The Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ: CPB) will begin 2026 with a fresh dividend payout to shareholders, continuing its long-running policy of steady quarterly distributions.
According to the company’s latest declaration, investors of record on January 8, 2026, will receive a dividend of $0.39 per share, payable on February 2, 2026. For anyone holding 100 shares of CPB, the upcoming payment will amount to $39.
The new distribution maintains the dividend level the company has kept throughout 2025. Campbell’s paid the same amount on August 4, 2025, followed by another $0.39 payment on November 3, 2025.
With the February 2026 payout now scheduled, the company is on track to continue its consistent quarterly pattern at a time when investors are paying close attention to its financial stability.
CPB stock fundamentals
The steady dividend arrives during a turbulent period for the stock. As reported by Finbold, Campbell’s was thrust into controversy after an audio recording surfaced in which senior executive Martin Bally, a vice president in the IT division, made disparaging remarks about the company’s customers and products.
In the recording, he referred to Campbell’s foods as being “for poor people,” mocked consumers, and mentioned “3D-printed chicken” in a way that raised questions about product integrity.
The recording also captured offensive comments about Indian colleagues. Once the company verified the voice, Bally was placed on leave and ultimately terminated.
The episode drew legal scrutiny, triggered a lawsuit, and led to negative headlines that pressured the stock. Shares fell more than 3% during one trading session following the reports, adding instability to a stock already navigating a difficult operating environment. As of press time, CPB stock was trading at $30 having dropped over 2% in the past week.
The controversy comes on top of broader financial concerns. Campbell’s most recent fiscal results showed only slight revenue growth, and its outlook for fiscal 2026 included the possibility of lower adjusted earnings.
Management has expanded its cost-savings target to $375 million by 2028 in an effort to protect margins. Even so, the combination of weak organic sales trends and reputational issues has weighed on market confidence.
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