CONAGRA BRANDS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Rhea-AI Summary

Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) reported results for Q2 fiscal 2026 (period ended Nov 23, 2025): net sales $3.0B (-6.8%) with organic net sales down 3.0%. Reported operating margin was (20.1)% and adjusted operating margin was 11.3%. Reported diluted loss per share was $1.39 driven primarily by $968M of non-cash goodwill and brand impairment charges; adjusted EPS was $0.45. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $478M and free cash flow for H1 fell to $113M. Net debt declined 10.1% to $7.6B (3.83x net leverage). The company reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance: organic net sales (1)% to 1%, adjusted operating margin ~11.0–11.5%, and adjusted EPS $1.70–$1.85.

Positive

• Adjusted operating margin of 11.3% in Q2
• Adjusted EPS of $0.45 in Q2
• Net debt reduced 10.1% to $7.6B (3.83x leverage)
• Volume share gains in snacks categories (popcorn, pudding, hot cocoa, seeds)

Negative

• Net sales declined 6.8% year‑over‑year to $3.0B (organic -3.0%)
• Goodwill and brand impairment charges of $968M drove reported operating margin to (20.1)%
• Net loss attributable to Conagra of $664M, or $1.39 per share
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased 25.2% to $478M
• Free cash flow fell by $426M to $113M in first half

Key Figures

Net sales change -6.8% Q2 FY2026 vs prior-year period

Organic net sales change -3.0% Q2 FY2026 vs prior-year period

Reported operating margin -20.1% Q2 FY2026, impacted by goodwill and brand impairments

Adjusted operating margin 11.3% Q2 FY2026 adjusted performance

Diluted EPS (reported) -$1.39 Q2 FY2026, loss driven by non-cash impairments

Adjusted EPS $0.45 Q2 FY2026 adjusted earnings per share

Goodwill & brand impairments $968 million Non-cash charges in Q2 FY2026

Net debt $7.6 billion End of Q2 FY2026; net leverage ratio 3.83x

Market Reality Check

$16.98 Last Close

Volume Volume 12,032,498 is 1.28x the 20-day average of 9,421,885, indicating elevated interest ahead of results. normal

Technical Shares at 17.8 trade below the 200-day MA of 20.75 and closer to the 52-week low of 16.6 than the high of 28.515.

Peers on Argus

Peers in Packaged Foods show mixed, modest moves with SFD and POST up slightly, while LW, INGR, and BRFS are down, suggesting CAG’s reaction is more stock-specific than sector-driven.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 19	Earnings date notice	Neutral	+0.1%	Set timing and access details for upcoming Q2 FY2026 earnings release.
Oct 01	Q1 FY2026 earnings	Negative	+0.0%	Sales and EPS declined sharply but full-year FY2026 guidance was reaffirmed.
Jul 10	Q4/FY2025 earnings	Negative	+0.0%	Q4 and full-year FY2025 sales and EPS declined amid inflation and FX headwinds.
Apr 03	Q3 FY2025 earnings	Negative	+0.0%	Broad segment sales declines and lower margins driven by supply constraints.
Dec 19	Q2 FY2025 earnings	Negative	+0.0%	Flat-to-down sales and margin compression led to lower EPS and guidance trim.

Pattern Detected

Recent earnings reports often showed weaker fundamentals but mixed price reactions, with some quarters selling off and others rising despite negative trends, while guidance was repeatedly maintained in a narrow range.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, Conagra’s earnings releases on Dec 19, 2024, Apr 3, 2025, Jul 10, 2025, and Oct 1, 2025 highlighted persistent net sales declines and margin pressure, alongside repeated guidance for organic net sales of about -1% to +1% and adjusted EPS in a tight band. The current Q2 FY2026 release continues this pattern: net sales fell again, large non-cash impairments drove a reported loss, but adjusted EPS and full-year guidance were reaffirmed, extending the existing trajectory.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement reports Q2 FY2026 net sales down 6.8% with organic net sales off 3.0% and a reported loss per share of -$1.39 due largely to $968 million in non-cash impairments. Adjusted EPS of $0.45 and an adjusted operating margin of 11.3% support reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance. Investors may track whether cost of goods sold inflation near 7%, including a roughly 3% tariff impact, continues to pressure margins and free cash flow.

Key Terms

organic net sales financial

"Reported net sales decreased 6.8%; organic net sales decreased 3.0%."

Organic net sales represent the revenue generated from a company's core business activities, excluding the effects of acquisitions, divestments, or currency changes. It shows how well the company is growing through its existing products and services, similar to tracking how a plant grows from its own roots rather than by adding new plants. Investors use this measure to assess the true growth and health of a company's ongoing operations.

adjusted operating margin financial

"Reported operating margin was (20.1)%; adjusted operating margin was 11.3%."

Adjusted operating margin shows how much profit a company makes from its core business activities, after removing unusual or one-time costs and income. It helps investors see the company's true profitability by providing a clearer picture, similar to removing unexpected expenses to understand the regular performance. This metric is useful for comparing companies or tracking performance over time, as it highlights consistent earning power.

adjusted earnings per share financial

"adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.45."

Adjusted Earnings Per Share shows how much profit a company makes for each share of stock, but it removes unusual or one-time items like big expenses or gains. This helps investors see the company's true ongoing performance, making it easier to compare how well different companies are doing over time.

goodwill and brand impairment charges financial

"primarily as a result of certain non-cash goodwill and brand impairment charges"

Goodwill and brand impairment charges are accounting write-downs companies take when the extra value recorded for an acquisition or a brand no longer matches reality. Think of it as admitting a purchased asset — like paying for a reputation or future sales that were expected — is worth less than originally recorded; it reduces reported profit and net assets but usually does not use cash. Investors care because such charges can signal that past acquisitions or brand strength are disappointing and they change earnings, book value and some valuation ratios.

adjusted EBITDA financial

"Adjusted EBITDA, which includes adjusted equity method investment earnings"

Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.

basis point financial

"approximately 100 basis point headwind driven by changes in retailer purchasing"

A basis point is a unit equal to one one‑hundredth of a percent (0.01%), used to describe very small changes in interest rates, bond yields, fees or other percentage figures. Think of it like a single dollar change on $10,000: tiny by itself but meaningful when applied to large sums or repeated over time, so investors use basis points to track and compare small but financially significant moves precisely.

free cash flow financial

"free cash flow decreased from the prior year period by $426 million to $113 million."

Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.

net leverage ratio financial

"resulting in a 3.83x net leverage ratio at the end of the quarter."

The net leverage ratio measures how much debt a company has compared to its available assets or earnings, after accounting for its cash and liquid assets. It helps investors understand how heavily a company relies on borrowed money to finance its operations and growth. A higher ratio indicates greater financial risk, while a lower ratio suggests a more cautious approach to borrowing.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

CHICAGO, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended on November 23, 2025. All comparisons are against the prior year fiscal period, unless otherwise noted.

