Wendy's, Uber, W.W. Grainger And This Beverage Giant Feature On CNBC's 'Final Trades'
Portfolio Pulse from Priya Nigam
CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades' featured Coca-Cola, Uber, Wendy's, and W.W. Grainger. Coca-Cola maintained a Buy rating with a lowered price target, while Uber announced plans for peer-to-peer car sharing in North America. Wendy's reported strong sales growth, and W.W. Grainger delivered better-than-expected earnings.
June 12, 2023 | 12:45 pm
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Coca-Cola maintains a Buy rating with a lowered price target from $77 to $74, has a 3% dividend yield and strong free cash flow.
Coca-Cola's Buy rating is maintained, but the lowered price target may cause mixed reactions among investors. The 3% dividend yield and strong free cash flow are positive factors, but the overall impact on the stock price is neutral.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
W.W. Grainger reported better-than-expected earnings results for its first quarter, with double-digit revenue growth in the last 36 months.
W.W. Grainger's better-than-expected earnings results and double-digit revenue growth in the last 36 months are positive indicators for the company's performance. This news is likely to have a positive impact on the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Uber Technologies plans to bring peer-to-peer car sharing to North America, starting with Toronto and Boston.
Uber's announcement of peer-to-peer car sharing in North America is a positive development for the company, as it expands its services and potentially increases its market share. This news is likely to have a positive impact on the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Wendy's reported first-quarter FY23 sales growth of 8.2% YoY to $528.81 million, beating the consensus of $522.43 million, and recorded a 7% U.S. same-restaurant sales growth and 14% international growth.
Wendy's strong sales growth and beating consensus estimates are positive indicators for the company's performance. The 7% U.S. same-restaurant sales growth and 14% international growth show a strong demand for Wendy's products, which is likely to have a positive impact on the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100