The Campbell's Company

CPB · Consumer Defensive

About The Campbell's Company (CPB)

The Campbell's Company is a Packaged Foods company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

CPB 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
$21.00
Market Cap
$6.26B
52-Week High
$40.59
52-Week Low
$20.80
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods

$1,000 Invested in The Campbell's Company (CPB)

1 Year
$579
+-42%
3 Years
$442
+-56%
5 Years
$513
+-49%
10 Years
$457
+-54%
Since IPO
$32,051
+3105%

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

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

A $1,000 investment in The Campbell's Company (CPB) in 2025 would be worth $579 as of May 2026, representing a -42.1% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in The Campbell's Company (CPB) in 2023 would be worth $442 as of May 2026, representing a -55.8% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in The Campbell's Company (CPB) in 2021 would be worth $513 as of May 2026, representing a -48.7% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in The Campbell's Company (CPB) in 2016 would be worth $457 as of May 2026, representing a -54.3% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in The Campbell's Company (CPB) at IPO would be worth $32,051 as of May 2026, representing a +3105.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.76%
Positive Months
349
55% of 637
Negative Months
284
45% of 637
Data Period
53+ years
637 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 1985 (+32.0%)
Best month on avg: October (+2.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2026 (-22.1%)
Worst month on avg: January (-0.6%)

Over the past 53+ years (637 months), The Campbell's Company (CPB) has averaged a monthly return of +0.76% with a median return of +0.90%. The stock had 349 positive months (55%) and 284 negative months (45%). The best month in CPB's history was November 1985 with a +32.0% return, while the worst was March 2026 at -22.1%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.9%), and January the weakest (-0.6%).

CPB's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1989 with a cumulative return of +73.1%, and the worst was 2025 at -34.4%.

Annual Returns

Over 53 years of trading history, The Campbell's Company (CPB) has delivered an average annual return of +9.56% with a median return of +3.33%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.94%. The stock posted gains in 34 years (64%) and losses in 19 years (36%).

CPB's best year was 1989 with a +89.12% gain, while the worst was 2025 at -30.47%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 11, and the longest losing streak was 5 years. CPB achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 11 years.

Avg Return
+9.56%
Best Year
1989 (+89.12%)
Worst Year
2025 (-30.47%)
Positive Years
34/53
Year Return Start End
2026 -23.51% $27.46 $21.00
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 +47.79% $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

Frequently Asked Questions: CPB

What sector is CPB in?

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

How has CPB performed historically?

Over 53 years of trading history, CPB has posted gains in 34 years (64% of the time). The best year was 1989 with a +89.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CPB?

You can invest in CPB 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 CPB.

Last updated: 3/24/2026