Personal Products
($PG) Procter & Gamble Recalls Pringles Chips
Recently, The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) voluntarily recalled two flavors of Pringles Chips in response to the recommendation from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to protect consumers from potential salmonella exposure. The flavors were Pringles Restaurant Cravers...
10Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AVP) Avon Products Reports Modest Results
Avon Products Inc. (AVP) reported fourth-quarter results with earnings of 62 cents per share. Earnings were below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents but up 14.8% from 54 cents reported in the prior-year period. Total revenue increased 13.4% year over year to $3.1 billion,...
4Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EL) Estee Lauder: Just make-up on a pig?
Sometimes a stock comes up on my Barchart screening for stocks hitting new highs just out of the blue. Estee Lauder (EL) might be more than just shear illusion and might actually be a thing of beauty. We all have heard the name and if you look in your wife’s cabinet you...
2Feb2010 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(EL) The Estee Lauder Companies Earnings Jump
The Estee Lauder Companies (EL), the manufacturer and marketer of cosmetics products, recently reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2010 results on the heels of robust global sales growth, cost containment and savings from restructuring, registering double-digit increase...
28Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PG) The Procter & Gamble Company Reports Strong Second Quarter
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 with earnings of $1.10 per share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 but up 22% year-over-year. Net sales for the quarter increased 6.4% year-over-year to $21.0 billion, driven...
28Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CL) Colgate Palmolive Company Beats Wall Street’s Consensus
Colgate Palmolive Company (CL) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2009 with fourth quarter earnings of $1.21 per share, which was 8 cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13. Earnings were up 21% year-over-year, driven by effective price implementation...
28Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ACV) Alberto Culver Company – 14% Growth Projections
Alberto Culver Co. (ACV) continues to pressure its 52-week high just above $29 on rising estimates and a bullish next-year estimate of 14%. Company Description Alberto-Culver Co and its subsidiaries specialize in developing consumer and household products that it sells both domestically...
23Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EL) The Estee Lauder Companies Raises Guidance
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) raised its forecast for the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The company now expects earnings in the range of $1.23 to $1.30, on sales growth of 10%-11%. The previous guidance was for net sales growth of 0%-3% and earnings of 80-87 cents per...
21Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PG) Why Proctor & Gamble Is Still The One To Watch
Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research Team It’s hard to find a more blue, blue chip company than the world’s largest consumer goods company, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG). Around for 172 years now, the company does business with over four billion customers in more than...
5Jan2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(AVP) Avon Products Incorporated – Return on Equity of 87% Crushes Industry Average
Avon Products Inc. (AVP) continues to see a higher Zacks Consensus Estimates. For the current full year, the earnings forecast stands at $1.72 per share, up from $1.66 over the past 90 days. For 2010, the projection of $2.20 rose from the 3 months-ago level of $2.10. Company...
31Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued($PG) Why Proctor & Gamble Is Still The One To Watch
Tony Daltorio, the Investment U Research Team It’s hard to find a more blue, blue chip company than the world’s largest consumer goods company, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG). Around for 172 years now, the company does business with over four billion customers in more than...
28Dec2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(PG) The Procter & Gamble Company Acquires Ambi Pur Brand From Sara Lee Corporation
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) signed an agreement to acquire the Ambi Pur Brand from Sara Lee Corporation (SLE) for €320 million ($470 million). Ambi Pur is a leading global air care brand with several toilet care products. The company has strong a presence in Western...
17Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KMB) Kimberly Clark Corporation – Discount to the Overall Market
Kimberly Clark Corp. (KMB) hit a new 52-week high last week as the company benefits from lower commodity costs and a value driven consumer environment. Company Description Kimberly-CLark Corp., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures health and hygiene products like tissue...
10Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AVP) Earn Solid Income in a Low Rate Environment – Investment Ideas
Everyday readers of Zacks.com are offered four new stocks that fit each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum and Value. The Education section of Zacks.com offers a plethora of detailed articles and helpful information on each...
7Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NUS) Nu Skin Enterprises – Strong Momentum – Bullish Forecasts
Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS) recently hiked its earnings outlook and analysts followed suit. Shares of NUS continue to outpace the market, trading near a 52-week high. The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.115 per share. Company Description Nu Skin Enterprises...
1Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NUS) Nu Skin Enterprises – ROE of 25% Dwarfs the Industry Average of 6%
Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS) recently posted record results for the third quarter. Earnings per share of 41 cents topped the previous year’s 26 cents and matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenue was a record $334.2 million, an increase of 8% year-over-year. Company Description Nu...
8Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CL) Colgate Palmolive Company Reports Modest Earnings
Colgate Palmolive Company (CL) reported results for the third quarter of 2009 with earnings of $1.12 per share, which was a penny above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11. Earnings were up 13.1% year-over-year, driven by effective price implementation and ongoing aggressive...
1Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EL) Estee Lauder Companies Report In Line Earnings
The Estée Lauder Companies (EL) reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 with earnings of 85 cents per share. Earnings were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 85 cents, but were up a robust 223% year-over-year compared to 26 cents reported in the prior-year...
1Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PG) Procter & Gamble Reports In Line Earnings Results
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 with earnings of 97 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate but down 5.8% year-over-year. Net sales for the quarter declined 5.6% year-over-year to $19.8 billion, as...
29Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AVP) Avon Products – Rising Forecasts and Strong Momentum
Avon Products Inc. (AVP) is seeing bullish earnings estimates ahead of reporting next week. The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.66 per share is up 5 cents over the past 90 days. For 2010, analysts polled by Zacks are projecting earnings of $2.11 per share, versus last...
21Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AVP) Avon Products – ROE of 88% – Dwarfs Industry Average of 8%
Avon Products Inc. (AVP) is seeing bullish earnings estimates ahead of reporting next week. The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.66 per share is up 5 cents over the past 90 days. For 2010, analysts polled by Zacks are projecting earnings of $2.11 per share, versus last...
20Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KMB) Kimberly-Clark Aquires New Pain Management Business
Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) announced that it acquired Baylis Medical Co.’s pain management business. The acquisition also includes a number of innovative, minimally-invasive radio-frequency pain management products. Baylis was founded by Gloria Baylis (a registered nurse)...
7Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PG) P&G Finds Buyer for Drug Business
Warner Chilcott, a specialty drug maker, recently announced plans to acquire Procter & Gamble Co.’s (PG) prescription drug business for about $3 billion. Last December, P&G had announced its intention to restrict making new investments in the pharmaceutical division...
24Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PG) Procter & Gamble Shares Tumble – lost market share to its competitors
Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) witnessed a sharp decline in its stock price after posting dismal fourth-quarter results on Thursday. The stock closed down 4.5% at $51.46. Over the past 52 weeks, Procter & Gamble has traded between $43.93 and $73.57. The company’s quarterly...
7Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(KMB) Kimberly Clark Corporation – discount to the overall market with a very nice growth projection
Kimberly Clark Corporation (KMB) is fresh off the heels of reporting solid second-quarter results in which income was up 8% from last year. Company Description Kimberly Clark, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets health and hygiene products worldwide. The...
30Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued$EL – solid forecasts from analysts ahead of reporting next month for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) is seeing solid forecasts from analysts ahead of reporting next month for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year. For the year, the average earnings estimate of $1.43 per share is 4% above the 3 months-ago level. Company Description Estee...
17Jul2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(PG) Procter & Gamble – Quarterly earnings increased 14.4% year-over-year
Procter & Gamble Co. (PG), which offers an outstanding record of positive surprises on earnings, outperformed the Dow ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ (COMP) in 2008. Company Description Procter & Gamble Company is a major household products and cosmetics company,...
14Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(EL) NFLX: The Netflix Index
NFLX: The Netflix Index Nuevo-indices, like Estee Lauder’s (NYSE: EL) “lipstick index,” the bartender index or the video game index, all have their day in the sun during market downturns. Often they’re dismissed as distractions, or excuses for poor performance. But their...
6Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(PARL) Parlux Fragrances – Sales grew 40% on a year-over-year basis
Parlux Fragrances, Inc. (PARL), which has no debt, offers an attractive forward P/E ratio of 7. The company’s price-to-book is at 0.62, well below the industry average of 1.3. Company Description Parlux Fragrances is a Florida-based manufacturer of designer fragrances under...
19Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(REV) – Revlon – Consensus estimates for full-year 2008 and 2009 are 4 times higher than they were 90 days ago
Revlon, Inc. (REV) is paying down debt and focusing on its core business. The company has also seen an increase in sales despite a tough economy.Company Description Revlon conducts its business exclusively through its subsidiary, Revlon Consumer Products Corp. and its subsidiaries....
25Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued