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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Grocery Outlet, SunOpta, National Beverage, Conagra Brands and General Mills
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – April 13, 2020 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO - Free Report) , SunOpta Inc. (STKL - Free Report) , National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ - Free Report) , Conagra Brands Inc. (CAG - Free Report) and General Mills Inc. (GIS - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog:
5 Surging Consumer Staple Stocks to Minimize Coronavirus Woes
Wall Street has remained volatile over the last seven to eight weeks on account of the coronavirus outbreak plaguing the country. Nevertheless, coronavirus cases in the United States seem to be stabilizing. Despite the good news, the stock market is not completely out of the woods yet.
The devastating effect of the deadly virus on the U.S. economy and corporate earnings is yet to be ascertained. Although the overall market movement is likely to stay northbound, we should be careful to rebalance our portfolio to mitigate short-term fluctuations.
Meanwhile, a few consumer staple stocks with a favorable Zacks Rank have popped in the past seven trading days. Moreover, these stocks have recently witnessed upward estimate revisions for 2020 earnings per share (EPS).
Notably, market mayhem and possibility of a near-term recession as warned by several economists and financial experts have also failed to deter these stocks. Investors can take a look at these stocks as these are likely to protect their portfolio against market volatility.
Why Consumer Staple Stocks?
The consumer staples sector includes companies that provide necessities and products for daily use. This makes the sector defensive in nature. Therefore, this has always been a go-to place for investors, who want to play it safe during extreme market fluctuations. Adding stocks from the consumer staples basket lends more stability to portfolios during uncertain market conditions.
The stock market volatility is likely to continue in the near term as the coronavirus pandemic is showing little signs of abating. Several countries are currently under full or partial lockdown in order to enforce social distancing. This has caused significant disruption in global economic activities resulting in a global recession threat. At this juncture, it will be prudent to invest in investment in consumer staple stocks.
Notably, in the past month, the S&P 500 index fell 7.5%. However, out of the 11 broad sectors of the benchmark index, the Consumer Select Sector SPDR (XLP) declined 6.4%. The XLP's decline is the third lowest following a 2.9% drop in the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) and 4.2% fall in the Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK).
Our Top Picks
We have narrowed down our search to five consumer staple stocks that have surged in the past seven days and witnessed strong EPS estimate revisions in the past 60 days. Notably, the past 60 days were the period when Wall Street witnessed one of the worst financial disasters in its history. Each of our picks carries either a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. owns and operates a chain of grocery stores primarily in the United States. The Zacks Rank #1 company has an expected earnings growth rate of 12.7% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings has improved by 9.9% over the past 30 days. The stock price has appreciated 5.9% in the past seven trading days.
SunOpta Inc. offers an integrated business models in the natural and organic food, supplements and health and beauty markets. The Zacks Rank #1 company has an expected earnings growth rate of 59.6% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year earnings has improved 40% over the past 30 days. The stock price has advanced 9.4% in the past seven trading days.
National Beverage Corp. develops, produces, markets, and sells a portfolio of waters, juices, energy drinks, and carbonated soft drinks primarily in the United States and Canada. The Zacks Rank #1 company currently has expected negative earnings growth for the current year. However, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year earnings has improved 1.2% over the past 60 days. The stock price has rallied 13.9% in the past seven trading days.
Conagra Brands Inc. is one of the leading branded food company of North America. It operates through Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, Foodservice and Pinnacle Foods segments. The Zacks Rank #2 company has an expected earnings growth rate of 10% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year earnings has improved 7.8% over the past 30 days. The stock price has jumped 11% in the past seven trading days.
General Mills Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods worldwide. The company operates in five segments: North America Retail, Convenience Stores & Foodservice, Europe & Australia, Asia & Latin America and Pet. The Zacks Rank #2 company has an expected earnings growth rate of 7.5% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year earnings has improved 2.4% over the past 30 days. The stock price has gained 3.1% in the past seven trading days.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit http://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Grocery Outlet, SunOpta, National Beverage, Conagra Brands and General Mills
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – April 13, 2020 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO - Free Report) , SunOpta Inc. (STKL - Free Report) , National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ - Free Report) , Conagra Brands Inc. (CAG - Free Report) and General Mills Inc. (GIS - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog:
5 Surging Consumer Staple Stocks to Minimize Coronavirus Woes
Wall Street has remained volatile over the last seven to eight weeks on account of the coronavirus outbreak plaguing the country. Nevertheless, coronavirus cases in the United States seem to be stabilizing. Despite the good news, the stock market is not completely out of the woods yet.
