The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead.
They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
According to Bloomberg, the list includes $331 million previously allocated to Exxon Mobil for a hydrogen initiative and $170 million intended for Kraft Heinz.
Hardware products and merchandising solutions provider Hillman (NASDAQ:HLMN) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 2.6% year on year to $359.3 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.54 billion at the midpoint came in 0.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.10 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Packaged foods company Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 6.4% year on year to $6 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.62 per share was 3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 shelf-stable food earnings season.
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Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors.
However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
The ride-hailing firm would utilize $500 million of this authorization within the next 12 months, with $200 million to be used in the next three months.
