Greg Abel Has 12.5% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio in 3 Consumer Stocks. Here's My Top Pick to Buy Now.

Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, oversees a $350 billion+ stock portfolio that includes three consumer stocks comprising 12.5% of holdings: Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, and Kroger. The article recommends Coca-Cola as the top pick due to its strong brand, consistent dividend growth (64 consecutive years), and thriving business performance, while cautioning that Kraft Heinz remains a turnaround risk and Kroger faces competitive pressures.

10/11/2026, 12:32 PM • The Motley Fool

Costco Is Down 10% in 6 Months While the S&P 500 Is Up 17%. Is Costco Too Cheap to Pass Up Under $900 a Share?

Costco's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 by 27 percentage points over the last six months, despite growing revenue, profits, and membership renewal rates. While the company maintains a premium valuation compared to retail peers due to strong membership loyalty, the article argues that at current prices, Costco is not as cheap as it appears. Headwinds from tariffs and fuel costs, combined with elevated valuations, suggest investors seeking faster growth may find better opportunities elsewhere.

10/06/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel-Led Berkshire Hathaway Owns 26 Dividend Stocks. Here's the One I'd Buy First.

Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio includes 26 dividend-paying stocks out of 29 total holdings. The article recommends Constellation Brands as the top dividend stock to buy, citing its 3.64% yield, cheap valuation at 11x earnings, strong free cash flow growth, and analyst price target suggesting 54% upside potential, despite recent headwinds from demographic shifts and immigration policy impacts.

10/05/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel-Led Berkshire Hathaway Owns 3 Consumer Stocks. Here's the One I'd Buy First.

Among Berkshire Hathaway's three main consumer staples holdings, Kroger emerges as the most attractive buy opportunity. While Coca-Cola remains the best quality company but has become expensive, and Kraft Heinz is distracted by restructuring plans, Kroger's recent pullback from March highs has created an attractive entry point. New CEO Greg Foran's price-cutting strategy is working to improve competitiveness, and the company maintains strong dividend growth with 20 consecutive years of increases and aggressive share buybacks.

10/04/2026, 3:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Michael Burry Just Bought Sprouts Farmers Market, Making It a "Full Position." Should You Follow?

Investor Michael Burry has increased his position in Sprouts Farmers Market to a "full position" after the stock declined 62% from its 2025 high. The grocery chain faces headwinds from difficult year-over-year comparisons and inflation pressuring consumer spending, but trades at attractive valuations (12x 2026 earnings). The key question is whether Sprouts can maintain its above-normal margins in a competitive industry.

09/25/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel Bought $39.4 Billion of Stocks in 6 Months, Up From the $7.1 Billion Berkshire Purchased a Year Earlier Under Warren Buffett

Berkshire Hathaway shifted to net stock buying in Q2 2026 under CEO Greg Abel, purchasing $39.4 billion in equities during the first half of the year compared to $7.1 billion a year earlier. The company's most notable addition was Alphabet, making it the third-largest portfolio position. Despite a frothy market with elevated valuations, Abel is playing offense while managing $365.5 billion in cash and Treasuries awaiting deployment.

09/03/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Top Dividend Stocks That Are Trading Near Their 52-Week Lows

Three dividend stocks trading near 52-week lows offer attractive yields above the S&P 500 average: Kroger (2.6% yield), Duke Energy (3.5% yield), and McDonald's (2.8% yield). All three companies demonstrate stable operations with modest growth, making them appealing for income-focused investors seeking long-term holdings with reduced entry prices.

08/18/2026, 11:17 AM • The Motley Fool

You Can't Invest In Trader Joe's, But This Mexican Grocery Stock With the Same Business Model Might Be Even Better

BBB Foods (TBBB), a Mexican grocery chain operating Tiendas 3B stores, is rapidly expanding with a business model similar to Trader Joe's and Aldi. The company reported 20% same-store sales growth in Q2 2026, reaching 3,624 stores with plans to quadruple its footprint. The stock has nearly tripled since its 2024 IPO, with a fair price-to-sales ratio of 1.

08/13/2026, 8:30 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Reasons to Buy and Hold This Dividend King (and 1 Reason Not To)

Walmart is presented as a compelling buy-and-hold investment due to its 53-year dividend increase streak, dominant market position with 5,215 U.S. stores, and strong e-commerce growth (26% YoY). However, the stock offers a low dividend yield of 0.86%, making it less attractive for income-focused investors. Despite recent 16% decline from May's peak due to consumer pressure concerns and capital spending, analysts remain bullish with a consensus price target of $139.84.

08/09/2026, 7:25 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Magnificent Stocks to Buy That Are Near 52-Week Lows

PepsiCo, Kroger, and McDonald's are trading near 52-week lows despite solid underlying performance. All three companies offer attractive dividend yields and reasonable valuations, making them potentially rewarding long-term investments for dividend-focused investors seeking defensive consumer staples exposure.

08/01/2026, 5:31 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Hand-Picked Successor, Greg Abel, Has 30% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Invested in Apple and Alphabet. But There's an Under-the-Radar Berkshire Stock That Is My Top Pick for July.

Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, has concentrated 30% of the portfolio in Apple and Alphabet. However, the article recommends Kroger as a defensive stock pick for July, trading near 52-week lows with strong dividend growth and potential 24% upside according to Wall Street analysts.

07/16/2026, 5:35 AM • The Motley Fool

While Wall Street Worries, This Cheap Warren Buffett Consumer Stock Is a Screaming Buy

Berkshire Hathaway's seven-year holding in Kroger presents a buying opportunity despite recent underperformance. New CEO Greg Foran, formerly of Walmart, plans to drive growth through competitive price cuts and improved efficiency. While the supermarket faces margin pressures and intense competition, its steady business model and attractive valuation (P/S ratio of 0.25 vs. S&P 500's 3.7) could reward patient long-term investors.

07/09/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

North Texas Food Bank Welcomes Five New Members to its Board of Directors

The North Texas Food Bank announced the addition of five new board members effective July 1, 2026: Susan Adzick (McLane Company), Rudy DiPietro (Kroger), Jack Gibbons (FB Society), Mary Henderson, and Eureka McCrae (Albertsons/Randalls/Tom Thumb). The organization also recognized outgoing board members Patti Hansen, Mabrie Jackson, and Don Janacek for their service. The new leadership brings expertise in foodservice, retail, finance, and operations to support NTFB's mission of hunger relief across North Texas.

07/02/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

3 Recession-Proof Dividend Stocks You Can't Go Wrong With in July

With recession concerns persisting for 2026-2027, the article recommends three recession-resistant dividend stocks: Kroger (strong grocery market position with growing e-commerce), UnitedHealth Group (essential healthcare services with improved earnings and government rate approval), and Waste Management (essential waste services with steady revenue growth). All three offer reliable dividends and should perform well during economic downturns.

06/30/2026, 3:25 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Kroger Stock Dropped Today

Kroger stock fell 8.43% after the supermarket operator's fiscal Q1 earnings missed expectations. Adjusted sales grew only 0.5% year-over-year to $46 billion, while gross margin declined to 22.7% from 23% due to higher shipping costs, price reductions, and labor expenses. CEO Greg Foran acknowledged that operating costs are growing faster than sales and pledged to reduce expenses, though the company maintains its full-year financial guidance.

06/18/2026, 10:21 PM • The Motley Fool