Consumer Brands Shake Things Up...With Mergers
2025 has been quite the year for consumer brands, but not in a good way. The industry has underperformed for the past three years and many of the world's largest consumer brand companies are resorting to mergers & acquisitions, asset sales, and spin-offs to rejuvenate their prospects.
Mondelez Battles Cocoa Inflation: Will Margin Pressure Ease in 2026?
MDLZ faces record cocoa costs and rising elasticity as it works to rebuild margins through pricing resets and productivity gains.
5 Value Stocks To Consider As Markets Wobble - Fluor ( NYSE:FLR ) , Ecopetrol ( NYSE:EC )
Despite markets continuing to hover near all-time highs, exuberance appears to have been replaced by cautious optimism. The artificial intelligence boom is still very much alive, and merely the mention of an AI deal is enough to pop a large-cap stock over 10% in a single day.
The Invesco Food & Beverage ETF ( PBJ ) Tops the First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF ( FTXG ) in Size and Long Term Growth
Comparing the Invesco Food & Beverage ETF ( NYSEMKT:PBJ ) and the First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF ( NASDAQ:FTXG ) comes down to weighing factors like cost, recent returns, risk, and portfolio makeup. Both target the U.S. food and beverage sector, but each brings unique attributes that ...
Chocolate's reign over Halloween is under threat from inflation, tariffs and high cocoa prices
Chocolate prices soar nearly 30% this Halloween, pushing shoppers toward gummies and sour treats as cocoa costs and inflation haunt candy aisles.
Mondelez ( MDLZ ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at 5 p.m. ETNeed a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] reading ...
Mondelez Stock Falls 6% Despite Reporting Q3 Earnings & Sales Beat
MDLZ shares drop 6% as Q3 results show strong y/y sales but weaker profits and a softer 2025 forecast amid cocoa cost pressures.
S&P 500 Tops 6,900 Ahead Fed Rate Move, Gold Reclaims $4,000 - iShares Semiconductor ETF ( NASDAQ:SOXX )
A powerful surge in AI-related stocks - led by a 9% advance in NVIDIA Corp. ( NASDAQ:NVDA ) over the past two sessions - propelled the S&P 500 above the 6,900 mark and lifted the Nasdaq 100 to 26,100 points, both breaking new records, as investors brace for the Federal Reserve's highly ...
Mondelez International, Stride, Varonis Systems And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Wednesday's Pre-Market Session - Akebia Therapeutics ( NASDAQ:AKBA ) , Caesars Entertainment ( NASDAQ:CZR )
U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 100 points on Wednesday. Shares of Mondelez International Inc ( NASDAQ:MDLZ ) fell sharply in pre-market trading after the company lowered its FY2025 earnings guidance.
Why Teradyne Shares Are Trading Higher By More Than 20%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket - Bloom Energy ( NYSE:BE ) , Akebia Therapeutics ( NASDAQ:AKBA )
Shares of Teradyne Inc ( NASDAQ:TER ) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company announced better-than-expected third-quarter results and issued strong forecast for the current quarter. Teradyne reported quarterly earnings of 85 cents per share which beat the analyst ...
New Record Closing Highs Ahead of Fed Cut, Mag 7 Earnings
Companies reporting earnings Wednesday include Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Boeing, Chipotle and Starbucks.
Mondelez ( MDLZ ) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Mondelez (MDLZ) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +1.39% and +0.07%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Mondelez Gears Up for Q3 Earnings: Here's What You Should Know
MDLZ's third-quarter results are likely to show revenue gains from strong core brands, though profits may slip amid rising input costs.
Countdown to Mondelez ( MDLZ ) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Mondelez (MDLZ) for the quarter ended September 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
Earnings Preview: Kraft Heinz ( KHC ) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
Kraft Heinz (KHC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
'Weighty' FMCG matters: Prices repacked, value unpacked; Daily goods makers repurpose pack sizes to pass GST cut benefits
Popular price points for daily essentials are set to return by mid-November. FMCG manufacturers can now increase pack weights instead of reducing prices to pass on GST rate cut benefits. This move aims to resolve consumer inconvenience caused by non-standard pricing after the GST reduction.
