Beverages – Soft Drinks
(KO) Coca-Cola Reaches 52 Week High
Shares of The Coca-Cola Company (KO) reached a 52-week high of $42.48 on Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 on announcement of expanded distribution deals with five of its bottling companies. The closing price of the cola giant on Apr 16 was $42.37. Share...27Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(KO) Coca-Cola Earnings Preview
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is set to report its first-quarter 2013 results on Apr 16 before the market opens. Last quarter, it posted a 2.3% positive surprise. Let’s see how things are shaping up for this announcement. Growth...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(KO) Coca-Cola Reaches 52-Week High
Shares of The Coca-Cola Company (KO) reached a 52-week high of $41.13 on Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 ahead of its first quarter 2013 results on Apr 16. The closing price of the cola giant on Apr 9 was $40.71, representing...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(KO) The Coca-Cola Company Analyst Keeps Shares Rated Neutral
On Mar 26, we maintained a Neutral recommendation on cola giant, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), following mixed fourth-quarter results announced on Feb 12, 2013. Why the Neutral Recommendation? Coca-Cola’s...28Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(KO) Consumer Staples Stock Outlook – February 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews
The companies under the Consumer Staples sector sell relatively low-priced products that consumers use frequently in their daily lives, including food, beverages and products for personal hygiene or household cleaning. The purchase of these necessities is generally stable over time, irrespective of...28Feb2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(KO) Consumer Staples Stock Outlook – October 2012 – Industry Outlook
Stocks in the Consumer Staples sector have carried out their defensive role despite concerns about the prolonged weak U.S. economy, the debt crisis in Europe and the slowdown in Chinese economy. The companies under the sector sell relatively low-priced products that consumers use frequently in their...30Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DPS) Dr Pepper Snapple Group on a Tight Rope
We have maintained a Neutral recommendation on Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) following appraisal of the second quarter 2012 results. Dr Pepper Snapple’s second quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 85 cents per share increased...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(KO) Coca-Cola Walks the Tightrope
We have maintained our Neutral rating on The Coca-Cola Company (KO) following the appraisal of second quarter 2012 results. The Coca-Cola Company delivered adjusted operating earnings of $1.22 per share in the second quarter...28Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(KO) Coca-Cola to Slim Down Divisions
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) recently announced plans to streamline its operating structure and make certain management changes. Coca-Cola currently reports its operating results under six segments, broadly geographical, save one:...21Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(KO) Company News for July 18, 2012 – Corporate Summary
• The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) reported second quarter earnings per share of $1.22, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 • Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) posted second quarter earnings per share of $1.30, higher...18Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DPS) Dr Pepper Snapple Group Analyst Maintains Neutral
We have maintained a Neutral rating on Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) following appraisal of first quarter 2012 results. Dr Pepper Snapple reported first quarter 2012 adjusted earnings (excluding mark to market gains) of...11Jun2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(CCE) Coca-Cola Enterprises Profits Soar
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE) posted first quarter 2012 adjusted earnings (excluding the impact of restructuring charges and mark-to-market commodity hedges) of 36 cents per share. The result exceeded both the Zacks Consensus Estimate...12May2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(KO) Consumer Staples Sector Outlook – Industry Outlook
Stocks in the Consumer Staples sector carried out their traditional defensive role as the broader equity markets came under pressure over concerns about the prolonged weak US economy and the debt crisis in Europe. But the group has been a laggard as momentum returned to the market over the last three...28Mar2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DPS) Dr Pepper Snapple Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares
We have maintained a Neutral rating on Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) following appraisal of fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 results. Dr Pepper reported fourth-quarter 2011 earnings of 82 cents per share, up 22.4% from...28Mar2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(KO) Consumer Staples Stock Outlook – December 2011 – Industry Outlook
Stocks in the Consumer Staples sector performed their traditional defensive role as the broader equity markets came under pressure over concerns about the prolonged weak U.S. economy and the debt crisis in Europe. Shares of consumer staples companies, accounting for a total of about 11.4% of the S&P...8Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(KO) Coca Cola Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services Ratings Outlook
The rating agency, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”) has upgraded its ratings outlook on The Coca Cola Company (KO) on the back of the company’s strong operations and credit quality. Despite the prevailing...6Nov2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(DPS) Dr Pepper Snapple Group Earnings Preview
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2011 financial results before the opening bell on October 26, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 71 cents a share. This represents...26Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(KO) Coca-Cola Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares
We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation for The Coca-Cola Co. (KO) following the second quarter 2011 earnings of $1.17 per share, which exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. It also exceeded the prior-year...6Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(CCE) Coca-Cola Enterprises Business Update
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE) in a business update reaffirmed its fiscal 2011 guidance and targets for the long term while also announcing its share repurchase plan. Coca Cola Enterprises reaffirms that it will continue...19Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(DPS) Dr Pepper Snapple Group Beats on Revenues and Earnings
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) reported first-quarter 2011 earnings of 50 cents per share, compared with 40 cents in the year-ago period. Quarterly earnings also topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents. During the...3May2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(DPS) Dr Pepper Snapple Group Earnings Preview
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) is scheduled to report its first-quarter 2011 financial results before the opening bell on April 27, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimates for the quarter is earnings of 46 cents a share. For...3May2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(KO) Reviewing Earnings – Looking Toward The Federal Reserve
Earnings reports will be in focus today as we wait for the Fed Chief’s history-making news conference on Wednesday following the FOMC meeting that gets underway today. Keeping us busy will be a slew of positive reports from a fairly representative slice of corporate leaders, ranging from Coke...28Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(KO) Federal Property Up for Sale?
Yes, in an effort to alleviate the huge debt burden, President Barack Obama is mulling to sell more than 14,000 unnecessary federal constructions. According to an administrative official, Obama wants to create an independent panel that will review and recommend how the federal government can sell...26Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(DPS) Company News for February 18, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) reported Q4 EPS of $0.07, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenues for the quarter rose 3.3% year-over-year to $918.0 million, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $878.0 million • Liz Claiborne (NYSE:...20Feb2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(KO) “Typical” U.S. Consumers Changing
by Tony D’Altorio, Investment U Research Thursday, October 28, 2010 Expect the 2010 U.S. census to show profound changes to the “typical” U.S. consumer. According to the...3Nov2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued
(DPS) Dr Pepper Snapple Group Reports a Decent Third Quarter
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) reported third-quarter 2010 adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share, compared with 59 cents in the year-ago period. Quarterly earnings also topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 60 cents. During...3Nov2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(CCE) Coca-Cola Enterprises Reports Earnings Beat
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE) recorded earnings per share of 58 cents a share (including results from Norway and Sweden), which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents. Prior-year quarter earnings were 50 cents. Results...28Oct2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(DPS) Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Gets a Like From Financial Tides
Financial Tides likes DR PEPPER SNAPPLE Group (DPS) one of the largest beverage companies in the Americas. They manufacture, market and distribute more than 50 brands...13May2010 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued
(KO) Coca Cola Company Earnings Beat Consensus
Coca Cola Company (KO) reported first quarter 2010 results with earnings of 80 cents per share, which was above the Zacks Consensus Estimate 74 cents. Earnings were up 23% year over year. Net revenues increased 5% year over year...20Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(DPS) Dr Pepper Snapple Group – I’m a Pepper you’re a Pepper
Financial Tides found one of the fastest rising S&P 500 stocks — Dr Pepper Snapple Group — (DPS). The company is one of the largest beverage companies...25Mar2010 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued