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The Kroger Company (KR) is scheduled to report its results for the fiscal second quarter of 2019 on September 13.

Kroger (KR) plans to release its fiscal Q1 results on June 21. Wall Street is looking for a 2.9% YoY increase in its sales to $37.3 billion.

General Mills (GIS) reported its fiscal 3Q17 earnings on March 21, 2017. The results are for a three-month period ending on February 26, 2017.

General Mills (GIS) plans to announce its fiscal 3Q17 results on March 21, 2017. The company’s management lowered its EPS growth guidance to 5%–7% from its earlier guidance of 6%–8%.

Of the 25 analysts that rated Kroger (KR), 56% recommended a “buy,” 36% recommended a “hold,” and only 8% gave a “sell” rating.

In fiscal 4Q17, Kroger’s (KR) same-store sales (excluding fuel) fell 0.7%. The company missed the consensus by a wide margin.

The Kroger Company (KR), America’s largest supermarket company, is scheduled to report its fiscal 4Q17 and fiscal 2017 results on March 2, 2017.

Of the 26 analysts that cover WFM, 23% gave it a “buy” recommendation, 50% recommended a “hold,” and 27% recommended a “sell.”

Whole Foods Market (WFM) reported its results for fiscal 1Q17 on February 8, 2017. The natural food retailer reported earnings per share of $0.39, 15% lower than in fiscal 1Q16.

Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (MJN) fell 4.8% to close at $71.24 per share during the fourth week of January 2017.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

General Mills (GIS), a Minneapolis-based consumer food products manufacturing company, reported its fiscal 2Q17 earnings on December 20, 2016.

Price movement Monster Beverage (MNST) has a market cap of $25.8 billion. It rose 4.2% to close at $45.37 per share on December 21, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were 3.1%, 4.1%, and -8.6%, respectively, on the same day. MNST is trading 2.1% above its 20-day moving average, 0.38% […]

Since the announcement of its fiscal 1Q17 earnings on September 21, 2016, General Mills’ (GIS) share price has fallen 3.6%.

Mead Johnson Nutrition rose 1.2% to close at $72.85 per share on December 14. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 0.16%, 0.83%, and -6.3%.

Of the 18 analysts covering Hershey’s (HSY), one analyst has a “buy” recommendation as of December 14.

J.M. Smucker (SJM) has a market cap of $14.7 billion. The stock rose 0.59% to close at $126.75 per share on December 6, 2016.

Reynolds American (RAI) has a market cap of $76.9 billion. It fell 0.26% and closed at $53.96 per share on December 1, 2016.

Of the 20 analysts covering Mondelēz International (MDLZ), 14 analysts (70.0%) have issued “buy” recommendations on the stock as of November 22.

J.M. Smucker fell 3.9% to close at $124.85 per share on November 17. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -2.1%, -5.5%, and 3.4%, respectively.

Reynolds American (RAI) has a market cap of $78.3 billion. It fell 0.99% to close at $53.05 per share on November 14, 2016.

Based in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (WFM) reported its results for fiscal 4Q16 on November 2, 2016. The company reported sales of $3.5 billion in fiscal 4Q16, which is in line with the consensus estimates.

Of the 17 analysts covering Clorox Company (CLX), two analysts have rated the stock as a “buy” as of November 2.

Church & Dwight Company (CHD) has a market cap of $12.2 billion. It fell 0.71% to close at $47.25 per share on November 2, 2016.

Reynolds American (RAI) has a market cap of $68.9 billion. It rose 2.5% to close at $55.10 per share on October 24, 2016.

Price movement Reynolds American (RAI) has a market cap of $67.3 billion. It rose 14.0% to close at $53.78 per share on October 21, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were 13.8%, 10.3%, and 19.6%, respectively, on the same day. RAI is trading 14.1% above its 20-day moving average, 11.2% […]

Price movement The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) has a market cap of $15.1 billion. It rose 0.18% to close at $130.01 per share on October 21, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were -2.6%, -5.7%, and 7.0%, respectively, on the same day. SJM is trading 2.8% below its 20-day moving […]

Whole Foods Market (WFM) is slated to report its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 (4Q16) after the market closes on November 2.

Price movement Reynolds American (RAI) has a market cap of $66.3 billion. It fell 2.1% to close at $46.29 per share on October 19, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were -1.7%, -2.9%, and 2.9%, respectively, on the same day. RAI is trading 2.2% below its 20-day moving average, 4.5% […]

Price movement Monster Beverage (MNST) has a market cap of $27.8 billion. It fell 0.62% to close at $145.08 per share on October 14, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were -0.52%, -0.87% and -2.6%, respectively, on the same day. MNST is trading 0.94% below its 20-day moving average, 4.6% […]

Reynolds American (RAI) rose 0.34% to close at $47.31 per share during the second week of September 2016.

