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Kroger stock holds steady as investors weigh valuation and upcoming earnings

UBS reiterates Sysco stock rating citing AI and cost savings

UBS has reiterated its Buy rating and $95.00 price target for Sysco (NYSE:SYY) after an investor trip to the company's headquarters. The firm sees upside potential in Sysco's earnings guidance and Restaurant Depot synergy targets, driven by initiatives like AI 360 for salesforce productivity …

Is ELF Stock a Buy as Growth Accelerates but Valuation Stays Rich?

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. ELF offers investors a clear trade-off between faster portfolio growth and a valuation above key benchmarks. Rhode, skincare expansion and a higher fiscal 2027 outlook strengthen the growth case. Core-brand weakness and heavier spending complicate that setup. Investors must decide whether …

Coca-Cola plans $106M Louisiana expansion

Coca-Cola UNITED announced a $

Conagra Brands stock holds steady as investors weigh dividend yield and earnings outlook

Conagra Brands (CAG) stock is trading in the mid-teens, with investors balancing its 4.68% dividend yield against an expected 8.28% increase in earnings per share for the coming year. The shares have declined 13.5% year

European Equities Traded in the US Rise in Thursday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were higher late Thursday morning, rising 0.45% to 1,969.72 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index. From continental Europe, the gainers were led by biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS) and biotech firm Evaxion Silver Upgrade …

TAL Education Group (TAL) Stock Stays Cheap Following Its 124% Five Year Run

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. TAL Education Group has delivered a 124.4% total return over the past 5 years, yet the stock still screens as inexpensive on broader …

Earnings call transcript: Lifeway Foods posts record Q2 2026 sales as stock falls

Lifeway Foods reported record second-quarter 2026 sales of $66.9 million, exceeding Wall Street forecasts, yet its stock fell 14.41% due to investor concerns over margin pressure and thin near-term profit. Despite achieving its 27th consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales growth and expanding product lines, …

US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) Stock forecasts

Argus has raised its target price for US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) to $116.00, noting that the company is a U.S. food service distributor providing food and nonfood products to various sectors including healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, education, government facilities, and grocers. The current price …

Magnera (MAGN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Magnera (MAGN) reported a strong Q3 2026, with net sales increasing by 2% to $857 million and adjusted EBITDA up 9% to $99 million, driven by merger synergies and Project CORE initiatives. The company reaffirmed its full-year free cash flow guidance of $90 million …

EL Stock to Post Q4 Earnings: Here's What Investors Should Know

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. EL is likely to register growth in both top and bottom lines when it reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Aug. 19, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal fourth-quarter revenues stands at $3.55 billion, indicating 4.1% growth from …

The Advertising Research Foundation Announces 2026 ARF David Ogilvy Awards Finalists

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) today announced the finalists for the 2026 ARF David Ogilvy Awards, honoring excellence in research-driven advertising and marketing. For more than 30 years, the ARF David Ogilvy Awards have recognized campaigns that …

Kimberly-Clark appoints Suzana Blades as senior vice president and general counsel

Kimberly-Clark has appointed Suzana Blades as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective September 1, 2026. She will also join the leadership team for Kimberly-Clark's pending acquisition of Kenvue Inc. Blades has been with Kimberly-Clark for nearly four years, previously serving as Vice President …

BranchOut Food Inc. (BOF) Q2 2026 Earnings Report - Results, Call & Slides

Bernstein reiterates Colgate-Palmolive stock rating on international strength By Investing.com

Bernstein SocGen Group maintained a Market Perform rating and $99.00 price target for Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL), citing its strong leadership in Oral Care across international markets, especially Latin America. Despite some challenges in other categories and market share losses, the company's overall performance and gross …

ELF Jumps 18.8% in a Week Amid Rhode Growth and Stronger Guidance

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. ELF shares advanced 18.8% in one week, putting the durability of the recent rally in focus. First-quarter fiscal 2027 results and a raised full-year outlook give investors fresh fundamentals to weigh against that move. Rhode's contribution, international expansion and portfolio growth …

Asian Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Marginally Higher in Thursday Trading

Asian equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were marginally higher Thursday morning, edging up 0.03% to 3,022.75 on the S&P Asia 50 ADR Index.From North Asia, the gainers were led by education company Four Seasons Education (FEDU) and music streaming service …

Earnings call transcript: McGraw Hill tops Q1 2026 EPS estimates, shares jump 12%

McGraw Hill reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, surpassing EPS and revenue estimates, driven by growth in recurring revenue, digital adoption, and disciplined cost control. The company's shares jumped 12% following the report, with management reaffirming full-year guidance and highlighting strategic investments in AI …

