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Consumer Goods News 22 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

Procter & Gamble stock price holds near $159 as defensive rotation builds ahead of jobs, CPI

Procter & Gamble stock price holds near $159 as defensive rotation builds ahead of jobs, CPI

Procter & Gamble shares closed up 0.4% at $159.17 Friday, extending a seven-day winning streak as consumer staples hit a record high. Investors shifted from tech to defensive stocks ahead of next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data. The Dow topped 50,000 and the S&P 500 surged. P&G’s next dividend is payable Feb. 17.
7 February 2026
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Kenvue stock price today: KVUE inches up as Feb. 17 results near and Kimberly-Clark deal math grips shares

Kenvue stock price today: KVUE inches up as Feb. 17 results near and Kimberly-Clark deal math grips shares

Kenvue shares rose 0.2% to $18.11 Friday afternoon, trading about 3.6% below Kimberly-Clark’s $18.79-per-share offer. Kenvue will report Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 17 but will skip its usual conference call as the merger process continues. Shareholders of both companies approved the deal on Jan. 29; regulatory clearance remains pending.
6 February 2026
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PepsiCo stock rises again as Lay’s, Doritos price cuts roll out — what PEP investors watch next

PepsiCo stock rises again as Lay’s, Doritos price cuts roll out — what PEP investors watch next

PepsiCo shares rose about 2% to $166.18 in late Wednesday trading after announcing price cuts of up to 15% on Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos across the U.S. The company beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates, reporting $29.34 billion, and raised its annual dividend by 4%. A $10 billion share buyback plan was also unveiled.
5 February 2026
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Reynolds Consumer Products stock jumps nearly 15% after Q4 results, steady 2026 outlook

Reynolds Consumer Products stock jumps nearly 15% after Q4 results, steady 2026 outlook

Reynolds Consumer Products shares jumped 14.6% to $25.00 after its Q4 earnings and 2026 outlook. The company reported Q4 net revenues of $1.034 billion and projected 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $660–$675 million, with EPS of $1.57–$1.63. The board approved a $0.23 dividend, payable Feb. 27. Retail revenues slipped, but non-retail sales rose sharply on higher aluminum demand.
4 February 2026
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PepsiCo stock price jumps again as PEP backs Doritos price cuts with a $10 billion buyback

PepsiCo stock price jumps again as PEP backs Doritos price cuts with a $10 billion buyback

PepsiCo shares rose 2.5% to $166.85 by midday Wednesday after announcing up to 15% price cuts on U.S. snacks like Lay’s and Doritos. The company beat fourth-quarter forecasts with $29.34 billion in revenue and $2.26 core EPS, despite a 2% volume drop. PepsiCo reaffirmed 2026 growth targets and unveiled a new $10 billion buyback. CEO Ramon Laguarta cited affordability concerns and shifts in eating habits.
4 February 2026
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PepsiCo stock jumps as Lay’s and Doritos price cuts hit shelves after earnings beat

PepsiCo stock jumps as Lay’s and Doritos price cuts hit shelves after earnings beat

PepsiCo shares rose 3.7% to $160.99 Tuesday after the company cut U.S. snack prices and beat quarterly revenue and earnings forecasts. The company raised its dividend, confirmed 2026 targets, and approved a new $10 billion share buyback. Snack prices on brands like Lay’s and Doritos are dropping up to 15% this week. Investors are watching if lower prices will lift North American volumes before the Super Bowl.
3 February 2026
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P&G stock price today: Procter & Gamble edges higher as shutdown clouds key data

P&G stock price today: Procter & Gamble edges higher as shutdown clouds key data

Procter & Gamble shares rose 0.7% to $152.82 Monday afternoon as consumer-staples stocks gained. The January U.S. jobs report was postponed due to a partial government shutdown, leaving investors uncertain about key data. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund climbed 1%. P&G’s next dividend payout is set for Feb. 17.
2 February 2026
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Colgate-Palmolive stock price jumps 6% after earnings; what CL investors watch next week

Colgate-Palmolive stock price jumps 6% after earnings; what CL investors watch next week

Colgate-Palmolive shares rose 6% to $90.29 Friday after fourth-quarter net sales climbed 5.8% to $5.23 billion, but GAAP earnings swung to a loss due to a $794 million skin-health impairment. The company’s 2026 outlook includes finalized tariffs and projects net sales growth of 2% to 6%. North America sales fell, while Latin America and Africa/Eurasia posted double-digit gains.
31 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock price climbs as investors duck into staples on Warsh Fed pick jitters

Coca-Cola stock price climbs as investors duck into staples on Warsh Fed pick jitters

Coca-Cola shares rose 1.6% to $74.63 in late trading, bucking a broader market decline as investors shifted into consumer-staples stocks amid inflation data and speculation over Trump’s Fed nominee, Kevin Warsh. Traders are watching Coca-Cola’s earnings on Feb. 10 and a Feb. 17 investor conference for further direction.
30 January 2026
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Colgate-Palmolive stock price jumps 5% after earnings beat and upbeat 2026 sales forecast

Colgate-Palmolive stock price jumps 5% after earnings beat and upbeat 2026 sales forecast

Colgate-Palmolive shares rose 5.2% to $89.70 Friday after the company beat Q4 profit forecasts and projected 2026 net sales growth of 2% to 6%. A $794 million after-tax impairment charge pushed GAAP results to a quarterly loss. Q4 net sales reached $5.23 billion, with adjusted earnings of 95 cents per share. Demand held steady in Latin America and Europe, while North American volumes stayed flat.
30 January 2026
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Reckitt Benckiser share price dips after Philippines recall scare; RKT eyes dividend vote

Reckitt Benckiser share price dips after Philippines recall scare; RKT eyes dividend vote

Reckitt shares fell 0.3% to 5,938 pence in early London trading after the company denied reports of a product recall in the Philippines, stating the cited infant formula is not sold there. Investors are watching a shareholder vote Tuesday on a 235 pence special dividend and share consolidation. Reckitt repurchased over 51,000 shares on Jan. 26 at an average price of 5,876.10 pence. Full-year results are due March 5.
27 January 2026
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P&G stock price jumps after earnings, but a U.S. demand wobble steals the spotlight

P&G stock price jumps after earnings, but a U.S. demand wobble steals the spotlight

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 17:24 (EST) — Trading after hours. Procter & Gamble shares climbed roughly 2.7% to $149.93 in after-hours trading Thursday, following its fiscal second-quarter report. The maker of Tide and Pampers maintained key elements of its full-year guidance. P&G reported net sales up 1% at $22.2 billion, with core earnings per share steady at $1.88. Organic sales came in flat. (P&G Investor Relations) P&G’s latest results are closely watched as a key indicator of everyday U.S. spending. Investors want to see if volumes bounce back now that price hikes are easing. The company reported revenue of
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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