Gabriel Kane
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Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Caused Bunge’s Legal Action against Egypt’s Grain Buyer?
Bunge (BG) has a market capitalization of $8.1 billion. BG fell by 2.8% to close at $56.75 per share as of February 9, 2016.
Earnings ReportHow Did Wolverine World Wide Perform in Fiscal 4Q15?
Wolverine World Wide rose by 7.7%. It closed at $18.61 per share at the end of the last week of February 2016. It reported fiscal 4Q15 revenue of $751.2 million.
Company & Industry OverviewsBank of America Merrill Lynch Upgraded Crown Holdings to ‘Buy’
Bank of American Merrill Lynch has upgraded Crown Holdings’ rating from “neutral” to “buy” and set the price target at $57 per share.
Earnings ReportKey Drivers behind Colgate-Palmolive’s 4Q16 Margin Expansion
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) reported a rise of 160 basis points in its gross margins for 4Q16. In 2016, its gross margins rose 140 basis points.
Company & Industry OverviewsClorox Company Elects New Board of Directors
Clorox delivered adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.36 in fiscal 1Q17. It missed consensus analysts’ earnings estimate of $1.42.
Company & Industry OverviewsWestRock Company Declared Dividend of $0.40 per Share
WestRock (WRK) reported fiscal 1Q17 net sales of $3.45 billion, a fall of 0.7% compared to net sales of $3.47 billion in fiscal 1Q16.
Earnings ReportHow Did Gentex Corporation Perform in 4Q16?
Gentex (GNTX) reported 4Q16 net sales of $419.9 million, a rise of 3.5% compared to net sales of $405.6 million in 4Q15.
Company & Industry OverviewsBank of America/Merrill Lynch Upgrades Greif to a ‘Buy’
In fiscal 2016, Greif (GEF) reported net sales of $3.3 billion, a fall of 8.1% year-over-year.
Company & Industry OverviewsGoldman Sachs Downgrades Whirlpool to ‘Neutral’
Whirlpool (WHR) reported 4Q16 net sales of $5.7 billion—a rise of 1.7% compared to net sales of $5.6 billion in 4Q15.
Company & Industry OverviewsWho Were the Outliers in the Consumer Space on January 27?
On January 27, 2017, the S&P 500 Index had slightly outperformed the S&P Consumer Staples Index and the S&P Consumer Discretionary Index as a whole. The indexes had respective returns of -0.09%, -0.63%, and -0.30%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Moody’s Thinks of Silgan Holdings’ Rating
Silgan Holdings (SLGN) rose 9.1% to close at $59.77 per share during the fourth week of January 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on Spectrum Brands?
Spectrum Brands Holdings (SPB) rose 8.9% to close at $132.67 per share during the fourth week of January 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsOshkosh Declares Its Fiscal 1Q17 Results and Quarterly Dividend
Oshkosh (OSK) rose 4.2% to close at $72.55 per share during the fourth week of January 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on Whirlpool?
Whirlpool (WHR) fell 8.0% to close at $170.85 per share during the fourth week of January 2017.
Earnings ReportA Look at Mead Johnson Nutrition’s 4Q16 Performance
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (MJN) fell 4.8% to close at $71.24 per share during the fourth week of January 2017.
Earnings ReportHarman International’s 2Q17 Results and Quarterly Dividend
Harman International reported fiscal 2Q17 net sales of $1.95 billion—a rise of 9.9% compared to net sales of $1.77 billion in fiscal 2Q16.
Earnings ReportHow Did Spectrum Brands Perform in 1Q17?
Spectrum Brands reported fiscal 1Q17 net sales of $1.21 billion—a fall of 0.6% compared to net sales of $1.22 billion in fiscal 1Q16.
Earnings ReportMattel Announced Its 4Q16 Results and Quarterly Dividend
Mattel has a market cap of $8.9 billion. It fell 17.7% and closed at $25.99 per share on January 26, 2017. Mattel reported 4Q16 net sales of $1.8 billion.
Earnings ReportAnalyzing Whirlpool’s Performance in 4Q16
Whirlpool (WHR) has a market cap of $13.0 billion. It fell 8.6% and closed at $173.94 per share on January 26, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on PVH Corporation?