BMO reiterates Outperform on Performance Food Group stock at $130

BMO Capital has reiterated an Outperform rating on Performance Food Group (NYSE:PFGC), setting a price target of $130.00. The firm noted that the company's fiscal year 2026 EBITDA growth was 9%, in line with expectations, and raised its fiscal year 2027 EBITDA growth forecast …

Andersons Inc (AKG.MU) Analyst Insights, Price Targets & Recommendations

This article provides an overview of analyst insights, price targets, and recommendations for Andersons Inc (AKG.MU). It lists several analyst actions, including upgrades and reiterations of ratings from firms like BMO Capital and Benchmark, dating from December 2025 to August 2026. The current stock …

(UNFI) as a Liquidity Pulse for Institutional Tactics

This article analyzes United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) using AI models to provide institutional trading strategies. It highlights a weak near and mid-term sentiment, despite a strong long-term outlook, with an exceptional 45.8:1 risk-reward setup. Three distinct strategies—Position Trading, Momentum Breakout, and Risk Hedging—are …

Bridgford Foods (NASDAQ:BRID) Slides Below Key Trend Line

Bridgford Foods (NASDAQ:BRID) shares have slipped below a key long-term moving average, drawing market attention to the food producer's technical momentum and recent operating performance. The company continues to face profitability challenges, though its diverse food portfolio, broad distribution network, and sound liquidity offer …

How United-guardian Inc. (UG) Affects Rotational Strategy Timing

This article analyzes United-guardian Inc. (UG) and its impact on rotational strategy timing, identifying a neutral sentiment in the near term that could moderate mid-term weakness. It highlights an exceptional 48.0:1 risk-reward setup targeting a 13.9% gain versus 0.3% risk. The analysis also presents …

Yesway, Inc. Submits 10-Q Report for Q2 Ending June 30, 2026

Yesway, Inc. filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC for Q2 ending June 30, 2026. The report details share counts as of August 12, 2026, confirms the company's status as a non-accelerated filer and not a shell company, and outlines key …

Can JDE Peet's Become an Even Bigger Growth Driver for KDP?

Keurig Dr Pepper's KDP acquisition of JDE Peet's is emerging as an important pillar of its growth strategy. The company closed the transaction in early April 2026 and has moved quickly on integration, including establishing an integrated U.S. sales force and unified commercial programs. …

Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ:GO) Shares Gap Up Following Better-Than-Expected Earnings

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) Shares Gap Up on Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Diageo Reshapes Its Portfolio: Can Core Brands Drive Growth?

Diageo plc DEO is reshaping its portfolio and investment priorities as it seeks to restore sustainable growth amid a challenging spirits backdrop. Management's strategy centers on building relevant brands within competitive category strategies, sharpening customer and channel execution, and creating a more agile operating …

Here's Why Investors Should Hold EFX in Their Portfolios Now

Equifax Inc. EFX shares have moved up 14.8% in the past three months. The industry and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite have rallied 17.7% and 2%, respectively, over the same period. 3-Month Stock Price PerformanceZacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks …

Krispy Kreme Stock (DNUT): Pokémon Buzz Meets a 66% Interest-Cost Test

Willamette Valley Vineyards reports Q2 results

* Willamette Valley Vineyards press release [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20617654-willamette-valley-vineyards-posts-results-for-q2-2026] (WVVI [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/WVVI]): Q2 loss per common share after preferred dividends of -$0.40. * Revenue of $10.03M (-1.6% Y/Y). MORE ON WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS * Financial information for Willamette Valley Vineyards [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/WVVI/income-statement]

Lifeway delivers record revenues in Q2

Lifeway Foods reported record net sales of $66.9 million for its fiscal second quarter, marking a 24.1% year-over-year increase and the 27th consecutive quarter of growth. Despite a temporary dip in gross profit margin due to elevated milk prices and transportation costs, the company …

RLX Technology earnings in focus as international push accelerates

RLX Technology Inc. is set to report its second-quarter results, with analysts expecting strong revenue growth driven by its aggressive international expansion. Investors will be closely watching the sustainability of this global push, particularly regarding the integration of its Totally Wicked acquisition and margin …

Kimberly-Clark names Suzana Blades as general counsel

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has announced the appointment of Suzana Blades as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective September 1, 2026. Blades, who currently serves as Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at Kimberly-Clark, will also join the company’s Executive Leadership Team and the leadership …

Walmart (WMT) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Walmart (WMT) reports results for the quarter ended July 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock …

Nomad Foods slashes EPS forecast on debt restructuring

Nomad Foods has slashed its full-year EPS guidance as the Findus brand owner posted an anticipated decline in second-quarter sales and profits. The New York-listed frozen food group had flagged in July that it was "evaluating" its EPS outlook for fiscal 2026 as Nomad …