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As of May 13, 2026, two stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the RSI is above 70, according to Benzinga Pro. Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector. On May 7, Westrock Coffee reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales results. Scott T. Ford, CEO and Co-founder stated, “I am pleased to report that our first quarter delivered strong results across every dimension of our business, and that this is the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA growth. However, the real story of the quarter is that the platform we spent three years building is now attracting the demand we envisioned, with brands coming to us not for a single SKU, but for the full spectrum of beverage partnerships across all categories.” The company's stock gained around 81% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $8.98. RSI Value: 84.3 WEST Price Action: Shares of Westrock Coffee fell 1.1% to close at $8.65 on Tuesday. Edge Stock Ratings: 92.48 Momentum score. On May 5, Archer-Daniels-Midland reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY26 adjusted EPS guidance with its midpoint above estimates. “Within a dynamic global landscape, ADM delivered robust operating performance in the first quarter, with our crushing and ethanol businesses capitalizing on a constructive biofuels environment and our Nutrition business benefiting from higher Flavors sales, the ongoing Decatur East plant recovery, and continued improvements in Animal Nutrition. With U.S. biofuels policy clarity now providing a stable regulatory framework, combined with our team’s solid execution, we are raising our earnings expectations for 2026,” said Juan Luciano, Chair of the Board and CEO. The company's stock gained around 16% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $81.87. RSI Value: 73.1 ADM Price Action: Shares of Archer-Daniels-Midland gained 1.1% to close at $80.73 on Tuesday. Learn more about BZ Edge Rank...

A week ago, Westrock Coffee Company (NASDAQ:WEST) came out with a strong set of first-quarter numbers that could potentially lead to a re-rate of the stock. Revenues and losses per share were both better than expected, with revenues of US$309m leading estimates by 8.3%. Statutory losses were smaller than the analystsexpected, coming in at US$0.09 per share. Following the result, the analysts have updated their earnings model, and it would be good to know whether they think there's been a strong change in the company's prospects, or if it's business as usual. Readers will be glad to know we've aggregated the latest statutory forecasts to see whether the analysts have changed their mind on Westrock Coffee after the latest results. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. Following the latest results, Westrock Coffee's four analysts are now forecasting revenues of US$1.31b in 2026. This would be a reasonable 2.3% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months. The loss per share is expected to greatly reduce in the near future, narrowing 23% to US$0.56. Before this latest report, the consensus had been expecting revenues of US$1.30b and US$0.21 per share in losses. So it's pretty clear the analysts have mixed opinions on Westrock Coffee even after this update; although they reconfirmed their revenue numbers, it came at the cost of a considerable increase to per-share losses. See our latest analysis for Westrock Coffee The consensus price target held steady at US$8.38, seemingly implying that the higher forecast losses are not expected to have a long term impact on the company's valuation. That's not the only conclusion we can draw from this data however, as some investors also like to consider the spread in estimates when evaluating analyst price targets. The most optimistic Westrock Coffee analyst has a price target of US$9.00 per share, while the most pessimistic values it at US$8.00. The narrow spread of estimates could suggest that the business' future is relatively easy to value, or thatthe analysts have a strong view on its prospects. Looking at the bigger picture now, one of the ways we can make sense of these forecasts is to see how they measure up against both past performance a...

Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET Chief Executive Officer — Scott Ford Chief Financial Officer — Thomas Pledger Scott Ford: Thank you, Jauan. Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for joining us. I am pleased to report that our first quarter of '26 delivered strong results across every dimension of our business, marking our fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year consolidated adjusted EBITDA growth and what I believe is the most important inflection point in Westrock Coffee's history. For the first time, we are reporting results as a fully operational integrated beverage platform with construction behind us, all lines running and the full enterprise now generating operating income. On the numbers, Q1 consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $26 million, more than tripling year-over-year. Net sales were $308.8 million, up 44%. We went from a $13 million operating loss in Q1 of last year to a $3.2 million operating profit this quarter, and our secured net leverage ratio improved to 3.45x, down 40 basis points from year-end. Chris will take you through the details, but the trajectory speaks for itself. The real story this quarter is what's happening commercially. The platform we spent 3 years building is now attracting exactly the kind of demand we envisioned. Brands coming to us not for a single SKU, but for a full spectrum beverage partnership across multiple categories. At Conway, all 5 production lines are fully operational, cans, glass, multi-serve bottles, and bulk extract. With capital expenditure projects now complete, Conway has swung to operating cash flow positive. As volumes continue to build through the balance of this year and next, we expect the facility to become an increasingly meaningful contributor to segment profitability. Commercially, we are continuing to make progress with current and new potential brand partners across the product portfolio from tea and lemonade-based refreshers to coffee RTD beverages to packaged coffee to single-serve cups, with energy drinks, high-protein drinks, and seltzers in various stages of product development and commercialization. In single-serve specifically, you'll recall the departure of a large customer in Q4 of '25 due to industry consolidation. That disruption is now fully behind us. We are seeing strong inbound interest from multiple customers, and we expect some of this volum...

Interested in Westrock Coffee Company? Here are five stocks we like better. Westrock Coffee posted a strong Q1 2026 turnaround, with net sales rising 44% to $308.8 million and adjusted EBITDA more than tripling to $26 million. The company also swung to a $3.2 million operating profit from a $13.1 million operating loss a year earlier. The Conway facility is now fully operational and driving growth, with all five production lines running and the site becoming cash-flow positive. Management said the business has moved past its heavy investment phase, and capital spending is expected to drop sharply in 2026. Management reaffirmed full-year outlook and sees a strong pipeline, keeping 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance at $90 million to $100 million. Executives also said the company expects to be free cash flow positive in the second half of the year and sees 2027 as especially promising. MarketBeat Week in Review: 12/11 - 12/15 Westrock Coffee (NASDAQ:WEST) reported sharply higher first-quarter 2026 results, with management saying the company has moved beyond a multiyear investment phase and is now operating as an integrated beverage platform. Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Scott Ford said the quarter marked “the most important inflection point in Westrock Coffee’s history,” citing the completion of construction projects, full operation of all production lines and a shift to operating income. → Insider Sales: Top AST SpaceMobile Insider Cuts Postion Over 30% Small cap coffee stock Westrock goes north as SBUX slides For the quarter, Westrock Coffee reported net sales of $308.8 million, up 44% from the prior year. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $26 million, more than tripling year over year and marking the company’s fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year consolidated adjusted EBITDA growth. The company also moved from a $13.1 million operating loss in the first quarter of 2025 to a $3.2 million operating profit in the latest quarter. The company’s reported net loss narrowed to $8.5 million from $27.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, according to Chief Financial Officer Chris Pledger. He said the improvement reflected operating leverage across the profit and loss statement as startup costs at the company’s Conway facility diminished and volumes scaled. → Light Speed Returns: Corning Cashes In on NVIDIA Growth Ford said all five production lines at t...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westrock Coffee Company (Nasdaq: WEST) (“Westrock Coffee” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter Highlights1 Consolidated Results Net sales were $308.8 million, an increase of 44.4% Gross profit was $45.8 million, an increase of 57.4% Net loss was $8.5 million, compared to a net loss of $27.2 million in the prior year period Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA2 was $26.0 million, more than tripling the Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $8.2 million in the prior year period, as all five production lines at the Conway, Arkansas extract and ready-to-drink facility have been fully commercialized Capital expenditures of $7.1 million, down from $41.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a structural shift in the Company’s capital intensity Segment Results Beverage Solutions Net sales were $239.3 million, an increase of 45.9% Segment Adjusted EBITDA3 was $23.3 million, an increase of 142.9% Sustainable Sourcing & Traceability Net sales were $69.5 million, an increase of 39.8% Segment Adjusted EBITDA3 was $6.5 million compared to $1.9 million for the prior year period Commenting on our results, Scott T. Ford, CEO and Co-founder stated, "I am pleased to report that our first quarter delivered strong results across every dimension of our business, and that this is the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA growth. However, the real story of the quarter is that the platform we spent three years building is now attracting the demand we envisioned, with brands coming to us not for a single SKU, but for the full spectrum of beverage partnerships across all categories.” Financial Outlook The Company is reaffirming its 2026 guidance for Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $90.0 million to $100.0 million, which was provided in its earnings release dated March 10, 2026. Conference Call Details Westrock Coffee will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET today to discuss this release. To participate in the live earnings call and question and answer session, please register HERE and dial-in information will be provided directly to you. The live audio webcast will be accessible in the “Events and Presentations” section of the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.westrockcoffee.com. An archived...