Highlights

• Reported net sales decreased 6.8%; organic net sales decreased 3.0%.
• Reported operating margin was (20.1)%; adjusted operating margin was 11.3%.
• Reported diluted loss per share was $1.39, primarily as a result of certain non-cash goodwill and brand impairment charges, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.45.
• The company is reaffirming its fiscal 2026 guidance, reflecting:
  • Organic net sales change of (1)% to 1% compared to fiscal 2025
  • Adjusted operating margin between ~11.0% and ~11.5%
  • Adjusted EPS between $1.70 and $1.85

CEO Perspective
Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer of Conagra Brands, commented, "While we continued to navigate a challenging consumer environment in the second quarter, I am pleased with the continued underlying momentum we are seeing across the business. As we look ahead to the second half, we are well positioned to return to organic net sales growth supported by a robust innovation pipeline, increased merchandising and A&P investment, and a resilient supply chain. While the macro environment remains dynamic, our active management and focused execution give us confidence in our path forward. Accordingly, we are reaffirming our fiscal 2026 guidance."

Total Company Second Quarter Results
In the quarter, net sales decreased 6.8% to $3.0 billion, reflecting:

• a 3.9% decrease from the impact of M&A,
• a 3.0% decrease in organic net sales, and
• a 0.1% increase from the favorable impact of foreign exchange.

The 3.0% decrease in organic net sales was driven by flat price/mix and a 3.0% decrease in volume. Net sales were impacted by an approximately 100 basis point headwind driven by changes in retailer purchasing activity around quarter end, including timing of retailer merchandising events and associated inventory builds. In addition, price/mix was impacted by an approximately 60 basis point headwind related to a change in estimate associated with fiscal 2025's second quarter trade expense accrual as well as unfavorable product mix. In the quarter, the company gained overall volume share in its snacks categories, including gains in ready to eat popcorn, pudding, hot cocoa, and seeds, as well as other categories including refrigerated whipped toppings, frozen desserts, and frozen breakfast.

Gross profit decreased 17.8% to $696 million in the quarter and adjusted gross profit decreased 17.1% to $698 million as productivity was more than offset by lower net sales, the negative impact of cost of goods sold inflation, and lost profit from divested businesses. Gross margin decreased 313 basis points to 23.4% in the quarter, and adjusted gross margin decreased 292 basis points to 23.4%.

Selling, general, and administrative expense (SG&A), which includes advertising and promotional expense (A&P), decreased 23.6% to $325 million in the quarter and adjusted SG&A, which includes A&P, increased 2.9% to $362 million. A&P increased 7.2% to $74 million compared to the prior year period.  

In the quarter, the company incurred $968 million of non-cash goodwill and brand impairment charges primarily driven by a sustained decline in the company's share price and market capitalization.

Net interest expense was $96 million, an 11.2% decrease compared to the prior year period driven by a reduction in net debt.

The average diluted share count in the quarter was 479 million shares.

In the quarter, net loss attributable to Conagra Brands was $664 million, or $1.39 per diluted share primarily due to the goodwill and brand impairment charges outlined above. Adjusted net income attributable to Conagra Brands was $218 million, or $0.45 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA, which includes adjusted equity method investment earnings and pension and postretirement non-service income, decreased 25.2% to $478 million in the quarter, primarily driven by the decrease in adjusted gross profit.

Grocery & Snacks Segment Second Quarter Results
Net sales for the Grocery & Snacks segment decreased 8.5% to $1.2 billion in the quarter, reflecting:

• a 7.0% decrease from the impact of M&A, and
• a 1.5% decrease in organic net sales.

The decrease in organic net sales was driven by a price/mix increase of 0.8% and a volume decrease of 2.3%.

Operating profit for the segment decreased 21.9% to $229 million in the quarter and adjusted operating profit decreased 21.8% to $231 million as productivity was more than offset by lower organic net sales, the negative impact of cost of goods sold inflation, and lost profit from divested businesses.

Refrigerated & Frozen Segment Second Quarter Results
Net sales for the Refrigerated & Frozen segment decreased 6.5% to $1.3 billion in the quarter, reflecting:

• a 5.1% decrease in organic net sales, and
• a 1.4% decrease from the impact of M&A.

The decrease in organic net sales was driven by a price/mix decrease of 2.1% and a volume decrease of 3.0%.

Operating loss for the segment was $832 million in the quarter as a result of the non-cash goodwill and brand impairment charges outlined above. Adjusted operating profit decreased 35.6% to $128 million as productivity was more than offset by lower organic net sales, the negative impact of cost of goods sold inflation, unfavorable operating leverage, and lost profit from divested businesses.

International Segment Second Quarter Results
Net sales for the International segment decreased 5.4% to $230 million in the quarter reflecting:

• a 4.1% decrease from the impact of M&A,
• a 2.9% decrease in organic net sales, and
• a 1.6% increase from the favorable impact of foreign exchange.

The decrease in organic net sales was driven by a price/mix increase of 3.5% and a volume decrease of 6.4%.

Operating profit for the segment decreased 21.3% to $32 million in the quarter and adjusted operating profit decreased 18.4% to $32 million as productivity and favorable foreign exchange rates were more than offset by lower organic net sales, the negative impact of cost of goods sold inflation, and lost profit from divested businesses.

Foodservice Segment Second Quarter Results
Net sales for the Foodservice segment decreased 1.3% to $288 million in the quarter, reflecting:

• a 1.5% decrease from the impact of M&A; and
• a 0.2% increase in organic net sales.

The increase in organic net sales was driven by a price/mix increase of 4.2% and a volume decrease of 4.0%.

Operating profit and adjusted operating profit for the segment decreased 12.6% to $31 million as higher organic net sales and productivity were more than offset by the negative impact of cost of goods sold inflation and lost profit from divested businesses.

Other Second Quarter Items
Corporate expenses decreased 16.4% to $58 million driven by certain legal matter recoveries and adjusted corporate expenses increased 9.4% to $86 million driven primarily by higher incentive compensation expense compared to the prior year period.

The company realized pension and post-retirement non-service income of $6 million in the quarter compared to $3 million in the prior year period.

In the quarter, equity method investment earnings decreased 33.5% to $32 million and adjusted equity method investment earnings decreased 19.8% to $39 million as results from the company's joint venture, Ardent Mills, were impacted by lower commodity trading revenue.

In the quarter, the effective tax rate was (1.3)% compared to 17.8% in the prior year period which was largely impacted by the non-deductible goodwill impairments mentioned above. The adjusted effective tax rate was 23.5% compared to 22.3% in the prior year period.

