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PepsiCo just handed shareholders another dividend raise even as profits fell sharply, and the real question is not whether the payout is safe today but whether the cash engine behind it can survive what comes next.

KO, PM, MDLZ and DOLE stand out as defensive consumer staples amid falling sentiment, rising inflation and renewed rate-hike concerns.

KO, PM, MDLZ and DOLE offer low-beta defensive exposure as consumer sentiment hits a four-month low amid inflation fears.

On September 22, Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) announced the global launch of Toblerone Diamond Truffles with Biscoff, expanding its strategic partnership with Lotus Bakeries. The collaboration combines Toblerone’s milk chocolate truffles with Biscoff spread and nougat, debuting across formats including a 495g premium box launched globally with Costco. The move directly reflects Mondelēz’s broader strategic […]

Inflation is no longer just a headline story about oil and tariffs; it is seeping into freight, food, financing costs and the way companies set prices. That creates real winners and clear weak spots. If you want to avoid being caught on the wrong side of higher-for-longer rates and stretched equity valuations, this article walks through three high-quality defensive stocks that appear well placed for this new phase of Trumpflation. The three stocks highlighted below are a small sample of the...

The chocolate-coated marshmallow cookie is only available seasonally and in select markets, but it has carved out a valuable niche for the Oreo maker as a steady, dependable performer.

The move comes amid new EU rules on sustainability labelling.

As consumers compare prices and look for deals, manufacturers may have less room to raise prices without losing sales.

Both Hershey and Mondelez buy the same cocoa, face the same cost squeeze, and just beat earnings four quarters in a row, yet investors are treating them like completely different assets in 2026. The dividend that survives this commodity cycle may surprise you.

Here are four consumer stocks with durable brands, shareholder-friendly track records, and long-term growth opportunities that can be easy to overlook while the market chases AI.

General Mills, Nestlé and more discussed how they are cutting operational costs, navigating uneven freight rates and sharpening demand forecasting at a Barclays conference.

Mondelez International recently backed Canadian agriculture by committing capital to Area One Farms Fund V and expanded its premium chocolate lineup with the global launch of Toblerone Diamond Truffles with Biscoff. Together, these moves highlight how Mondelez is tying product innovation to supply chain resilience and regenerative farming, linking indulgent snacking with longer-term ingredient security. Next, we’ll explore how Mondelez’s support for Canadian farmers via Area One Farms and...

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, “Your margin is my opportunity”.

PepsiCo sits near a 52-week low while the rest of the market chases AI momentum, and the gap between where it trades and where the fundamentals point is getting harder to ignore.

Mondelez's gum and candy growth is fueled by volume, pricing, wider distribution and innovation, though its momentum beyond the first half remains unclear.

The launch comes as the snack giant's collaboration with the cookie brand in Europe and other regions “surpassed even our expectations,” according to an executive.

PepsiCo has shed nearly 7% this year while the S&P 500 climbed double digits, yet one prominent firm refuses to abandon a price target that towers far above Wall Street consensus and hinges on a very specific set of dominoes falling into place.

PepsiCo (PEP) stock traded at $129.75 on September 18, the lowest price of its past 52 weeks. The worry is North America, where sales of snacks and drinks have disappointed. Yet the part of PepsiCo that sells outside the U.S. is growing faster and earning more on each sale. The share price appears to give that part little credit.

The Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is home to some of the biggest success stories in tech and growth investing. However, certain stocks in the index face challenges like profitability concerns, rising costs, or shifts in market trends.

Formerly SVP of cocoa enterprise, Zakaria Dahkoun took over the role in August as the company sees better supply security for the key ingredient.

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

Consumer stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select S

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Mondelez (NASDAQ:MDLZ) and its peers.

Mondelez International (MDLZ), Hershey (HSY), Kraft Heinz (KHC), General Mills (GIS) and other food

PepsiCo (PEP) has gone nowhere for a year, down 1.8% over the past twelve months while the S&P 500 returned 16.6%. At about $135 a share it trades at 17.7 times earnings, against an S&P 500 median of 22.5. A big cash generator priced below the market is what value buyers hunt for, so is this discount impatience or a verdict.

Not every dividend survives a rough macro quarter, but some payouts are structured to keep growing no matter what the economy does. Five Nasdaq stocks built on contracted fees, recurring subscriptions, and regulated rates are making a case for income investors heading into year end.

The snacking giant said the overhaul of the 100-year-old cookie brand, with nearly $5 billion in sales, will include new packaging, price points and formulas.

General Mills (NYSE:GIS) is set to report its earnings on Tuesday, September 23, 2026. The company has $19 billion in current market capitalization. Revenue over the last twelve months was $18 billion, and it was operationally profitable with $2.7 billion in operating profits. While a lot will depend on how results stack up against consensus and expectations, understanding historical patterns might just turn the odds in your favor if you are an event-driven trader.

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Mondelez's productivity and pricing lift Q2 gross margin, but cocoa cost phasing keeps pressure on year-to-date profit and EPS.

Would a rose by any other name be as profitable? Research by quantitative analyst Alexander Hübbert shows that companies with a name change not related to a deal underperformed similar ones by more than 5 percentage points on average in the following year. Altria formerly Philip Morris, is a happy example.