Consumer Staples

Healthcare and consumer staples Dividend Kings trading above historical yields as equity markets approach new highs, creating defensive entry points for portfolio construction.

The luxury home furnishings retailer holds a Zacks Sell rating ahead of earnings that analysts expect to show a 90.1 percent year-over-year EPS decline.

The beverage giant posted Q2 EPS of $0.97, topping estimates by four cents, as a 5 percent global volume gain and currency tailwinds drove a higher full-year earnings forecast.

Investment banks favor utilities and consumer staples as defensive plays, with price targets rising across dividend-heavy sectors

Food giant prioritizes aggressive pricing and promotions to capture budget-conscious consumers over next 12 months