About The Campbell's Company
The Campbell's Company (CPB) has been publicly traded since 1973, making it a 53-year-old public company. It operates in the Packaged Foods industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Camden, United States and employs approximately 13,700 people. With a market capitalization of $6.5 billion, CPB is a mid-sized company with growth potential.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $21.71
- Market Cap
- $6.47B
- 52-Week High
- $40.59
- 52-Week Low
- $21.59
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -20.93% | $27.46 | $21.71 |
| 2025 | -30.47% | $39.49 | $27.46 |
| 2024 | +0.09% | $39.45 | $39.49 |
| 2023 | -21.45% | $50.23 | $39.45 |
| 2022 | +34.84% | $37.25 | $50.23 |
| 2021 | -7.19% | $40.13 | $37.25 |
| 2020 | +0.72% | $39.85 | $40.13 |
| 2019 | +55.19% | $25.68 | $39.85 |
| 2018 | -29.12% | $36.22 | $25.68 |
| 2017 | -18.30% | $44.34 | $36.22 |
| 2016 | +17.63% | $37.69 | $44.34 |
| 2015 | +22.63% | $30.74 | $37.69 |
| 2014 | +4.60% | $29.38 | $30.74 |
| 2013 | +25.81% | $23.36 | $29.38 |
| 2012 | +9.42% | $21.35 | $23.36 |
| 2011 | -0.97% | $21.55 | $21.35 |
| 2010 | +6.10% | $20.32 | $21.55 |
| 2009 | +16.44% | $17.45 | $20.32 |
| 2008 | -13.64% | $20.20 | $17.45 |
| 2007 | -6.03% | $21.50 | $20.20 |
| 2006 | +33.41% | $16.12 | $21.50 |
| 2005 | +1.97% | $15.80 | $16.12 |
| 2004 | +14.23% | $13.84 | $15.80 |
| 2003 | +17.14% | $11.81 | $13.84 |
| 2002 | -18.97% | $14.58 | $11.81 |
| 2001 | -11.28% | $16.43 | $14.58 |
| 2000 | -7.78% | $17.81 | $16.43 |
| 1999 | -28.20% | $24.81 | $17.81 |
| 1998 | -0.03% | $24.82 | $24.81 |
| 1997 | +47.78% | $16.80 | $24.82 |
| 1996 | +36.58% | $12.30 | $16.80 |
| 1995 | +38.94% | $8.85 | $12.30 |
| 1994 | +10.87% | $7.98 | $8.85 |
| 1993 | -0.84% | $8.05 | $7.98 |
| 1992 | +1.60% | $7.92 | $8.05 |
| 1991 | +47.69% | $5.37 | $7.92 |
| 1990 | +1.68% | $5.28 | $5.37 |
| 1989 | +89.12% | $2.79 | $5.28 |
| 1988 | +16.50% | $2.39 | $2.79 |
| 1987 | +0.78% | $2.38 | $2.39 |
| 1986 | +18.21% | $2.01 | $2.38 |
| 1985 | +44.32% | $1.39 | $2.01 |
| 1984 | +13.93% | $1.22 | $1.39 |
| 1983 | +26.10% | $0.97 | $1.22 |
| 1982 | +69.00% | $0.57 | $0.97 |
| 1981 | -7.66% | $0.62 | $0.57 |
| 1980 | +3.33% | $0.60 | $0.62 |
| 1979 | -11.76% | $0.68 | $0.60 |
| 1978 | +0.74% | $0.68 | $0.68 |
| 1977 | -14.29% | $0.79 | $0.68 |
| 1976 | +17.54% | $0.67 | $0.79 |
| 1975 | +21.82% | $0.55 | $0.67 |
| 1974 | -8.33% | $0.60 | $0.55 |
Valuation
CPB currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.2, which is considered low relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 9.4 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.6. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.6.
Dividends
The Campbell's Company pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 7.19%. This translates to $1.56 per share annually. The payout ratio of 80% indicates high dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
CPB has a beta of -0.06, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $21.59 to $40.59, and it currently trades near its 52-week low.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 17 analyst opinions, CPB has a consensus "hold" rating. The average price target of $25.94 suggests 19.5% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Campbell's Company do? ▼
The Campbell's Company is a Packaged Foods company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Camden, United States.
What sector is CPB in? ▼
CPB operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Packaged Foods industry.
When did CPB go public? ▼
The Campbell's Company went public in 1973, making it a 53-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in CPB 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in CPB five years ago would be worth approximately $553 today, representing a -44.7% return.
Does CPB pay dividends? ▼
Yes, The Campbell's Company pays a dividend with a current yield of 7.19%, which is $1.56 per share annually.
What is CPB's market cap? ▼
The Campbell's Company has a market capitalization of $6.5 billion, classifying it as a mid-cap company.
What is CPB's P/E ratio? ▼
CPB has a trailing P/E ratio of 11.2 and a forward P/E of 9.4, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is CPB a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 17 opinions, CPB has a consensus "hold" rating. The average price target is $25.94.
Last updated: 3/14/2026