PVH Corporation (PVH) has a market cap of $7.5 billion. It fell 1.6% and closed at $93.30 per share on January 26, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsCitigroup Upgraded Allison Transmission Holdings to a ‘Buy’
Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) has a market cap of $5.9 billion. It rose 0.37% and closed at $35.61 per share on January 26, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsDelphi Automotive Declared a Dividend of $0.29 per Share
Delphi Automotive declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on February 15, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsMorgan Stanley Rated Carter’s as ‘Overweight’
On January 25, 2017, Morgan Stanley initiated the coverage of Carter’s with “overweight” rating. It set the stock’s price target at $103.0 per share.
Company & Industry OverviewsConstellation Brands Announced Changes in Its Management
Constellation Brands declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share on its Class A common stock and $0.36 per share on its Class B common stock.
Company & Industry OverviewsBall Corporation Declared Dividend of $0.13 per Share
Ball Corporation declared a cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock. It will be paid on March 15 to shareholders of record as of March 1, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsHanesbrands Declared a Dividend of $0.15 per Share
Hanesbrands reported fiscal 3Q16 net sales of $1.8 billion—a rise of 10.7% compared to net sales of $1.6 billion reported in fiscal 3Q15.
Company & Industry OverviewsTelsey Downgraded Kate Spade & Company to ‘Market Perform’
On January 25, 2017, Telsey downgraded Kate Spade’s rating to “market perform” from “outperform.” It reported fiscal 3Q16 net sales of $316.5 million.
Company & Industry OverviewsCoach: CLSA and Atlantic Equities Downgraded Its Rating
On January 25, 2017, CLSA downgraded Coach’s rating to “outperform” from “buy.” Atlantic Equities downgraded Coach’s rating to “neutral” from “overweight.”
Company & Industry OverviewsWho Were the Outliers in the Consumer Space on January 25?
On January 25, 2017, the S&P 500 slightly outperformed the S&P Consumer Staples and the S&P Consumer Discretionary as a whole.
Earnings ReportWill Clorox’s Stock React Positively to Fiscal 2Q17 Results?
Consumer goods manufacturer Clorox (CLX) is scheduled to announce its fiscal 2Q17 results on February 3.
Company & Industry OverviewsBank of America/Merrill Lynch Upgrades Silgan Holdings to a ‘Buy’
On January 23, 2017, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch upgraded Silgan Holdings’s (SLGN) rating to a “buy” from “underperform.”
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on WestRock Company?
WestRock Company (WRK) has a market cap of $13.4 billion. It rose 1.8% to close at $53.16 per share on January 23, 2017.
Earnings ReportHow Did J&J Snack Foods Perform in Fiscal 1Q17?
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) reported fiscal 1Q17 net sales of $225.6 million, a rise of 1.2% compared to net sales of $222.9 million in fiscal 1Q16.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on Pinnacle Foods?
Pinnacle Foods (PF) reported fiscal 3Q16 net sales of $758.8 million, a rise of 19.3% compared to net sales of $636.3 million in fiscal 3Q15.
Company & Industry OverviewsDelphi Automotive Announces New Addition to Its Management Team
Price movement Delphi Automotive (DLPH) has a market cap of $19.3 billion. It fell 0.83% to close at $70.07 per share on January 23, 2017. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were -2.2%, 4.2%, and 4.0%, respectively, on the same day. DLPH is trading 0.87% above its 20-day moving average, 2.8% […]
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on Herbalife?
Herbalife expects its 4Q16 net sales to be lower than expectation due to the strong US dollar and lower volumes.
Company & Industry OverviewsJ.M. Smucker Company Declares Dividend of $0.75 per Share
J.M. Smucker (SJM) reported fiscal 2Q17 net sales of $1.9 billion, a year-over-year fall of 7.9% compared to net sales of $2.1 billion in fiscal 2Q16.
Company & Industry OverviewsJefferies Upgrades International Paper to ‘Buy’
On January 20, 2017, Jefferies upgraded International Paper’s rating to “buy” from “hold.”
Company & Industry OverviewsPost Holdings Has Declared Dividends
Post Holdings declared a quarterly dividend of $0.9375 per share on its 3.75% Series B Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock.
Company & Industry OverviewsBerry Plastics Acquired AEP Industries
In fiscal 2016, BERY reported net sales of $6.5 billion, a rise of 32.9% year-over-year.
