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Hormel Foods Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Increase Y/Y

HRL posts a fourth-quarter earnings beat and modest sales growth, as segment results reveal mixed trends across retail, foodservice and international.

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Swati Prasad

4 Consumer Product Stocks to Watch as the Market Resets for 2026

Despite rising costs and changing consumer trends, PG, CHD, OLLI and GO remain resilient, leveraging strategic measures to sustain growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Procter & Gamble, Lam Research, Texas Instruments, SandRidge Energy and Crown Crafts

PG, LRCX, TXN, SD and CRWS headline Zacks' latest research, highlighting consumer resilience, semiconductor momentum and micro-cap contrasts.

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Derek Lewis

Bear of the Day: e.l.f. Beauty

Weakening growth rates have been a massive thorn in the side of this once high-flyer, with shares facing a plunge following its latest set of quarterly results.

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Newmont and e.l.f. Beauty have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

NEM rides record free cash flow while ELF slumps on a growth cooldown, spotlighting sharp contrasts in Zacks' latest bull and bear picks.

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Mark Vickery

Top Stock Reports for Procter & Gamble, Lam Research & Texas Instruments

New Zacks reports spotlight shifts in PG, LRCX and TXN as analysts assess market pressures, tech trends and growth drivers across key sectors.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

KMB Accelerates Growth Through Digital & Club Channel Expansion

Kimberly powers growth through surging digital sales and strong club channel gains as shoppers seek convenience and value.

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Zacks Equity Research

United Natural Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Decline Y/Y

UNFI tops first-quarter earnings estimates despite a sales dip, with natural-segment growth and cost cuts lifting margins and EBITDA.

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Nalak Das

2 Energy Drink Stocks to Buy for a Stable Portfolio in 2026

MNST and PEP gain from expanding energy drink demand, stronger margins and global growth, offering steady portfolio support for 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

MKC's Q3 Shows Solid Consumer Momentum: Will the Strength Last in 2026?

McCormick's consumer momentum strengthens as volume-led growth, broad share gains, and health-focused trends fuel demand across key categories.

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Zacks Equity Research

Procter & Gamble's $1.5B Cost Savings Plan: Efficacy or Overreach?

PG's $1.5B cost-savings push aims to protect margins and fuel innovation as the company balances efficiency risks with the need to sustain its competitive edge.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Palantir Technologies, Philip Morris International, TotalEnergies, Natural Resource Partners and Genie Energy

Palantir, Philip Morris, TotalEnergies, NRP and GNE headline fresh Zacks research as analysts spotlight performance drivers, risks and outlook shifts.

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NWL to Cut More Than 900 Jobs & Shut Stores, Unveils Productivity Plan

Newell's global productivity plan cuts 900 roles, closes Yankee Candle stores and targets major cost savings through 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Altria Sustain EPS Gains as Revenues Decrease 1.7% Y/Y?

MO posts higher EPS despite falling revenues, leaning on margin gains and buybacks to offset declining volumes.

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Ritujay Ghosh

Buy These 3 Consumer Staple Stocks to Navigate Market Volatility

COCO, MNST and SCI emerge as low-beta consumer staples offering investors a steadier path through mounting market volatility.

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Mark Vickery

Top Analyst Reports for Palantir, Philip Morris & TotalEnergies

Palantir surges as its AI platforms and defense projects lift momentum, while analyst reports track shifts across tobacco, energy and microcaps.

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Rajani Lohia

Can PepsiCo Achieve Its Mid-Teens PBNA Margin Ambition by 2026?

PEP's PBNA unit gains momentum through innovation and cost cuts, strengthening its path toward mid-teens margins by 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is Monster Beverage's International Push the Next Big Driver of Sales?

MNST's international momentum accelerates as Q3 overseas sales jump 23%, expanding margins and boosting global brand reach.

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Zacks Equity Research

Avocado Demand Up: Is Mission Produce Set to Become a Global Leader?

AVO leverages global scale, strong sourcing and rising demand to strengthen its role in the expanding avocado market.

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Zacks Equity Research

Hormel Foods Readies for Q4 Earnings: Things to Watch for HRL Stock

HRL faces strong retail demand heading into results, but rising input costs and slow pricing recovery threaten near-term margins.

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Santanu Roy

Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: MBX Biosciences, Garrett Motion & Monster Beverage in Focus

MBX Biosciences' sharp rally highlights how Zacks' stock recommendations outpaced broader market gains across multiple portfolios.

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Vrishali Bagree

Celsius Holdings Posts 51.3% Gross Margin in Q3: Is It Sustainable?

CELH posts a 51.3% Q3 gross margin, but acquisitions, tariffs and integration costs raise questions about sustaining the gains.

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Zacks Equity Research

Brown-Forman's Q2 Earnings on the Deck: Is a Beat Likely in the Cards?

BF.B faces soft demand and cost pressures, but premiumization gains and strong emerging-market trends offer some relief.

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Zacks Equity Research

Coty Accelerates AI Across Operations: A New Margin Lever?

COTY accelerates AI across operations, from procurement to content creation, aiming to boost efficiency and unlock resources as early benefits emerge.

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Rajani Lohia

Coca-Cola vs Vita Coco: Who Will Dominate Better-For-You Drinks Race?

KO's global scale and diverse portfolio meet COCO's rapid growth in the battle for better-for-you beverages. Both are shaping the future of natural hydration.

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