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General Mills (GIS)
General Mills went into business in 1866, owning just a single flour mill at the time. Since then, the company expanded into a number of different industries, including restaurants, toys, and even apparel. However, the business refocused completely on consumer foods in 1995. Today, General Mills sells a diversified mix of packaged meals, cereal, snacks, baking products, yogurt, and more. The company’s largest brands are Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Pillsbury, Nature Valley, Old El Paso, and Haagen-Dazs. Each of these brands generates over $1 billion in annual sales. While natural and organic food only accounted for 7% of the company's total revenue in fiscal 2017, General Mills is one of the largest organic food manufacturers in the U.S. and [...]
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): A Dividend King That’s Built to Last
Founded in 1885, Johnson & Johnson is the world’s largest medical conglomerate. With more than 250 subsidiaries operating in over 60 countries, Johnson & Johnson’s three major business units provide it with a very diversified mix of revenue, earnings, and cash flow. Here are the company’s operating segments: Pharmaceuticals (47% of 2016 sales; 62% of pretax profit): dozens of patented drugs and vaccines to treat oncology, cardiovascular, immunological, neurological, infectious diseases, and diabetes. Remicade, a treatment for a number of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, is Johnson & Johnson’s largest drug and accounted for 9.7% of company-wide revenue in 2016. Medical Devices (35% of 2016 sales; 26% of pretax profit): surgical, orthopedic, endomechanical (i.e. hip replacements), and sterilization equipment. [...]
Procter & Gamble (PG): Paying Dividends Since 1890, but What Does the Future Hold with Activist Nelson Peltz?
In business since 1837, Procter & Gamble has grown into one of the world’s largest consumer goods manufacturers, advertisers, and distributors. It currently sells 65 products in more than 180 countries. Some of its leading brands are Luvs, Pampers, Tampax, Charmin, Downy, Tide, Cascade, Dawn, Febreze, Head & Shoulders, Old Spice, Pantene, Gillette, Braun, Crest, and Oral-B. Here’s a look at Procter & Gamble’s segments. Over 70% of its earnings are accounted for by Fabric & Home Care (27%); Baby, Feminine & Family Care (25%), and Beauty (19%). Source: Procter & Gamble, Simply Safe Dividends Procter & Gamble's business is very diversified geographically. North America accounted for 45% of sales in fiscal 2017, followed by Europe (23%), Asia Pacific [...]
Target (TGT): Can This Dividend King Thrive in the Age of Amazon?
Target was founded in 1902 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but the first discount Target store didn't open until 1962. Today, Target is one of America's largest retailers with annual sales of approximately $70 billion and more than 1,800 stores across the country. Target’s stores focus on convenient one-stop shopping and competitive discount prices, offering a broad range of product categories including personal care, beauty, electronics, apparel, food, furniture, appliances, baby care, movies, and much more. Approximately 33% of Target's revenue is generated from its own private label brands, and groceries account for 15% of total sales. Target’s typical customer is 40 years old, has a median household income of $64,000, and is more likely than not college educated. [...]