Beverages - Soft Drinks
(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 $3.6 billion, primarily due to...
6Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CCE) CORRECTION Coca-Cola Enterprises Updates Guidance
Correcting and Replacing – Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) updated its guidance, not The Coca-Cola Company (KO), as the orginal version stated. KO has NOT provided guidance. Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) on Tuesday September 8, 2009, narrowed its annual earnings guidance to...
10Sep2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued($KO) Coca Cola Reiterates Guidance
The Coca Cola Company (KO) on Tuesday September 8, 2009, narrowed its annual earnings guidance to the high end of the previously guided range of $1.44 to $1.49 per share. The revision was based on the performance of the company in the third quarter so far. The guidance excludes...
9Sep2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DPS) Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. – P/E multiple of 14X – discount to the overall market
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) is up more than 100% in the last four months as the company expands its margins and pays down debt. Company Description Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. owns, bottles and distributes beverages in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean....
28Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KOF) AmBev Expands Margins
Earlier this month, Companhia de Bebidas das Americas (AmBev or ABV) reported better-than-expected second quarter figures with excellent results in the key Brazilian market. Top line grew 8.8% driven by volume growth and price increase across regions. Organic volume growth of...
25Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CCE) Coca Cola Enterprises Inc. – Dividend Raised
Coca Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE) recently broke above a key level of short-term resistance after reporting better than expected second-quarter results on July 29. Second-Quarter Results Sales were mostly flat from last year, up .5% to $5.9 billion. Earnings came in at 67 cents...
24Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KO) Coca-Cola on Investment Spree – more than $5 billion in Mexico
Coca-Cola Co. (KO) and its bottlers are planning to invest more than $5 billion in Mexico over the next five years. The investment is primarily targeted at developing infrastructure, technology, social and environmental programs, marketing, training and products with special...
21Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CCE) Coca-Cola Enterprises – dividend increase is testimony of the company’s confidence
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) reported its second consecutive quarter of strong results, with earnings of $0.67 per share. Earnings were $0.24 above Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43, driven by benefits of price and package initiatives in North America, volume and pricing growth...
30Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DPS) Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) is seeing growth in its value juice drinks and its flagship Dr. Pepper brand. The company has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 4.91%. Company Description Dr. Pepper Snapple Group manufactures 50 beverage...
11Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CCE) Coca-Cola Enterprises – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) continues to rally from its March low after recently posting strong first-quarter results. Estimates are up too, with the next-year estimate projecting 9% earnings growth. Company Description Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. engages in the manufacture and...
7May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PAS) – PepsiAmericas – Announces Share Repurchase Increase and Dividend
PepsiAmericas, Inc (PAS) is reaping the benefits of European acquisitions as they record an 18% year-over-year increase in second-quarter earnings. The stock has rebounded quite nicely after setting a 52-week low, is a Zacks Rank #1 rated stock, and just raised 2008 full-year...
10Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(PAS) – PepsiAmericas – Announces Share Repurchase Increase and Dividend
PepsiAmericas, Inc (PAS) is reaping the benefits of European acquisitions as they record an 18% year-over-year increase in second-quarter earnings. The stock has rebounded quite nicely after setting a 52-week low, is a Zacks Rank #1 rated stock, and just raised 2008 full-year...
4Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(PAS) – PepsiAmericas – Announces Share Repurchase Increase and Dividend
PepsiAmericas, Inc (PAS) is reaping the benefits of European acquisitions as they record an 18% year-over-year increase in second-quarter earnings. The stock has rebounded quite nicely after setting a 52-week low, is a Zacks Rank #1 rated stock, and just raised 2008 full-year...
28Aug2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued