Fred Piard highlights that within the US consumer staples sector, beverage, food, and personal care subsectors are currently undervalued compared to historical averages, while the tobacco subsector appears significantly overvalued. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) offers a concentrated, value-driven exposure to this sector with 54 stocks, making it attractive for long-term investors despite higher volatility. For trading or tactical moves, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) is recommended. Piard also notes three consumer staples stocks are cheaper than their peers as of May, providing potential investment opportunities.
The SNPD ETF targets companies with at least 10 years of consecutive dividend growth, blending established Dividend Kings with promising newer payers. Its top holdings include Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Lowe’s, and PepsiCo, most ...
Coca-Cola reported Q1 2026 revenue of $12.47 billion, beating estimates by 12%, with EPS up 5.87% over consensus and organic revenue growth of 10%. Despite a slowing economy and reduced consumer spending, Coca-Cola's pricing power and steady demand f...
Coca-Cola is taking its dispute with the IRS to a federal appeals court over a $20 billion tax liability related to how it reported profits from 2007 to 2009 using transfer pricing. The case centers on a 1996 agreement about reporting foreign profits...
Restrictions on SNAP benefits in 23 states now limit purchases of sugary drinks and candy, potentially reducing food and beverage sales by up to $830 million this year. Major companies like Hershey, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Kraft Heinz are monitoring ...
Apple, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft are highlighted as generational compounders with durable competitive advantages that have produced strong long-term returns. Apple benefits from a massive installed base and recurring revenue, though its valuation is h...
