The Simply Good Foods Company · Consumer Staples · Packaged Foods
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$11.69
−$0.12 (−1.02%) Close
Pre-market$11.83
+$0.14 (+1.20%) 12:38 AM ET
Prev closePrevC$11.81
OpenOpen$11.82
Day highHigh$11.82
Day lowLow$11.67
VolumeVol5,196
Avg volAvgVol2,442,943
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Mkt cap
$1.07B
P/E ratio
-9.82
FY Revenue
$1.42B
EPS
-1.19
Gross Margin
33.76%
Sector
Consumer Staples
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SMPL
The Simply Good Foods Company
The Simply Good Foods Company shows solid profitability and free cash flow generation but faces notable earnings and cash flow growth pressure over the latest twelve months. Technically, the share price is stabilizing near key moving averages with several bullish breakout signals even as the medium- and long-term price trend remains materially negative versus the past year. Short interest and recent news flow indicate a cautious to mixed sentiment backdrop rather than a clearly supportive environment.
AI summarized at 3:16 PM ET, 2025-12-30
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INTRADAY:63SWING:47LONG:55
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−1% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.99×
RSI
44.56(Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: -0.04 Signal: -0.03
Short-Term
+0.06 (Strong)
MACD: -0.34 Signal: -0.40
Long-Term
+0.05 (Strong)
MACD: -0.81 Signal: -0.86
Intraday trend score
54.81
LOW37.81HIGH58.81
Latest news
SMPL•12 articles•Positive: 0Neutral: 3Negative: 9
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Seena Hassouna
Simply Good Foods' Director Bets on Quest and Atkins at a Deep Discount
Clayton C. Jr Daley, Director of Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL), purchased 10,000 shares valued at approximately $118,000 on May 14, 2026, marking his first open-market buy in over two years. The purchase comes as the stock has declined 65.5% over the past year. While the insider buy signals confidence in the brands Quest and Atkins, analysts note the steep decline likely reflects fundamental business challenges rather than sentiment alone, and investors should await upcoming earnings to determine if the pressure is structural or cyclical.
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Sentiment note
While the director's discretionary purchase signals insider confidence in the company's brands (Quest and Atkins), the stock's 65.5% decline over the past year suggests underlying fundamental challenges. The article emphasizes that investors should wait for upcoming earnings to determine if the pressure is structural or cyclical before making investment decisions. The insider buy is noted but not presented as a strong buy signal without further due diligence.
SIMPLY GOOD FOODS ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating The Simply Good Foods Company on Behalf of Simply Good Foods Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
Law firm Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating The Simply Good Foods Company for potential securities law violations following the company's April 9, 2026 earnings report. Simply Good Foods disclosed poor retail performance, reduced full-year guidance (net sales down 7-10%, adjusted EBITDA down 19-22%), and a $249 million non-cash impairment charge. The stock declined 18.1% on the news. The firm is seeking investors who suffered losses to participate in potential litigation.
Company reported poor retail performance, slower consumption velocity, missed expectations, reduced full-year guidance significantly (7-10% net sales decline, 19-22% EBITDA decline), and took a substantial $249 million impairment charge. Stock price fell 18.1% on the announcement, triggering a securities investigation.
NegativeBenzinga• Law Offices Of Howard G. Smith
The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL) Shareholders Who Lost Money – Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud Investigation
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith is investigating The Simply Good Foods Company for potential securities law violations following significant stock price declines. In October 2025, the company disclosed a quality issue with its OWYN brand related to pea protein sourcing, causing a 17.35% stock drop. In April 2026, poor retail performance and a $249 million impairment charge on Atkins and OWYN brands led to a further 18.1% decline and a $159.7 million net loss.
The company experienced significant stock price declines (17.35% and 18.1%) following disclosure of quality issues with the OWYN brand acquisition, poor retail performance, substantial impairment charges ($249 million), and a major net loss ($159.7 million), prompting a securities fraud investigation.
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• Kirby Mcinerney Llp
SMPL SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Investors Encouraged to Contact Kirby McInerney LLP About Potential Securities Laws Violations
Simply Good Foods reported disappointing financial results on April 9, 2026, citing poor retail takeaway and slower consumption. The company reduced full-year guidance, forecasting net sales to decline 7-10% and adjusted EBITDA to decline 19-22%, while taking a $249 million non-cash impairment charge. The stock declined 18.1% on the news. Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential securities law violations.
Company reported poor retail takeaway, reduced full-year guidance significantly (7-10% net sales decline, 19-22% EBITDA decline), took a $249 million impairment charge, and stock price fell 18.1%. Additionally, securities law violations are being investigated.
NegativeBenzinga• Schall Law Firm
SMPL Investors Have Opportunity to Join The Simply Good Foods Company Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
The Schall Law Firm is investigating The Simply Good Foods Company for potential securities fraud, alleging the company issued false or misleading statements. On April 9, 2026, Simply Good Foods issued updated guidance forecasting a net sales decline of up to 10% year-over-year and significant EBITDA decline, causing shares to fall 18.1% the same day.
The company is under investigation for potential securities fraud and issued significantly negative guidance with forecasted 10% sales decline and major EBITDA contraction, resulting in an 18.1% stock price drop.