Cash Flow and Debt Update
For the first half of fiscal 2026, the company generated $331 million in net cash flows from operating activities compared to $754 million in the prior year period, driven primarily by lower operating profit, increased levels of inventory reflecting inflationary cost increases, and wrapping the accelerated receipt of a portion of the company's outstanding receivables in the prior year. Capital expenditures were $219 million compared to $215 million in the prior year period. Additionally, the company's free cash flow decreased from the prior year period by $426 million to $113 million. Dividends paid were flat to prior year at $335 million.

The company ended the quarter with net debt of $7.6 billion, representing a 10.1% reduction in net debt versus the prior year period, resulting in a 3.83x net leverage ratio at the end of the quarter.

In the quarter, the company paid a dividend of $0.35 per share.

Outlook
The company is reaffirming the following guidance for fiscal 2026:

• Organic net sales change of (1)% to 1% compared to fiscal 2025
• Adjusted operating margin between ~11.0% and ~11.5%
• Adjusted EPS between $1.70 and $1.85

The company now expects its adjusted equity earnings to be approximately $170 million for the fiscal year compared to the prior estimate of approximately $200 million. All other guidance metrics including interest expense, adjusted effective tax rate, pension income, capital expenditures, free cash flow conversion, net leverage ratio, and the adjusted EPS benefit of the 53^rd week remain unchanged from what was provided in the company's first quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release.

Included in the above guidance, the company expects cost of goods sold inflation to continue at an elevated level in fiscal 2026. Guidance anticipates core inflation slightly higher than 4%. In addition, the company expects an impact to fiscal 2026 from previously announced U.S. tariffs. While the tariff situation remains fluid, guidance contemplates a 50% tariff rate on imported tin plate steel and aluminum, a 20% rate on limited imports from China, and various country-specific reciprocal rates. Combined, these tariffs are expected to increase cost of goods sold by approximately 3% annually, prior to mitigating actions including accelerated cost savings initiatives, sourcing alternatives, and targeted pricing actions. Taken together, the company expects total cost of goods sold inflation of approximately 7%.

The inability to predict the amount and timing of the impacts of foreign exchange, acquisitions, divestitures, and other items impacting comparability makes a detailed reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures impracticable. For the same reasons, the company is unable to address the probable significance of these items, which could be material to future results. Please see the end of this release for more information.

Items Affecting Comparability of EPS
The following are included in the $1.39 diluted loss per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 (EPS amounts are rounded and after tax). Please see the reconciliation schedules at the end of this release for additional details.

• Approximately $1.88 per diluted share of net expense related to goodwill and brand impairment charges
• Approximately $0.06 per diluted share of net benefit related to legal matter recoveries
• Approximately $0.01 per diluted share of net expense related to Ardent JV restructuring activities
• Approximately $0.01 per diluted share of net expense related to rounding

The following are included in the $0.59 diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 (EPS amounts are rounded and after tax). Please see the reconciliation schedules at the end of this release for additional details.

• Approximately $0.13 per diluted share of net expense related to restructuring plans
• Approximately $0.03 per diluted share of net expense related to brand impairment charges
• Approximately $0.03 per diluted share of net benefit related to a valuation allowance adjustment
• Approximately $0.02 per diluted share of net benefit related to corporate hedging derivative gains

Please note that certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.

Discussion of Results and Outlook
Conagra Brands will issue pre-recorded remarks prior to hosting a live Q&A conference call and webcast at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time today to discuss the company's results and outlook. The live audio webcast Q&A conference call, pre-recorded remarks, transcript of the pre-recorded remarks, and presentation slides will be available on www.conagrabrands.com/investor-relations under Events & Presentations. The Q&A conference call may be accessed by dialing 1‑877‑883‑0383 for participants in the U.S. and 1‑412‑902‑6506 for all other participants and using passcode 2874830. Please dial in 10 to 15 minutes prior to the call start time. A replay of the Q&A conference call will be available on www.conagrabrands.com/investor-relations under Events & Presentations until December 19, 2026.

About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We combine a 100-year history of making quality food with agility and a relentless focus on collaboration and innovation. The company's portfolio is continuously evolving to satisfy consumers' ever-changing food preferences. Conagra's brands include Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, Slim Jim®, Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, and many more. As a corporate citizen, we aim to do what's right for our business, our employees, our communities and the world. Headquartered in Chicago, Conagra Brands generated fiscal 2025 net sales of nearly $12 billion. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Note on Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained in this document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements regarding our expected future financial performance or position, results of operations, business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations, legal matters, costs and cost savings, impairments, and dividends, as well as other statements that are not historical facts. You can identify forward-looking statements by their use of forward-looking words, such as "may", "will", "anticipate", "expect", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "should", "seek", or comparable terms.

Readers of this document should understand that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results. Forward-looking statements provide our current expectations and beliefs concerning future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and factors relating to our business and operations, all of which are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, and factors include, among other things: risks associated with general economic and industry conditions, including inflation, reduced consumer confidence and spending, increased tariffs and taxes, declining benefits or increased limitations under government food assistance programs for consumers, rising unemployment, recessions, increased energy costs, supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and geopolitical conflicts; risks related to the availability and prices of commodities and other supply chain resources, including raw materials, packaging, energy, and transportation, weather conditions, health pandemics or outbreaks of disease, actual or threatened hostilities or war, or other geopolitical uncertainty; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain and/or operations; risks related to the effectiveness of our hedging activities and ability to respond to volatility in commodities; risks related to the ultimate impact of, including reputational harm caused by, any product recalls and product liability or labeling litigation, including litigation related to lead-based paint and pigment and cooking spray; risks related to our ability to execute operating and value creation plans and achieve returns on our investments and targeted operating efficiencies from cost-saving initiatives, and to benefit from trade optimization programs; risks related to our ability to deleverage on currently anticipated timelines, and to continue to access capital on acceptable terms or at all; risks related to the company's competitive environment, cost structure, and related market conditions; risks related to our ability to respond to changing consumer preferences including health and wellness perceptions and the success of our innovation and marketing investments; risks associated with actions by our customers, including changes in distribution and purchasing terms; risks related to the seasonality of our business; risks associated with our contract manufacturing arrangements and other third-party service provider dependencies; risks associated with actions of governments and regulatory bodies that affect our businesses, including the ultimate impact of new or revised regulations or interpretations including to address climate change; risks related to the company's ability to execute on its strategies or achieve expectations related to environmental, social, and governance matters, including as a result of evolving legal, regulatory, and other standards, processes, and assumptions, the pace of scientific and technological developments, increased costs, the availability of requisite financing, and changes in carbon pricing or carbon taxes; risks related to a material failure in or breach of our or our vendors' information technology systems and other cybersecurity incidents; risks related to our ability to identify, attract, hire, train, retain and develop qualified personnel; risks of increased pension, labor or people-related expenses; risks and uncertainties associated with intangible assets, including any future goodwill or intangible assets impairment charges; risks relating to our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; risks relating to acquisition, divestiture, joint venture or investment activities; the amount and timing of future dividends, which remain subject to Board approval and depend on market and other conditions; the amount and timing of future stock repurchases; and other risks described in our reports filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included in this document, which speak only as of the date of this document. We undertake no responsibility to update these statements, except as required by law.

Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This document includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EPS, organic net sales, adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating profit, adjusted SG&A, adjusted corporate expenses, adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating margin, adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted net income attributable to Conagra Brands, free cash flow, net debt, net leverage ratio, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted equity method investment income. Management considers GAAP financial measures as well as such non-GAAP financial information in its evaluation of the company's financial statements. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information to investors to facilitate year-over-year comparisons by removing non-recurring items and other items impacting comparability such as the impacts of foreign exchange, divested businesses and acquisitions, as well as the impact of any 53rd week, as noted in more detail for each measure below. We also believe the below financial measures are used by investors and analysts to assess the company's operating performance and financial position. These measures should be viewed in addition to, and not in lieu of, the company's diluted earnings per share, operating performance and financial measures as calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Organic net sales excludes, from reported net sales, the impacts of foreign exchange, divested businesses and acquisitions, as well as the impact of any 53rd week to provide a more transparent view of year-over-year comparability. All references to changes in volume and price/mix throughout this release are on an organic net sales basis.

Free cash flow is net cash from operating activities less additions to property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow conversion is free cash flow divided by adjusted net income attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc. We use this non-GAAP financial measure to provide additional information about the amount of cash available for debt repayment, dividend distributions, acquisition opportunities, and share repurchases after all of the company's business needs and obligations are met.

References to adjusted items throughout this release refer to measures computed in accordance with GAAP less the impact of items impacting comparability. Items impacting comparability are income or expenses (and related tax impacts) that management believes have had, or are likely to have, a significant impact on the earnings of the applicable business segment or on the total corporation for the period in which the item is recognized, and are not indicative of the company's core operating results. We exclude these items that we believe affect comparability of underlying results from period to period and may obscure trends in our underlying profitability.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2025, we revised our calculation methodology for Adjusted SG&A to include advertising and promotional (A&P) expense. Prior-year periods have been recast to reflect this new calculation methodology. Please refer to the tables in this press release for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measures using the updated calculation method to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP which include information about A&P expense in the footnotes. 

References to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) refer to net income attributable to Conagra Brands before the impacts of discontinued operations, income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, depreciation, and amortization. For adjusted EBITDA, we exclude items resulting from infrequently occurring events or items that we believe significantly affect the year-to-year assessment of the company's operating results.

Hedge gains and losses are generally aggregated, and net amounts are reclassified from unallocated corporate expense to the operating segments when the underlying commodity or foreign currency being hedged is expensed in segment cost of goods sold. The net change in the derivative gains (losses) included in unallocated corporate expense during the period is reflected as a comparability item, corporate hedging derivate gains (losses). Since our hedging contracts are generally for future periods, this adjustment facilitates year-over-year comparisons of cost of goods sold, matching the derivative gains and losses with the underlying economic exposure being hedged for the period.

References to adjusted equity method investment income refer to equity method investment income adjusted to exclude the impact of certain restructuring activities at the Ardent Mills JV.

Note on Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Our fiscal 2026 guidance includes certain non-GAAP financial measures (organic net sales growth/change, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EPS, net leverage ratio, free cash flow conversion, adjusted effective tax rate, and adjusted equity method investment income) that are presented on a forward-looking basis. Historically, the company has calculated these non-GAAP financial measures excluding the impact of certain items such as, but not limited to, foreign exchange, acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring expenses, the extinguishment of debt, hedging gains and losses, impairment charges, legacy legal contingencies, and unusual tax items. Reconciliations of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are not provided because the company is unable to provide such reconciliations without unreasonable effort, due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the timing and financial impact of such items. For the same reasons, the company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions) (unaudited)
			SECOND QUARTER
			Thirteen Weeks Ended			Thirteen Weeks Ended
			November 23, 2025			November 24, 2024		Percent Change
Net sales		$	2,979.1		$	3,195.1		(6.8) %
Cost of goods sold			2,283.1			2,348.4		(2.8) %
Gross profit		$	696.0		$	846.7		(17.8) %
Selling, general and administrative expenses			325.1			425.2		(23.6) %
Goodwill impairment charges			771.3			—		100.0 %
Other intangible asset impairment charges			197.0			18.9		943.9 %
Loss on divestitures			0.2			—		100.0 %
Operating profit (loss)		$	(597.6)		$	402.6		N/A
Pension and postretirement non-service income			6.1			3.1		99.2 %
Interest expense, net			96.0			108.2		(11.2) %
Equity method investment earnings			32.2			48.5		(33.5) %
Income (loss) before income taxes		$	(655.3)		$	346.0		N/A
Income tax expense			8.3			61.5		(86.4) %
Net income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.		$	(663.6)		$	284.5		N/A
Earnings (loss) per share - basic
Net income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.		$	(1.39)		$	0.60		N/A
Basic weighted average shares outstanding			479.0			478.0		0.2 %
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted
Net income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.		$	(1.39)		$	0.59		N/A
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 1			479.0			479.3		0.0 %

1 In Q2 FY26, we reported a GAAP net loss. In periods when we recognize a net loss, we exclude the impact of outstanding stock awards from the diluted loss per share calculation, as their inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect. The weighted average diluted share count was 479.5 million shares.

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions) (unaudited)
			SECOND QUARTER YEAR TO DATE
			Twenty-Six  Weeks Ended			Twenty-Six  Weeks Ended
			November 23, 2025			November 24, 2024		Percent Change
Net sales		$	5,611.7		$	5,990.0		(6.3) %
Cost of goods sold			4,275.1			4,404.0		(2.9) %
Gross profit		$	1,336.6		$	1,586.0		(15.7) %
Selling, general and administrative expenses			660.7			760.6		(13.1) %
Goodwill impairment charges			771.3			-		100.0 %
Other intangible asset impairment charges			197.0			18.9		943.9 %
Loss (gain) on divestitures			(42.2)			2.3		N/A
Operating profit (loss)		$	(250.2)		$	804.2		N/A
Pension and postretirement non-service income			12.2			6.2		97.3 %
Interest expense, net			189.8			214.0		(11.3) %
Equity method investment earnings			61.6			77.6		(20.6) %
Income (loss) before income taxes		$	(366.2)		$	674.0		N/A
Income tax (benefit) expense			132.9			(77.4)		N/A
Net income (loss)		$	(499.1)		$	751.4		N/A
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests			—			0.1		(100.0) %
Net income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.		$	(499.1)		$	751.3		N/A
Earnings (loss) per share - basic
Net income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.		$	(1.04)		$	1.57		N/A
Basic weighted average shares outstanding			478.8			478.5		0.1 %
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted
Net income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.		$	(1.04)		$	1.57		N/A
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 1			478.8			479.9		(0.1) %

1 In FY26, we reported a GAAP net loss. In periods when we recognize a net loss, we exclude the impact of outstanding stock awards from the diluted loss per share calculation, as their inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect. The weighted average diluted share count was 479.6 million shares.

