Top Consumer Stock News for Today

Aug 26, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Amazon.com vs. e.l.f. Beauty: Which High-Growth Consumer Stock Is a Better Investment in 2026?

Amazon's 10.8% net margin and $7.7 billion free cash flow contrast sharply with e.l.f.'s 1.6% margin, but one growth rate tells a different story.

Aug 25, 2026 by Daniel Sparks

Dick's Core Business Grew Comparable Sales 4.9% While Foot Locker's Fell 3.6%. Here's Why the Full-Year Guidance Still Came Down.

The retailer's core business just grew sales nicely. The profit outlook fell apart anyway -- and management named the reason.

Aug 25, 2026 by Eric Volkman

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Core Business Grows 4.9%, but Foot Locker Losses and Weak Guidance Send Shares Tumbling

The company's splashy 2025 acquisition hasn't been looking so impressive lately.

Aug 25, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

2 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years

These two stocks are no-brainer buy and holds for the next decade.

Aug 25, 2026 by Jennifer Saibil

The Retail Model Is Changing. Here's What Investors Need to Know About What's Driving Growth at Walmart and Target.

Growth isn't just coming from store purchases.

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Aug 25, 2026 by Jack Delaney

Monster Beverage's 2-for-1 Stock Split Is Now Complete. Here's What Comes Next for Investors.

Monster has a favorable profile as a long-term investment consideration.

Aug 25, 2026 by Anders Bylund

Should You Avoid AutoZone Stock, Even Near a 52-Week Low?

Is AutoZone's slide a warning sign or a buying opportunity? The company's commercial growth and MegaHub expansion suggest the latter.

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Aug 25, 2026 by Thomas Niel

If You'd Invested $1,000 in Home Depot 15 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Since the period 15 years ago when it was trading sideways, this blue chip retailer has become a multibagger.

Aug 25, 2026 by Howard Smith

Stock Market Today, Aug. 25: Dick's Sporting Goods Crashes After Guidance Cut. Is It a Buy Right Now?

Today, Aug. 25, 2026, the retailer blamed weaker athletic footwear and apparel demand, plus increasingly promotional conditions, for the reset.

Aug 25, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz

Apple Launches Mac Studio Featuring New Chips Built for AI Workloads. Here’s What Apple’s Capital-Light AI Strategy Means for Investors.

The Mac Studio has reportedly caught on among developers as a good platform to use for working with large artificial intelligence models.

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Aug 25, 2026 by Lawrence Rothman, CFA

1 Reason Home Depot's 17-Year Dividend Streak Makes It a Buy This Week

Investors can collect the retailer's dividend payments while waiting for economic conditions to improve.

Aug 25, 2026 by John Ballard

Interface CEO Laurel Hurd Sells 7,000 Shares

Hurd retains a $19 million direct stake following the sale.

Aug 25, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist

Nomad Foods CFO Baldew Buys 28,290 Shares at $11.85 -- Should Investors Be Buying Too?

Baldew's $335,236 purchase expands his direct holdings by 8% despite the stock's -21% one-year decline, signaling confidence from the company's top financial officer.

Aug 25, 2026 by Jake Lerch

Executive Sells $1.4 Million Worth of Travel Stock, Following 54% Rally

Dzielak retains 105,335 directly held shares valued at $33.55 million, plus 15,525 derivative securities, signaling continued confidence in the travel platform.

Aug 25, 2026 by Jake Lerch

Insider Sells 5,200 Shares, After Stock Falls 42% in a Year

Shares were withheld to cover tax obligations from stock option exercises, reducing his direct holdings by 12%. He retains 38,456 shares and 47,158 derivative securities.

Aug 25, 2026 by Rick Munarriz

Target Is in the Spotlight for All the Right Reasons. Here's Why It's a Buy Now.

The discount retailer is up 74% this year. That is not a typo. The gains can keep coming.

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Aug 25, 2026 by Eric Volkman

Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 10.5% of His $19.5 Billion Portfolio in Amazon. What's the Thesis Behind Pershing Square's Bet?

The high-profile investor believes the company is crushing it in two key areas of its business.

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Aug 25, 2026 by Rich Smith

Why Academy Sports and Outdoors Stock Just Dropped

Dick's missed today. But Academy Sports stock didn't -- and it's a much better bargain.

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