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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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Swati Prasad

MO vs. PM: Which Tobacco Giant Is Winning the Smoke-Free Race?

Altria and Philip Morris advance their smoke-free strategies as each leverages pricing, innovation and cost discipline in a shifting tobacco market.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is POST's New $500 Million Buyback a Signal of Confidence for FY26?

POST's new $500 million buyback, backed by strong fiscal 2025 cash flow, highlights its flexibility heading into fiscal 2026.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

SFM vs. OLLI: Which Retail Stock Offers Better Upside for Now?

Ollie's value-driven growth, loyal shopper base and disciplined expansion make it a stronger retail pick than Sprouts Farmers now.

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Zacks Equity Research

Mondelez Delivers a Solid Q3: Does the Guidance Cut Signal Trouble?

MDLZ posts a strong Q3 but trims its outlook as retailer destocking, soft Europe demand and tariff uncertainty cloud near-term momentum.

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Mark Vickery

Top Research Reports for Broadcom, Meta & Coca-Cola

Broadcom rides strong AI chip demand and VMware integration gains as networking and custom accelerators propel its YTD outperformance.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Coca-Cola's Billion-Dollar Brands Power Its Next Growth Wave?

KO leverages nearly $30 billion brands, fresh innovations and global marketing to fuel its next phase of growth.

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Mahak Lohia

Margins Flat, Innovation High: Is PG Trading Growth for Stability?

Procter & Gamble leans on major product upgrades and flat margins to balance stability with growth amid soft demand and uncertainty.

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Zacks Equity Research

Flavor Solutions Lifts MKC's Q3 Results: Will the Growth Last?

MKC's Flavor Solutions posts steady Q3 volume gains and rising health-focused demand, though tariffs and costs pressure near-term margins.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Low-Beta Winners: Why USAC, COCO, NGS & AEM are Must-Buy Stocks Now

USAC joins COCO, NGS and AEM as low-beta stocks showing positive momentum amid volatile market conditions.

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Rajani Lohia

Procter & Gamble vs. Church & Dwight: Which Household Stock Outshines?

PG and CHD battle for household dominance, with shifting demand, pricing power and strategy defining which name holds the edge.

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Vrishali Bagree

PEP vs. CELH: Which Beverage Stock Is the Better Bet Now?

PEP and CELH go head-to-head as one leans on a global scale and the other rides on a surge in performance-energy demand.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights The Coca-Cola, Monster Beverage, Keurig Dr Pepper and Vita Coco

The Coca-Cola, Monster Beverage, Keurig Dr Pepper and Vita Coco have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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Zacks Equity Research

AVO's Supply Discipline: A Competitive Edge in an Oversupplied Market?

Mission Produce defies oversupply as disciplined sourcing and smart inventory moves fuel volume growth and stable margins despite softer avocado prices.

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Rajani Lohia

5 Soft Drink Stocks to Hold Their Ground As Cost Pressures Mount

Despite cost and tariff pressures, health-focused beverages and digital innovation are reshaping the soft drinks industry. Can KO, PEP, MNST, KDP and COCO stay ahead in a rapidly evolving global market?

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Zacks Equity Research

SJM Q2 Earnings Miss Despite Higher Sales, FY26 Guidance Tightened

SJM's Q2 shows rising sales but a steep earnings slump, prompting tightened FY26 guidance as pricing gains clash with softer volumes and higher costs.

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Ritujay Ghosh

4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Plummets

ETR, CNP, JBSS and UVV stand out as consumer sentiment sinks, with low beta, rising earnings estimates and a steady dividend drawing defensive investors.

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Zacks Equity Research

Central Garden & Pet Posts Narrower-Than-Expected Q4 Loss, Sales Rise

CENT posts a narrower Q4 loss as sales rise, gross margin expands and Garden strength offsets pressure in pet durables.

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Vrishali Bagree

3 Beauty & Cosmetic Stocks Set to Ride on the Next Wave of Growth

ULTA, EL and NUS tap digital innovation, wellness shifts and curated assortments to capture beauty's expanding long-term demand.

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Zacks Equity Research

Will Currency & Tariff Pressures Derail PepsiCo's Flat EPS Target?

PEP battles currency swings and tariff costs as it pushes cost cuts and smarter sourcing to defend its flat EPS goal for 2025.

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Swati Prasad

Altria Narrows 2025 EPS Outlook: Is Margin Growth Peaking?

MO narrows its 2025 EPS outlook as evolving margin trends across key segments point to more measured growth ahead.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

CELH Strengthens Its Portfolio With Alani Nu: Will 2026 Keep the Pace?

Celsius Holdings fuels growth as Alani Nu's record sales and its shift to PepsiCo's distribution network set up strong 2026 momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

BJ's Wholesale Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, FY25 Outlook Raised

BJ lifts its FY25 earnings outlook as Q3 shows revenue growth, stronger membership trends and a solid earnings beat despite margin pressure.

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