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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold

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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
$28.41
+6.1%
$27.74
$21.42
$38.97
$505.70M0.65178,240 shs212,274 shs
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
$104.69
+0.8%
$106.43
$54.60
$117.76
$5.06B1.23617,926 shs692,807 shs
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
$58.78
$18.00
$59.16
$2.70B2.07552,848 shs3.36 million shs
Hostess Brands, Inc. stock logo
TWNK
Hostess Brands
$33.30
$33.28
$21.59
$33.74
$4.42B0.531.86 million shsN/A
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
+2.88%+8.25%-7.69%-0.07%-9.98%
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
-1.25%-7.70%-4.76%+19.58%+66.65%
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%-16.22%
Hostess Brands, Inc. stock logo
TWNK
Hostess Brands
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%+35.92%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
3.3871 of 5 stars
3.33.01.70.02.71.71.9
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
2.4758 of 5 stars
2.41.00.00.92.60.81.9
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Hostess Brands, Inc. stock logo
TWNK
Hostess Brands
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
2.50
Moderate Buy$38.5035.52% Upside
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
2.79
Moderate Buy$107.362.55% Upside
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Hostess Brands, Inc. stock logo
TWNK
Hostess Brands
2.00
Hold$30.46-8.52% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest MDP, CVGW, FRPT, and TWNK Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/11/2024
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
Stifel Nicolaus
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $135.00
3/13/2024
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
DA Davidson
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$104.00 ➝ $138.00
3/11/2024
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
Truist Financial
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$120.00 ➝ $135.00
2/27/2024
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$67.00 ➝ $102.00
2/27/2024
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
Piper Sandler
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$100.00 ➝ $130.00
2/27/2024
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
Stifel Nicolaus
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $115.00
2/27/2024
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
Truist Financial
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Boost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$70.00 ➝ $120.00
2/16/2024
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
Oppenheimer
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$100.00 ➝ $115.00
2/1/2024
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
Citigroup
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$94.00
1/23/2024
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
Piper Sandler
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$88.00 ➝ $100.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
$971.95M0.52$1.05 per share27.06$11.84 per share2.40
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
$766.90M6.59$0.60 per share175.14$19.76 per share5.30
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
$2.98B0.00N/A5.68$14.27 per share0.00
Hostess Brands, Inc. stock logo
TWNK
Hostess Brands
$1.36B3.26$1.47 per share22.60$14.13 per share2.36

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
-$8.34M-$0.66N/A20.59N/A-1.32%0.49%0.26%6/4/2024 (Estimated)
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
-$33.61M-$0.71N/A166.17N/A-4.38%-3.56%-2.35%5/6/2024 (Confirmed)
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
$306.60M$5.9010.01N/AN/A9.66%41.72%4.92%N/A
Hostess Brands, Inc. stock logo
TWNK
Hostess Brands
$164.20M$0.9335.8127.303.269.10%7.74%4.04%N/A

Latest MDP, CVGW, FRPT, and TWNK Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/6/2024N/A
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
-$0.22N/A+$0.22N/AN/AN/A  
3/11/2024Q1 2024
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
$0.17-$0.01-$0.18$0.33$254.25 million$127.60 million
2/26/202412/31/2023
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
$0.09$0.31+$0.22$0.31$204.93 million$215.40 million    
1/31/2024Q4 2023
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
$0.28-$0.33-$0.61-$0.21$280.00 million$241.18 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
$0.401.41%-36.10%N/A N/A
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Hostess Brands, Inc. stock logo
TWNK
Hostess Brands
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest MDP, CVGW, FRPT, and TWNK Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/11/2024
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
Quarterly$0.101.36%3/28/20244/1/20244/29/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
0.24
2.03
1.70
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
0.44
4.79
4.08
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
4.03
1.39
1.36
Hostess Brands, Inc. stock logo
TWNK
Hostess Brands
0.52
1.83
1.47

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
81.30%
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
N/A
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
78.23%
Hostess Brands, Inc. stock logo
TWNK
Hostess Brands
N/A

