ConAgra Foods Inc (CAG)
Return on equity (ROE)
| May 31, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 26, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,152,400 | 329,100 | -383,300 | -359,200 | -517,400 | 336,100 | 1,189,600 | 1,200,700 | 1,211,800 | 963,100 | 714,400 | 736,400 | 758,400 | 1,102,800 | 1,447,200 | 1,028,000 | 608,800 | 385,800 | 162,800 | 458,700 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 8,932,700 | 8,779,100 | 8,800,700 | 8,695,600 | 8,440,400 | 8,440,400 | 9,154,900 | 9,154,900 | 9,004,000 | 9,004,000 | 8,884,500 | 8,884,500 | 8,736,800 | 8,736,800 | 8,866,400 | 8,866,400 | 8,666,300 | 8,666,300 | 8,504,300 | 8,504,300 |
| ROE | 12.90% | 3.75% | -4.36% | -4.13% | -6.13% | 3.98% | 12.99% | 13.12% | 13.46% | 10.70% | 8.04% | 8.29% | 8.68% | 12.62% | 16.32% | 11.59% | 7.02% | 4.45% | 1.91% | 5.39% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,152,400K ÷ $8,932,700K
= 12.90%
The provided data on ConAgra Foods Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) over the specified period reveals notable fluctuations. Beginning in late August 2022, the ROE was relatively low, at approximately 1.91%, indicating limited profitability relative to shareholders' equity at that point. It experienced some upward movement by November 2022, reaching around 7.02%, suggesting an improvement in the company's efficiency in generating earnings from equity.
In early 2023, the ROE demonstrated a significant upward trajectory, culminating at approximately 16.32% in late February 2023. This sharp increase indicates a period of enhanced profitability or effective utilization of shareholder equity, possibly driven by improved operational performance or strategic initiatives.
Following this peak, the ROE displayed variability, with a decline to approximately 8.68% in late May 2023 and further slight dips to around 8.04% by the end of August 2023. This correction reflects a moderation in profitability, which may be attributable to market conditions, changes in operating margins, or other economic factors impacting the company's performance.
The data further indicates a resurgence in ROE toward the end of 2023, with values increasing to approximately 10.70% in late November and 13.46% in the subsequent February 2024 period. These rises suggest a recovery in profitability and efficiency.
However, the early months of 2024 show a decline, with ROE falling to around 3.98% in May and turning negative at -6.13% by the end of May, and further declining to -4.13% in August 2024, before stabilizing slightly below zero in November 2024. Such negative figures indicate periods where the company was experiencing losses or negative returns on shareholders' equity.
By early 2025, the ROE appears to recover, returning to positive territory at approximately 3.75% in late February and demonstrating a substantial increase to 12.90% by the end of May 2025. This recovery signifies a period of improved profitability and effective leverage or operational performance.
Overall, the trends in ROE suggest that ConAgra Foods Inc. experienced periods of both profitability and challenge over the observed timeframe, with notable volatility indicating shifting operational conditions, market influences, or strategic changes affecting shareholders' return.
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May 31, 2025