Campbell Soup Company surpassed Wall Street projections for its first-quarter revenue, thanks to ongoing strength in demand for its canned soups and ready-to-eat meals as households continue to cook at home amid economic uncertainty.
Inflation and tariff-related market swings have driven shoppers to stock up on pantry staples, favoring do-it-yourself meals over pricier dining-out options.
“Consumers are making deliberate, at-home choices, and our brands are benefiting from these cooking-at-home trends,” said CEO Mick Beekhuizen in a statement.
In September, Campbell’s announced a plan to phase out synthetic dyes from its food and beverage products, a move that mirrors a broader industry shift toward healthier options as consumer demand for natural ingredients grows. The effort is slated to begin in fiscal 2026.
Additionally, Campbell’s disclosed an agreement to acquire 49% of Rao’s sauce producer La Regina SPA for $286 million, with close anticipated in the second half of fiscal 2026.
For the quarter ended November 2, Campbell’s reported net sales of $2.68 billion, edging past the consensus estimate of $2.66 billion compiled by LSEG.
Among Campbell’s brands, Goldfish crackers reiterated its full-year sales and profit targets, though the stock traded broadly flat in premarket trading on the news.
Reporting by Koyena Das and Neil J Kanatt in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli
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