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Derek Lewis

Dividend Watch: 3 Companies Boosting Payouts

Companies with a history of consistent dividend payouts are prime considerations for income-focused investors, reflecting their commitment to shareholders. And recently, these three companies announced boosts to their quarterly payouts.

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Derek Lewis

Earnings Season: 3 Companies Boosting Guidance

Earnings season continues to chug along, with results from many companies already delivered. And concerning positivity, all three of these companies' report fit the criteria, lifting outlooks following the results.

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Sheraz Mian

Top Stock Reports for Micron Technology, Anheuser-Busch & Duke Energy

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) and Duke Energy Corporation (DUK).

DUKNegative Net Change EPDPositive Net Change MUPositive Net Change BUDPositive Net Change STEPositive Net Change ONPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Here's How AB InBev (BUD) is Placed Just Before Q1 Earnings

AB InBev's (BUD) Q1 performance is expected to have gained from strong consumer demand for its brands, pricing actions, ongoing premiumization and other revenue management initiatives.

HSYPositive Net Change BUDPositive Net Change COTYPositive Net Change CELHPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Kellanova (K) Stock Up on Former Kellogg's Q1 Earnings Beat

Kellanova's (K) first-quarter 2024 earnings increase on the back of higher operating profits. However, net sales decline year over year.

KPositive Net Change CELHPositive Net Change VITLPositive Net Change UTZPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Sales Up Y/Y

Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) first-quarter results reflect strength of its strategic initiatives and profitable expansion with diversified portfolio across all regions.

CLPositive Net Change PPCPositive Net Change VITLPositive Net Change UTZPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Service Corporation (SCI) Q1 Earnings Top, Cemetery Revenues Up

Service Corporation's (SCI) first-quarter 2024 results reflect higher Cemetery revenues, whereas the Funeral segment's revenues decline.

CLPositive Net Change SCINegative Net Change CELHPositive Net Change VITLPositive Net Change

Ritujay Ghosh

4 Defensive Stocks to Buy Amid Sinking Consumer Confidence

Stocks like Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), California Water Service Group (CWT), Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW), Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) and McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) are a safe bet amid sinking consumer confidence.

CLPositive Net Change PNWPositive Net Change MKCPositive Net Change ATOPositive Net Change CWTPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Is a Surprise Coming for Hershey (HSY) This Earnings Season?

Hershey (HSY) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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Zacks Equity Research

Clorox (CLX) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Down Y/Y

Clorox's (CLX) third-quarter fiscal 2024 bottom line benefits from pricing actions and cost-saving initiatives. The company also boasts a solid innovation pipeline.

COCOPositive Net Change CLXPositive Net Change DEONegative Net Change KOFNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

What's in Store for International Flavors' (IFF) Q1 Earnings?

International Flavors' (IFF) Q1 results are likely to reflect the impacts of lower volumes and escalating costs.

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Zacks Equity Research

Hain Celestial (HAIN) Chalks Out Path to Operational Efficiency

Hain Celestial (HAIN) is enhancing its operations by consolidating manufacturing and streamlining SKUs globally as part of its strategy to streamline brand portfolios across the key categories.

PEPPositive Net Change CLPositive Net Change HAINPositive Net Change CELHPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Will Energy Drinks Aid Monster Beverage's (MNST) Q1 Earnings?

Monster Beverage (MNST) Q1 results are expected to reflect continued positive trends in the energy drinks category amid rising commodity costs and inflation.

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Zacks Equity Research

How to Play Hershey (HSY) Ahead of Q1 Earnings Release?

Hershey's (HSY) strong brands and pricing leverage position it well for Q1 earnings, though cost inflation is a concern.

HSYPositive Net Change CHDNegative Net Change TSNPositive Net Change COTYPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Estee Lauder (EL) Ups FY24 Profit View on Q3 Earnings Beat

Estee Lauder's (EL) third-quarter fiscal 2024 results reflect higher net sales and earnings organic sales on growth across Asia travel retail. Management ups fiscal 2024 earnings view.

ELPositive Net Change CELHPositive Net Change VITLPositive Net Change UTZPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Kraft Heinz (KHC) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates Despite Lower Sales

Kraft Heinz's (KHC) first-quarter 2024 results reflect soft sales due to the lower volume/mix. However, higher adjusted operating income fuels earnings growth.

CLPositive Net Change KHCPositive Net Change CELHPositive Net Change VITLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Mondelez (MDLZ) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Organic Sales Grow

Mondelez's (MDLZ) first-quarter results reflect gains from effective pricing, efficient cost management and impressive momentum in emerging markets.

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Mark Vickery

ADP Reports Still-Strong Labor Market; MA, EL Beat

Off lows of late '23 and early '24, private-sector jobs growth looks to be warming up again.

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Rimmi Singhi

5 High Earnings Yield Value Stocks to Buy Amid Sticky Inflation

Amid market uncertainties, unlock your portfolio value with high earnings yield stocks like GCT, TPH, PPC, SUN and ALP.

ALLNegative Net Change SUNNegative Net Change PPCPositive Net Change TPHPositive Net Change GCTPositive Net Change

Derek Lewis

These 3 Companies Recently Lifted Guidance

Guidance lifts are among the most positive announcements shareholders can hear, injecting confidence in the long-term picture.

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Zacks Equity Research

Archer Daniels (ADM) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Down

Archer Daniels (ADM) reports lower revenues year over year in first-quarter 2024 due to a decline in sales across all segments.

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Zacks Equity Research

Molson Coors (TAP) Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat on Robust Segments

Molson Coors' (TAP) Q1 results reflect the benefits of brand strength and favorable shipment timing in the United States. However, higher MG&A expenses act as deterrents.

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Zacks Equity Research

Coca-Cola (KO) Tops on Q1 Earnings & Revenues, Raises View

Coca-Cola (KO) Q1 results reflect gains from strong top-line growth, aided by improvements in sparkling soft drinks and juice categories. KO's pricing actions also boost sales.

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Zacks Equity Research

Medifast (MED) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y

Medifast's (MED) first-quarter results reflect challenges related to a decline in active earning OPTAVIA Coaches, lower coach productivity and soft sales volume.

COCOPositive Net Change CLPositive Net Change MEDNegative Net Change VITLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

How to Play Kraft Heinz (KHC) Ahead of Q1 Earnings Release?

As investors weigh the prospects of Kraft Heinz (KHC) ahead of its Q1 earnings release, the company faces several challenges like inflationary pressures, soft volumes and currency headwinds.

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