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
7.10%
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
3.60%
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
9.79%
Hostess Brands, Inc. stock logo
TWNK
Hostess Brands
1.20%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
3,06417.80 million16.54 millionOptionable
Freshpet, Inc. stock logo
FRPT
Freshpet
1,08348.29 million46.55 millionOptionable
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
5,33045.78 million41.30 millionOptionable
Hostess Brands, Inc. stock logo
TWNK
Hostess Brands
2,800132.86 million131.27 millionOptionable

MDP, CVGW, FRPT, and TWNK Headlines

SourceHeadline
Meet the 2024 Category Captain for Packaged Snacks: Hostess BrandsMeet the 2024 Category Captain for Packaged Snacks: Hostess Brands
csnews.com - March 29 at 12:54 PM
Hostess HoneyBun Donettes Review: They Arent Groundbreaking, But They Are GoodHostess HoneyBun Donettes Review: They Aren't Groundbreaking, But They Are Good
yahoo.com - March 12 at 7:56 AM
DA Davidson sets $132 target on J.M. Smucker sharesDA Davidson sets $132 target on J.M. Smucker shares
investing.com - March 2 at 6:59 PM
Hostess Just Mashed Up Its Best SnacksHostess Just Mashed Up It's Best Snacks
comicbook.com - February 19 at 4:57 AM
Hostess Brand’s announces new mashup DonetteHostess Brand’s announces new mashup Donette
news.yahoo.com - February 16 at 12:35 PM
PSCC: Do Investors Need SMID Consumer Staples Stocks In 2024?PSCC: Do Investors Need SMID Consumer Staples Stocks In 2024?
seekingalpha.com - January 25 at 3:32 AM
J.M. Smucker cuts annual guidance amid Hostess acquisition costsJ.M. Smucker cuts annual guidance amid Hostess acquisition costs
msn.com - December 5 at 9:47 AM
Hostess Brands adjusted income flatHostess Brands adjusted income flat
foodbusinessnews.net - November 27 at 4:17 PM
3 undervalued food stocks to be grateful for this holiday season (TWNK)3 undervalued food stocks to be grateful for this holiday season (TWNK)
marketbeat.com - November 24 at 9:25 AM
J.M. Smucker wraps up Hostess deal, makes some leadership changesJ.M. Smucker wraps up Hostess deal, makes some leadership changes
crainscleveland.com - November 8 at 7:32 PM
The J.M. Smuckers (SJM) Latest Acquisition Expands PortfolioThe J.M. Smucker's (SJM) Latest Acquisition Expands Portfolio
msn.com - November 8 at 9:31 AM
J.M. Smucker closes on acquisition of Hostess BrandsJ.M. Smucker closes on acquisition of Hostess Brands
bizjournals.com - November 8 at 12:38 AM
Hostess Brands Reports Third Quarter 2023 ResultsHostess Brands Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
finance.yahoo.com - November 7 at 9:33 AM
Hostess Brands Inc (TWNK) Reports 1.9% Increase in Net Revenue for Q3 2023Hostess Brands Inc (TWNK) Reports 1.9% Increase in Net Revenue for Q3 2023
finance.yahoo.com - November 7 at 9:33 AM
S&P Dow Jones Indices: Burlington Stores Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Envestnet to Join S&P SmallCap 600S&P Dow Jones Indices: Burlington Stores Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Envestnet to Join S&P SmallCap 600
finanznachrichten.de - November 3 at 5:28 AM
Hershey (HSY) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesHershey (HSY) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
finance.yahoo.com - October 26 at 12:51 PM
Hostess Brands (NASDAQ:TWNK) investors will be pleased with their strong 233% return over the last five yearsHostess Brands' (NASDAQ:TWNK) investors will be pleased with their strong 233% return over the last five years
finance.yahoo.com - October 25 at 8:18 PM
Keeping an Eye on Hostess Brands Inc (TWNK) After Insider Trading ActivityKeeping an Eye on Hostess Brands Inc (TWNK) After Insider Trading Activity
knoxdaily.com - October 25 at 3:05 PM
Citigroup Downgrades Hostess Brands Inc - (TWNK)Citigroup Downgrades Hostess Brands Inc - (TWNK)
msn.com - October 17 at 12:49 AM
Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Coca-Cola (KO) and Hostess Brands (TWNK)Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Coca-Cola (KO) and Hostess Brands (TWNK)
markets.businessinsider.com - October 16 at 9:48 AM
Moore Kuehn Encourages TWNK, LVOX, ACER, and PNT Investors to Contact Law FirmMoore Kuehn Encourages TWNK, LVOX, ACER, and PNT Investors to Contact Law Firm
benzinga.com - October 13 at 6:46 PM
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates PXD, TWNKSHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates PXD, TWNK
markets.businessinsider.com - October 12 at 2:40 PM
TD Cowen analysts initates a Market perform rating for Hostess Brands Inc (TWNK)TD Cowen analysts initates a Market perform rating for Hostess Brands Inc (TWNK)
knoxdaily.com - October 11 at 6:55 PM
Investing in Hostess Brands Inc (TWNK) Is Getting More AttractiveInvesting in Hostess Brands Inc (TWNK) Is Getting More Attractive
knoxdaily.com - October 4 at 3:23 PM