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions) (unaudited)
			November 23, 2025			May 25, 2025
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	46.6		$	68.0
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4.3 and $3.6			835.5			770.0
Inventories			2,199.8			2,048.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			144.4			90.6
Current assets held for sale			—			94.1
Total current assets			3,226.3			3,071.0
Property, plant and equipment, net			2,801.7			2,835.9
Goodwill			9,729.4			10,501.9
Brands, trademarks and other intangibles, net			2,202.3			2,421.1
Other assets			1,576.2			1,571.0
Noncurrent assets held for sale			4.4			533.0
		$	19,540.3		$	20,933.9
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Notes payable		$	388.0		$	804.7
Current installments of long-term debt			776.9			1,028.8
Accounts and other payables			1,526.9			1,590.1
Accrued payroll			128.5			146.0
Other accrued liabilities			799.4			744.7
Current liabilities held for sale			—			2.7
Total current liabilities			3,619.7			4,317.0
Senior long-term debt, excluding current installments			6,459.0			6,234.1
Deferred income taxes			784.0			810.3
Other noncurrent liabilities			586.8			639.6
Noncurrent liabilities held for sale			—			0.2
Total stockholders' equity			8,090.8			8,932.7
		$	19,540.3		$	20,933.9

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions)
		Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
		November 23, 2025			November 24, 2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	(499.1)		$	751.4
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			192.3			196.6
Asset impairment charges			975.0			87.6
Loss (gain) on divestitures			(42.2)			2.3
Equity method investment earnings in excess of distributions			(3.3)			(28.9)
Stock-settled share-based payments expense			33.1			29.8
Contributions to pension plans			(5.3)			(5.9)
Pension benefit			(7.9)			(1.5)
Other items			(16.3)			(0.2)
Change in operating assets and liabilities excluding effects of business acquisitions and dispositions:
Receivables			(137.5)			15.4
Inventories			(149.5)			(73.8)
Deferred income taxes and income taxes payable, net			27.0			(206.4)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(58.0)			(40.4)
Accounts and other payables			6.9			97.3
Accrued payroll			(14.9)			(66.2)
Other accrued liabilities			67.6			15.4
Litigation receivables, net of recoveries			75.5			5.7
Litigation accruals, net of payments			(112.2)			(24.0)
Net cash flows from operating activities			331.2			754.2
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment			(218.6)			(215.4)
Sale of property, plant and equipment			37.8			2.7
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired			—			(230.6)
Proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested			648.9			76.8
Other items			(0.9)			0.5
Net cash flows from investing activities			467.2			(366.0)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of short-term borrowings, maturities greater than 90 days			62.1			70.6
Repayment of short-term borrowings, maturities greater than 90 days			(567.5)			(66.3)
Net issuance of other short-term borrowings, maturities less than or equal to 90 days			88.7			260.1
Issuance of long-term debt			1,000.0			—
Repayment of long-term debt			(1,022.3)			(270.2)
Debt issuance costs			(11.7)			—
Repurchase of Conagra Brands, Inc. common shares			(15.3)			(64.0)
Cash dividends paid			(334.8)			(335.1)
Exercise of stock options and issuance of other stock awards, including tax withholdings			(18.9)			(20.1)
Other items			(0.2)			(0.2)
Net cash flows from financing activities			(819.9)			(425.2)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			0.1			(4.6)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents, including cash balances classified as assets held for sale			(21.4)			(41.6)
Less: Net change in cash balances classified as assets held for sale			—			(1.3)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents			(21.4)			(40.3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			68.0			77.7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	46.6		$	37.4

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. Reconciliation of Q2 FY26 QTD and YTD Organic Net Sales by Segment - YOY Change (in millions)
Q2 FY26		Grocery & Snacks			Refrigerated & Frozen			International			Foodservice			Total Conagra Brands
Net Sales		$	1,209.1		$	1,251.2		$	230.4		$	288.4		$	2,979.1
Impact of foreign exchange 1			—			—			(4.0)			—			(4.0)
Organic Net Sales		$	1,209.1		$	1,251.2		$	226.4		$	288.4		$	2,975.1
Year-over-year change - Net Sales			(8.5) %			(6.5) %			(5.4) %			(1.3) %			(6.8) %
Impact of foreign exchange (pp) 1			—			—			(1.6)			—			(0.1)
Net sales from divested businesses (pp)			7.0			1.4			4.1			1.5			3.9
Organic Net Sales			(1.5) %			(5.1) %			(2.9) %			0.2 %			(3.0) %
Volume (Organic)			(2.3) %			(3.0) %			(6.4) %			(4.0) %			(3.0) %
Price/Mix			0.8 %			(2.1) %			3.5 %			4.2 %			0.0 %
Q2 FY25		Grocery & Snacks			Refrigerated & Frozen			International			Foodservice			Total Conagra Brands
Net Sales		$	1,321.0		$	1,338.5		$	243.4		$	292.2		$	3,195.1
Net sales from divested businesses			(93.1)			(19.7)			(10.1)			(4.4)			(127.3)
Organic Net Sales		$	1,227.9		$	1,318.8		$	233.3		$	287.8		$	3,067.8
Q2 FY26 YTD		Grocery & Snacks			Refrigerated & Frozen			International			Foodservice			Total Conagra Brands
Net Sales		$	2,288.7		$	2,327.4		$	442.7		$	552.9		$	5,611.7
Impact of foreign exchange 1			—			—			(1.0)			—			(1.0)
Net sales from acquired businesses			(10.6)			—			—			(0.7)			(11.3)
Net sales from divested businesses			(7.0)			(4.9)			(1.1)			(0.2)			(13.2)
Organic Net Sales		$	2,271.1		$	2,322.5		$	440.6		$	552.0		$	5,586.2
Year-over-year change - Net Sales			(8.6) %			(4.0) %			(11.9) %			(1.1) %			(6.3) %
Impact of foreign exchange (pp) 1			—			—			(0.2)			—			—
Net sales from acquired businesses (pp)			(0.5)			—			—			(0.1)			(0.2)
Net sales from divested businesses (pp)			7.8			1.3			8.9			1.4			4.6
Organic Net Sales			(1.3) %			(2.7) %			(3.2) %			0.2 %			(1.9) %
Volume (Organic)			(1.9) %			(1.5) %			(5.8) %			(3.8) %			(2.2) %
Price/Mix			0.6 %			(1.2) %			2.6 %			4.0 %			0.3 %
Q2 FY25 YTD		Grocery & Snacks			Refrigerated & Frozen			International			Foodservice			Total Conagra Brands
Net Sales		$	2,503.7		$	2,424.9		$	502.5		$	558.9		$	5,990.0
Net sales from divested businesses			(203.2)			(37.1)			(47.3)			(8.0)			(295.6)
Organic Net Sales		$	2,300.5		$	2,387.8		$	455.2		$	550.9		$	5,694.4

