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Stocks Close Higher on Favorable CPI Report and Positive AI News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday rose +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) fell -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) rose +0.74%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.31%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) rose +0.71%. Stocks …

TD Cowen Has Lowered Expectations for Performance Food Group (NYSE:PFGC) Stock Price

TD Cowen has lowered its price target for Performance Food Group (NYSE:PFGC) from $128 to $120, while maintaining a "buy" rating, indicating a 13.46% potential upside. Despite slightly missing recent quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, analysts largely remain positive, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus …

PFGC Q4 Earnings Miss on Higher Fuel Costs, Sales Increase Y/Y

Performance Food Group Company PFGC reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein both the top and bottom lines increased year over year. However, both metrics missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. PFGC's Q4 Performance: Key Insights The company posted adjusted earnings of $1.59 per share, up …

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 …

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 …

Grocery Outlet Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, 2026 View Raised

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. GO reported second-quarter 2026 results, with both top and bottom lines surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. While net sales increased year over year, adjusted earnings per share declined from the year-ago period. Results reflected sequential improvement in comparable-store sales and …

Performance Food Group stock dips 5.8% despite strong growth and positive 2027 outlook

Performance Food Group (PFGC) shares dropped 5.8% after its Q4 2026 results missed expectations, despite reporting strong year-over-year revenue and profit growth. The company projects 2027 revenue between $72.5 billion and $73 billion, with normalized EBITDA around $2.13 billion, and anticipates further growth into …

Performance Food Group Releases Q4 2026 Financial Results

Performance Food Group (PFGC) reported Q4 2026 results with adjusted earnings of $1.59 per share, slightly missing estimates, and revenue of $18.03 billion, which increased by 6.4% year-over-year. Despite the slight earnings miss, the company showed solid operational momentum with 3.5% total case volume …

Sysco Corporation (SYY) Stock forecasts

Sysco Corporation (SYY) is the largest foodservice distributor in the U.S., with an 18% market share. Despite growth in local cases, the company faces challenges from a weak restaurant sector and increasing costs. Sysco, which primarily serves restaurants, is currently considered fairly valued.

Return on invested capital % of Sysco Corporation Shs Cert. Deposito Arg. Repr. 0.125 Shs – BCBA:SYY.CI

This article provides financial information for Sysco Corporation Shs Cert. Deposito Arg. Repr. 0.125 Shs (BCBA:SYY.CI), specifically focusing on its return on invested capital percentage. It indicates the market status as closed with no trades and lists various related financial data, news, and community …

Jim Cramer Says Investors Are Getting Sysco’s (SYY) Solid Quarter “For Free”

After a brief post-earnings dip in Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) shares, Jim Cramer argued during the August 11 episode of Mad Money that the market completely missed the real story: a business using smart technology to expand margins and cement its dominant position. He noted: …

Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) (Q4 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Free Cash Flow and ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Total Net Sales: Grew 6.4% in the fourth quarter, with growth across all three operating segments. Total Company Cases: Increased 3.5% during the quarter. Organic Independent Restaurant Case Growth: 5.8% in the fourth quarter, with full-year improvement at …

Capital World Investors (PFGC) reports 23.3M-share stake in Performance Food Group

Capital World Investors has reported a beneficial ownership of 23,347,869 shares of Performance Food Group Co. common stock, which represents 14.9% of the total 157,089,851 outstanding shares. This information comes from a SCHEDULE 13G/A filing, indicating that Capital World Investors holds sole voting power …

US Foods highlights AI investments as Q2 sales grow 4.5%

US Foods Holding Corp. reported a 4.5% year-over-year increase in net sales for Q2, reaching $10.5 billion, and detailed its strategic investments in artificial intelligence. The company is leveraging AI to enhance sales team productivity, optimize its supply chain through improved forecasting and routing, …

Insider Selling: Sysco (NYSE:SYY) EVP Sells $527,562.90 in Stock

Sysco (NYSE:SYY) Executive Vice President Ronald Phillips sold 6,285 shares of company stock valued at $527,562.90 on August 10th, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to cover tax withholdings on vested equity awards. This transaction reduced his ownership by 13.59%. The company recently …

Performance Food Group Q4 2026 Earnings Deep Dive: Key Takeaways

Performance Food Group (PFGC) missed Q4 2026 revenue and EPS estimates by narrow margins, yet the stock remained largely unchanged, indicating investor focus on operational momentum. The company achieved a 2.5% rise in EPS year-over-year and expanded its net margin to 0.9%, driven by …

