CPB Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
-3.27%
Last Quarter
$0.77
Past Year
$1.93
Growth Past 5yrs
0.7%
Next Quarter
$0.57
Estimate Next Year
$5.44
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$40.00
98.31% Upside
Mean Price Target
$30.23
49.86% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$18.00
-10.76% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 14, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CPB Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CPB (NYSE: CPB) reported an actual EPS of $0.77 for the quarter ending on Dec 09, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.735, resulting in a 4.76% surprise. In the prior quarter (Sep 03, 2025), CPB recorded an actual EPS of $0.62 with a 10.52% surprise. See CPB's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CPB has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Dec 09, 2025 showing a 4.76% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Sep 03, 2025 recorded a 10.52% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09, 2025 | 0.77 | 0.735 | +4.76% |
| Sep 03, 2025 | 0.62 | 0.561 | +10.52% |
| Jun 02, 2025 | 0.73 | 0.65 | +12.31% |
| Mar 05, 2025 | 0.74 | 0.73 | +1.37% |
| Dec 03, 2024 | 0.00239 | 0.88 | -99.73% |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 0.63 | 0.62 | +1.61% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CPB stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CPB stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 44 analysts have given their ratings
to CPB out of which
5 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
25 analysts rate it hold,
9 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
5 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$30.23 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 49.86% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CPB highest price target?
Analysts suggest CPB's stock price would rise to a high of $40.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CPB over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CPB stock price could move to $18.00.
What is the average target price for CPB?
CPB stock has an average analyst estimate of $30.23.
At its current price, how far is CPB from its average target price?
CPB shares are currently trading 49.86% above this price target.
What were CPB’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.77 versus consensus estimates of $0.74, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.00.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CPB's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.57 and $5.44 for the whole year.
What has CPB's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected -3.27% EPS growth for CPB in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 0.7% in the past five years.