Bridgford Foods Corp (BRID)
NASDAQConsumer StaplesPackaged FoodsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$6.05+1.51%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer StaplesPackaged FoodsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · BRID
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits well below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -44.9% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 1.9% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
No outside relationship met the current evidence threshold.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 46.8 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Elevated risk of a next-quarter earnings miss: this name is on a run of consecutive earnings misses and is a smaller-cap name (higher miss base rate). A fundamental tilt, not a price call.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 29 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
BRID — legal / regulatory event
Dated 2026-04-14
– Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant. (a) Previous independent registered public accounting firm. On April 13, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Bridgford Foods Corporation (the “Company”) dismissed Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The decision to change principal accountants was approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company. The reports of Baker Tilly on the consolid…
Why it matters: A change in guidance may show how management thinks the future will go.
Watch forManagement raises guidance for future revenue or profit at the Q3 earnings call.
Also watch forManagement keeps guidance the same or lowers it at the Q3 earnings call.
Why it matters: How management views risk can affect investor trust and stock performance.
Watch forManagement says the risk label is steady or getting better.
Also watch forManagement shows that the risk label is getting worse.
Why it matters: If the consumer staples sector does well, it could help Bridgford. This means the market is better.
Supportive ifThe consumer staples sector has done well compared to others in the last 60 days.
Worry ifThe consumer staples sector is still doing worse than the market overall.
Why it matters: If revenue growth improves, it could signal a positive shift in the sector's maturity phase.
Supportive ifRevenue growth rate goes back up to earlier highs. This shows a recovery.
Worry ifRevenue growth continues to slow or remains stagnant.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$115 on $10,000 · ±1.2% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $408 loss on $10,000 · 4.1% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $2,988 loss on $10,000 · 29.9% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: A change in the auditor can signal financial stability issues. It may affect investor trust.
Worry ifThe new auditor reports no significant issues in the first audit.
Less concerning ifThe new auditor found serious problems in the first audit.
Why it matters: If revenue growth picks up, it could signal a positive change in the sector's maturity phase.
Supportive ifBridgford Foods shows revenue growth speeding up toward past highs.
Worry ifRevenue growth continues to slow or remains stagnant.
Why it matters: The unemployment rate affects consumer spending. This can impact sales for Bridgford Foods.
Watch forUnemployment rate drops below 4.5%.
Also watch forThe unemployment rate is now over 5.0%.
Why it matters: Comments on profitability could signal a turnaround in the company's financial health. This is crucial for future growth.
Supportive ifManagement says they plan to make more money or lose less in the next earnings.
Worry ifManagement keeps talking about losses with no clear way to make money.
Why it matters: Bridgford works in a growing sector. If revenue growth speeds up, it may mean better performance.
Supportive ifRevenue growth in the Consumer Staples sector shows a return to growth rates above previous highs.
Worry ifRevenue growth in the sector continues to decline or remains stagnant.
Why it matters: Changing accountants can affect how financial results are reported. This could influence investor trust and stock performance.
Worry ifThe next quarterly report shows big problems in financial reporting.
Less concerning ifThe next quarterly report shows steady and clear financial results with no problems.
Why it matters: A return to strong revenue growth would signal a positive shift in the sector. It may indicate Bridgford Foods is overcoming current challenges.
Supportive ifRevenue growth shows an increase of more than 5% year over year.
Worry ifRevenue growth remains below 2% year over year.
Why it matters: If the Consumer Staples sector shows positive revenue growth, it may help Bridgford Foods recover. A positive trend can boost investor confidence.
Supportive ifSector revenue growth turns positive after being negative for a period.
Worry ifSector revenue growth is still negative for another quarter.
Why it matters: Changing accountants may impact financial reports. This could also affect investor trust.
Worry ifA new accounting firm is chosen. Investors give it good feedback.
Less concerning ifThere are ongoing negative reactions or worries about the new accounting firm.
Why it matters: PPI changes can impact input costs for Bridgford. Higher costs may squeeze margins if not passed to consumers.
Worry ifPPI increases more than 0.5% month over month.
Less concerning ifPPI decreases or remains unchanged.