The stock markets have been on an amazing run in recent years, with the S&P 500 more than doubling since the beginning of the decade and the Dow rising by nearly 75%.
What does the future hold for the stock markets? We asked leading AI chatbots ChatGPT, Grok and Gemini that question. Here’s what they had to say — along with what it could mean for your wallet.
ChatGPT and Grok are on the same page regarding how the stock market will perform over the next couple of years, with both forecasting moderate growth that will likely not match the stellar gains of 2025.
Here’s what ChatGPT expects during the next one to three years:
The U.S. stock market should continue rising through 2026, though gains “may be more moderate” than the strong run of recent years. Expect high-single-digit to low-double-digit returns, supported by corporate earnings and economic resilience.
Here’s Grok’s near-term call:
“Solid but more moderate performance” compared to the “exceptional” gains of the early 2020s, driven primarily by AI-related productivity and earnings growth, while facing headwinds from elevated valuations and potential economic uncertainties.
Gemini takes a slightly more bullish view, projecting an average S&P 500 return of 9% to 12% in 2026, with upside as high as 15%. That’s roughly in line with Goldman Sachs’ forecast of a 12% gain for the S&P 500 in 2026.
Here are some other near-term forecasts from Gemini:
While tech has led the way in recent years, 2027 and 2028 are expected to see healthcare, Industrials and small-caps “catch up” as interest rates stabilize.
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Forecasts beyond the next three to five years are more uncertain, as unforeseen events can significantly impact markets. According to ChatGPT, many forecast models “suggest lower average annual returns” of 4% to 7% compared with recent decades, due to higher valuations and structural shifts. Grok cites a similar range based on average long-term forecasts.
These are some other long-term market forecasts from AI:
Grok: Optimistic scenarios see “much higher returns” if AI truly transforms the economy, but baseline views assume more gradual adoption and potential volatility if earnings disappoint.
Gemini: Major institutions like Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan generally expect the S&P 500 to grow at a slower, more “normalized” pace as high valuations and aging demographics act as a drag, partially offset by an “AI productivity boom.”
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If you are wondering whether Campbell’s current share price makes sense, you are in the right place to look at what the numbers are really implying.
The stock last closed at US$27.98, with a 4.4% return over the past 7 days, 0.4% over 30 days, 1.0% year to date, but a 24.2% decline over 1 year and a 38.3% decline over 3 years.
These mixed returns have come alongside ongoing interest in Campbell’s position in the packaged food sector and how investors view its long term prospects. Recent attention has focused on how the business fits into consumer staples portfolios and whether the share price now reflects a more cautious stance on the stock.
On our checks, Campbell’s has a valuation score of 5/6. This sets up a closer look at how different valuation methods stack up, and it also hints at an even richer way to think about value that we will come back to at the end of this article.
Find out why Campbell’s’s -24.2% return over the last year is lagging behind its peers.
A Discounted Cash Flow, or DCF, model looks at the cash Campbell’s is expected to generate in the future and discounts those cash flows back to today to estimate what the business could be worth now.
Campbell’s last twelve month free cash flow is reported at about $658.3 million. Analysts have provided explicit forecasts out to 2028, with free cash flow for that year projected at $763.5 million. Beyond that, Simply Wall St extrapolates additional annual free cash flow figures out to 2035 using a 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity model, with projections such as $848.2 million in 2026 and $896.2 million in 2035 before discounting.
Pulling all of those projected cash flows together, the DCF model arrives at an estimated intrinsic value of about $59.68 per share. Compared with the recent share price of US$27.98, this implies the stock is 53.1% undervalued based on these inputs and assumptions.
Result: UNDERVALUED
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests Campbell’s is undervalued by 53.1%. Track this in your watchlist or portfolio, or discover 868 more undervalued stocks based on cash flows.
CPB Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2026
Head to the Valuation section of our Company Report for more details on how we arrive at this Fair Value for Campbell’s.
For a profitable company like Campbell’s, the P/E ratio is a straightforward way to relate what you pay per share to the earnings that support that price. It is a quick check on how the market is weighing current profitability against what it expects in the future.
A higher or lower P/E often reflects what investors think about future growth and risk. Strong growth expectations or lower perceived risk can support a higher P/E, while slower growth or higher risk tends to justify a lower one.
Campbell’s currently trades on a P/E of 14.4x. That sits below the Food industry average of about 21.2x and also below the peer group average of 15.8x. Simply Wall St goes a step further with its proprietary “Fair Ratio” of 19.1x for Campbell’s, which estimates the P/E you might expect given factors such as earnings growth, industry, profit margins, market cap and key risks.
This Fair Ratio is more tailored than a simple peer or industry comparison because it weighs company specific characteristics rather than treating all food companies as alike. Since Campbell’s current P/E of 14.4x is meaningfully below the Fair Ratio of 19.1x, the shares appear inexpensive on this measure.
Result: UNDERVALUED
NasdaqGS:CPB P/E Ratio as at Jan 2026
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Earlier we mentioned that there is an even better way to think about valuation, so let us introduce you to Narratives, which are simply your own story about Campbell’s linked directly to numbers such as fair value, future revenue, earnings and margins.
On Simply Wall St’s Community page, used by millions of investors, you can create or follow Narratives that connect what you believe about Campbell’s business to a concrete forecast and then to a fair value. You can then quickly compare that fair value with the current share price to help decide whether the stock looks attractive or not for you.
Because Narratives on the platform update automatically when new information such as news or earnings is added, your story and valuation stay current without you having to rebuild your view from scratch each time.
For example, one Campbell’s Narrative on the Community page might assume a higher fair value based on stronger revenue and margin assumptions, while another assumes a lower fair value based on more conservative expectations. You can see both side by side to judge which better matches your outlook.
Do you think there’s more to the story for Campbell’s? Head over to our Community to see what others are saying!
NasdaqGS:CPB 1-Year Stock Price Chart
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Companies discussed in this article include CPB.
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