1 Excludes the impact of foreign exchange related to divested businesses.

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. Reconciliation of Q2 FY26 Adj. Operating Profit by Segment - YOY Change (in millions)
Q2 FY26		Grocery & Snacks			Refrigerated & Frozen			International			Foodservice			Corporate Expense			Total Conagra Brands
Operating Profit (Loss)		$	228.9		$	(831.5)		$	32.1		$	31.3		$	(58.4)		$	(597.6)
Restructuring plans			0.5			(7.7)			—			—			5.7			(1.5)
Goodwill and brand impairment charges			1.7			966.6			—			—			—			968.3
Loss on sale of businesses			0.1			0.1			—			—			—			0.2
Legal matter recoveries			—			—			—			—			(35.0)			(35.0)
Corporate hedging derivative losses (gains)			—			—			—			—			1.4			1.4
Adjusted Operating Profit		$	231.2		$	127.5		$	32.1		$	31.3		$	(86.3)		$	335.8
Operating Profit Margin			18.9 %			(66.5) %			13.9 %			10.8 %						(20.1) %
Adjusted Operating Profit Margin			19.1 %			10.2 %			14.0 %			10.8 %						11.3 %
Year-over-year % change - Operating Profit			(21.9) %			N/A			(21.3) %			(12.6) %			(16.4) %			N/A
Year-over year % change - Adjusted Operating Profit			(21.8) %			(35.6) %			(18.4) %			(12.6) %			9.4 %			(31.5) %
Year-over-year bps change - Operating Profit			(326) bps			N/A			(282) bps			(140) bps						N/A
Year-over-year bps change - Adjusted Operating Profit			(326) bps			(461) bps			(222) bps			(140) bps						(406) bps
Q2 FY25		Grocery & Snacks			Refrigerated & Frozen			International			Foodservice			Corporate Expense			Total Conagra Brands
Operating Profit		$	293.2		$	102.6		$	40.9		$	35.8		$	(69.9)		$	402.6
Restructuring plans			1.8			77.3			(1.5)			—			1.9			79.5
Brand impairment charges			0.7			18.2			—			—			—			18.9
Corporate hedging derivative losses (gains)			—			—			—			—			(10.9)			(10.9)
Adjusted Operating Profit		$	295.7		$	198.1		$	39.4		$	35.8		$	(78.9)		$	490.1
Operating Profit Margin			22.2 %			7.7 %			16.8 %			12.2 %						12.6 %
Adjusted Operating Profit Margin			22.4 %			14.8 %			16.2 %			12.2 %						15.3 %

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. Reconciliation of Q2 FY26 YTD Adj. Operating Profit by Segment - YOY Change (in millions)
Q2 FY26 YTD		Grocery & Snacks			Refrigerated & Frozen			International			Foodservice			Corporate Expense			Total Conagra Brands
Operating Profit (Loss)		$	490.5		$	(718.5)		$	69.5		$	59.0		$	(150.7)		$	(250.2)
Restructuring plans			2.5			(6.7)			0.3			—			6.8			2.9
Legal matter recoveries			—			—			—			—			(37.4)			(37.4)
Loss (gain) on sale of business			(42.7)			0.5			—			—			—			(42.2)
Goodwill and brand impairment charges			1.7			966.6			—			—			—			968.3
Acquisitions and divestitures			—			—			—			—			1.5			1.5
Corporate hedging derivative losses (gains)			—			—			—			—			3.6			3.6
Adjusted Operating Profit		$	452.0		$	241.9		$	69.8		$	59.0		$	(176.2)		$	646.5
Operating Profit Margin			21.4 %			(30.9) %			15.7 %			10.7 %						(4.5) %
Adjusted Operating Profit Margin			19.7 %			10.4 %			15.8 %			10.7 %						11.5 %
Year-over-year % change - Operating Profit			(9.6) %			N/A			(6.6) %			(16.8) %			(7.1) %			N/A
Year-over year % change - Adjusted Operating Profit			(17.7) %			(32.3) %			(7.1) %			(16.8) %			7.2 %			(27.2) %
Year-over-year bps change - Operating Profit			(23) bps			N/A			89 bps			(201) bps						N/A
Year-over-year bps change - Adjusted Operating Profit			(218) bps			(434) bps			82 bps			(201) bps						(330) bps
Q2 FY25 YTD		Grocery & Snacks			Refrigerated & Frozen			International			Foodservice			Corporate Expense			Total Conagra Brands
Operating Profit		$	542.3		$	278.6		$	74.5		$	70.9		$	(162.1)		$	804.2
Restructuring plans			6.0			77.4			(1.6)			—			2.0			83.8
Legal matters			—			—			—			—			3.4			3.4
Fire related insurance recoveries			—			(17.0)			—			—			—			(17.0)
Consulting fees on tax matters			—			—			—			—			2.0			2.0
Loss on sale of business			—			—			2.3			—			—			2.3
Brand impairment charges			0.7			18.2			—			—			—			18.9
Corporate hedging derivative losses (gains)			—			—			—			—			(9.6)			(9.6)
Adjusted Operating Profit		$	549.0		$	357.2		$	75.2		$	70.9		$	(164.3)		$	888.0
Operating Profit Margin			21.7 %			11.5 %			14.8 %			12.7 %						13.4 %
Adjusted Operating Profit Margin			21.9 %			14.7 %			14.9 %			12.7 %						14.8 %