Chefs’ Warehouse calls $287.5M convertible notes for redemption

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. announced it is calling for redemption all $287.5 million of its 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028, with the redemption date set for October 15, 2026. This action follows the company's common stock exceeding 130% of the conversion price for …

Potential $675M Term Loan Could Fund Chefs’ Warehouse Note Redemption

Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) is set to redeem all $287.5 million of its 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 on October 15, 2026. The company is simultaneously marketing an upsized $675 million term loan facility to refinance existing debt, fund the note redemption, and …

The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. Announces Redemption of All Outstanding 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2028

The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. announced the redemption of all its outstanding 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028, totaling $287.5 million, with a redemption date of October 15, 2026. Holders can convert their notes before October 14, 2026, with an increased conversion rate due to …

Performance Food Group (NYSE:PFGC) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.01 EPS

Performance Food Group (NYSE:PFGC) reported its latest earnings, missing analyst expectations by $0.01 EPS with quarterly earnings of $1.59 against an anticipated $1.60. Revenue also fell slightly short, reaching $18.03 billion compared to an $18.11 billion estimate, despite a 6.7% year-over-year increase. The company …

US Foods closes within 1.1% of its 52-week high as distribution peers lag the move

USFD’s 8.2% weekly gain came with above-average volume and positive activity pressure, but the stock’s valuation premium and mixed sector breadth keep the read balanced.

Kenvue Q2 Deep Dive: Assessing Financial Metrics & Growth Prospects

Kenvue Inc. KVUE, the world's leading pure-play consumer health company, delivered year-over-year improvement in second-quarter 2026, although earnings and sales slightly missed the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. Net sales rose 3% year over year to $3.96 billion, while organic sales increased 1.6%. Kenvue's second-quarter …

Can Medifast's Coach Productivity Gains Help Revive Revenue Growth?

Medifast, Inc.'s MED revenues have stabilized sequentially over recent quarters, supported by higher coach productivity, which increased for the third consecutive time in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The company views coach productivity as an important metric because positive trends in this area …

Gold Gains 1%; Performance Food Group Shares Fall After Q4 Results

Stocks Trading Higher on Favorable CPI Report and Positive AI News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up +0.45%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.00%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.99%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are …

LW Stock Gains 13.1% in a Month as Volume Growth Supports Momentum

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. LW shares have gained 13.1% in the past four weeks, bringing the durability of that advance into focus. The move comes as operating trends improve, especially in North America. Investors still have to weigh better volume, customer execution and cost …

Can CHEF's Q2 Margin Gains Keep Profit Growth Ahead of Sales Growth?

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. CHEF delivered a wider gap between sales and profit growth in the second quarter of 2026. Net sales increased 12.9%, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 34.6% and operating income rose sharply. Management also raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook. The …

CHEF Rises 10.7% in the Past Month: Can Its Momentum Keep Building?

The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) has seen its shares rise 10.7% in the past month, building on a significant annual advance. This momentum is supported by strong Q2 performance with earnings and organic growth improving, and management expecting continued double-digit top-line growth. While its …

Is CHEF Worth Buying as Strong Growth Meets Its Premium Valuation?

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. CHEF is pairing double-digit organic growth with faster profit expansion. Second-quarter adjusted earnings rose 50% year over year to 78 cents per share, while organic sales increased 12.2%. The valuation is less forgiving. CHEF trades at 0.9X forward 12-month sales, …

Form 8K Sysco Corporation For: 12 August By Investing.com

This article announces that Sysco Corporation filed a Form 8K on August 12. The brief piece primarily serves as a notification regarding this financial filing. It also includes market data for various indices, commodities, bonds, and shares.

Zacks.com featured highlights include Interface, US Foods, Vertiv and Ryman Hospitality Properties

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 12, 2026 – Stocks in this week's article are Interface, Inc. TILE, US Foods Holding Corp. USFD, Vertiv Holdings Co. VRT and Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. RHP. Invest in These 4 Stocks with Amazing Net Coverage Ratios …

Sysco (NYSE: SYY) details Jetro acquisition, higher leverage and $100M AI cost cuts

Sysco (NYSE: SYY) has provided further details on its pending acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, outlining the financial profile of the combined entity and strategies for growth and cost reduction. The company anticipates achieving $100 million in cost savings in fiscal 2027 through technology …

Earnings Results in Focus

The Department of Labor reported that the headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.1% in July, in contrast to a decline of 0.4% in June. However, the headline CPI print was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. On the other hand, the headline …