Company & Industry OverviewsJefferies Downgrades Graphic Packaging Holding to ‘Hold’
Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) reported 3Q16 net sales of $1.1 billion, a rise of 3.1% compared to $1.2 billion in 3Q15.
Earnings ReportWhy Did Procter & Gamble’s Margin Expand?
Procter & Gamble (PG) reported an expansion by 80 basis points in its gross margin in fiscal 2Q17, which ended on December 31, 2016.
Earnings ReportWhat Drove Procter & Gamble’s Segment Performance?
Procter & Gamble’s (PG) net sales remained almost flat in fiscal 2Q17. However, its organic sales rose 2.0% with the rise in organic volume.
Earnings ReportWhy Procter & Gamble Beat Fiscal 2Q17 Sales Estimates
Procter & Gamble reported sales of $16.9 billion for fiscal 2Q17—ended on December 31, 2016. It beat consensus analysts’ sales estimate for fiscal 2Q17.
Company & Industry OverviewsBank of America/Merrill Lynch Downgrades Kate Spade to ‘Neutral’
Kate Spade (KATE) reported fiscal 3Q16 net sales of $316.5 million—a rise of 14.1% compared to net sales of $277.3 million in fiscal 3Q15.
Company & Industry OverviewsCLSA Rated Under Armour as ‘Buy’
Under Armour (UAA) reported 3Q16 net revenues of $1.5 billion, a year-over-year rise of 22.2%, compared to $1.2 billion in 3Q15.
Company & Industry OverviewsCLSA Rated Nike as ‘Underperform’
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $86.7 billion. It fell 0.64% to close at $52.93 per share on January 19, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsLongbow Research Upgrades PACCAR to ‘Neutral’
On January 19, 2017, Longbow Research upgraded PACCAR’s rating to “neutral” from “underperform.”
Company & Industry OverviewsJefferies Downgrades Autoliv to ‘Hold’
Autoliv (ALV) has a market cap of $10.0 billion. It fell 0.55% to close at $113.03 per share on January 19, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsAptarGroup Declares Dividend of $0.32 per Share
AptarGroup (ATR) has a market cap of $4.6 billion. It fell 1.0% to close at $72.73 per share on January 19, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsMoody’s Rated Vector Group’s Secured Notes
Vector Group (VGR) has a market cap of 2.9 billion. It fell 2.0% to close at $22.75 per share on January 19, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsWells Fargo Downgrades Coca-Cola to ‘Market Perform’
Coca-Cola (KO) reported 3Q16 net operating revenues of $10.6 billion—a YoY fall of 7.0% from its net operating revenues of $11.4 billion in 3Q15.
Company & Industry OverviewsCLSA Rated Lululemon Athletica as ‘Underperform’
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) has a market cap of $9.3 billion. It fell 2.2% to close at $66.99 per share on January 19, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsDeutsche Bank Downgrades Church & Dwight Company to ‘Hold’
Church & Dwight (CHD) reported 3Q16 net sales of $870.7 million, a rise of 1.0% compared to net sales of $861.8 million in 3Q15.
Company & Industry OverviewsUnder Armour Appoints Vice President of Investor Relations
Lance Allega has been appointed as Under Armour’s (UAA) vice president of investor relations, effective January 23, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsBrunswick Announces New Addition to Its Management Team
Jaime A. Irick has been appointed as the president of Brunswick’s (BC) Fitness division, effective immediately.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on Mondelēz International?
Mondelēz International (MDLZ) has a market cap of $70.0 billion. It rose 0.29% to close at $45.03 per share on January 18, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsBuckingham Research Upgrades Deckers Outdoor to a ‘Buy’
Deckers Outdoor (DECK) reported fiscal 2Q17 net sales of $485.9 million, a fall of 0.21% from the net sales of $486.9 million in fiscal 2Q16.
Company & Industry OverviewsCitigroup Downgrades Reynolds American to ‘Neutral’
Reynolds American (RAI) has a market cap of $82.4 billion. It rose 0.55% to close at $58.00 per share on January 18, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsBerenberg Rated Mead Johnson Nutrition Company as a ‘Sell’
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (MJN) has a market cap of $13.9 billion. It rose 5.3% to close at $75.25 per share on January 18, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on Nike?
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $87.3 billion. It fell 0.71% to close at $53.27 per share on January 18, 2017.