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. Reconciliation of Q2 FY26 Adj. Gross Margin, Adj. Gross Profit, Adj. SG&A, Adj. Net Income, and Adj. EPS - YOY Change (in millions)
Q2 FY26			Gross profit			Selling, general and administrative expenses 1			Operating profit (loss)			Income (loss) before income taxes			Income tax expense		Income tax rate			Net income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.			Diluted EPS from income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc common stockholders
Reported		$	696.0		$	325.1		$	(597.6)		$	(655.3)		$	8.3		(1.3) %		$	(663.6)		$	(1.39)
% of Net Sales			23.4 %			10.9 %			(20.1) %
Restructuring plans			0.5			(2.0)			(1.5)			(1.5)			(0.4)					(1.1)			—
Goodwill and brand impairment charges			—			—			968.3			968.3			65.4					902.9			1.88
Loss on sale of businesses			—			—			0.2			0.2			—					0.2			—
Legal matter recoveries			—			(35.0)			(35.0)			(35.0)			(8.5)					(26.5)			(0.06)
Ardent JV restructuring activities			—			—			—			6.7			1.6					5.1			0.01
Corporate hedging derivative losses (gains)			1.4			—			1.4			1.4			0.4					1.0			—
Rounding			—			—			—			—			—					—			0.01
Adjusted		$	697.9		$	362.1		$	335.8		$	284.8		$	66.8		23.5 %		$	218.0		$	0.45
% of Net Sales			23.4 %			12.2 %			11.3 %
Year-over-year % of net sales change - reported			(313) bps			(240) bps			N/A
Year-over-year % of net sales change - adjusted			(292) bps			114 bps			(406) bps
Year-over-year change - reported			(17.8) %			(23.6) %			N/A			N/A			(86.4) %					N/A			N/A
Year-over-year change - adjusted			(17.1) %			2.9 %			(31.5) %			(34.3) %			(30.7) %					(35.3) %			(35.7) %
Q2 FY25			Gross profit			Selling, general and administrative expenses 1			Operating profit			Income before income taxes			Income tax expense		Income tax rate			Net income attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.			Diluted EPS from income attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc common stockholders
Reported		$	846.7		$	425.2		$	402.6		$	346.0		$	61.5		17.8 %		$	284.5		$	0.59
% of Net Sales			26.5 %			13.3 %			12.6 %
Restructuring plans			6.2			73.3			79.5			79.5			19.1					60.4			0.13
Brand impairment charges			—			—			18.9			18.9			4.4					14.5			0.03
Corporate hedging derivative losses (gains)			(10.9)			—			(10.9)			(10.9)			(2.9)					(8.0)			(0.02)
Valuation allowance adjustment			—			—			—			—			14.4					(14.4)			(0.03)
Adjusted		$	842.0		$	351.9		$	490.1		$	433.5		$	96.5		22.3 %		$	337.0		$	0.70
% of Net Sales			26.4 %			11.0 %			15.3 %

1  Includes advertising and promotion (A&P) expense of $74.3 million and $69.3 million for Q2 FY26 and Q2 FY25, respectively. A&P as a percentage of net sales was 2.5% and 2.2% for Q2 FY26 and Q2 FY25, respectively. During the third quarter of fiscal 2025, we revised our calculation methodology for Adjusted SG&A to include advertising and promotional (A&P) expense.  Prior-year periods have been recast to reflect this new calculation methodology.

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. Reconciliation of Q2 FY26 YTD Adj. Gross Margin, Adj. Gross Profit, Adj. SG&A, Adj. Net Income, and Adj. EPS - YOY Change (in millions)
Q2 FY26 YTD			Gross profit			Selling, general and administrative expenses 1			Operating profit (loss)			Income (loss) before income taxes			Income tax expense		Income tax rate			Net income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.			Diluted EPS from income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc common stockholders
Reported		$	1,336.6		$	660.7		$	(250.2)		$	(366.2)		$	132.9		(36.3) %		$	(499.1)		$	(1.04)
% of Net Sales			23.8 %			11.8 %			(4.5) %
Restructuring plans			1.2			1.7			2.9			2.9			0.7					2.2			—
Goodwill and brand impairment charges			—			—			968.3			968.3			65.4					902.9			1.88
Acquisitions and divestitures			—			1.5			1.5			1.5			0.4					1.1			—
Loss (gain) on sale of businesses			—			—			(42.2)			(42.2)			(62.8)					20.6			0.04
Legal matter recoveries			—			(37.4)			(37.4)			(37.4)			(9.1)					(28.3)			(0.06)
Ardent JV restructuring activities			—			—			—			6.7			1.6					5.1			0.01
Corporate hedging derivative losses (gains)			3.6			—			3.6			3.6			0.9					2.7			0.01
Rounding																							0.01
Adjusted		$	1,341.4		$	694.9		$	646.5		$	537.2		$	130.0		24.2 %		$	407.2		$	0.85
% of Net Sales			23.9 %			12.4 %			11.5 %
Year-over-year % of net sales change - reported			(266) bps			(92) bps			N/A
Year-over-year % of net sales change - adjusted			(227) bps			104 bps			(330) bps
Year-over-year change - reported			(15.7) %			(13.1) %			N/A			N/A			N/A					N/A			N/A
Year-over-year change - adjusted			(14.4) %			2.2 %			(27.2) %			(29.1) %			(22.7) %					(30.9) %			(30.9) %
Q2 FY25 YTD			Gross profit			Selling, general and administrative expenses 1			Operating profit			Income before income taxes			Income tax expense (benefit)		Income tax rate			Net income attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.			Diluted EPS from income attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc common stockholders
Reported		$	1,586.0		$	760.6		$	804.2		$	674.0		$	(77.4)		(11.5) %		$	751.3		$	1.57
% of Net Sales			26.5 %			12.7 %			13.4 %
Restructuring plans			8.3			75.5			83.8			83.8			20.2					63.6			0.13
Loss on sale of business			—			—			2.3			2.3			0.8					1.5			—
Corporate hedging derivative losses (gains)			(9.6)			—			(9.6)			(9.6)			(2.8)					(6.8)			(0.01)
Fire related insurance recoveries			(17.0)			—			(17.0)			(17.0)			(4.2)					(12.8)			(0.03)
Consulting fees on tax matters			—			2.0			2.0			2.0			0.5					1.5			—
Legal matters			—			3.4			3.4			3.4			0.8					2.6			0.01
Brand impairment charges			—			—			18.9			18.9			4.4					14.5			0.03
Valuation allowance adjustment			—			—			—			—			225.8					(225.8)			(0.47)
Adjusted		$	1,567.7		$	679.7		$	888.0		$	757.8		$	168.1		22.2 %		$	589.6		$	1.23
% of Net Sales			26.2 %			11.3 %			14.8 %

1  Includes advertising and promotion (A&P) expense of $127.2 million and $119.7 million for Q2 FY26 YTD and Q2 FY25 YTD, respectively. A&P as a percentage of net sales was 2.3% and 2.0% for Q2 FY26 YTD and Q2 FY25 YTD, respectively. During the third quarter of fiscal 2025, we revised our calculation methodology for Adjusted SG&A to include advertising and promotional (A&P) expense.  Prior-year periods have been recast to reflect this new calculation methodology.