Earnings Preview: Mondelez ( MDLZ ) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
Mondelez (MDLZ) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Smucker Bets on Consumer-Led Innovation to Drive Growth
SJM's focus on consumer-led innovation and sharper brand discipline aims to power sustained growth beyond 2026.
What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Mondelez International Inc? - Mondelez International ( NASDAQ:MDLZ )
Mondelez International Inc's ( NYSE:MDLZ ) short interest as a percent of float has fallen 12.33% since its last report. According to exchange reported data, there are now 22.22 million shares sold short, which is 1.92% of all regular shares that are available for trading.
Why Is This the Best Time to Bet on Consumer Staples ETFs?
As the U.S. government shutdown deepens economic uncertainty, investors may turn to consumer staples ETFs like XLP, FTXG and PBJ for stability.
Business school teaching case study: The farming subsidy debate
Global farm subsidies are worth more than $500bn a year but come at a high cost for ...
SJM's Pet Foods Struggles With Dog Snack Weakness and Contract Loss
SJM's Pet Foods sales and profit decline in Q1 as dog snacks weaken and a key contract manufacturing deal comes to an end.
How Do Investors Really Feel About Mondelez International? - Mondelez International ( NASDAQ:MDLZ )
Mondelez International's MDLZ short interest as a percent of float has risen 8.42% since its last report. According to exchange reported data, there are now 25.30 million shares sold short, which is 2.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading.
Why Is PepsiCo Stock Surging Tuesday? - PepsiCo ( NASDAQ:PEP )
Elliott Investment Management has built a $4 billion stake, becoming a top PepsiCo investor. PepsiCo's market value has fallen over 25% since May 2023, now near $200 billion. Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a roughly $4 billion stake in PepsiCo Inc PEP, making it one of ...
Can Sysco's Strategic Efforts & Acquisitions Power Growth?
SYY drives growth through digital platforms, acquisitions and efficiency moves despite soft restaurant demand.
The Snackpocalypse And The Rise Of The Celebrity Partnership - General Mills ( NYSE:GIS ) , Mondelez International ( NASDAQ:MDLZ )
As consumers tighten their purse strings, the snack industry is seeing a drop in sales Companies are turning to celebrity partnerships, hoping they'll entice consumers into parting with their cold, hard cash Ritz and Oreo are two of the best examples of successful celebrity partnerships that are ...
The Invesco QQQ Trust Has a Glaring Flaw by Excluding This "Ten Titans" Stock and 3 Other Megacap Growth Stocks. Here's an ETF That Corrects the Error.
Investors looking for top growth stocks on the Nasdaq and NYSE may want to consider alternatives to the Invesco QQQ.
PepsiCo's Q3 Test: Can PBNA Gains Outweigh Frito-Lay Struggles?
PEP heads into Q3 with strong PBNA momentum, but Frito-Lay's volume struggles may test its balanced growth outlook.
BZLFY or MDLZ: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
BZLFY vs. MDLZ: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Medifast Bolsters Growth Through Health & Wellness Solutions
MED is expanding OPTAVIA, digital tools and wellness offerings to drive long-term growth and strengthen customer ties.
Is PepsiCo's Frito-Lay Snacks Unit Still the Star Performer?
PEP beats Q2 expectations with pricing power. However, soft volumes and long-term growth questions loom.
Can Kraft Heinz's Strategic Moves & Innovations Drive Growth in 2025?
KHC fuels growth with pricing, innovation and bold flavors while refreshing core brands for modern consumers.
