Key Drivers behind Coca-Cola’s 2Q17 Organic Revenue Growth
Coca-Cola (KO) generated revenue of $9.7 billion in 2Q17, exceeding the consensus analysts’ revenue estimate by 0.5%.
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Coffee Futures: Arabica Down, Robusta Up in the Week Ended June 23
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.
Comparing Growth and Value Stock Sectors
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).
How Has Supervalu’s Stock Performed?
After falling around 30% in 2016, Supervalu’s (SVU) stock continues to be in the red in 2017.
A Look at McCormick’s Strong Dividend History
In the past three fiscal years, McCormick has returned more than $1.0 billion to its shareholders in the form of dividends and share buybacks.
A Look at McCormick’s Strategic Initiatives
McCormick’s (MKC) strategic acquisitions have been one of the key components of the company’s sales and margin growth.
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo by Portfolio: A Better Choice Strategy
Nonalcoholic beverage companies see tremendous opportunities in the better-for-you product categories.
Citigroup Gives B&G Foods a ‘Neutral’ Rating
B&G Foods (BGS) rose 1.6% to close at $44.55 per share during the third week of December 2016.
Understanding Cal-Maine Foods’ Performance in Fiscal 2Q17
Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) has a market cap of $1.9 billion. It fell 1.6% to close at $42.00 per share on December 22, 2016.
Pool Appoints New Executive Vice President
Price movement Pool (POOL) has a market cap of $4.3 billion. It fell 0.44% to close at $105.53 per share on December 21, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were -0.25%, 4.6%, and 32.4%, respectively, on the same day. POOL is trading 1.6% above its 20-day moving average, 7.6% above […]
Ralph Lauren Declares a Dividend
Ralph Lauren declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 13, 2017, to shareholders.
Conagra Brands Declares a Dividend and a New Board Appointment
Conagra Brands (CAG) rose 4.2% to close at $38.44 per share during the first week of December 2016.
Coca-Cola Announces Its Expansion Plans
Coca-Cola’s net income and EPS fell to $1.0 million and $0.24, respectively, in 3Q16, compared to $1.4 million and $0.33 in 3Q15.
Tyson Foods Forms a New Venture Capital Fund to Focus on Growth
In fiscal 2016, Tyson Foods (TSN) reported sales of $36.9 billion, a fall of 10.9% year-over-year.
B&G Foods Acquired Victoria Fine Foods for $70 Million
B&G Foods (BGS) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share on its common stock. This dividend will be paid on January 30, 2017, to shareholders of record on December 30, 2016.
Why Did Breitbart Ask Its Readers to Boycott Kellogg?
Kellogg reported fiscal 3Q16 net sales of $3.25 billion—a fall of 2.4% from net sales of $3.33 billion in fiscal 3Q15 due to unfavorable currency headwinds.
Packaging Corporation of America Acquires Columbus Container
Packaging Corporation of America’s (PKG) capital spending fell 12.8%, and its cash balance rose 49.7% between 3Q15 and 3Q16.
B&G Foods Acquired ACH Food Companies’ Business
B&G Foods (BGS) rose 5.5% to close at $43.25 per share during the fourth week of November 2016.
Why Has Mondelēz International Been Rising for Two Months?
Mondelēz International’s (MDLZ) stock rose 3.6% to $44.32 per share on October 26, 2016, after the announcement of the company’s 3Q16 results.
Goldman Sachs Rated Cal-Maine Foods as ‘Neutral’
Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) reported fiscal 1Q17 net sales of $239.8 million, a fall of 60.7% compared to its net sales of $609.9 million in fiscal 1Q16.
A Look at WhiteWave Foods’ 3Q16 Performance
Price movement WhiteWave Foods (WWAV) has a market cap of $9.7 billion. It rose 0.78% to close at $54.47 per share on November 9, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were 0.59%, 1.7%, and 40.0%, respectively, on the same day. WWAV is trading 0.37% above its 20-day moving average, 0.44% […]
Why Did Kellogg Rise on November 8?
Price movement Kellogg (K) has a market cap of $27.4 billion. It rose 2.7% to close at $76.96 per share on November 8, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were 2.3%, 0.64%, and 8.6%, respectively, on the same day. Kellogg is trading 2.8% above its 20-day moving average, 0.17% below […]
Raymond James Upgrades Newell Brands to ‘Strong Buy’
Price movement Newell Brands (NWL) has a market cap of $24.3 billion. It rose 2.5% to close at $50.41 per share on November 8, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were 4.7%, -1.8%, and 15.8%, respectively, on the same day. NWL is trading 0.33% below its 20-day moving average, 2.1% […]
A Look at Kellogg’s 3Q16 Performance
Price movement Kellogg (K) has a market cap of $26.4 billion. It rose 0.11% to close at $75.21 per share on November 1, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were 1.4%, -2.6%, and 6.1%, respectively, on the same day. Kellogg is trading 0.07% below its 20-day moving average, 3.4% below […]
Morningstar: Using Economic Moat to Assess Stocks
The concept of economic moat is the basis of Morningstar’s assessment of a company’s (KO)(ORCL) long-term investment potential.
Coca-Cola’s Developed Markets Performance in 3Q16
In 3Q16, only Coca-Cola’s North America and Asia-Pacific segments reported growth in net revenues.
