The global economic recovery may be in potential jeopardy with China caught in an unenviable dilemma between strong politics and good economics with respect to covid lockdowns.
In the world’s second-largest economy and a nation not used to dealing with widespread dissent, economic hardship may seamlessly turn into political instability, thereby risking yet another disruption in the global supply chain. Markets have also reflected the nervousness with a decline in stock futures and Brent crude at the lowest level since January.
Amid such uncertainty, consumption-driven businesses that enjoy inelastic demand and resilient margins for the essential products and services they offer can act as ideal ballast for the choppy waters we can’t find a way out of.
Loading ...Hence, it could be wise to add Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) as some technical indicators point to sustained upsides with adequate downside protection.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
JNJ is a worldwide researcher, developer, manufacturer, and seller of various healthcare products. The company operates through three segments: Consumer Health; Pharmaceuticals; and MedTech.
Over the last three years, JNJ’s revenues have grown at a 5.5% CAGR, while its EBITDA has grown at 4.6%. During the same period, the company’s net income has grown at 10.6% CAGR.
JNJ’s sales increased 1.9% year-over-year to $23.79 billion in the fiscal 2022 third quarter ended October 2, 2022. The company’s gross profit stood at $15.98 billion during the same period.
Analysts expect JNJ’s revenue for the fiscal year 2022 to increase by 1.4% year-over-year to $95.04 billion. The company’s EPS for the current year is expected to increase 2.5% year-over-year to $10.04. Moreover, JNJ has topped the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Continue reading "3 Stocks That Won't Go Out Of Style"
