B&G Foods Receives $4.70 Average Price Target from Analysts

Analysts give the food company's stock a 'Reduce' rating on average

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Shares of B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:BGS) have been assigned an average rating of 'Reduce' from the six research firms covering the stock, with an average 12-month price target of $4.70. The company, which develops, markets and distributes a portfolio of branded shelf-stable and frozen food products, recently reported quarterly earnings that met analyst expectations.

Why it matters

The analyst ratings and price targets provide insight into how Wall Street views the prospects for B&G Foods, a major player in the packaged foods industry. The 'Reduce' rating and relatively low average price target suggest analysts see limited upside for the company's stock in the near term.

The details

Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, while four have issued a hold rating. Evercore set a $5.00 target price on the shares, while Barclays increased its target from $4.00 to $5.00 and maintained an 'equal weight' rating. TD Cowen reiterated a 'sell' rating, and Weiss Ratings reissued a 'sell (d)' rating.

  • B&G Foods reported its latest quarterly earnings on March 3, 2026.
  • The company will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share on April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026.

The players

B&G Foods, Inc.

A packaged foods holding company that develops, markets and distributes a diversified portfolio of branded shelf-stable and frozen food products.

Evercore

An investment research firm that has set a $5.00 price target on B&G Foods' stock.

Barclays

An investment bank that has increased its price target on B&G Foods' stock from $4.00 to $5.00 and maintained an 'equal weight' rating.

TD Cowen

An investment research firm that has reiterated a 'sell' rating on B&G Foods' stock.

Weiss Ratings

An investment research firm that has reissued a 'sell (d)' rating on B&G Foods' stock.

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