The devastating effect of the deadly virus on the U.S. economy and corporate earnings is yet to be ascertained. Although the overall market movement is likely to stay northbound, we should be careful to rebalance our portfolio to mitigate short-term fluctuations.
Meanwhile, a few consumer staple stocks with a favorable Zacks Rank have popped in the past seven trading days. Moreover, these stocks have recently witnessed upward estimate revisions for 2020 earnings per share (EPS).
Notably, market mayhem and possibility of a near-term recession as warned by several economists and financial experts have also failed to deter these stocks. Investors can take a look at these stocks as these are likely to protect their portfolio against market volatility.
Why Consumer Staple Stocks?
The consumer staples sector includes companies that provide necessities and products for daily use. This makes the sector defensive in nature. Therefore, this has always been a go-to place for investors, who want to play it safe during extreme market fluctuations. Adding stocks from the consumer staples basket lends more stability to portfolios during uncertain market conditions.
The stock market volatility is likely to continue in the near term as the coronavirus pandemic is showing little signs of abating. Several countries are currently under full or partial lockdown in order to enforce social distancing. This has caused significant disruption in global economic activities resulting in a global recession threat. At this juncture, it will be prudent to invest in investment in consumer staple stocks.
Notably, in the past month, the S&P 500 index fell 7.5%. However, out of the 11 broad sectors of the benchmark index, the Consumer Select Sector SPDR (XLP) declined 6.4%. The XLP's decline is the third lowest following a 2.9% drop in the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) and 4.2% fall in the Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK).
Our Top Picks
We have narrowed down our search to five consumer staple stocks that have surged in the past seven days and witnessed strong EPS estimate revisions in the past 60 days. Notably, the past 60 days were the period when Wall Street witnessed one of the worst financial disasters in its history. Each of our picks carries either a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. owns and operates a chain of grocery stores primarily in the United States. The Zacks Rank #1 company has an expected earnings growth rate of 12.7% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings has improved by 9.9% over the past 30 days. The stock price has appreciated 5.9% in the past seven trading days.
SunOpta Inc. offers an integrated business models in the natural and organic food, supplements and health and beauty markets. The Zacks Rank #1 company has an expected earnings growth rate of 59.6% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year earnings has improved 40% over the past 30 days. The stock price has advanced 9.4% in the past seven trading days.
National Beverage Corp. develops, produces, markets, and sells a portfolio of waters, juices, energy drinks, and carbonated soft drinks primarily in the United States and Canada. The Zacks Rank #1 company currently has expected negative earnings growth for the current year. However, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year earnings has improved 1.2% over the past 60 days. The stock price has rallied 13.9% in the past seven trading days.
Conagra Brands Inc. is one of the leading branded food company of North America. It operates through Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, Foodservice and Pinnacle Foods segments. The Zacks Rank #2 company has an expected earnings growth rate of 10% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year earnings has improved 7.8% over the past 30 days. The stock price has jumped 11% in the past seven trading days.
General Mills Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods worldwide. The company operates in five segments: North America Retail, Convenience Stores & Foodservice, Europe & Australia, Asia & Latin America and Pet. The Zacks Rank #2 company has an expected earnings growth rate of 7.5% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year earnings has improved 2.4% over the past 30 days. The stock price has gained 3.1% in the past seven trading days.
Biggest Tech Breakthrough in a Generation
Be among the early investors in the new type of device that experts say could impact society as much as the discovery of electricity. Current technology will soon be outdated and replaced by these new devices. In the process, it’s expected to create 22 million jobs and generate $12.3 trillion in activity.
A select few stocks could skyrocket the most as rollout accelerates for this new tech. Early investors could see gains similar to buying Microsoft in the 1990s. Zacks’ just-released special report reveals 8 stocks to watch. The report is only available for a limited time.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit http://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.