Shares of Colgate-Palmolive jumped over 6% as the consumer goods giant outlined a resilient growth plan through 2026, even after reporting a significant profit decline in a tough operating climate.
Shares of consumer goods giant Church & Dwight (CHD) climbed nearly 5% following the release of strong annual results and an optimistic sales forecast, coupled with its 30th consecutive annual dividend increase.
RH shares have cratered over 50% in the past year, battered by concerns over high-end consumer spending. While a key valuation model suggests the luxury home furnishing retailer is deeply undervalued, its premium earnings multiple tells a conflicting story, leaving investors to question if this is a buying opportunity or a sign of deeper troubles.
Hardman Johnston Global Advisors has sold its entire stake in Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) following management discussions about potentially splitting the company's Seeds and Crop Protection units. The move highlights growing investor unease over strategic direction, liability concerns, and the unclear path to value creation, casting a shadow over the agricultural giant's recent strong performance.
As average credit card APRs soar past 20%, a proposed 10% rate cap ignites a fierce debate between consumer advocates and the banking industry over access to credit and the future of rewards.
Orchid Island Capital (ORC) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by a stable interest rate environment, tightening mortgage spreads, and lower funding costs. The REIT continued its strategic pivot into higher-coupon mortgage pools with built-in prepayment protection.
New market data reveals a stark generational divide in American drinking habits, with Gen Z contributing a mere 4% to total alcohol sales last year. The findings challenge long-held industry assumptions and highlight the enduring spending power of older consumers amid a broader shift toward premiumization and alternative beverages.
Bank of America has revised its price target for consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark downward, citing sector-wide valuation pressures, even as the company reports resilient earnings and advances its transformation into a broader health and wellness player.
Buoyed by strategic brand exits and tariff mitigation, Church & Dwight enters 2026 with robust cash flow and a sharpened focus on its 'power brands' like Arm & Hammer and TheraBreath, despite a challenging consumer landscape.
The consumer goods giant reported stronger-than-expected Q4 results, citing growth across key metrics despite inflationary pressures. As it rolls out its ambitious 2030 growth plan, management warns of a volatile global operating environment in the year ahead.
Panera Bread confirms a second major data security incident in two years, while Krispy Kreme agrees to a $1.6 million settlement over a 2024 breach, as the foodservice industry grapples with escalating cyber threats and consumer lawsuits.
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol strengthens its executive team with two co-directors, while Arc'teryx creates a chief brand officer role, highlighting a strategic focus on traceability and consumer experience in a competitive market.
Facing a challenging retail climate, brands at the Salon International de la Lingerie doubled down on heritage storytelling, shapewear innovation, and versatile categories like loungewear to support retailers, while navigating market softness and shifting consumer definitions of sensuality.
Kraft Heinz announces a major corporate split, separating its global sauces division from its North American grocery business, while Berkshire Hathaway begins selling down its significant stake. The moves signal a strategic pivot for the iconic food giant, raising questions about valuation, dividends, and long-term direction in a shifting consumer landscape.
Amidst a major brand refresh for Terrapin Beer and the announcement of SweetWater Brewing's 2026 festival lineup, Tilray Brands is aggressively pushing its beverage division into the mainstream. However, this consumer-facing drive contrasts sharply with a prolonged stock slump, raising critical questions about the company's true market value and future trajectory.
A wave of subscription increases from Netflix, Disney, Apple, and others is forcing consumers to rethink their streaming budgets, with ad-supported tiers and strategic bundling emerging as key cost-saving strategies.
The Producer Price Index jumped 0.5% last month, more than double November's increase, as rising costs for machinery, metals, and travel services pointed to persistent pipeline pressures for consumers.
Peter McGuinness, the CEO who sought to reposition plant-based meat for mainstream consumers by moving beyond climate messaging, is departing Impossible Foods. His exit comes as the broader alternative protein sector faces significant sales declines and strategic recalibration.
Tractor Supply Company reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit below analyst forecasts, citing a lack of severe winter weather and softer consumer demand for discretionary goods. The rural lifestyle retailer remains focused on long-term strategic investments amid an uncertain economic backdrop.
In a market often swayed by hype, starkly bearish analyst targets are a rare signal. We examine three such cases: two consumer giants where the pessimism may be overdone, and one high-flyer where the concerns might be justified.