NegativeThe Motley Fool• Eric Volkman
Why Simply Good Foods Stock Tanked Today
Simply Good Foods (SMPL) stock dropped 11.53% following disappointing fiscal Q2 2026 earnings. Analyst Ben Bienvenu downgraded the stock from overweight to equal weight and cut the price target from $24 to $14 per share, citing concerns about soft consumption across its Atkins, Quest, and OWYN brands, distribution pressures, and weak product innovation.
Stock declined 11.53% following weak Q2 2026 earnings results. Key analyst Ben Bienvenu downgraded from buy to hold and slashed price target by 42% (from $24 to $14), citing soft consumption across all brands, distribution challenges, and poor product innovation. Multiple analysts issued bearish takes post-earnings.
NegativeInvesting.com• Chris Markoch
Why Simply Good Foods Stock Just Had Its Worst Day in Years
Simply Good Foods (SMPL) experienced an 18% stock decline after Q2 2026 earnings missed revenue expectations at $326.01M vs. forecasted $343.87M, down 9.45% YoY. The company lowered full-year guidance to -7% to -10% decline. The company faces dual challenges: Quest brand growth slowing due to increased competition from PepsiCo's Doritos Protein Chips, and Atkins brand struggling as GLP-1 weight loss drugs cannibalize demand. Rising production costs from tariffs and cocoa prices further pressure margins.
Stock dropped 18% on earnings miss with revenue 5% below forecast and 9.45% YoY decline. Company cut full-year guidance from -2% to 2% range to -7% to -10%. Quest brand growth slowing due to competition, Atkins brand declining due to GLP-1 drug competition, and rising production costs eroding margins. Analyst price targets likely to be lowered with UBS already cutting target from $23 to $16.
SMPL Securities Alert: Simply Good Foods Securities Fraud Investigation Focuses on Expansion Issues; BFA Law Notifies Investors to Contact the Firm
BFA Law is investigating The Simply Good Foods Company for potential securities fraud related to its OWYN product expansion. The company reported an 18% stock drop on April 9, 2026, following disappointing Q2 2026 results that revealed product quality issues, poor marketing execution, and a $249 million impairment charge. Net sales declined 9.4% year-over-year and the company cut 2026 guidance to -10% to -7%.
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Sentiment note
The company faces securities fraud investigation due to misleading statements about product expansion success. Stock dropped 18% following disclosure of product quality problems, poor marketing execution, significant revenue decline (9.4% YoY), negative guidance revision (-10% to -7%), and a substantial $249 million impairment charge.
NegativeThe Motley Fool• Joe Tenebruso
Why Simply Good Foods Stock Dropped Today
Simply Good Foods stock plummeted 18% after reporting Q2 fiscal 2026 results that significantly missed expectations. Net sales fell 9.4% year-over-year to $326 million, far worse than the forecasted 3.5-4.5% decline. The Atkins and OWYN brands experienced steep declines of 26.6% and 16.8% respectively, while higher cocoa and tariff costs compressed profit margins. Management cut full-year guidance, expecting net sales to fall up to 10% and adjusted EBITDA to plunge roughly 20%.
Stock dropped 18% due to significant earnings miss with sales falling 9.4% YoY versus 3.5-4.5% guidance, major brand declines (Atkins -26.6%, OWYN -16.8%), gross margin compression of 4.6 percentage points, and substantially reduced full-year guidance for both revenue (down to 10% decline) and EBITDA (down ~20%). Despite favorable market trends for high-protein products, the company's brands are not resonating with consumers.
NeutralBenzinga• Chris Katje
Top Ranking Stock Picker From Congress Is Back Buying Small Cap Stocks Again: Here Are The Tickers
Congressman Tim Moore (R-N.C.), the top-performing congressional stock trader in 2025 with a 52% gain, has resumed buying small-cap stocks in March 2026. His latest purchases include LGI Homes and Simply Good Foods. Moore previously bought LGI Homes shares in late 2025 and has a history of trading in small-cap stocks like Genprex and Hyster-Yale.
Congressman purchased shares as part of his small-cap stock buying activity, but no specific performance data or company-specific news is provided in the article to determine positive or negative sentiment.
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Na
Simply Good Foods Appoints Matt Siler as Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasury
The Simply Good Foods Company announced the appointment of Matt Siler as Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasury, effective March 2, 2026, replacing Josh Levine. Siler brings over two decades of institutional investing experience and previously held investor relations roles at TreeHouse Foods and Vital Farms.
The appointment of an experienced investor relations executive with strong credentials is a routine organizational move. While it demonstrates continuity and brings relevant expertise, it is a standard personnel transition without indication of material business impact or strategic changes.
NegativeBenzinga• Chris Katje
Congressman Who Bought Small-Cap Stocks In 2025 Is Back With New 2026 Pick: Here's What He's Buying
Congressman Tim Moore (R-N.C.), who achieved a 52% return on stock trades in 2025 outperforming the S&P 500, continues buying small-cap stocks in 2026. His latest purchases include additional shares of Genprex, a gene therapy company with a $5.2 million market cap that he also bought in 2025, and Simply Good Foods, which is down 53% over the past 52 weeks. Moore is being closely monitored by investors for his trading activity.
The stock has declined 53% over the past 52 weeks and is down 15% year-to-date in 2026, indicating significant weakness. Moore is the first congressman to buy it in recent years, suggesting limited institutional confidence.
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