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The Motley Fool
June 7, 2005
Rich Duprey |
Everyone Dances in Whiskey Waltz Pernod Ricard's presence alone was enough to buy Diageo's forbearance. The payoff makes a counter offer by Constellation more difficult, though not impossible. Investors, take note.   |
The Motley Fool
September 22, 2005
Rich Duprey |
Make Mine a Double As liquor industry consolidates, some distributors win by losing out on acquisitions. Constellation and even Diageo find themselves better off for still having a chance to dance another day. |
The Motley Fool
April 25, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Fortune Good, Debt Bad The alcoholic-beverages side of Fortune is the most attractive, but if it weren't for things like doors and faucets, Fortune might not have turned in another quarter of 10% earnings growth. |
BusinessWeek
April 18, 2005 |
Pernod Ricard Makes Its Move The French liquor company confirmed that it has teamed up with Fortune Brands of the U.S. to bid for its bigger rival, Allied Domecq of Britain in a deal worth about $17 million. |
The Motley Fool
June 20, 2005
Rich Duprey |
Constellation's Dimmed Spirits U.S. wine and liquor distributor paves the way for Pernod after backing out of a bid for Allied Domecq. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 25, 2005
Rich Duprey |
Constellation a Cellar or Buyer? The world's largest wine maker mulls an opportunity to bid on wine and spirits giant Allied Domecq. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2006
Anders Bylund |
Another Tasty Fortune Cookie Fortune Brands keeps building great returns from its diverse base of operations. With hundreds of millions in free cash flow, the 2% dividend yield looks both tempting and sustainable. But thrill-seekers should bear in mind that Fortune will never be an exciting growth stock, either. |
The Motley Fool
April 6, 2005
Rich Duprey |
Last Call for Allied Domecq? Liquor rivals Pernod and Fortune Brands want to jointly buy the industry's No. 2 producer. |
The Motley Fool
September 28, 2005
Rich Duprey |
Constellation's Still Thirsty The alcohol distributor gets a rebuff from Canadian winery Vincor, its latest takeover target. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 23, 2004
W.D. Crotty |
Making a Fortune Diversified consumer products company Fortune Brands has a breakout quarter. |
The Motley Fool
November 23, 2004
W.D. Crotty |
Jack Daniel's to the Rescue Jack Daniel's puts on a strong performance as Brown-Forman's earnings grow strongly. |
The Motley Fool
October 19, 2005
Rich Duprey |
When No Doesn't Mean No Canadian winemaker Vincor again rejects repeat bid by Constellation as too low. But Constellation is taking their offer to the shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
August 10, 2004
Nathan Parmelee |
Diageo's Unwarranted Pounding Has the beverage giant's restructuring shaken investor confidence? |
The Motley Fool
March 31, 2008
Anders Bylund |
Absolut-ly French, Absolut-ly Expensive It looks like Fortune Brands may have been fortunate not to win the auction for AB Vin & Spirit. |
The Motley Fool
October 2, 2009
Robert Steyer |
One Happy Hour for the Alcohol Makers Constellation Brands, the world's largest wine company, easily beat Wall Street's quarterly estimate. |
The Motley Fool
June 30, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
I'm Drinking Stars! Constellation Brands continues to get the job done nicely. While good stock performance has taken a lot of the cheapness out of these shares, good growers in good businesses don't just fall out of trees. |
The Motley Fool
October 31, 2006
Steven Mallas |
Fortune Bulks Up on Growth Fortune Brands had a wonderful GAAP quarter, although it wasn't all derived from organic operations. Fortune's stock is currently yielding 2% -- if the shares pull back and start sporting a higher yield, then it is definitely time to do some serious work on this one. |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2010 |
Why We're Buying Diageo Our analyst doesn't drink personally, but that doesn't stop him from appreciating Diageo's strong brands and international sales potential. |
The Motley Fool
February 18, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
Diageo: Cash, Dividends on Tap This adult-beverage company puts up some very impressive numbers. The stock is up almost 2% to $57.50 a share today. |
The Motley Fool
January 5, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Clouds Over Constellation Constellation's suffering a hangover from a recent acquisition. Does this create a buying opportunity for investors? |
The Motley Fool
April 3, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Constellation Plus Vincor, at Last Both sides budge a little and a deal gets done. Vincor shareholders will be toasting their good fortune today. |
The Motley Fool
October 5, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Constellation Brands Chugs Ahead Shares of the wine and spirits company are down slightly after the release of second-quarter earnings, but are still trading close to their highs for the year. So what can investors expect going forward? |
The Motley Fool
June 1, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
A Toast to Jack Daniel's Brown-Forman, best known for its Jack Daniel's whiskey, continues to occupy the sweet spot of consumers' shift away from beer and toward premium alcohol and spirits. This is a great company, but with a rather rich valuation. |
The Motley Fool
December 12, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Vincor Deal Not in the Stars Continued intransigence from Vincor management leads Constellation Brands to walk away from its proposed merger. Investors might see a little less growth but a little more cash flow and debt repayment in the absence of a Vincor buy -- hardly a bad outcome. |
The Motley Fool
June 30, 2011
Jim Royal |
