Gabriel Kane
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Key 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.
Clorox 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.
WestRock 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.
How 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.
Bank 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.
Goldman 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.
Who 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%.
What 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.
What’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.
Oshkosh 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.
What’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.
A 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.
Harman 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.
How 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.
Mattel 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.
Analyzing 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.
What’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.
Citigroup 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.
Delphi 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.
Morgan 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.
Constellation 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.
Ball 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.
Hanesbrands 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.
Telsey 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.
Coach: 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.”
How Do Analysts Rate Clorox and Its Peers?
Out of 15 analysts covering Clorox’s (CLX) stock, 13.0% rated the stock as “buy,” 74.0% rated it as “hold,” and 13.0% rated it as a “sell.”
Bank 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.”
What’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.
How 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.
What’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.
Delphi 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% […]
What’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.
J.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.
Jefferies Upgrades International Paper to ‘Buy’
On January 20, 2017, Jefferies upgraded International Paper’s rating to “buy” from “hold.”
Post 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.
Berry Plastics Acquired AEP Industries
In fiscal 2016, BERY reported net sales of $6.5 billion, a rise of 32.9% year-over-year.
Jefferies 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.
Why 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.
What 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.
Why 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.
Bank 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.
CLSA 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.
CLSA 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.
Longbow Research Upgrades PACCAR to ‘Neutral’
On January 19, 2017, Longbow Research upgraded PACCAR’s rating to “neutral” from “underperform.”
Jefferies 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.
AptarGroup 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.
Moody’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.
Wells 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.
CLSA 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.
Deutsche 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.
Under 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.
Brunswick Announces New Addition to Its Management Team
Jaime A. Irick has been appointed as the president of Brunswick’s (BC) Fitness division, effective immediately.
What’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.
Buckingham 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.
Citigroup 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.
Berenberg 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.
What’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.
How 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. […]
How 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 […]
Will 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 […]
Could 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.
JCPenney 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.
What’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.
What’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.
Mattel Announces New Management Appointment
On January 17, 2017, Margaret H. Georgiadis was appointed as Mattel’s new chief executive officer, effective February 8, 2017.
Hormel 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.
What’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.
What’s the Latest News on Mondelēz International?
Mondelēz International (MDLZ) fell 1.0% to close at $44.60 per share during the second week of January 2017.
Moody’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.
Graphic 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.
Outliers 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%.
Why 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.
What’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.
What 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.
PACCAR 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.
Goodyear 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.
BMO 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.
UBS 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.
Raymond 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.
ROTH 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.
Canaccord 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.
Visteon 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%.
International 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%.
What’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%.
Coty 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%.
Bank 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%.
Piper 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.
Lululemon 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.
Goldman 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.
Barclays 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.
Longbow 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.
What 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%.
Citigroup 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%.
Barclays 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%.
Sidoti Rated HNI Corporation as ‘Neutral’
HNI Corporation fell 2.1% to close at $51.99 per share on January 6. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD movements were -7.4%, -3.2%, and -7.0%, respectively.
Barclays Rated Mohawk Industries as ‘Overweight’
Mohawk Industries rose 0.04% to close at $204.44 per share on January 6, 2017. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 1.1%, 4.8%, and 2.4%.
What’s the Latest News for Coca-Cola?
Coca-Cola (KO) has a market cap of $180.2 billion. It fell 0.36% to close at $41.65 per share on January 4, 2017.
Coach Made New Appointment in Management
Coach (COH) has a market cap of $10.2 billion. It rose 2.1% to close at $36.24 per share on January 4, 2017.
Constellation Brands Gets Upgraded to ‘Buy’
Constellation Brands (STZ) has a market cap of $31.8 billion. It rose 2.1% to close at $157.99 per share on January 4, 2017.
Why J&J Snack Foods Got Downgraded to ‘Neutral’
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) has a market cap of $2.5 billion. It rose 1.4% to close at $134.61 per share on January 4, 2017.