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. Reconciliation of YTD Free Cash Flow, Net Debt, and Net Leverage Ratio (in millions)
			Q2 FY26 YTD			Q2 FY25 YTD		% Change
Net cash flows from operating activities		$	331.2		$	754.2		(56.1) %
Additions to property, plant and equipment			(218.6)			(215.4)		1.5 %
Free cash flow		$	112.6		$	538.8		(79.1) %

 

			November 23, 2025			November 24, 2024
Notes payable		$	388.0		$	1,194.7
Current installments of long-term debt			776.9			1,031.1
Senior long-term debt, excluding current installments			6,459.0			6,237.8
Total Debt		$	7,623.9		$	8,463.6
Less: Cash and cash equivalents			46.6			37.4
Net Debt		$	7,577.3		$	8,426.2

 

			FY25			Q2 FY25 YTD			Q2 FY26 YTD			Q2 FY26 TTM
			(a)			(b)			(c)			(a)-(b)+(c)
Net income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.		$	1,152.4		$	751.3		$	(499.1)		$	(98.0)
Add Back: Income tax expense (benefit)			3.7			(77.4)			132.9			214.0
Interest expense, net			416.7			214.0			189.8			392.5
Depreciation			336.5			169.7			170.7			337.5
Amortization			53.7			26.9			21.6			48.4
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)		$	1,963.0		$	1,084.5		$	15.9		$	894.4
Restructuring plans2			99.2			82.1			2.5			19.6
Acquisitions and divestitures			1.1			—			1.5			2.6
Corporate hedging derivative losses (gains)			(8.2)			(9.6)			3.6			5.0
Fire related insurance recoveries			(17.0)			(17.0)			—			—
Impairment of business held for sale			27.2			—			—			27.2
Goodwill and brand impairment charges			72.1			18.9			968.3			1,021.5
Consulting fees on tax matters			2.0			2.0			—			—
Loss (gain) on sale of businesses			2.3			2.3			(42.2)			(42.2)
Legal matters, net of recoveries			88.7			3.4			(37.4)			47.9
Pension settlement gain			(13.0)			—			—			(13.0)
Ardent JV restructuring activities			7.2			—			6.7			13.9
Adjusted EBITDA		$	2,224.6		$	1,166.6		$	918.9		$	1,976.9
Net Debt1											$	7,577.3
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA3												3.83

1 As of November 23, 2025.

2 Excludes comparability items related to depreciation.

3 The company defines its net debt leverage ratio as net debt divided by adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve month (TTM) period.

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. Reconciliation of Q2 FY26 QTD and YTD EBITDA - YOY Change (in millions)
			Q2 FY26			Q2 FY25		% Change
Net income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.		$	(663.6)		$	284.5		N/A
Add Back: Income tax expense			8.3			61.5
Interest expense, net			96.0			108.2
Depreciation			86.2			84.0
Amortization			10.8			13.5
Earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization		$	(462.3)		$	551.7		N/A
Restructuring plans 1			(1.4)			79.2
Corporate hedging derivative losses (gains)			1.4			(10.9)
Legal matters, net of recoveries			(35.0)			—
Goodwill and brand impairment charges			968.3			18.9
Loss on sale of businesses			0.2			—
Ardent JV restructuring activities			6.7			—
Adjusted Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization		$	477.9		$	638.9		(25.2) %
			Q2 FY26 YTD			Q2 FY25 YTD		% Change
Net income (loss) attributable to Conagra Brands, Inc.		$	(499.1)		$	751.3		N/A
Add Back: Income tax expense (benefit)			132.9			(77.4)
Interest expense, net			189.8			214.0
Depreciation			170.7			169.7
Amortization			21.6			26.9
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization		$	15.9		$	1,084.5		(98.5) %
Restructuring plans 1			2.5			82.1
Goodwill and brand impairment charges			968.3			18.9
Acquisitions and divestitures			1.5			—
Corporate hedging derivative losses (gains)			3.6			(9.6)
Fire related insurance recoveries			—			(17.0)
Ardent JV restructuring activities			6.7			—
Consulting fees on tax matters			—			2.0
Legal matters, net of recoveries			(37.4)			3.4
Loss (gain) on sale of businesses			(42.2)			2.3
Adjusted Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization		$	918.9		$	1,166.6		(21.2) %

1 Excludes comparability items related to depreciation.

 

Conagra Brands, Inc. Reconciliation of Q2 FY26 QTD and YTD Adjusted Equity Method Investment Earnings (in millions)
		Q2 FY26			Q2 FY25			% Change
Equity method investment earnings		$	32.2		$	48.5		(33.5) %
Ardent JV restructuring activities			6.7			—		100.0 %
Adjusted equity method investment earnings		$	38.9		$	48.5		(19.8) %
		Q2 FY26 YTD			Q2 FY25 YTD			% Change
Equity method investment earnings		$	61.6		$	77.6		(20.6) %
Ardent JV restructuring activities			6.7			—		100.0 %
Adjusted equity method investment earnings		$	68.3		$	77.6		(12.0) %

 

For more information, please contact: 
MEDIA: Mike Cummins
312‑549‑5257
Michael.Cummins@conagra.com 

INVESTORS: Matthew Neisius
312‑549‑5002
IR@conagra.com

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FAQ

What were Conagra Brands (CAG) Q2 fiscal 2026 net sales and organic sales on Dec 19, 2025?

Conagra reported Q2 net sales of $3.0B (down 6.8%) with organic net sales down 3.0%.

Why did Conagra (CAG) report a diluted loss per share of $1.39 in Q2 FY2026?

The Q2 diluted loss per share of $1.39 was primarily due to $968M of non‑cash goodwill and brand impairment charges.

What guidance did Conagra Brands (CAG) reaffirm for fiscal 2026 on Dec 19, 2025?

Conagra reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance: organic net sales (1)% to 1%, adjusted operating margin ~11.0–11.5%, adjusted EPS $1.70–$1.85.

How did Conagra's (CAG) cash flow and debt position change in the first half of fiscal 2026?

First‑half free cash flow was $113M (down $426M year‑over‑year) and net debt declined to $7.6B (10.1% reduction).

What was Conagra's (CAG) adjusted EBITDA and key margin in Q2 FY2026?

Adjusted EBITDA was $478M (down 25.2%) and adjusted gross margin was 23.4%; adjusted operating margin was 11.3%.

What cost pressures did Conagra (CAG) expect for fiscal 2026 after its Dec 19, 2025 release?

Conagra expects elevated cost of goods sold inflation, anticipating about 7% total COGS inflation including tariff impacts.