.58% with a median return of +16.02%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.44%. The stock posted gains in 30 years (65%) and losses in 16 years (35%).

CAG's best year was 2019 with a +65.51% gain, while the worst was 2018 at -41.98%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. CAG achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 26 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.

Avg Return
+11.58%
Best Year
2019 (+65.51%)
Worst Year
2018 (-41.98%)
Positive Years
30/46
Year Return Start End
2026 -11.00% $16.37 $14.57
2025 -33.32% $24.55 $16.37
2024 +1.46% $24.20 $24.55
2023 -22.82% $31.35 $24.20
2022 +17.52% $26.68 $31.35
2021 -2.55% $27.38 $26.68
2020 +8.70% $25.19 $27.38
2019 +65.51% $15.22 $25.19
2018 -41.98% $26.23 $15.22
2017 -2.55% $26.92 $26.23
2016 +23.30% $21.83 $26.92
2015 +19.21% $18.31 $21.83
2014 +11.06% $16.49 $18.31
2013 +17.64% $14.02 $16.49
2012 +15.99% $12.08 $14.02
2011 +21.42% $9.95 $12.08
2010 +1.49% $9.81 $9.95
2009 +45.44% $6.74 $9.81
2008 -28.04% $9.37 $6.74
2007 -9.28% $10.33 $9.37
2006 +38.05% $7.48 $10.33
2005 -28.11% $10.41 $7.48
2004 +16.06% $8.97 $10.41
2003 +10.16% $8.14 $8.97
2002 +9.39% $7.44 $8.14
2001 -4.86% $7.82 $7.44
2000 +19.36% $6.55 $7.82
1999 -25.97% $8.85 $6.55
1998 -2.76% $9.10 $8.85
1997 +35.67% $6.71 $9.10
1996 +24.04% $5.41 $6.71
1995 +35.31% $4.00 $5.41
1994 +21.53% $3.29 $4.00
1993 -18.40% $4.03 $3.29
1992 -4.89% $4.24 $4.03
1991 +46.17% $2.90 $4.24
1990 +32.59% $2.19 $2.90
1989 +50.49% $1.45 $2.19
1988 +17.11% $1.24 $1.45
1987 -9.57% $1.37 $1.24
1986 +37.06% $1.00 $1.37
1985 +57.21% $0.64 $1.00
1984 +19.89% $0.53 $0.64
1983 +22.32% $0.43 $0.53
1982 +61.15% $0.27 $0.43
1981 -23.63% $0.35 $0.27

Frequently Asked Questions: CAG

What sector is CAG in? ▼

CAG operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Packaged Foods industry.

How has CAG performed historically? ▼

Over 46 years of trading history, CAG has posted gains in 30 years (65% of the time). The best year was 2019 with a +65.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CAG? ▼

You can invest in CAG through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CAG.

Last updated: 11/1/2026