consumer staples

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