Beverages – Soft Drinks
(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...
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 market turmoil, S&P has revised Coca...
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 a year-over-year estimated growth of 18.3%. Second-Quarter...
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 quarter earnings of $1.06 and were ahead of the company’s...
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 to expect to earn in the range of $2.10 to $2.15 in...
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 quarter, Dr Pepper’s net sales grew 7.0% year...
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 the quarter under review, revenue is $1,308.0...
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,...
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...
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:LIZ) reported a Q4 loss of $0.03...
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 Brookings Institution, 83% of U.S. population growth in the last ten years came from ethnic minority...
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 the quarter, Dr Pepper’s net sales grew 2%...
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 for the reported quarter include Norway and Sweden...
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 of carbonated soft drinks, juices, ready to drink teas, mixers and other premium beverages across the United...
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 during the quarter, due to a 6% positive impact...
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 in the Americas. They manufacture, market and distribute more than 50 brands of carbonated soft drinks, juices,...
25Mar2010 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(PBG) Pepsi Bottling Group Analysts Lower to Neutral Rating
We recently downgraded the shares of Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) from Outperform to Neutral. Pepsi Bottling Group is the world’s leading bottler and distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages and commands a strong portfolio of globally recognized brands. However, a leveraged balance...
4Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KO) The Coca Cola Company to Buy its Biggest Bottler
The Coca Cola Company (KO) intends to buy the North American operations of its biggest bottler, Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE). Although the exact value of the deal is not yet finalized, the transaction is expected to be valued at approximately $15 million Incorporatedluding debt. This...
28Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KO) Coca Cola Reports Earnings In Line
Coca Cola Company (KO) reported fourth quarter 2009 results with earnings of 66 cents per share, which was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Earnings were up 3.0% year-over-year. Net revenues increased 5.4% year-over-year during the quarter, due to a 5% positive impact...
10Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PBG) Pepsi Bottling Group Swings to Profit
The Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. (PBG) reported fourth-quarter results before the opening bell on Tuesday. The company swung to a net income of $90 million from a net loss of $271 million in the year earlier quarter. Excluding certain special items, earnings per share came in at...
2Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued($CCE) Coca-Cola Enterprises Updates 2009 and Provides 2010 Projections
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) updated its fiscal 2009 guidance and also provided an outlook for fiscal 2010. For full fiscal 2009, the company now expects earnings in the range of $1.56 to $1.59. The guidance includes negative foreign currency impact of 14 cents to 15 cents. Excluding...
19Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KO) Keeping the Dollar Decline in Perspective
The dollar has clearly been under pressure this year. Most of the graphs of it that you have seen probably look like the first graph below, which shows what the dollar has done against two indexes since the start of the year. The blue line is how the greenback has fared against...
11Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DPS) Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. – $ Earnings Surprises in a Row
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (DPS) reported third quarter results on Nov 5 which surprised on the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.20%. It was the fourth earnings surprise in a row. Earnings per share for the beverage company were 54 cents compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate...
9Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DPS) Dr Pepper Snapple Group Reports Strong Earnings
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS), a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean, reported strong third-quarter earnings of 59 cents per share, compared to 41 cents in the year-earlier quarter. Excluding the one-time non-recurring items, earnings...
8Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CCE) Coca Cola Enterprises Beats the Consensus and Raises Expectations
Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) reported its second consecutive quarter of strong results, with earnings of 51 cents per share. Earnings were 5 cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents, driven by the benefits of price and package initiatives in North America, volume and...
28Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KO) Let China’s Middle Class Lead You Into Luxury
Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research According to the World Bank, the global middle class could grow to 1.15 billion in 2030 – a huge jump from the 430 million middle class folks in 2000. Driving the extraordinary growth is… you guessed it, the emerging “BRIC” nations....
28Oct2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(COT) Cott Corporation – Earnings Surprised by 240% in the Second Quarter
Cott Corporation (COT) has posted big earnings surprises of 240% and 528% the last two quarters. With third quarter results due on Oct 29, will it keep its streak intact? Company Description Cott manufactures non-alcoholic beverages and is one of the world’s largest retailers...
22Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KO) The Coca Cola Company Reports Modest Results
The Coca Cola Company (KO) reported modest results for the third quarter with earnings of 81 cents per share. Earnings were in-line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and flat year-over-year. Net operating revenues for the quarter declined 4% year-over-year, driven by a 6% negative...
20Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PBG) Pepsi Bottling Company Reports Below Estimates
Pepsi Bottling Company (PBG) reported earnings of $1.06 per share in the third quarter of 2009. This was 2 cents below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 and was even year-over-year. Net revenues for the quarter declined 4.7% year-over-year to $3.6 billion, primarily due to...
6Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CCE) CORRECTION Coca-Cola Enterprises Updates Guidance
Correcting and Replacing – Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) updated its guidance, not The Coca-Cola Company (KO), as the orginal version stated. KO has NOT provided guidance. Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) on Tuesday September 8, 2009, narrowed its annual earnings guidance to...
10Sep2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued