Lamb Weston (LW) Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates, View Withdrawn

by Vrishali Bagree Published on April 01,2020

Lamb Weston's (LW) third-quarter fiscal 2020 earnings decline year over year. Also, management withdraws guidance owing to COVID-19 spread.

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• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• FLO Quick QuoteFLOPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples
• earnings

Conagra's (CAG) Shares Rise Despite Q3 Earnings & Sales Miss

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 31,2020

Conagra Brands (CAG) posts dismal third-quarter fiscal 2020 results. Nonetheless, its fourth-quarter to date performance gains from solid consumption and shipments in domestic retail business.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• FLO Quick QuoteFLOPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples
• earnings

McCormick (MKC) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Outlook Withdrawn

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 31,2020

McCormick's (MKC) fiscal first-quarter 2020 results reflect soft earnings. Also, the COVID-19 outbreak in China reduced the company's sales growth in the quarter.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• MKC Quick QuoteMKCPositive Net Change
• FLO Quick QuoteFLOPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Clorox, Campbell, Hain Celestial, Ingredion and Grocery Outlet

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 30,2020

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Clorox, Campbell, Hain Celestial, Ingredion and Grocery Outlet

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• CLX Quick QuoteCLXPositive Net Change
• INGR Quick QuoteINGRPositive Net Change
• GO Quick QuoteGOPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

5 Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy Amid Coronavirus-Led Rout

by Rajani Lohia Published on March 27,2020

Everyday staples or essential commodities are witnessing demand increases amid the coronavirus pandemic due to panic buying. Here are five consumer staples stocks that investors can bank on.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• DEO Quick QuoteDEOPositive Net Change
• CLX Quick QuoteCLXPositive Net Change
• INGR Quick QuoteINGRPositive Net Change
• GO Quick QuoteGOPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: MNST, CPB, STKL, HAIN and INGR

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 18,2020

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: MNST, CPB, STKL, HAIN and INGR

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• STKL Quick QuoteSTKLPositive Net Change
• INGR Quick QuoteINGRPositive Net Change
• MNST Quick QuoteMNSTPositive Net Change

• consumer-discretionary

General Mills (GIS) Down Despite Q3 Earnings Beat, Raised View

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 18,2020

General Mills' (GIS) third-quarter fiscal 2020 results reflect COVID-19 impacts on Haagen-Dazs sales in Asia. Nonetheless, management raises earnings guidance.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• GIS Quick QuoteGISPositive Net Change
• INGR Quick QuoteINGRPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples
• earnings

Campbell (CPB) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 18,2020

Campbell (CPB) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• INGR Quick QuoteINGRPositive Net Change
• USFD Quick QuoteUSFDPositive Net Change

• earnings-surprise
• price-change
• style-scores
• valuation

6 Consumer Staple Stocks to Withstand Virus-Induced Disturbances

by Nalak Das Published on March 17,2020

A few consumer staple stocks have witnessed upward estimate revisions for 2020 earnings per share (EPS) during the past 30 days amid the coronavirus pandemic.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• STZ Quick QuoteSTZPositive Net Change
• STKL Quick QuoteSTKLPositive Net Change
• INGR Quick QuoteINGRPositive Net Change
• MNST Quick QuoteMNSTPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

Hershey Temporarily Shuts 2 Locations Due to Coronavirus

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 16,2020

Hershey (HSY) temporarily shuts down its Chocolate World locations in Hershey, Pa., and Times Square, New York City.

• HSY Quick QuoteHSYPositive Net Change
• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• DAR Quick QuoteDARPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

TreeHouse Foods Down More Than 20% in 3 Months on Drab Sales

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 12,2020

TreeHouse Foods (THS) has been bearing the brunt of softness in the Baked Goods and Meal Solutions segments. Also, gross margin has been under pressure.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• DAR Quick QuoteDARPositive Net Change
• THS Quick QuoteTHSPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

United Natural (UNFI) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, View Lowered

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 12,2020

United Natural's (UNFI) second-quarter fiscal 2020 results are hurt by charges related to three customer bankruptcies. This compels management to lower earnings and adjusted EBITDA guidance.

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• DAR Quick QuoteDARPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples
• earnings

Smucker's (SJM) Focus on Buyouts & Savings Plan Bodes Well

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 11,2020

Smucker (SJM) is likely to benefit from buyouts, alliances, innovation and digital advancements. Also, it is on track with the saving plan.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• SJM Quick QuoteSJMPositive Net Change
• DAR Quick QuoteDARPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

Campbell Soup (CPB) Stands Tall Amid Coronavirus Jitters

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 11,2020

Campbell Soup (CPB) has been benefiting from focus on refining portfolio and stringent cost-saving measures.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• DAR Quick QuoteDARPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

Hain Celestial's Transformation Plan & Project Terra Bode Well

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 09,2020

Hain Celestial's (HAIN) transformation and Project Terra endeavors to drive growth bode well.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• USFD Quick QuoteUSFDPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

Hain Celestial (HAIN) Down 14.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 07,2020

Hain Celestial (HAIN) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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• earnings
• earnings-estimates
• earnings-performance
• earnings-report
• earnings-trend
• revenue
• zacks-consensus-estimate

Mondelez (MDLZ) Gains on Pricing & Buyouts Amid Currency Woes

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 06,2020

Mondelez (MDLZ) focuses on balancing volumes and profit through disciplined pricing. However, adverse currency movements have been hurting performance.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• MDLZ Quick QuoteMDLZPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

TreeHouse Foods to Optimize Business With Restructuring Plans

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 27,2020

TreeHouse Foods (THS) will reorganize itself into Snacking & Beverages, and Meal Preparation segments from the first quarter of 2020.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• DAR Quick QuoteDARPositive Net Change
• THS Quick QuoteTHSPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

SolarEdge Technologies, Tilly's, Darling Ingredients, Lamb Weston and Hain Celestial highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 26,2020

SolarEdge Technologies, Tilly's, Darling Ingredients, Lamb Weston and Hain Celestial highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• DAR Quick QuoteDARPositive Net Change
• TLYS Quick QuoteTLYSPositive Net Change
• SEDG Quick QuoteSEDGNegative Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

• oil-energy
• retail

Philip Morris Focuses on RRPs Amid Low Cigarette Volumes

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 26,2020

Phillip Morris (PM) has been expanding in the RRP category. Also, the company's pricing strategy is providing cushion amid receding cigarette volumes.

• MO Quick QuoteMOPositive Net Change
• PM Quick QuotePMPositive Net Change
• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

B&G Foods (BGS) Q4 Earnings Meet Estimates, Decline Y/Y

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 26,2020

B&G Foods' (BGS) fourth-quarter 2019 results reflect high interest expenses and lower base business sales. However, total sales improve year over year on gains from the Clabber Girl buyout.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• BGS Quick QuoteBGSPositive Net Change
• FLO Quick QuoteFLOPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

Buy 3 Food Stocks That Have Crushed the Industry in 6 Months

by Vrishali Bagree Published on February 25,2020

Several food companies in the space are grappling with input cost inflation and competition. However, we have highlighted three players that have rallied more than 35% in the past six months.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• K Quick QuoteKPositive Net Change
• DAR Quick QuoteDARPositive Net Change
• SYY Quick QuoteSYYPositive Net Change
• KHC Quick QuoteKHCPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

Factors Setting the Tone for Smucker's (SJM) Q3 Earnings

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 24,2020

Impact of the U.S. baking business divestiture is likely to get reflected in Smucker's (SJM) Q3 performance. Moreover, sluggish performance in private label pet food business is a concern.

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• SJM Quick QuoteSJMPositive Net Change
• COST Quick QuoteCOSTPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

Factors Influencing Monster Beverage's (MNST) Q4 Earnings

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 24,2020

Monster Beverage (MNST) is likely to have benefitted from various product launches and strong international presence in Q4. However, high costs and currency headwinds are likely to have been dragging.

• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• FRPT Quick QuoteFRPTNegative Net Change
• MNST Quick QuoteMNSTPositive Net Change
• CASY Quick QuoteCASYPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples

Miscellaneous Food Industry Outlook Eclipsed by Rising Costs

by Vrishali Bagree Published on February 19,2020

Food companies have been reeling under cost inflation for various commodities like vegetables, dairy items, as well as animal feed among others.

• SYY Quick QuoteSYYPositive Net Change
• SJM Quick QuoteSJMPositive Net Change
• MKC Quick QuoteMKCPositive Net Change
• MDLZ Quick QuoteMDLZPositive Net Change
• LW Quick QuoteLWPositive Net Change
• KHC Quick QuoteKHCPositive Net Change
• K Quick QuoteKPositive Net Change
• HAIN Quick QuoteHAINPositive Net Change
• GIS Quick QuoteGISPositive Net Change
• DAR Quick QuoteDARPositive Net Change
• CPB Quick QuoteCPBPositive Net Change
• CAG Quick QuoteCAGPositive Net Change

• consumer-staples