Reynolds American (RAI) has a market cap of $71.6 billion. It fell 0.90% to close at $47.45 per share on September 13, 2016.

As a result of its second-quarter challenges, Kroger (KR) lowered its full-year guidance.

Reynolds American (RAI) has a market cap of $72.0 billion. It fell by 0.91% to close at $50.26 per share on August 25, 2016.

J.M. Smucker reported fiscal 1Q17 net sales of $1.81 billion—a fall of 7.2% compared to net sales of $1.95 billion in fiscal 1Q16.

Hormel Foods (HRL) operates through five segments. The Refrigerated Foods segment accounted for 45% of its total segmental operating profit in fiscal 3Q16.

Hormel rose another 7% on August 22 and closed at $39.51. Hormel has risen 11% since the company’s last earnings report on May 18.

Sanderson Farms will release its fiscal 3Q16 earnings on August 25 after the Market opens. So far, it showed tremendous growth in its stock price in 2016.

Currently, 60% of analysts rate J.M. Smucker as a “hold.” Around 30% rate it as a “buy,” and 10% rate it as a “sell.”

On August 17, 2016, J.M. Smucker closed at $153.2, a rise of 15% since it reported its fiscal 4Q16 results on June 9, 2016.

Together, Tyson Foods’ Beef and Chicken segments contributed 68% to total net sales in fiscal 3Q16, and the Chicken segment contributed the most to total operating profit.

Reynolds American (RAI) has a market cap of $71.8 billion. Its stock rose by 0.53% to close at $49.18 per share on August 8, 2016.

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.

Church & Dwight (CHD) has a market cap of $13.0 billion. It rose by 3.7% to close at $101.18 per share on August 4, 2016.

Tyson Foods is expected to report lower revenue in 3Q16. The export markets will likely be challenged moderately in 2016. This could hamper its revenue.

In the second half of 2016, Hershey’s simple ingredients advertising campaign will begin on Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolates and Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars.

The North America segment accounts for 80%–90% of Hershey’s total revenue each quarter. It contributed about 88% in 2Q16.

Whole Foods’ (WFM) 3Q16 earnings met Wall Street expectations of 37 cents per share. However, the company missed on the revenue forecasts by $30 million.

On July 28, 2016, Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (MJN) reported its financial results for 2Q16 and 1H16. The stock fell ~2% after the 2Q16 earnings announcement, with sales missing analysts’ estimates.

In 2Q16, Mead Johnson Nutrition’s (MJN) EPS (earnings per share) increased 16% to $0.88, compared to $0.76 in 2Q15.

Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (MJN) has a market capitalization of $16.6 billion. It fell by 0.77% to close at $89.20 per share on July 29, 2016.

On July 27, 2016, Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) reported its financial results for 2Q16, which ended June 26, 2016. It generated revenue of $2.03 billion, a small decline of 1% compared to $2.05 billion in 2Q15.

North America’s revenue rose 1% to $1.72 billion for 2Q16. Organic revenue grew 1%—aided by an increase in volume and mix.

Kellogg closed at $82.84 on July 26. It’s trading 7.0%, 5.4%, and 0.4% above its 100-day, 50-day, and 20-day moving averages. It has appreciated ~15% in 2016.

Archer Daniels Midland didn’t have a great start to 2016. Earnings fell 45% YoY in the first quarter. The adjusted EPS came in around $0.42 for the first quarter.

The company expects that the barkTHINS acquisition will be dilutive in 2016 and 2017, before turning accretive in 2018.

Hershey (HSY) is all set to report its fiscal 2Q16 earnings results on July 28 before the market opens.

Monster Beverage (MNST) has a market cap of $31.7 billion. It fell by 3.8% to close at $155.54 per share on July 18, 2016.

On July 15, 2016, Mead Johnson (MJN) closed at $91.38. That’s 9.3% above its 100-day moving average, 6.6% above its 50-day moving average, and 3.0% above its 20-day moving average.

As of July 15, 2016, Mead Johnson (MJN) was trading at $91.38.

On a YoY (year-over-year) basis, revenue fell 20% to $962 million as compared to revenue of around $1.1 billion in 1Q15.

The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) has a market cap of $17.7 billion. It rose by 0.54% to close at $152.68 per share on July 13, 2016.

Church & Dwight Company (CHD) has a market cap of $12.9 billion. It fell by 2.1% to close at $99.57 per share on July 12, 2016.

Mondelez wanted a greater share in the North American market to recover from its declining revenue growth. Hershey would have benefited Mondelez’s revenue.

The J.M. Smucker Company has made some key acquisitions since 2002. These acquisitions have brought in new brands, categories, and capabilities.