Our analysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we'll show you why it's our #1 pick. Tap here. Management characterizes Q1 2026 as the most significant inflection point in company history, transitioning from a 3-year construction phase to a fully operational integrated platform. Performance was driven by the Conway facility reaching full operational status with all five production lines—cans, glass, multi-serve bottles, and bulk extract—now generating operating income. The company achieved a shift from an operating loss to profit, attributed to improved fixed cost absorption and the diminishing impact of start-up costs. Strategic positioning has evolved to offer a 'full spectrum' partnership, allowing brands to produce across multiple categories and formats from a single integrated footprint. The Palantir Foundry partnership is described as a transformative operational driver, expected to automate workflows and improve efficiencies in manufacturing and procurement beyond traditional system upgrades. Single-serve cup volume grew 31% year-over-year driven by existing and new brand partners, while the company works toward full replacement of a major customer lost in late 2025, with volume expected to start arriving in late 2026. Management reaffirmed the 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $90 million to $100 million, supported by a contracted pipeline and high confidence in per-unit economics. The company expects to become free cash flow positive in the second half of 2026 as capital expenditures continue their downward trajectory toward a $30 million maintenance baseline. Sales cycles have materially shortened from years to months because potential partners can now physically tour the operational Conway facility and conduct immediate product sampling. Full replacement of the volume lost from the 2025 single-serve customer departure is targeted by the end of 2027, with new volumes expected to begin arriving in late 2026. Future growth is expected to be driven by expanding into new categories currently in development, including energy drinks, high-protein beverages, and seltzers. Capital intensity has undergone a structural shift, dropping from $160 million in 2024 to an expected $30 million in 2026 as the investment phase concludes. Beverage Solutions results included a one-time gain of approximately $4.6...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westrock Coffee Company (NASDAQ: WEST) ("Westrock Coffee" or the “Company") today announced that it will report its first quarter 2026 results on Thursday, May 7, 2026 after market close. The announcement will be followed by a live earnings conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET. To participate in the live earnings call and question and answer session, please register HERE and dial-in information will be provided directly to you. The live audio webcast will be accessible in the “Events and Presentations” section of the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.westrockcoffee.com. An archived replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the live event has concluded. About Westrock Coffee Company: Westrock Coffee is a leading integrated coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and ingredients solutions provider in the U.S., providing coffee sourcing, supply chain management, product development, roasting, packaging, and distribution services to the retail, foodservice and restaurant, convenience store and travel center, non-commercial, CPG, and hospitality industries around the world. With offices in 10 countries, the Company sources coffee and tea from 35 origin countries. For more information, please visit https://investors.westrockcoffee.com. Contacts Media: [email protected] Investors: [email protected]

Westrock reported "record-breaking" fiscal 2025 results with consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $69.7 million (up 48% YoY) and net sales up 40%, though it posted a net loss of $90.4 million tied to heavy investments and Conway scale-up. The Conway extract/RTD facility build-out is complete after roughly $360 million of investment, driving a drop in capex (to about $30 million guided for 2026) and an expectation to be free cash flow positive in H2 2026; consolidated adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026 is $90–$100 million. A large single-serve customer "moved out" in Q4 (about a $30 million annualized run rate and not assumed filled in 2026), but management is expanding product lines—RTD cans, high-protein beverages and canned energy drinks—with replacement volume targeted by late 2026 and full recovery by late 2027. Interested in Westrock Coffee Company? Here are five stocks we like better. MarketBeat Week in Review: 12/11 - 12/15 Westrock Coffee (NASDAQ:WEST) reported what management called “record-breaking” fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, pointing to new customer volume additions, the completion and scale-up of its Conway, Arkansas facilities, and