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Conagra Brands Appoints Amy Held as Chief Administrative Officer
Conagra Brands appointed Amy Held as EVP and Chief Aadministrative Officer, a newly created role designed to streamline key corporate functions, effective September 14. Charisse Brock, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, will retire from the company in October after 20 years of service. Jon Harris, EVP and Chief Networking Officer, has decided to leave the company in September and pursue opportunities outside of Conagra. Held brings more than 25 years of corporate experience spanning corporate strategy, M&A and organizational transformation across consumer goods and professional services. Most recently, she served as Chief Human Resource Officer at The Simply Good Foods Company. Prior to that, Held spent more than a decade at The J.M. Smucker Company, ultimately becoming Chief Transformation Officer.
Conagra Brands Announces Executive Changes to Streamline Structure
Conagra Brands announced changes which will streamline the company's structure. Noelle O'Mara, executive vice president and president of Refrigerated and Frozen and Jill Dexter, executive vice president and president of Grocery and Snacks, will report directly to president and chief executive officer John Brase. Burke Raine will assume the role of executive vice president and chief growth officer where he will oversee Foodservice, International and the Company's R&D efforts in addition to leading growth initiatives across the organization. Tom McGough, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will retire effective September 4 after nearly two decades of service. Upon his retirement, the COO role will be eliminated.
Major Averages Close Higher Led by Tech Stocks
The major averages closed higher as major technology names led broad gains as another round of softer-than-expected inflation data eased concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to tighten policy again this month. The producer price index for final demand fell 0.3% in June, driven by a 1.4% decline in goods prices, while services prices edged up 0.2%. The softer-than-expected report follows Tuesday's encouraging CPI data and is likely to strengthen expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its July meeting.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:After Reuters said that Stripe and Advent made a joint offer to acquire PayPalfor $60.50 per share, Bloombergthat PayPal is working with advisers to review optionsLionsgateis exploring a sale and has attracted takeover interest from Bollore Group,Morgan Stanleyreported, reauthorized an up to $20B share repurchase program, and increased its quarterly dividendBlackRockreported, with assets under management up 22% year-over-yearPNC Financialprovided areport for Q22. WALL STREET CALLS:Cava Groupto Overweight at Morgan Stanley after recent weaknessOppenheimerIBMto Perform with bull thesis delayedUnusual Machineswith a Buy at H.C. WainwrightDigital Realtyto Buy at GuggenheimTravelersto Underweight at Morgan Stanley3. AROUND THE WEB:Uberis near a deal to acquire Delivery Herofor about EUR 41 per share, or roughly EUR 12.5B, FT reportsMicrosoftis revamping its cybersecurity software business to capitalize on corporate anxieties over AI-powered cyberattacks, The Information saysGooglewill buy 100% of the initial output of a massive solar project to offset its fossil fuel emissions, FT saysApple'sAI service "Apple Intelligence" has been registered to be used in iPhones in China, Reuters reportsJPMorganand Coinbasehave yet to launch any consumer-facing features nearly a year after announcing their partnership, The Information reports4. MOVERS:Electrovayawas higher in New York after announcing aand warrant transaction with AmazonAehr Test Systemsgained afterand providing guidance for FY27Gevoincreased afterPentairfell in New York after announcing theand cutting its guidance for FY26 and Q2SanDiskwas lower after Arguscoverage of the stock with a Hold rating5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Progressivereportedand JuneCintasand provided guidance for FY27ASML, with EPS higher year-over-yearElevance Healthand raised its guidance for FY26, with CEO Gail Boudreaux commenting that Q2 results "exceeded our outlook"Conagra Brandsand provided guidance for FY27INDEXES:The Dow rose 150.37, or 0.29%, to 52,658.64, the Nasdaq gained 162.22, or 0.62%, to 26,269.23, and the S&P 500 advanced 28.81, or 0.38%, to 7,572.40.
Major Tech Stocks Drive Market Gains
The major averages were higher as major technology names led broad gains. Markets are looking to build on Tuesday's gains after softer-than-expected inflation data eased concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to tighten policy again this month. That view is likely firmed up further by today's cooler-than-expected producer price data that reinforced signs that pricing pressures are easing.The producer price index for final demand fell 0.3% in June, driven by a 1.4% decline in goods prices, while services prices edged up 0.2%. The softer-than-expected report follows Tuesday's encouraging CPI data and is likely to strengthen expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its July meeting.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Stripe and Advent have made a joint offer to acquire PayPalfor $60.50 per share, or over $53B,Lionsgateis exploring a sale and has attracted takeover interest from Bollore Group,Morgan Stanleyreported, reauthorized an up to $20B share repurchase program, and increased its quarterly dividendBlackRockreported, with assets under management up 22% year-over-yearPNC Financialprovided areport for Q22. WALL STREET CALLS:Cava Groupto Overweight at Morgan Stanley after recent weaknessOppenheimerIBMto Perform with bull thesis delayedUnusual Machineswith a Buy at H.C. WainwrightDigital Realtyto Buy at GuggenheimTravelersto Underweight at Morgan Stanley3. AROUND THE WEB:Googlewill buy 100% of the initial output of a massive solar project to offset its fossil fuel emissions, FT saysApple'sAI service "Apple Intelligence" has been registered to be used in iPhones in China, Reuters reportsU.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority has launched a probe into the proposed acquisition of Huel by Danone, WSJ saysJPMorganand Coinbasehave yet to launch any consumer-facing features nearly a year after announcing their partnership, The Information reportsThe Federal Communications Commission is expected to repeal the nationwide TV audience cap, which has limited the number of households a single broadcaster can reach, Bloomberg says, noting that the deregulation is a win for Nexstar'sacquisition of Tegna4. MOVERS:Electrovayahigher in New York after announcing aand warrant transaction with AmazonAehr Test Systemsgains afterand providing guidance for FY27Gevoincreases afterPentairfalls in New York after announcing the resignation of CFO Brazis andfor FY26 and Q2SanDisklower after Argusof the stock with a Hold rating5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Progressiveand JuneCintasand provided guidance for FY27ASML, with EPS higher year-over-yearElevance Healthand raised its guidance for FY26, with CEO Gail Boudreaux commenting that Q2 results "exceeded our outlook"Conagra Brandsand provided guidance for FY27INDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was up 0.28%, or 148.48, to 52,656.75, the Nasdaq was up 0.22%, or 56.57, to 26,163.57, and the S&P 500 was up 0.08%, or 6.31, to 7,549.90.
Conagra Brands Q4 Revenue $2.88B, Announces Dividend Cut to $0.70 per Share
Reports Q4 revenue $2.88B, consensus $2.89B. John Brase, president and chief executive officer of Conagra Brands, commented, "I am honored to step into the role of CEO and energized by the opportunities ahead. Conagra has an exceptional portfolio of iconic brands, talented employees, strong customer relationships, and leading positions in attractive categories. In fiscal 2026, our team delivered results within our guidance ranges, navigating a dynamic operating environment while demonstrating the resilience of our business and disciplined execution across the organization." He continued, "As I immerse myself in the business, I see several near-term opportunities to strengthen the business including stabilizing and restoring our margin profile, increasing investment behind our brands and supply chain, driving simplicity and reducing complexity across the organization, and enhancing our financial flexibility. Taking action against these opportunities will improve our competitiveness, build a strong foundation for growth, and help unlock the full potential of our portfolio. Consistent with these priorities, and as approved by our Board of Directors, we are announcing today a reduction in our dividend to an annualized rate of $0.70 per share. While there is important work to do, I am confident in the strength of our brands, our people, and our ability to improve performance and deliver attractive long-term returns for shareholders."
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