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The Motley Fool
December 31, 2007
Buz Livingston |
A Toast to Absolut Absolut, the Swedish vodka maker is up for sale, after the Swedish Parliament decides to auction off Vin & Spirit, Absolut's parent company.   |
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
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. |
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 9, 2004
Brian Gorman |
Fortune Hunting Fortune Brands' continued positive outlook warrants closer consideration of its stock. The firm sells a broad range of consumer products, including Moen bathroom fixtures, Titleist golf clubs, and Jim Beam whiskey. |
The Motley Fool
July 26, 2011
Jim Royal |
Rising Star Buy: Fortune Brands The company is set to spin off its home and security business later this year, leaving the spirits business, which will be renamed Beam. I |
The Motley Fool
May 16, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Constellation Finds Its Partners Constellation Brands and Brown-Forman jump into the bidding fray for Allied Domecq. Investors, take note. |
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. |
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
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
June 30, 2011
Jim Royal |
Fortune Brands Is in the Sweet Spot But what's this company worth? |
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
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
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
January 10, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Constellation Uncorks Profits Wine and spirits distributor Constellation reports heady profits this quarter; spirit sales grew at an intoxicating 31%, with the help of premium vodka Svedka. |
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
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
March 17, 2005
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Fortune Brands' Out-of-Office Message The consumer-brands company will help create a new power in office products. Investors approve. |
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
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, 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
May 4, 2010
Tom Winner |
Does Fortune Have Any More Luck? Fortune Brands may struggle to improve upon Q1 results. |
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 29, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Brown-Forman Gets Plastered The wine and spirits distributor stumbles in the latest quarter on rising costs and falling volumes. |
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%. |
The Motley Fool
July 7, 2009
Robert Steyer |
Hangover Time for Wine and Spirits The recession and changing consumption patterns have hit the alcoholic beverages industry. |
The Motley Fool
August 31, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
A Busy Week for Brown-Forman Announcements abounded from the producer and marketer of many liquor and spirit brands: one acquisition, a potential sale, and the first-quarter earnings report. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
October 8, 2010
Travis Hoium |
Fortune Brands Shares Popped: What You Need to Know Is this meaningful? Or just another movement? |
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
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
March 18, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Lucky Fortune Brands Investors toast Fortune Brands' improved outlook for the first quarter. |
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
January 26, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Fortune Brands' Unfortunate Home Exposure Look to Fortune Brands for its spirit exposure. There's no hurry to buy the shares, since 2007 could be a challenging year, but make sure to keep this company on your watch list. |
The Motley Fool
August 31, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Is Jack Daniel's Tasty? Brown-Forman, owner of the venerable Jack Daniel's whiskey brand, is a profitable spirits firm, but is this enough to justify its lofty valuation? |
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
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
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
September 23, 2011
Jim Royal |
3 Special Situations You'll Want to Watch Closely These breakups look likely to provide great value. |
The Motley Fool
October 5, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Constellation Brands Sees Stars The wine and liquor distributor beats estimates this quarter, but sales and profits are still down. |
The Motley Fool
August 28, 2009
Robert Steyer |
The Stock Market's Hangover Continues Diageo, the world's biggest wine and spirits company, declares uncertainty about the sustainability and pace of any economic recovery. |
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
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
October 3, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Foolish Forecast: It's Not in the Stars for Constellation In advance of Constellation Brands second-quarter earnings reports, analysts expect sales at the wine and spirits distributor to fall sharply. |
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
February 27, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Foolish Forecast: Drink Up, Brown-Forman In advance of third-quarter earnings, analysts expect wine and spirits distributor Brown-Forman to grow both revenue and profits nicely. |
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
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
March 6, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Brown-Forman's Whiskey Road The liquor purveyor sees a jump in revenues and profits on the strength of Jack Daniel's sales. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
March 4, 2010
Colleen Paulson |
Who's Broken Now? Consumer confidence is way down (again). These companies may find themselves in trouble as confidence drops. |