The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM), a food and beverage company based in Orrville, Ohio, showed tremendous growth in its stock price in June.

Analysts are expecting General Mills’ (GIS) revenue to be $3.9 billion for fiscal 4Q16, a decline of 10% compared to 4Q15 revenue of $4.3 billion.

Kroger follows a long-term financial strategy of using its cash flow from operations to repurchase shares and fund its dividends.

Reynolds American (RAI) has a market cap of $73.4 billion. It rose by 1.6% to close at $51.03 per share on June 20, 2016.

Kroger has been taking a disciplined approach to digital growth. It acquired Harris Teeter and Vitacost.com in 2014.

Church & Dwight (CHD) has a market cap of $12.7 billion. It fell by 0.74% to close at $99.14 per share on June 13, 2016.

Kroger (KR) is currently trading at around 16.5x its NTM EPS of $2.24. It’s also operating near the low end of its 52-week PE range of 15.4x–19x.

After downgrading Tyson Foods (TSN) stock to “market perform” from “outperform,” BMO Capital Markets acknowledged some hesitancy regarding its downgrade.

Kellogg Company (K) closed at $76.37 on May 10. It’s trading 2.8% above its 100-day moving average and 0.3% above its 50-day moving average.

Tyson Foods (TSN) is expected to report lower revenue of $9.03 billion in 2Q16. This indicates a YoY (year-over-year) decline of 10%.

On May 4, Mead Johnson closed at $84.87—9.5% above its 100-day moving average, 4.2% above its 50-day moving average, and 0.1% above its 20-day moving average.

Analysts’ ratings remain the same for Mead Johnson. Approximately 38% of the analysts still rate it a “buy,” 50% rate it a “hold,” and 12% rate it a “sell.”

Before the opening bell on April 7, 2016, ConAgra Foods (CAG) reported its earnings for fiscal 3Q16, which ended February 28, 2016. The stock rose 1% to close the day at $46.09.

The average broker target price for McCormick & Company (MKC) has risen to $91.14 from $85.71. This is ~9% lower than the closing price of $99.75 on March 30.

After McCormick & Company released its fiscal 1Q16 earnings, its stock rose 2% to close at $99.59 on March 29 as compared to $97.36 in the previous day’s trading session.

General Mills’ (GIS) US Retail segment accounts for almost 60% of its revenue every quarter, contributing 62% in fiscal 3Q16.

The Green Giant divestiture, along with continued foreign exchange headwinds, impacted the net sales of General Mills (GIS), as anticipated by the company.

McCormick & Company (MKC) ended its fiscal 2015 with an increase in sales of 6% compared to fiscal 2014 in constant-currency terms.

The avian influenza outbreak caused disruptions for most meat producers in 2015. It resulted in supply chain problems and meat-related bans.

Snyder’s-Lance reported its fiscal 2015 results on February 29. The final results met the preliminary results that the company reported at the end of January.

With 4Q15 earnings below estimates by 12% and lower-than-expected guidance for 2016, BGS stock fell 10% the next day.

Campbell Soup raised its earnings guidance for fiscal 2016 one week before the earnings release due to better-than-expected results for the second quarter.

One week before its fiscal 2Q16 earnings release, Campbell Soup (CPB) raised its earnings guidance for fiscal 2016. It’s based on better-than-expected results for the second quarter.

Campbell Soup (CPB) mentioned in its preliminary results that it expects reported net sales for 2Q16 to decline by 1% due to the negative impact of currency translation.

Campbell Soup (CPB) will be reporting its fiscal 2Q16 financial results on February 25, 2016, before the Market opens. On February 16, 2016, the company announced positive preliminary results.

The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) has risen 5% since its last earnings release. It reported its fiscal 2Q16 earnings on November 19, 2015.

The Refrigerated Foods segment accounted for 51% of Hormel Foods’ total sales and 45% of its total segmental operating profit in fiscal 1Q16.

Hormel Foods (HRL) closed at $44.47 in yesterday’s trade. HRL is trading 21.3% above its 100-day moving average, 12.1% above its 50-day moving average, and 10.7% above its 20-day moving average.

For fiscal 2015, Kellogg’s reported net sales fell by 7.2% to $13.5 billion, while currency-neutral adjusted net sales rose by 1.2%

Favorable market conditions related to an increase in supply, which drove down fed cattle costs, resulted in the rise in operating profit to $71 million for Tyson Foods’ Beef segment in fiscal 1Q16.

In its fiscal 4Q15 results, Kellogg is expected to report sales of $3,160 million, a fall of 10% YoY (year-over-year). For the full year, analysts expect revenue of $13.5 billion, a decline of ~7% YoY.