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Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) Q1 FY2027 — Reference price $14.12 is the September 29 quote before the release; a post-print reaction is not established in the saved data. Adjusted EPS rose 5.1%, while adjusted operating profit fell 4.1%. Joint-venture income and expense benefits supported the headline; cash coverage decides whether the recovery can fund the dividend and debt. THE CALL: HOLD (3/5, MODERATE) — base-case value ~$15 vs ~$14.12 today. KEY METRICS: - Sales $2,595.9M; -1.4% reported and -1.1% organic - Adjusted EPS $0.41; +5.1% YoY - Adjusted operating profit $297.9M; -4.1% YoY - Free cash flow -$127.9M; net leverage 3.99x - FY2027 adjusted EPS guidance $1.40-$1.50 reaffirmed What to watch: Organic sales approach flat, Grocery volume improves and cumulative FCF turns positive; annual cash covers dividends and leverage improves. Full research packet: https://chargedalpha.com/research/cag-q1-fy2027 Also on YouTube: @ChargedAlpha DISCLAIMER: For informational and educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Do your own research before any investment decision.