The firm achieved a 9% sales increase in the last quarter. Despite a 11% drop in shares this year, investors can acquire Flowers' defensive stance at a fair cost. With a forward P/E ratio of 20 and a 3.7% dividend yield, FLO stock provides stability and income.
Despite a nearly 12% decline in DUK stock this year, it maintains a reliable 4.5% dividend yield. Although Duke's short-term growth outlook has weakened, analysts project about 7% year-over-year earnings growth in the long term.
Mondelez reported a robust 17% sales growth in Q2. Analysts anticipate sustained above-average earnings growth, projecting a 15% increase for this consumer discretionary powerhouse.