U.S. equities are pushing higher for a third straight session, eyeing the longest winning streak since the Trump tariff announcement on April 2, as optimism over corporate earnings and easing trade tensions boosts risk sentiment.
Beverage company Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.8% year on year to $3.64 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.42 per share was 9.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets before the opening bell on Monday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) and the best and worst performers in the beverages, alcohol, and tobacco industry.
Keurig Dr Pepper trades at $34.65 per share and has moved almost in lockstep with the market over the last six months. The stock has lost 5.1% while the S&P 500 is down 7.7%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Consumer Staples stocks like McCormick (NYSE: MKC) and General Mills (NYSE: GIS) have historically outperformed the S&P 500 during recessions. BofA Securities analysts say earnings per share, not sales growth, drive stock performance. Limited tariff exposure could also boost sector appeal.
The S&P 500 is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Looking back on beverages, alcohol, and tobacco stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Molson Coors (NYSE:TAP) and its peers.
Three beverage companies that analysts love have outperformed the broader market this year; will renewed interest in energy drinks propel them further?
Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors.
However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at beverages, alcohol, and tobacco stocks, starting with Vita Coco (NASDAQ:COCO).
The Benzinga Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks seeing increased interest from readers during the week. Here's the list and some potential catalysts.
Stay informed about the most active S&P500 stocks in today's session as we take a closer look at what's happening on the US markets on Thursday. Discover the stocks that are generating the highest trading volume and driving market activity.
