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consumer-staples: Archive

Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: Hormel Foods (HRL)

Margins remain under strain as elevated input costs and inflationary headwinds weigh heavily on earnings.

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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Sep 3, 2025

Companies In The News Are: SIG, PEP, CYTK, AL.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Sep 3, 2025

U.S. stock markets closed lower on Tuesday to start trading in September.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Keurig Dr Pepper, TE Connectivity, Corning and Tencent Music

September kicks off with U.S. jobs data, global M&A, and high-stakes geopolitics, while TE Connectivity, Corning, and Tencent Music stand out as Zacks #1 Rank names.

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Rajani Lohia

PepsiCo's P/E Valuation Crosses Industry: A Buy Opportunity Knocking?

PEP stock's rally has pushed its P/E above the soft drinks industry, fueled by international growth, PBNA recovery, and innovation momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

Will Tyson Foods' Protein Leadership and Innovation Fuel Growth?

TSN leverages its diverse protein portfolio, iconic brands and innovation to strengthen growth and resilience.

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Zacks Equity Research

PepsiCo Eyes Efficiency Gains: Can It Protect Margins Amid Inflation?

PEP posts a Q2 EPS beat and turns to AI, integration and global centers to drive efficiency and protect margins.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can on! Help Altria Capture More of the Booming Pouch Market?

MO's on! shipments jumped 26.5% in the second quarter, lifting its U.S. pouch share as marketing and earnings momentum intensify in a fast-growing market.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Value Stocks to Buy for September 2nd

JXN, SFD and HCSG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 2, 2025.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Court Ruling & Tariff Uncertainty: Time to Bet on POST, TME & KNSA?

Court ruling on tariffs fuels market jitters, making low-beta picks like Post, Tencent Music and Kiniksa attractive options.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 2nd

AM, PFS and SFD made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 2, 2025.

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David Bartosiak

Bear of the Day: Krispy Kreme (DNUT)

Has the sugar rush finally worn off of Krispy Kreme stock?

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Sysco's Strategic Efforts & Acquisitions Power Growth?

SYY drives growth through digital platforms, acquisitions and efficiency moves despite soft restaurant demand.

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Rajani Lohia

Procter & Gamble vs. Colgate: Which Household Staple Is a Better Pick?

PG's vast scale and CL's focused specialization showcase two distinct strategies shaping the evolving landscape of global consumer staples.

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Zacks Equity Research

Post Holdings to Sell 8th Avenue Pasta Business to Richardson

POST to sell 8th Avenue's pasta business for $375 million while boosting share repurchases with a fresh $500 million authorization.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Here's Why It's Time to Revisit Consumer Staples ETFs

Rising inflation and weakening sentiment are driving investors toward defensive consumer staple ETFs.

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Rajani Lohia

Mission Produce's Momentum Fades in August: Buy Now or Stay Cautious?

AVO's August momentum slows as margin pressures, supply risks and rising costs temper optimism despite record revenues and strong fundamentals.

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Rajani Lohia

Coca-Cola Volumes Dip in Key Markets: Premium Pricing to Save the Day?

KO weathers global volume declines with a 5% y/y organic revenue rise, fueled by premium pricing and strong brand execution.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for General Mills Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to General Mills stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Mark Vickery

PCE Numbers In-Line, Pre-Market Fighting Off Lows

PCE came in as expected, no hindrance to the 25 bps rate cut signaled for the September Fed meeting.

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Vasundhara Sawalka

4 Stocks Trading Near 52-Week High With Room to Rise Further

Investors target stocks that have been on a bullish run. Stocks like POST, MD, NVST and ZION are seeing price strength, and the momentum is likely to continue.

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Zacks Equity Research

Ollie's Bargain Q2 Earnings Beat, Comps Rise 5%, Guidance Raised

OLLI's Q2 earnings top estimates with 5% comp growth and stronger margins. The company raises its full-year sales and profit outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

Brown-Forman Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Beat on Portfolio Gains

BF.B's Q1 showed portfolio resilience as whiskey, tequila and RTDs delivered mixed trends across U.S., international, and emerging markets.

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Zacks Equity Research

Campbell's Gears Up for Q4 Earnings: Here's What Investors Should Know

CPB gains from Meals & Beverages strength and Sovos integration, but Snacks softness and inflation are likely to weigh on results.

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Zacks Equity Research

Hormel Foods Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Grow 4.6% Y/Y

HRL third-quarter earnings fall short of estimates, but sales climb 4.6% year over year, led by gains in Retail, Foodservice and International units.

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