Food Industry

Coca-Cola’s (KO) revenue declined for the sixth consecutive year in 2018 on a reported basis. The decline in the soda giant’s revenue in recent years reflects the impact of currency headwinds and the refranchising of its bottling operations.

Conagra Brands (CAG) shares have risen 21.1% since the company reported its third-quarter earnings on March 21.

General Mills (GIS) posted stronger-than-expected sales during the third quarter of fiscal 2019.

Monster Beverage’s (MNST) net sales grew 13.0% to $3.81 billion in 2018, mainly due to the performance of its Monster Energy Drinks segment.

Kraft Heinz’s (KHC) bottom line has remained under pressure in the past two quarters and disappointed investors.

Shares of Kraft Heinz (KHC) crashed more than 27% on Friday, February 22, as weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter results and sluggish guidance upset investors.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) stock opened much lower today after the company reported its earnings yesterday and missed analysts’ estimate.

T-Mobile (TMUS) recently renewed its sponsorship of the Overwatch League, the professional esports league run by videogame developer Activision Blizzard (ATVI).

Higher freight costs and adverse currency fluctuations are expected to continue to impact Coca-Cola’s margins in 2019.

After growing for three consecutive quarters, Coca-Cola’s unit case volumes were flat on a year-over-year basis in the fourth quarter.

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has exceeded analysts’ earnings estimates for six consecutive quarters.

Analysts continue to suggest a “hold” rating on Kellogg (K) stock. Analysts’ target price shows a downward trend.

Coca-Cola’s (KO) decision to refranchise its bottling operations has helped it transform into a capital-light business.

Coca-Cola (KO) has outperformed PepsiCo (PEP) by generating a better gross and operating margin in the first nine months of 2018.

In July, IBM launched a blockchain solution specifically for the financial service industry, LedgerConnect.

Hormel Foods (HRL) is another company in the consumer staples industry that has outperformed the broader markets so far this year.

The nonalcoholic beverage space saw some major deals in 2018. Dr Pepper Snapple merged with Keurig Green Mountain to form Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP).

The consumer non-cyclical segment recorded a dividend yield of 3%.

The consumer staples sector is an important sector in the S&P 500 Index (SPY).

McCormick (MKC) has seen double-digit sales and earnings growth over the past couple of quarters.

Hormel Foods (HRL) has established a road map to boost its financial performance in a challenging food and beverage environment.

Analysts expect General Mills (GIS) to report sales of $3.8 billion in fiscal 3Q18, reflecting a marginal decline of 0.5% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis.

Coty (COTY) released its fiscal 2Q18 results before the market opened on February 8. Its revenue increased 14.8% YoY to $2.63 billion.

Extensive portfolio Keurig Dr Pepper, the new company to be formed by the proposed merger between Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) and Keurig Green Mountain, is to have an extensive portfolio of hot and cold beverages. The combined company is expected to have a portfolio of 125 owned, licensed, allied, and partner brands, including Dr Pepper, 7 Up, […]

Tyson Foods’ (TSN) sales dropped 11% in 2016 before gaining 4% in 2017.

The Kraft Heinz Company’s (KHC) net sales grew 44% in 2016 before falling 1% in 9M17. Every product category drove the growth in 2016, offset by a decline in the infant and nutrition segments.

Hain Celestial has undertaken a massive SKU optimization program. In fiscal 4Q17, the company stated that it had streamlined 20% of its US inventory.

As of December 22, 2017, Tyson Foods (TSN) stock was trading at a 12-month forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 13.9x, which could seem attractive to investors.

Coca-Cola’s (KO) revenue has declined for ten straight quarters. The decline has been due to several factors, including a weakness in soda volumes.

Tyson Foods (TSN) stock jumped about 8% on September 29, 2017, after the company raised its fiscal 2017 EPS (earnings per share) guidance.

Kellogg has noted a 3.0% fall in sales for the first half of 2017. The fall is due to a decline in every segment, offset by U.S. Specialty, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.

Coca-Cola’s valuation multiple is currently higher than PepsiCo (PEP) and Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) but lower than Monster Beverage (MNST).

Coca-Cola’s (KO) top line has reflected persistent weakness over the past few quarters.

Coca-Cola (KO) recorded a fall of 6.0% in its 2016 net operating revenues due to a decline in its Third Party and Intersegment segments.

Coca-Cola (KO) generated revenue of $9.7 billion in 2Q17, exceeding the consensus analysts’ revenue estimate by 0.5%.

In this series, we’ll explore the price movements of five soft commodities—coffee, sugar, cocoa, orange juice, and cotton. Arabica coffee, which is considered superior in flavor and quality to Robusta coffee, has seen its futures price falling during the past six months.

The SPDR S&P 500 Growth ETF (SPYG) has generated a YTD return of 13.3% versus 4.3% from the SPDR S&P 500 Value ETF (SPYV).

McCormick’s (MKC) strategic acquisitions have been one of the key components of the company’s sales and margin growth.

Nonalcoholic beverage companies see tremendous opportunities in the better-for-you product categories.

B&G Foods (BGS) rose 1.6% to close at $44.55 per share during the third week of December 2016.