Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Apple Inc., Philip Morris International Inc., and Sony Group Corp., as well as a micro-cap stock, Vaso Corp.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:BUD) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 beverages, alcohol, and tobacco earnings season.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how beverages, alcohol, and tobacco stocks fared in Q4, starting with Altria (NYSE:MO).
In a sliding market, Philip Morris has defied the odds, trading up to $152.02 per share. Its 26.6% gain since October 2024 has outpaced the S&P 500’s 9.9% drop. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Everybody loves dividends as they provide a passive income stream and more than one way to reap a return from an investment. Dividend-paying stocks are generally less volatile by nature, another positive benefit in the current landscape.
Despite a broad market correction in 2025, three S&P 500 stocks have defied the downturn, delivering standout performance and showcasing strong fundamentals.
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.
As the stock market volatility starts to break out again, capital will likely start flowing into defensive areas and companies with high income potential.
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 PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) and the best and worst performers in the beverages, alcohol, and tobacco industry.