Earnings ReportHow Does Colgate-Palmolive’s Valuation Compare?
12-month forward price-to-earnings multiple As of January 17, Colgate-Palmolive (CL) was trading at a 12-month forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 22.2x. The company is currently trading at a higher valuation multiple than the S&P 500, which has a forward PE of 17.6x, and the S&P 500 Consumer Staples, which has a forward PE of 20.3x. […]
Earnings ReportHow Do Analysts Rate Colgate-Palmolive and Peers?
Analyst coverage As of January 17, 2017, of the 20 analysts covering Colgate-Palmolive (CL), three analysts, or 15%, had rated the stock as a “buy.” The stock was rated “hold” by 85% of the analysts. Analysts set the stock’s 12-month price target at $72.20 per share, with an upside potential of 8%. Consensus “hold” rating […]
Earnings ReportWill Colgate-Palmolive Exceed Analysts’ 4Q16 Sales Estimates?
Analysts’ expectations Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is going to announce its fiscal 4Q16 results on January 27, 2017. Analysts expect revenue of $3.9 billion in 4Q16, which reflects a fall of 0.5% on a year-over-year basis. This estimate includes the adverse impact of foreign exchange fluctuations. The company has beaten analysts’ sales expectations only three times in […]
Earnings ReportCould Colgate-Palmolive’s 4Q16 Results Boost Its Stock?
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is slated to report its 4Q16 results on January 27. Year-to-date, the consumer products company’s stock price had risen 2.5% on January 17, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsJCPenney Partners with Nike
Nike (NKE) reported fiscal 2Q17 revenues of $8.2 billion, which represents a YoY rise of 6.4%, compared to revenues of $7.7 billion in fiscal 2Q16.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on Skechers USA?
Skechers (SKX) reported 3Q16 net sales of $942.4 million, a rise of 10.1% compared to net sales of $856.2 million in 3Q15.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on Reynolds American?
Reynolds American (RAI) reported 3Q16 net sales of $3.20 billion—a rise of 1.4% compared to net sales of $3.16 billion in 3Q15.
Company & Industry OverviewsMattel Announces New Management Appointment
On January 17, 2017, Margaret H. Georgiadis was appointed as Mattel’s new chief executive officer, effective February 8, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsHormel Foods Made a Change in Its Management Team
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a market cap of $19.2 billion. It rose 2.3% to close at $36.35 per share on January 17, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on Sonoco Products?
Sonoco Products (SON) rose 0.98% to close at $54.53 per share during the second week of January 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsMoody’s Upgrades Mohawk Industries’s Notes to ‘Baa1’
Mohawk Industries (MHK) reported fiscal 3Q16 net sales of ~$2.3 billion—a rise of 6.5%, compared to net sales of ~$2.2 billion in fiscal 3Q15.
Company & Industry OverviewsGraphic Packaging Holding Announces $250 Million Share Repurchase Program
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) fell 0.08% to close at $12.82 per share during the second week of January 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsOutliers in the Consumer Space in the 2nd Week of January
At the end of the second week of January 2017, the S&P Consumer Discretionary Index had slightly outperformed the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Consumer Staples Index as a whole. The indexes had respective returns of 0.83%, -0.10%, and -1.1%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Sonoco Raised the Prices of Its Paperboard Tubes and Cores
Sonoco Products (SON) has a market cap of $5.4 billion. It rose 0.20% to close at $54.53 per share on January 13, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on Sony Corporation?
Sony Corporation (SNE) has a market cap of $38.0 billion. It rose 0.49% to close at $31.02 per share on January 13, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Moody’s Thinks of Constellation Brands?
Constellation Brands (STZ) has a market cap of $29.0 billion. It rose 1.2% to close at $149.28 per share on January 13, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsPACCAR Sees an Upgrade in Its Rating
PACCAR (PCAR) has a market cap of $23.4 billion. It rose 1.8% to close at $67.52 per share on January 13, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsGoodyear Tire & Rubber Company Declares Dividend of $0.10
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) has a market cap of $8.1 billion. It rose 0.49% to close at $30.74 per share on January 13, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsBMO Capital Markets Downgrades WABCO Holdings to ‘Market Perform’
WABCO Holdings (WBC) has a market cap of $5.9 billion. It fell 0.90% to close at $105.69 per share on January 13, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsUBS Downgrades Estée Lauder Companies to ‘Neutral’
Estée Lauder rose 1.0% to close at $79.14 per share on January 12. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 0.69%, 1.2%, and 3.5%, respectively.
