B&G Foods

BGS · NYSE

$2.19−$0.01 (−0.45%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:50 PM ET

Prev close $2.20

BGS analyst rating

HoldConsensus of 4 analysts over the last 12 months. 0% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy0
Hold3
Underperform0
Sell1

12-month price target · 6 analysts

Average $4.28 (+95.6% upside)

Low: $3.03
Now: $2.19
High: $5.25

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

BGS analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Barclays	Oct 16, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$4.50 → $3.00	44%
Barclays	Aug 13, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$5.00 → $4.50	44%
Evercore ISI Group	Aug 12, 2026	Maintains	In-Line	$5.00 → $4.50	45%
TD Cowen	Aug 12, 2026	Maintains	Sell	$4.00 → $3.00	58%
Barclays	Jul 21, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$6.00 → $5.00	46%
Barclays	Apr 15, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$5.00 → $6.00	46%
Barclays	Mar 5, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$4.00 → $5.00	46%
Evercore ISI Group	Mar 4, 2026	Maintains	In-Line	$4.50 → $5.00	45%
TD Cowen	Jan 16, 2026	Maintains	Sell	$3.00 → $3.50	58%

The case for and against

Updated Jan 26, 2026

Bull case

B&G Foods Inc. is poised for a positive outlook due to anticipated category growth that exceeds current market consensus, alongside management's strategic focus on unlocking margin expansion through optimized logistics and supply chain efficiencies. The company's ability to convert trial consumers into repeat buyers more effectively than competitors could result in significant market share gains, further enhancing its revenue potential. Additionally, with the normalization of inflation, B&G Foods has demonstrated improved cost control, contributing to enhanced profitability despite facing challenges in specific market segments.

Bear case

B&G Foods Inc. has revised its fiscal year 2025 net sales outlook down to -5.1%, a significant decrease from the previous estimate of -3.6%, indicating challenges related to divestitures and a sluggish recovery in volume. The company continues to experience persistent topline softness, exacerbated by macroeconomic factors and brand underperformance, which has contributed to a challenging financial environment. Additionally, projected revenue of $280–290 million suggests expectations of margin contraction, further complicating the company's financial outlook.

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