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Company Descriptions

Calavo Growers logo

Calavo Growers

NASDAQ:CVGW
Calavo Growers, Inc. markets and distributes avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods to retail grocery and foodservice customers, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors, and wholesale customers worldwide. It operates through Grown and Prepared segments. The Grown segment distributes tomatoes and papayas; and procures avocados grown in California, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. The Prepared segment is involved in the distribution of prepared avocado products, salsa, fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, fresh prepared entrees salads, wraps, sandwiches, parfaits, and fresh snacking products, as well as ready-to-heat entrees, other hot bars and various deli items, meals kit components, and salad kits. It offers its products under the Calavo brands and related logos; and Avo Fresco, Bueno, Avo Fresco, Bueno, Calavo Gold, Celebrate the Taste, El Dorado, Taste of Paradise, The First Name in Avocados, The Family of Fresh, ProRipeVIP, RIPE NOW!, Renaissance Food Group, Garden Highway Fresh Cut, Garden Highway, and Garden Highway Chef Essentials trademarks. Calavo Growers, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Santa Paula, California.
Freshpet logo

Freshpet

NASDAQ:FRPT
Freshpet, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and markets natural fresh meals and treats for dogs and cats in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It sells dog food, cat food, and dog treats under the Freshpet brand name; and Dognation and Dog Joy labels through various classes of retail, including grocery, mass, club, pet specialty, and natural, as well as online. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Meredith logo

Meredith

NYSE:MDP
Meredith Corp. engages in television broadcasting and magazine advertising business. It operates through the Local Media and National Media business segments. The Local Media segment includes television stations and offers websites, mobile-optimized websites, and mobile applications. The National Media segment consists of national consumer media brands delivered via multiple media platforms including print magazines and digital and mobile media, brand licensing activities, database-related activities, and business-to-business marketing products and services. The company was founded by Edwin Thomas Meredith in 1902 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.
Hostess Brands logo

Hostess Brands

NASDAQ:TWNK
Hostess Brands, Inc. develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and distributes snack products in the United States and Canada. The company provides a range of snack cakes, donuts, sweet rolls, breakfast pastries, cookies, snack pies, sweet baked goods, wafers, bread and buns, danishes, honey buns, coffee cakes, and sugar-free products. It offers its products under the Hostess, Dolly Madison, Cloverhill, Voortman, CupCakes, Twinkies, Donettes, Sno Balls, Ding Dongs, Zingers, Ho Hos, and Big Texas brands. The company was formerly known as Gores Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Hostess Brands, Inc. in November 2016. Hostess Brands, Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. As of November 7, 2023, Hostess Brands, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The J. M. Smucker Company.