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consumer-staples: Archive

Zacks Equity Research

Lamb Weston (LW) Continues Pricing Strategy Amid Cost Pressures

Lamb Weston (LW) has been capitalizing on a favorable pricing environment amid inflationary headwinds.

SJMPositive Net Change MKCPositive Net Change LWPositive Net Change UTZPositive Net Change

Mark Vickery

PPI Shows Higher Wholesale Inflation; Meme Stocks Rule (Again)

Certain Producer Price levels are the hottest we've seen in a year. Speaking of hot, have you seen SPWR, GME and AMC this morning?

GMEPositive Net Change SPWRNegative Net Change AMCPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About Berry Global (BERY) Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to Berry Global (BERY) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

BERYPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for May 14th

MPC, HMY, AVO, DXPE and ITRI have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on May 14, 2024.

ITRINegative Net Change HMYNegative Net Change MPCPositive Net Change DXPEPositive Net Change AVOPositive Net Change

Mark Vickery

Dow Streak Ends; Inflation Data & Q1 Earnings Ahead

Also, news about next-level OpenAI offerings add to the stew for nourishing market activity.

HDPositive Net Change QQQNo Net Change SPYPositive Net Change DIAPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Flowers Foods (FLO) Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Is a Beat Likely?

Flowers Foods' (FLO) first-quarter performance is likely to reflect gains from pricing actions. This, along with impressive portfolio strategies and enhanced efficiencies, is an upside.

TJXNegative Net Change ROSTNegative Net Change FLOPositive Net Change OLLIPositive Net Change

John Blank

U.S. CPI Data Resets a Market Narrative: Global Week Ahead

A key set of U.S. Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) data rests at the heart of the stock and bond trading week's macro event calendar.

KUBTYPositive Net Change ZBRANegative Net Change NTNXNegative Net Change

Sweta Killa

ETFs to Make the Most of the Sector Rotation

Investors are flocking to defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples in search of cheap stocks. Amid such scenario, these ETFs could be solid picks to tap the sector rotation.

XLPPositive Net Change XLUPositive Net Change VPUPositive Net Change VDCPositive Net Change IDUPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Keurig Dr Pepper's (KDP) Strategic Efforts Good: Apt to Hold

Keurig Dr Pepper's results reflect gains from brand strength, significant pricing actions and a solid performance in its cold beverages.

CHEFPositive Net Change KDPPositive Net Change VITLNegative Net Change UTZPositive Net Change

Mark Vickery

Big Inflation Prints on Deck This Week

Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for April will be preceded by the Producer Price Index (PPI) wholesale report on Tuesday.

MPositive Net Change WMTPositive Net Change CSCOPositive Net Change DEPositive Net Change HDPositive Net Change TCEHYNegative Net Change BABANegative Net Change TMENegative Net Change

Sweta Killa

Consumer Staples ETF (XLP) Hits New 52-Week High

This consumer staples ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

XLPPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Ollie's Bargain (OLLI) Rides on Business Model, Customer Reach

Ollie's Bargain's (OLLI) commitment to providing brand-name and closeout merchandise at attractive price points results in favorable responses from customers.

TGTPositive Net Change TSCOPositive Net Change SFMNegative Net Change OLLIPositive Net Change

Ritujay Ghosh

5 Safe Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Hits 6-Month Low

Utility and consumer staples stocks like California Water Service Group (CWT), National Grid plc (NGG), Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW), Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) and PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) are a safe bet during times of uncertainty.

PEPPositive Net Change CLPositive Net Change PNWPositive Net Change NGGNegative Net Change CWTPositive Net Change

Nalak Das

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plummets in May: 5 Safe Stock Picks

We have narrowed our search to five defensive stocks with strong potential for the rest of 2024. These are: ES, ATO, MKC, TSN, RMD.

RMDNegative Net Change TSNPositive Net Change MKCPositive Net Change ATOPositive Net Change ESPositive Net Change

Abhinab Dasgupta

Beat the Market the Zacks Way: Micron, Freshpet, Colgate-Palmolive in Focus

Last week, our time-tested methodologies served investors well in navigating the market. Check out some of our achievements from the past three months.

PWRNegative Net Change MUNegative Net Change TSCOPositive Net Change CLPositive Net Change SEPositive Net Change FRPTPositive Net Change EMENegative Net Change MKCPositive Net Change MTDPositive Net Change FIXNegative Net Change MEGPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

General Mills (GIS) Up More Than 10% in 3 Months: Here's Why

General Mills' (GIS) brand power, effective pricing strategies and dedicated focus on its Accelerate strategy aid amid challenges like cost inflation and volatile consumer spending.

GISPositive Net Change SJMPositive Net Change HRLPositive Net Change TSNPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Momentum in Beer Business to Drive Constellation Brands (STZ)

Constellation Brands (STZ) has been benefiting from the momentum in the beer business, driven by strength in its Modelo Especial, the Modelo Chelada, Corona Extra and Pacifico brands.

COCOPositive Net Change PEPPositive Net Change STZPositive Net Change KOFNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stock to Buy for May 10th

SFM, ASC and TRMK made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on May 10, 2024.

TRMKPositive Net Change SFMNegative Net Change ASCNegative Net Change

Rajani Lohia

4 Agriculture Operations Stocks to Watch Amid Elevated Costs

The Agriculture - Operations industry participants are witnessing higher costs due to fluctuating commodity prices, rising input costs and trade uncertainties. Innovations and improved consumer demand are likely to aid companies like CTVA, ADM, ALCO and AGRO.

CTVAPositive Net Change ADMPositive Net Change AGROPositive Net Change ALCOPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Readies for Q1 Earnings: What to Expect?

Lifeway Foods' (LWAY) Q1 results are likely to reflect gains from product innovation and customer engagement, while challenges associated with a volatile operational landscape persist.

DGPositive Net Change DLTRPositive Net Change LWAYNegative Net Change OLLIPositive Net Change

Shaun Pruitt

3 Consumer Food Stocks Receiving Strong Buy Ratings This Week

Let's take a look at why now appears to be a good time to buy these highly ranked consumer food stocks.

TSNPositive Net Change FRPTPositive Net Change BRFSNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

B&G Foods (BGS) Q1 Earnings & Sales Lag Estimates, Volumes Soft

B&G Foods' (BGS) first-quarter results demonstrate consistent margins amid the challenges posed by foodservice trends and heightened promotional spending.

COCOPositive Net Change CLPositive Net Change HRLPositive Net Change BGSPositive Net Change

Sheraz Mian

Top Research Reports for Procter & Gamble, Verizon & Intuitive Surgical

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG).

VZPositive Net Change PGPositive Net Change NSCPositive Net Change HESPositive Net Change ISRGNegative Net Change ALLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

NY Times (NYT) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

NY Times' (NYT) first-quarter 2024 results reflect an increase in subscription revenues. Management envisions second-quarter subscription revenues to ascend about 6-8%.

NYTPositive Net Change STNENegative Net Change PUBMNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Nu Skin (NUS) Q1 Earnings Beat, Revenues Hurt by Currency Woes

Nu Skin's (NUS) first-quarter 2024 results reflect challenges related to volatile currency movements, while cost-management efforts work well.

HRLPositive Net Change TSNPositive Net Change NUSPositive Net Change BYNDPositive Net Change