Asset sales improve their long-term prospects

These two leading packaged foodmakers continue to sell parts of their product portfolios in response to changing consumer tastes. These moves should spur their long-term growth and dividends. Note—we prefer Kraft Heinz for your new buying.
GENERAL MILLS INC. $74 is a hold. The company (New York symbol… Read More

Recent acquisitions support their dividends

These two foodmakers recently acquired smaller firms with premium brands. While expanding by acquisition adds risk, the new operations should support their current dividend payouts.
CAMPBELL SOUP CO. $43 is a buy. The company (New York symbol CPB; Conservative-Growth Payer Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 298.1 million; Market… Read More

These top foodmakers will rebound

The shares of these leading foodmakers are all down in the past three months, mainly because investors fear that new weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, which cause people to eat less, will hurt their sales. However, the high cost of these drugs and their serious side… Read More