Consumer staples are considered safe havens in turbulent markets due to their inelastic demand profiles. But they’re also double-edged swords as they often lag in booming conditions, and this pattern has persisted recently.
Over the past six months, the industry has recorded a loss of 13.5%, a far cry from the S&P 500’s 10.1% ascent.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has reinforced its commitment to shareholder returns by announcing a 5% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising the payout to $1.4225 per share. This latest move marks the 53rd consecutive year the consumer staples giant has boosted its dividend, solidifying its status as a "Dividend King"
BALTIMORE, MD – November 19, 2025 – McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, has announced a significant increase in its quarterly dividend, underscoring the company's robust financial health and unwavering confidence in its long-term growth strategy. This move, declared on November 18, 2025, signals a period of strategic
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently navigating a multifaceted environment, balancing significant farmer assistance initiatives with the intricate dynamics of ongoing trade deal negotiations. As of November 2025, the USDA's outlook is heavily influenced by the need to support American producers facing natural disasters and high input
The agricultural landscape is bracing for a complex year ahead, as insights from University of Illinois Professor Emeritus Mike Hutjens, shared during a recent Hoard's Dairyman webinar, paint a nuanced picture for the 2026 feed and forage outlook. With the webinar occurring on November 10, 2025, and a summary published
2025 has been quite the year for consumer brands, but not in a good way. The industry has underperformed for the past three years and many of the world's largest consumer brand companies are resorting to mergers & acquisitions, asset sales, and spin-offs to rejuvenate their prospects.
As of November 14, 2025, global commodity markets are in the throes of significant volatility, presenting a complex mosaic of risks and unparalleled opportunities for astute investors. A confluence of persistent geopolitical tensions, a looming global economic slowdown, and the accelerating imperatives of the energy transition are creating divergent price
Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets.
But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.
The global agricultural commodities market is currently navigating a tumultuous period, grappling with significant headwinds stemming from a robust US dollar and an abundance of global supplies. These two powerful forces are creating a "paradox of plenty," where record harvests and ample inventories paradoxically depress prices, leading to immediate and
The agricultural commodity markets have recently experienced a significant upturn, with soybean and corn prices registering notable gains. Soybeans, in particular, have seen a robust rally, climbing more than 13 cents, while December corn and January soybean futures have also demonstrated positive momentum. This surge, observed in late October and
The U.S. dairy market is bracing for significant price adjustments following the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) recently released Milk Production Report for September 2025. The report, a critical barometer for the industry, reveals a substantial 4.2% increase in milk production from September 2024, signaling an escalating
As of November 12, 2025, inflation continues to exert a significant, albeit nuanced, influence on the global economy, impacting stock markets and investor confidence. While there are some indications of moderating price pressures in certain regions, persistent challenges, particularly related to commodity prices, keep central banks on alert and maintain
Conagra pays a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, translating to an 8.19% yield—more than four times the sector average, with a payout ratio near 79% and a record of five consecutive annual increases.
The economic outlook for the U.S. Midwest has taken a concerning turn as the Chicago Federal Reserve's 7th District hiring expectations index reportedly plummeted to -40 in October 2025. This alarming figure represents the lowest reading for hiring expectations since the tumultuous year of 2020 and, excluding the pandemic
Teucrium's Q3 2025 report has sent ripples through the commodity futures market, revealing significant losses in its agricultural commodity funds and a discernible pivot towards precious metals. This strategic shift by a prominent issuer of commodity-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) signals a crucial re-evaluation of investor sentiment, reflecting deep-seated concerns about
