Circling Back on Chicken
at The Street - Fri Sep 05, 2:50PM CDT
Given the rise in beef and pork prices at the start of 2014, I was all bulled up on the shares of Pilgrim's Pride (PPC).
A Cotton-Picking Problem
at The Street - Fri Sep 05, 11:41AM CDT
Earlier this week, I shared my renewed enthusiasm for poultry stocks Pilgirm's Pride (PPC) and Sanderson Farms (SAFM).
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Tyson Foods, Pilgrim's Pride, Pinnacle Foods, Sanderson Farms and AutoNation
PR Newswire - Tue Sep 02, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN-Free Report), Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (Nasdaq
Tyson Foods Completes Merger, Hillshire Brands Delisted - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 29, 12:05PM CDT
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) has finally completed its much talked about $8.55 billion merger with packaged meat producer, The Hillshire Brands Company, thereby inking the biggest deal in the meat industry.
Hormel Foods Reaches a New 52-Week High on Solid Q3 Earnings - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 29, 10:20AM CDT
Shares of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) scaled a new 52-week high of $50.75 during its trading session on Aug 28. The new apex represents a slight increase over the previous high of $50.73 reached on Aug 21, 2014.
Tyson (TSN) Wins Antitrust Approval for Hillshire Merger - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 28, 4:10PM CDT
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) has finally received the nod from the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice to purchase packaged meat producer, The Hillshire Brands Company (HSH) for $8.55 million. In order to get the approval, Tyson had to agree to divest its Heinold Hog Markets unit, as per a deal with the Department of Justice.
Morning Briefing on Packaged Foods and Meats Stocks -- Tyson Foods, Hormel Foods, Pilgrim's Pride, BRF S.A., and Flowers Foods
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 28, 8:10AM CDT
On Wednesday, August 27, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,569.62, down 0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 0.09% higher at 17,122.01, and the S&P 500 closed flat at 2,000.12. The gains were broad based with six out of ten sectors ending the session in positive. The S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector Index ended the day at 463.35, up 0.07%, with the index advancing 1.78% in the previous three months. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE: TSN), Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC), BRF S.A. (NYSE: BRFS), and Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at:
Sanderson Farms Q3 Earnings & Revenue Miss Estimates, Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 27, 8:40AM CDT
Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) reported earnings of $3.30 per share for third-quarter fiscal 2014 (ended Jul 31, 2014). The bottom line was up 11.9% from $2.95 earned in the year-ago quarter but lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.86 by 14.5%.
Why Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS) Could Be Positioned for a Slump - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 22, 7:32AM CDT
Nu Skin Enterprises is a stock to drop as it has witnessed negative trend in earnings estimate revisions and has seen its price decline significantly.
Tyson Extends Tender Offer Related to Hillshire Merger - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 21, 5:30PM CDT
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), after winning the bid for packaged meat producer, The Hillshire Brands Company (HSH) on Jul 2, is working closely with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice to close the deal on the expected date, i.e. Sep 27.
Hormel Foods Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Outlook Maintained - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 21, 9:10AM CDT
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) reported earnings of 51 cents per share for the third-quarter of fiscal 2014 (ended Jul 27, 2014), up 21.4% year over year and above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 48 cents. The top line upside was led by improved revenues and margins.
Hillshire Beats on Q4 Earnings & Revenues; Input Costs Rise - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 14, 9:40AM CDT
Hillshire Brands Company (HSH), reported adjusted earnings of 33 cents per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 which comprehensively beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents by almost 27%.
Dismal Q2 Results Pushes Dean Foods Down to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 13, 12:40PM CDT
On Aug 12, 2014, Zacks Investment Research downgraded Dean Foods (DF) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
Salad Dressing Boosts Pinnacle Foods, But Sales Miss
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Aug 13, 11:43AM CDT
Despite its acquisition of salad-dressing maker Wish-Bone, Pinnacle Foods (PF) reported mixed Q2 results. The Duncan Hines and Vlasic pickles parent's per-share earnings rose 14% to 33 cents, matching views, but revenue rose 8.6% to $617.8 million,...
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Tyson Foods, Sanderson Farms, Pilgrim's Pride, Hormel Foods and ArcelorMittal
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 12, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN-Free Report), Sanderson Farms, Inc. (Nasdaq:SAFM-Free Report), Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Nasdaq
Russia's Food Import Ban: 3 Chicken Picks - Analyst Blog
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 11, 11:57AM CDT
Last year, the U.S. exported $310 million of poultry to Russia.
Insider Trading Alert - PAY, CRM And PPC Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Mon Aug 11, 9:15AM CDT
Stocks with insider trader activity include PAY, CRM and PPC
2 Food Companies to Beat Putin's Sanctions - Analyst Blog
Brian Hamilton - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 07, 4:39PM CDT
The impact of the sanctions should be quick and negative.
Why Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Might Be a Diamond in the Rough - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 07, 7:58AM CDT
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) looks well positioned for a solid gain, but has been overlooked by investors lately. This Food-Meat products stock has actually seen estimates rise over the past month for the current fiscal year by about 23.4%.
Natural Grocers (NGVC) Crumbles: Stock Falls by 8.8% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 04, 7:33AM CDT
Natural Grocers saw a big move last session, as the company’s shares fell by nearly 9% on the day.