Company & Industry OverviewsRaymond James Upgrades Visteon Corporation to ‘Outperform’
VC fell 2.1% to close at $87.19 per share on January 12. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 3.9%, 3.9%, and 8.5%, respectively.
Company & Industry OverviewsROTH Capital Downgrades Vista Outdoor to ‘Neutral’
VSTO fell 21.7% to close at $29.58 per share on January 12. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -24.8%, -23.2%, and -19.8%, respectively.
Company & Industry OverviewsCanaccord Genuity Downgrades VF Corporation to ‘Hold’
VFC fell 1.3% to close at $51.83 per share on January 12. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -2.7%, -7.2%, and -2.9%, respectively.
Company & Industry OverviewsVisteon Announces Share Repurchase Program
Visteon rose 5.9% to close at $86.53 per share on January 10, 2017. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 6.9%, 2.8%, and 7.7%.
Company & Industry OverviewsInternational Paper Has Declared Dividends
International Paper rose 0.30% to close at $53.78 per share on January 10, 2017. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 0.73%, 0.22%, and 1.4%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Latest News on Carlisle Companies?
Carlisle rose 0.02% to close at $108.22 per share on January 10, 2017. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -0.95%, -5.1%, and -1.9%.
Company & Industry OverviewsCoty Announces New Partnership with Younique
Coty rose 0.58% to close at $18.96 per share on January 10, 2017. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 1.6%, 0.10%, and 3.6%.
Company & Industry OverviewsBank of America/Merrill Lynch Downgrades Spectrum Brands to ‘Neutral’
Spectrum Brands Holdings fell 2.8% to close at $119.81 per share on January 10. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -0.87%, -1.2%, and -2.1%.
Company & Industry OverviewsArcher Daniels Midland Announces New Expansion Plan
Archer Daniels Midland fell 0.65% to close at $44.46 per share on January 10. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -3.8%, -3.3%, and -2.6%.
Company & Industry OverviewsPiper Jaffray Rated Hormel Foods as ‘Overweight’
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a market cap of $18.7 billion. It fell 2.1% and closed at $35.58 per share on January 9, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsLululemon Athletica Revised Its Guidance for 4Q16
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) has a market cap of $9.4 billion. It fell 0.12% and closed at $68.19 per share on January 9, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsBarclays Downgraded Kimberly-Clark to ‘Equal-Weight’
On January 9, 2017, Barclays downgraded Kimberly-Clark’s rating to “equal-weight” from “overweight.” It also reduced the stock’s price target.
Company & Industry OverviewsBarclays Upgraded Clorox to ‘Equal-Weight’
On January 9, 2017, Barclays upgraded Clorox’s rating to “equal-weight” from “underweight.” It set the stock’s price target at $111.0 from $115.0 per share.
Company & Industry OverviewsGoldman Sachs Downgraded Coca-Cola to ‘Sell’
On January 9, 2017, Goldman Sachs downgraded Coca-Cola Company’s rating to “sell” from “neutral.” It also reduced the stock’s price target.
Company & Industry OverviewsBarclays Rated PepsiCo as ‘Equal-Weight’
On January 9, 2017, Barclays initiated the coverage of PepsiCo with an “equal-weight” rating. It set the stock’s price target at $102.0 per share.
Company & Industry OverviewsLongbow Research Downgrades GoPro to ‘Underperform’
GoPro fell 3.0% to close at $9.07 per share on January 6, 2017. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 2.6%, -7.0%, and 4.1%, respectively.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Happened to Pilgrim’s Pride?
Pilgrim’s Pride fell 2.3% to close at $19.16 per share on January 6, 2017. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 0.31%, 7.0%, and 0.90%.
Company & Industry OverviewsCitigroup Upgrades Avery Dennison to a ‘Buy’
Avery Dennison rose 1.4% to close at $72.40 per share on January 6. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 2.5%, -1.1%, and 3.1%.
Company & Industry OverviewsBarclays Rates Fortune Brands Home & Security ‘Equal-Weight’
Fortune Brands Home & Security rose 1.5% to close at $54.78 per share on January 6. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD movements were 1.4%, -0.67%, and 2.5%.