From Nasdaq, Inc.: 2025-03-06 07:00:00

Consumers are feeling the impact of inflation as they prioritize spending on essentials over discretionary items, reflected in the performance of consumer sectors. The “No Buy” trend of 2025 reinforces this shift towards necessities over wants.

Proctor & Gamble dominates the market with brands like Pampers, Tide, and Crest, experiencing 3.69% YTD stock growth. Baby, Feminine & Family Care products led growth in Q2, with a 4% increase in volume and sales, driven by brands like Bounty and Charmin.

After reporting fiscal Q2 earnings, Proctor & Gamble saw a 6% stock surge and beat analyst estimates with $1.88 EPS and $21.88 billion in revenues. The company reaffirmed 2025 forecasts with an expected EPS of $6.91 to $7.05 and revenue growth of 2-4%.

Coca-Cola, known for its iconic beverages, has over 500 brands and products but solely focuses on beverages unlike PepsiCo. Despite being a beverage-only company, Coca-Cola continues to grow, with sales up 6.4% YoY in Q4 2024 and in-line guidance for 2025 with 2-3% EPS growth.



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