The Coca-Cola Company is a global leader in the beverage industry, renowned for its portfolio of soft drinks, juices, teas, coffees, and water products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company focuses on manufacturing, marketing, and distributing non-alcoholic beverages, with its flagship product being the iconic Coca-Cola soft drink. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Coca-Cola continually expands its offerings to meet consumer preferences, emphasizing healthier options and environmentally friendly practices. The company operates in numerous markets worldwide, leveraging its extensive distribution network to ensure that its products are accessible to a diverse range of consumers. Read More
We knew the markets probably weren’t going to respond well to the tariffs, but the breadth and depth of them provoked a virtual instant selloff in aftermarket trading yesterday.
Shares of parcel and cargo delivery company FedEx (NYSE:FDX)
fell 12.2% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%.
Shares of networking technology giant Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) fell 6.6% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. Markets reacted negatively to the announcement, reflecting deep concerns among investors about the broader economic implications. The tariffs were likely seen as a significant threat to global trade flows, with the potential to slow economic growth, drive up consumer prices, and spark retaliatory measures.
A number of stocks fell in the pre-market session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%.
Shares of online used car dealer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA)
fell 19.8% in the morning session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%.
Shares of department store chain Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS)
fell 25.6% in the morning session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%.
Shares of fashion brand Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL)
fell 17.9% in the morning session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a rate of 10%.
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 Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) and the best and worst performers in the beverages, alcohol, and tobacco industry.
Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the beverages, alcohol, and tobacco stocks, including Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and its peers.
Shares of breakfast restaurant chain First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG)
jumped 7.7% in the morning session after TD Cowen upgraded the stock's rating from Hold to Buy and assigned a price target of $22, which implied a potential 20% upside. The firm anticipated improvements in same-store sales due to "more effective" marketing. This upgrade suggested that TD Cowen felt there was a decent possibility of an upward surprise to FWRG's growth projection, which could translate to improved investor sentiment.
Shares of fashion conglomerate PVH (NYSE:PVH)
jumped 18.7% in the morning session after the company reported impressive fourth quarter 2024 results, with sales and earnings exceeding Wall Street's expectations. In North America, sales remained steady, supported by the benefit of earlier wholesale shipments. Meanwhile, European sales declined as planned, reflecting the company's deliberate strategy to prioritize quality over volume.
Shares of energy drink company Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH)
jumped 8.9% in the afternoon session after Truist analysts upgraded the stock's rating from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $35 to $45. The analysts added, "In our opinion, the market is already looking past the hiccups of the legacy business in 2024 and the brand's slowdown in 1Q25."
Value stocks are outperforming flashy growth rivals due to market uncertainty, making value-based ETFs a good bet for steady income and diversification.
Shares of biopharma company Corcept Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CORT)
jumped 94.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced that its Phase 3 trial (ROSELLA) met its goal of improving progression-free survival and overall survival in treating resistant ovarian cancer with a new therapy (a combination of Relacorilant and Nab-paclitaxel).
Shares of cyber security company SentinelOne (NYSE:S)
fell 6.3% in the morning session after anxiety and uncertainty rattled markets as the major stock indices pulled back in the morning session amid concerns about "reciprocal tariffs" to be announced later in the week. The planned tariffs, scheduled for April 2, 2025 (dubbed Liberation Day), were targeted at all countries where the United States had a trade deficit.
Shares of biotech company Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRPT)
fell 10.8% in the afternoon session after RBC analyst Brian Abrahams downgraded the stock from a Buy to a Hold rating and slashed the price target by nearly 50% to $87. The downgrade was driven by weaker-than-anticipated feedback from physicians regarding ELEVIDYS, suggesting that market reception for the treatment had fallen short. Notably, ELEVIDYS had been a big piece of Sarepta's growth story as it contributed more than 50% of sales in the Q4'2024 quarter.
