Forget about profiting from the "future of food." Today, Beyond Meat (BYND 1.98%) is just fighting for survival. Seven years ago, the stock was trading for over $230 per share, as investors bet big that the rise of plant-based diets, for health and environmental reasons, would eventually make upstarts like Beyond Meat among the largest food stocks.Now, Beyond Meat stock trades for less than a dollar per share, and for a very good reason. With losses per share exceeding its stock price, and the stock itself ...

The Campbell's Company’s (NASDAQ:CPB) is one of the 10 Stocks Investors Are Tracking Now. Campbell’s rallied for a second day on Friday, jumping 4.96 percent to finish at $21.99 apiece, as investors gobbled up shares ahead of the cutoff date for its next dividends. According to the company, it would pay dividends amounting to $0.39 per share held to all shareholders of record as of April 2, payable on May 4, 2026. snack, food Photo by Jasni on shutterstock.com This marks the second round of dividends ...

During periods of geopolitical strife, it's common for investors to turn to defensive sectors, such as consumer staples and utilities. That's conventional wisdom, and it often works -- until it doesn't. The conflict in Iran is an example of that wisdom being rejected. These days, it's almost impossible to watch the news or scour the internet without seeing updates on the currently shuttered Strait of Hormuz. Many of those headlines pertain to the strait's status as the shipping lane for 20% of the world's ...

With the S&P 500 Index in red numbers this year, income-minded investors turn their lonely eyes to a sure thing – high-paying dividend stocks.For legions of investors looking to position their portfolios for maximum stability in a highly unstable market, dividend stocks make good sense right now. The Wall Street sharpies think so, with JPMorgan noting the market environment is moving toward “a greater emphasis on income generation and diversification” in 2026, in a recent research note.Here’s why you should ...

Steve Cahillane, the food CEO who has twice broken up companies, is now taking on the surprise challenge of keeping one together. ...

22 S&P 500 Stocks Yield More Than 5%. 6 That Are Worth Buying. | By Al Root | | --- | | Share | | Resize | | Reprints | | In this article | | CPB | | PFE | | F | | MO | | PRU | Campbell's stock yields 7.5%. It's the food stock with the best dividend coverage. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) Just 22 non-real-estate stocks in the S&P 500index have dividend yieldsabove 5%—and even fewer are worth owning. But for investors looking for income with the possibility of stock appreciation, that's more than enough. 22 S&P ...

The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) is included among the Dividend Kings and Aristocrats List: 32 Biggest Stocks. J.M. Smucker (SJM) Price Target Cut by TD Cowen amid Margin Pressure On March 25, TD Cowen lowered its price recommendation on The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) to $103 from $113. It reiterated a Hold rating on the shares. The firm said it cut earnings estimates and price targets across several large-cap food companies. It pointed to higher input costs tied to the Iran War and limited pri ...

The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) is included among the Dividend Kings and Aristocrats List: 32 Biggest Stocks. DA Davidson Cuts Marzetti (MZTI) Price Target, Flags Slowing Consumer Trends Photo by Vitaly Taranov on Unsplash On March 16, DA Davidson lowered its price recommendation on The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) to $168 from $184. It reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares. The analyst said the firm sees potential value creation from Bachan’s and believes the company has levers to improve marg ...

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) is one of the 12 Best UK Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On March 19, 2026, Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) was reported to be in discussions to spin off its food business and combine it with McCormick in an all-stock transaction, according to The Wall Street Journal. The report indicated that the remaining Unilever would focus on its beauty, personal care, and home products segments. McCormick has confirmed it is engaged in discussions with Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) regarding a poten ...

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) is one of the best undervalued defensive stocks for 2026. Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) received a rating update from JPMorgan on March 20. The firm cut the price target on the stock to $17 from $19 and maintained a Neutral rating on the shares. The rating update came as part of a fiscal Q3 preview, with the firm stating that the company’s earnings growth could be limited by inflation going forward. Conagra Brands Announces $220M Expansion of Arkansas Production Facility ...