Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
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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.
Consumer staples are considered safe havens in turbulent markets due to their inelastic demand profiles. But they’re also double-edged swords as they often lag in booming conditions, and this pattern has persisted recently.
Over the past six months, the industry has recorded a loss of 7.4%, a far cry from the S&P 500’s 4.1% ascent.
Packaged foods company Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales falling 4.3% year on year to $2.78 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.56 per share was 8.2% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Conagra Brands expects U.S. tariffs on imported tin plate steel and aluminum, limited supply from China, and reciprocal rates on imports from certain other countries to have an impact on the fiscal 2026 profit forecast.
Packaged foods company Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales falling 4.3% year on year to $2.78 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.56 per share was 8.2% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
