Freshpet (FRPT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.44 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.36 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +47.19%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this seller of refrigerated fresh pet food would post earnings of $0.43 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.46, delivering a surprise of +6.98%.Over the last fou ...

Investors interested in Consumer Staples stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Anheuser-Busch Inbev (BUD) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Consumer Staples sector should help us answer this question.Anheuser-Busch Inbev is a member of our Consumer Staples group, which in ...

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分组1 - Medifast reported a quarterly loss of $0.55 per share, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.76, representing an earnings surprise of +27.63% [1] - The company posted revenues of $75.1 million for the quarter ended December 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.05%, but down from $119 million year-over-year [2] - Medifast has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters [2] 分组2 - The stock's immediate price movement will depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and future earnings expectations [3][4] - Medifast shares have increased by about 0.8% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has declined by 0.1% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is -$0.12 on revenues of $67.12 million, and -$0.57 on revenues of $228.38 million for the current fiscal year [7] 分组3 - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the Food - Miscellaneous sector is in the bottom 16% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [8] - Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, suggesting that tracking these revisions can be beneficial for investors [5][6] - Medifast currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating expectations for the stock to outperform the market in the near future [6]

分组1 - Flowers Foods reported quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share, with an earnings surprise of +39.51% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.23 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.09%, compared to $1.11 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Flowers Foods has outperformed the S&P 500, gaining about 7.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 1.4% [3] 分组2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.32 on revenues of $1.57 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.01 on revenues of $5.24 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Food - Miscellaneous is currently in the bottom 22% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for the sector [8]

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street anticipates a year-over-year increase in earnings for Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH) due to higher revenues, with actual results being crucial for stock price movement [1] Earnings Expectations - The consensus EPS estimate for Celsius is $0.19 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +35.7% [3] - Expected revenues are $638.18 million, which is a significant increase of 92.1% from the previous year [3] Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.59% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a positive reassessment by analysts [4] - The Most Accurate Estimate for Celsius is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of +6.46% [12] Earnings Surprise Prediction - A positive Earnings ESP is a strong indicator of an earnings beat, especially when combined with a Zacks Rank of 1, 2, or 3 [10] - Celsius currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3, suggesting a likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [12] Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Celsius exceeded the expected earnings of $0.28 per share by delivering $0.42, resulting in a surprise of +50.00% [13] - Over the past four quarters, Celsius has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times [14] Industry Context - In contrast, Medifast (MED), a competitor in the Zacks Food - Miscellaneous industry, is expected to report a loss of $0.76 per share, indicating a year-over-year change of -860% [18] - Medifast's expected revenue is $70.81 million, down 40.5% from the previous year [18]

分组1 - US Foods reported quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1 per share, and showing an increase from $0.84 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +3.79% [1] - The company posted revenues of $9.8 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, which was 0.63% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but an increase from $9.49 billion year-over-year [2] - US Foods has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times over the last four quarters, while it has only topped revenue estimates once in the same period [2] 分组2 - The stock has gained approximately 19.4% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.4% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.82 on revenues of $9.77 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.63 on revenues of $41.93 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Food - Miscellaneous is currently in the bottom 22% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8]

分组1 - Utz Brands reported quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and showing an increase from $0.22 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +1.29% [1] - The company posted revenues of $342.2 million for the quarter ended December 2025, which was a slight miss of 0.13% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and a marginal increase from $341.05 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Utz Brands has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once, while it has topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] 分组2 - The stock has gained approximately 7.2% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500, which has gained 1.4% [3] - The future performance of Utz Brands' stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the outlook for earnings estimates [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.18 on revenues of $360.9 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.87 on revenues of $1.48 billion [7] 分组3 - The Zacks Industry Rank for Food - Miscellaneous, which includes Utz Brands, is currently in the bottom 22% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - The estimate revisions trend for Utz Brands was unfavorable prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting expected underperformance in the near future [6]

分组1 - Darling Ingredients reported quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43 per share, and showing a slight increase from $0.63 per share a year ago [1] - The earnings surprise for the quarter was +47.70%, contrasting with a previous quarter where the company reported earnings of $0.12 per share against an expectation of $0.13, resulting in a surprise of -7.69% [2] - The company generated revenues of $1.71 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.44%, and up from $1.42 billion year-over-year [3] 分组2 - Darling's stock has appreciated approximately 35.2% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.4% [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.46 on revenues of $1.53 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.80 on revenues of $6.26 billion [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Food - Miscellaneous is currently in the bottom 23% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [9]

Core Viewpoint - Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) reported quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.62 per share, and showing an increase from $0.55 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of +9.68% [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $1.14 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.38%, and up from $1.03 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Chefs' Warehouse has consistently outperformed consensus EPS and revenue estimates over the last four quarters [2] Stock Performance - Chefs' Warehouse shares have increased approximately 4.9% since the beginning of the year, compared to a 1.4% gain in the S&P 500 [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for future stock performance, with current consensus EPS estimates of $0.30 for the upcoming quarter and $2.22 for the current fiscal year [7] - The Zacks Rank for Chefs' Warehouse is currently 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Food - Miscellaneous industry, to which Chefs' Warehouse belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 23% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - Another company in the same industry, Flowers Foods (FLO), is expected to report a quarterly earnings decline of -27.3% year-over-year, with revenues projected at $1.23 billion, reflecting a 10.9% increase from the previous year [9][10]