Kellogg Declares Dividend of $0.52 per Share
Price movement Kellogg (K) has a market cap of $26.0 billion. It rose 0.15% to close at $74.34 per share on October 21, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were -1.5%, -5.0%, and 4.9%, respectively, on the same day. K is trading 2.6% below its 20-day moving average, 5.9% below […]
Analyzing Coca-Cola’s Valuation ahead of Q3 Earnings
12-month forward PE In this article, we’ll discuss Coca-Cola’s (KO) valuation using the 12-month forward PE (price-to-earnings) ratio. As of October 17, Coca-Cola was trading at a 12-month forward PE of 21.1x. The company is trading below its YTD (year-to-date) average forward PE of 22.4x. Peers’ valuation As of October 17, nonalcoholic beverage companies PepsiCo […]
How Are Those Cheerios Sales Going? Kellogg’s Earnings in Focus
Kellogg (K) has a market cap of $26.4 billion. It fell 0.89% to close at $75.78 per share on October 13, 2016.
Why Susquehanna Downgraded Deckers Outdoor to ‘Negative’
Deckers Outdoor (DECK) has a market cap of $1.8 billion. It fell 6.7% to close at $56.92 per share on October 13, 2016.
Guggenheim Has Given Deckers Outdoor a ‘Neutral’ Rating
Deckers Outdoor (DECK) has a market cap of $1.9 billion. It rose 0.42% to close at $59.55 per share on September 30, 2016.
Bunge to Partner with Oleo-Fats
Bunge (BG) has a market cap of $8.3 billion. It rose 0.80% to close at $59.23 per share on September 30, 2016.
How Did PepsiCo Perform in 3Q16?
Price movement PepsiCo (PEP) has a market cap of $155.1 billion. It rose 0.35% to close at $107.76 per share on September 29, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were -0.06%, 1.2%, and 10.2%, respectively, on the same day. PEP is trading 1.2% above its 20-day moving average, 0.57% above […]
Judith Amanda Sourry Knox Joins PVH’s Board of Directors
PVH Corporation (PVH) rose 1.3% to close at $108.60 per share during the third week of September 2016.
Bernstein Has Rated Johnson Controls ‘Outperform’
Johnson Controls (JCI) has a market cap of $42.3 billion. It rose 0.61% to close at $44.55 per share on September 16, 2016.
Coca-Cola Keeps Its Focus on Still Beverages for Future Growth
Coca-Cola’s (KO) still beverage volumes have seen higher growth compared to sparkling or soda beverages.
Is Coca-Cola’s Segmented Revenue Approach Working?
Coca-Cola has a dominant position in the US market. However, US soda volumes have been declining for more than a decade.
Delphi Automotive Issues Senior Notes Due 2028
Delphi Automotive (DLPH) has a market cap of $19.3 billion. It rose by 0.36% to close at $70.66 per share on August 31, 2016.
General Mills Made Key Changes in Its Management
General Mills (GIS) has a market cap of $42.6 billion. It fell by 1.3% to close at $70.51 per share on August 30, 2016.
How Much Has Hormel Returned to Shareholders in Fiscal 2016?
Along with its 3Q16 results, Hormel Foods (HRL) also announced the 352nd consecutive quarterly dividend at the annual rate of $0.58 per share.
Wall Street Analysts’ Recommendations for Sanderson Farms
Stephens gave Sanderson Farm the highest target price of $108, respectively. This represents a 16% rise from the closing price of $93.17 on August 18.
How Much Has Tyson Foods Returned to Shareholders in Fiscal 2016?
Tyson Foods bought back 6.6 million shares in fiscal 3Q16 and has bought back another 5.4 million shares so far in fiscal 4Q16.
General Mills Rose by Just 0.01% on August 11: Why?
General Mills (GIS) has a market cap of $42.7 billion. It rose by 0.01% to close at $71.07 per share on August 11, 2016.
How Is Tyson Foods Improving Its Chicken Operating Margin?
In fiscal 3Q16, Tyson Foods’ Chicken segment reported an operating margin of 13.9% with an improved product mix.
What Do Analysts Recommend for Kellogg after Fiscal 2Q16 Results?
The average broker target price for Kellogg for the next 12 months has risen to $83.93 from $79. This is 1.4% higher than the closing price of $82.71 on August 5.
What Made Kellogg Update Its Fiscal 2016 Guidance?
In its fiscal 2Q16 earnings release, Kellogg stated that it expects its fiscal 2016 cash flow from operating activities to be ~$1.7 billion.
How Has Hain Celestial’s Stock Fared ahead of Fiscal 4Q16 Results?
So far, Hain Celestial’s stock has shown tremendous growth of 31% in 2016, led by an exceptional performance each quarter. The stock has gained 16% since its last quarterly earnings release on May 4.
How 2Q16 Results Impacted Monster Beverage’s Valuation
As of August 5, Monster Beverage (MNST) was trading at a 12-month forward PE (price-to-earnings) ratio of 36.8x.
Did Kellogg’s Earnings Beat Estimates in Fiscal 2Q16?
In fiscal 2Q16, Kellogg Company (K) reported EPS (earnings per share) of $0.91, in line with analysts’ estimates.
AGCO Acquires Cimbria, Expands in Seed and Grain Handling
On June 29, AGCO (AGCO) announced that it acquired Cimbria Holdings from Silverfleet Capital for 310 million euros ($340 million).