What happened Campbell Soup (NYSE: CPB) shareholders had a lukewarm week this week as its stock declined 9% through Thursday trading compared to a 0.3% increase in the S&P 500. The company's sales figure benefited from rising prices, and earnings were bolstered by slowing inflation in key ingredients and transportation expenses. These targets imply that the company is succeeding at balancing priorities like boosting market share and protecting profitability, despite significant pressures on both sales and costs.