Fortune Brands Is in the Sweet Spot But what's this company worth? |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Foolish Forecast: Belly Up to Brown-Forman Wine and spirits distributor Brown-Forman will report fourth-quarter results. Analysts expect profits to grow 23%. |
BusinessWeek
December 25, 2006
Gene G. Marcial |
Fortune's Spirits Rise Shares of Fortune Brands have vaulted despite concerns that a housing slump might crimp 2007 earnings. |
The Motley Fool
June 8, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Fool on the Street: Fortune's Mixed Bag of Brands Fortune Brands has a business model with 44% of profits dependent on the struggling home improvement industry. But it is a growing player in the highly profitable spirits and wine segment of the alcohol industry. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 24, 2006
Todd Wenning |
The Best International Stock for 2007: Diageo Many American investors ignore this London-based multinational beverage company with assets and revenue streams diversified across the globe. |
The Motley Fool
July 30, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Jim Beam Can't Save Fortune Brands Fortune Brands operates in the disparate spirits and wine, home products, and golf businesses. The only thing tying them together is that the products are market leaders. Investors, the only thing untying current results is exposure to housing. |
The Motley Fool
February 17, 2006
Andy Cross |
Best International Stock: Diageo In the spirit of the Winter Olympics, here are stock challenges from the publication's writers: Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, and friends make Diageo a great company to consider for your first international investment. |
The Motley Fool
June 5, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Spirits Are High at Jack Daniel's Whiskey, vodka, tequila and wine -- Brown-Forman stirs its cocktail. Investors, this one is worth keeping an eye on. |
The Motley Fool
August 11, 2010
David Meier |
Does Bill Miller Think Diageo Is Attractive? Among spirits companies, Diageo stacked up well against some competitors. |
The Motley Fool
November 8, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Acquisitions Raise CEDC's Spirits Management at Central European Distribution Corp. hopes to rake in dollars by adding distilleries to its successful distribution business. Investors should evaluate this company as a small, risky, but fast-growing stock. |
The Motley Fool
April 2, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Foolish Forecast: Constellation's Intoxicating Quarter In advance of earnings, analysts expect wine and spirits distributor Constellation Brands to suffer a big drop in sales and profits. |
The Motley Fool
October 27, 2010
Liz Cherry |
Diageo: Live Long and Prosper For the long term, this stock and a drink are a good bet. |
The Motley Fool
March 26, 2007
Nathan Parmelee |
Sasol vs. Diageo: Diageo In honor of the annual NCAA College Basketball Tournament, a.k.a. March Madness -- here is "Stock Madness 2007." A global beverage powerhouse over a future global energy powerhouse. I'll have a Captain Morgan. |
The Motley Fool
October 19, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Diageo Toasts 2007 With 2007 targets confirmed, the beverage firm's strong growth should continue. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
January 25, 2011
Todd Wenning |
Dividend Report Card: Diageo Does the beverage giant's dividend pass the test? |
The Motley Fool
March 21, 2007
Nathan Parmelee |
Disney vs. Diageo: Diageo In honor of the annual NCAA College Basketball Tournament, a.k.a. March Madness -- here is "Stock Madness 2007." Making a case for the global beverage powerhouse. |
The Motley Fool
April 9, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Sour Grapes at Constellation Brands The alcoholic-beverage conglomerate's results go a bit flat for investors. |
The Motley Fool
June 26, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Foolish Forecast: Stars Falling From Constellation Liquor and wine distributor Constellation Brands will report first-quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday. Let's see what's being served. |
The Motley Fool
March 1, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Growth and Income From Limited Brands As it stands, Limited Brands has a number of brands with solid growth potential but is also able to generate substantial cash flow and benefit shareholders via dividend payments and stock buybacks. |
The Motley Fool
November 12, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Constellation's Growing Wine Cellar The wine and beer distributor continues its acquisition binge and purchases rival Fortune Brands' wine business. |
The Motley Fool
May 4, 2010
Tom Winner |
Does Fortune Have Any More Luck? Fortune Brands may struggle to improve upon Q1 results. |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2010
James Early |
Today's Buy Opportunity: Diageo The company boasts eight of the world's 20 top liquor makes. |
The Motley Fool
January 29, 2008
Anders Bylund |
Absolut Hangover for Fortune Brands The worldwide auction for Absolut Vodka parent AB Vin & Sprit is officially under way, and it could land as much as $6 billion as the state-run business is spun out to the best bidder. |
The Motley Fool
January 5, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Constellation's Growth Going Flat? Organic growth in wine and spirits fizzled a bit, but cash flow continues to pour in. Though it doesn't look like a value at this price, it's certainly one to keep watching. |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2011
Jim Royal |
What's Fortune Got Up Its Sleeve? There's a lot to like about this conglomerate. |
The Motley Fool
February 23, 2005
Rich Duprey |
Starbucks Chaser, Please The coffee maker unveils a liqueur to be sold in bars and restaurants. It seems that the time is ripe for Starbucks not only to enter the liqueur market but also to offer its new drink at a premium price. |
