Why The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL) stock rose 11.2% on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL) closed at $10.84, up 11.18% on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, on volume of 3,953,011 shares (1.8× its 3-month average); market value about $900.0M.

What happened: primary sources

Events Nexqual found for SMPL on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 or the trading day before (October 27, 2026):

• Oct 27, 2026: Reported quarterly results (SEC 8-K) for the quarter ended Aug 31, 2026: EPS $0.44 vs consensus $0.40 (beat), on the analysts' basis (usually adjusted, not GAAP). source
• Oct 27, 2026: SEC 10-K: Annual report, period ended Aug 29, 2026 source
• Oct 28, 2026: Stifel: Target lowered, Buy, price target $20 → $18

These are listed as context. A filing or rating change on the same day is not proof that it caused the move; read the source.

More on SMPL

SMPL stock page: price, SEC financials, insider trades, superinvestor holders, analyst estimates and options. Other big moves that day: October 28, 2026.

Sources: SEC EDGAR, Nexqual Earnings Flash, analyst rating changes, Nexqual market data. Built October 28, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. Not investment advice.

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