Brandon Hall Group™ Announces 2025 HCM Excellence Awards® Winners in Live Broadcast
Boca Raton, FL, Aug. 14, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Brandon Hall Group™, the leading HCM research and analyst firm, today announced the winners of its 2025 HCM Excellence Awards® during a special live broadcast.
Can Lamb Weston's Strategic Moves & Innovations Drive Growth in 2025?
LW's innovation, market focus and strong customer retention fuel growth in the competitive frozen potato sector.
European Wax Center Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Same-Store Sales Rise 0.3%
EWCZ tops Q2 earnings estimates despite revenue decline, as margins and EBITDA improve.
Is Mondelez's Pricing Power Enough to Offset Cocoa Cost Surge?
MDLZ boosts sales with strong pricing moves, but soaring cocoa costs keep squeezing its profit margins.
Monster Beverage Q2 Earnings Beat, Higher Sales Across Most Segments Aid
MNST posts 23% EPS growth in Q2 as innovation, new product launches and global demand fuel strong performance.
BZLFY vs. MDLZ: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in stocks from the Food - Miscellaneous sector have probably already heard of Bunzl PLC ( BZLFY Quick QuoteBZLFY - ) and Mondelez ( MDLZ Quick QuoteMDLZ - ) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer ...
Celsius Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Higher Revenues Across Segments Aid
CELH's Q2 earnings and revenues surpass estimates, fueled by brand strength, expansion and smart execution.
Congressional Trading Report: Sen. John Boozman Sold Over $5K In Mondelez International Stock - Mondelez International ( NASDAQ:MDLZ ) , GE Aerospace ( NYSE:GE )
On August 6, 2025, it was reported that Senator John Boozman executed a sale of Mondelez International MDLZ stock, valued between $5,005 and $75,000. The transaction, recorded in the August filing, was made on July 31, 2025. At the time of writing, Mondelez International shares are trading up ...
Food Lion Feeds Provides More than 28 Million Meals to Combat Child Hunger
SALISBURY, N.C., Aug. 07, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- With school out and many children facing food insecurity, Food Lion customers and participating vendors helped provide more than 28 million meals* through the Summers Without Hunger initiative.
Top 3 Risk Off Stocks That May Rocket Higher This Quarter - Mondelez International ( NASDAQ:MDLZ ) , Colgate-Palmolive ( NYSE:CL )
The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock's strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down.
Medifast's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Lower Revenues Hurt Margins
MED's second-quarter 2025 earnings and sales decline as active earning OPTAVIA coaches dipped, hit by client acquisition.
Tyson Foods' Q3 Earnings Beat, Sales Rise on Growth in Most Segments
TSN tops third-quarter fiscal 2025 forecasts as pricing strength and protein demand lift sales and earnings despite soft volumes.
Don't Overlook Mondelez ( MDLZ ) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock
Evaluate Mondelez's (MDLZ) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.
A dozen global CEOs place big bets on India amid moderate growth
Apple and other global companies are optimistic about India's economic recovery. Apple's revenue grew, driven by smartphones, Macs, and services. New Apple retail stores will open in India. Other companies like Coca-Cola, Unilever, and Domino's are also investing more in India.
Mondelez International Analysts Increase Their Forecasts After Upbeat Q2 Earnings - Mondelez International ( NASDAQ:MDLZ )
Mondelez International MDLZ reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter on Tuesday. The company posted quarterly earnings of 73 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 68 cents per share.
Amazon To Rally More Than 8%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday - Armstrong World Indus ( NYSE:AWI ) , Amazon.com ( NASDAQ:AMZN )
Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page. Bernstein raised Mondelez International, Inc. MDLZ price target from $79 to $88.
Mondelez ( MDLZ ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Monday, July 28, 2025 at 8 p.m. ETChairman and Chief Executive Officer - Dirk Van de PutContinue reading ...
Markets Give Up Gains Amid Major News Week
Q2 earnings reports, while demonstrating a healthy quarter overall, has begun to show some dents in the armor, especially in non-Big Tech spaces.
