Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) Shares Sold Off by Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of The Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ:CPB). In a filing disclosed on November 10th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Campbell’s stock on October 20th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of BridgeBio Pharma (NASDAQ:BBIO) on 11/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of argenex (NASDAQ:ARGX) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Revvity (NYSE:RVTY) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) on 10/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of BridgeBio Pharma (NASDAQ:BBIO) on 10/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:MTSI) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Solutions (OTCMKTS:MICR) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) on 10/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) on 10/21/2026.

Campbell’s Trading Down 1.1%

Shares of NASDAQ CPB traded down $0.24 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $22.07. The company had a trading volume of 3,511,151 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,031,730. The stock has a market cap of $6.58 billion, a PE ratio of 16.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.06. The Campbell’s Company has a one year low of $18.60 and a one year high of $32.04. The company has a quick ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.60. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $20.74 and its 200-day moving average price is $22.36.

Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 3rd. The company reported $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.39. Campbell’s had a net margin of 4.04% and a return on equity of 16.44%. The business had revenue of $2.14 billion for the quarter. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.62 EPS. The business’s revenue was down 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. Campbell’s has set its FY 2027 guidance at 1.650-1.800 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that The Campbell’s Company will post 1.70 earnings per share for the current year.

Campbell’s Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, November 2nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 1st were paid a $0.25 dividend. This is a drop from Campbell’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.39. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, October 1st. Campbell’s’s payout ratio is presently 76.34%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Campbell’s

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in Campbell’s by 23.3% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 10,239,231 shares of the company’s stock valued at $228,026,000 after purchasing an additional 1,933,814 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in shares of Campbell’s during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $79,090,000. First Trust Advisors LP raised its position in shares of Campbell’s by 35.0% in the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 2,820,793 shares of the company’s stock worth $62,819,000 after acquiring an additional 731,393 shares during the period. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Campbell’s in the first quarter valued at approximately $61,261,000. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its position in shares of Campbell’s by 644.9% during the 1st quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 1,864,119 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,319,000 after buying an additional 1,613,873 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 52.35% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on CPB shares. Barclays dropped their target price on Campbell’s from $19.00 to $18.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, September 4th. Zacks Research raised Campbell’s from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday. TD Cowen increased their target price on Campbell’s from $20.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on Campbell’s from $20.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, DA Davidson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $20.00 price target on shares of Campbell’s in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and seven have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Campbell’s currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $19.88.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Campbell’s

The Campbell’s Company, formerly known as Campbell Soup Company, makes and markets packaged foods and beverages. Its products include soups, sauces, pasta, shelf-stable meals, snacks and beverages, sold under brands such as Campbell’s, Prego, Pace, V8, Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm and Snyder’s of Hanover. Founded in 1869, the company became known for popularizing condensed soup. Today, it serves consumers primarily in the United States and Canada, with products also sold in other markets. Campbell’s is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Mick Beekhuizen, who assumed the role in 2025.