ongoing cost and operational execution as key drivers. On the call, co-founder and CEO Scott Ford said the company has moved from “construction mode into regular daily operations,” marking what he described as a pivotal moment as capital spending declines and the business targets free cash flow generation. CFO Chris Pledger added that the company exceeded its previously communicated outlook across key metrics and expects another year of EBITDA growth in 2026. → Microsoft Positioned to Win AI Race With Dual-Model Strategy Small cap coffee stock Westrock goes north as SBUX slides Westrock said consolidated adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2025 was $69.7 million, up 48% year over year and above its prior outlook range of $60 million to $65 million. Pledger said the fourth quarter was the company’s strongest of the year, with adjusted EBITDA of $23.0 million, up 72% from the prior-year period. Consolidated net sales increased 40% over 2024, according to Pledger. The company reported a net loss of $90.4 million, which management attributed to continued investment and the scale-up of Conway during 2025. Beverage Solutions segment adjusted EBITDA: $68.5 million (up 28% versus 2024), above the high end of the company’s $6...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA: $69.7 million for 2025, up 48% year over year. Beverage Solutions Segment Adjusted EBITDA: $68.5 million, exceeding the outlook range of $63 million to $68 million. SS&T Segment Adjusted EBITDA: $16.5 million, above the outlook range of $14 million to $16 million. Net Sales Growth: Increased 40% compared to 2024. Net Loss: Reported net loss of $90.4 million for 2025. Capital Expenditures: Approximately $89 million in 2025, down from $160 million in 2024. Beverage Solutions Secured Net Leverage Ratio: 3.85 times at year-end 2025, better than the 4.5 times target. 2026 EBITDA Guidance: Expected between $90 million and $100 million, representing 29% to 44% growth. Free Cash Flow: Expected to be positive in the second half of 2026. Unrestricted Cash and Revolver Availability: Approximately $105 million at the end of 2025. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 6 Warning Signs with WEST. Is WEST fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: March 10, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Westrock Coffee Co (NASDAQ:WEST) reported record-breaking fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, driven by new customer volume additions and successful scale-up of their integrated platform. The company's 2025 consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $69.7 million, up 48% year over year, with expectations for further growth of 30% to 45% in 2026. Westrock Coffee Co (NASDAQ:WEST) completed the product development and commercialization processes for their first high-protein beverage, with production expected to begin in the fall. The company has transitioned from construction mode to regular operations, which is expected to make them fully free cash flow positive after all CapEx and debt service in 2026. Westrock Coffee Co (NASDAQ:WEST) has a strong partnership with Palantir, which has significantly improved their operational risk management and financial success. The departure of a large single-serve customer in 2025 has impacted the company's 2026 guidance, which is now expected to be up only 30% to 45% instead of the originally anticipated 100%. The company's reported net loss of $90.4 million in 2025 reflects continued investment and scale-up of their Conway facility. Historically high commodity coffee prices have compres...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westrock Coffee Company (Nasdaq: WEST) (“Westrock Coffee” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 and updates its outlook for 2026. Full Year 2025 Highlights1 Consolidated Results Net sales were $1.2 billion, an increase of 39.8% Gross profit was $150.8 million, a decrease of 2.0% Net loss was $90.4 million, compared to a net loss of $80.3 million in the prior year period Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA2 was $69.7 million and included $15.3 million of scale-up costs associated with our Conway Facility, compared to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $47.2 million and $12.8 million of scale-up costs in the prior year period Segment Results Beverage Solutions Net sales were $908.4 million, an increase of 37.8% Segment Adjusted EBITDA3 was $68.5 million, an increase of 27.7% Sustainable Sourcing & Traceability (“SS&T”) Net sales were $280.5 million, an increase of 46.6% Segment Adjusted EBITDA3 was $16.5 million compared to $6.4 million for the prior year period Commenting on our results, Scott T. Ford, CEO and Co-founder stated, "As we turn the page on 2025, we are pleased with the progress made toward becoming the premiere integrated, strategic supplier to the pre-eminent global coffee, tea and energy beverage brands, as evidenced by our record results. With the build-out and commercialization of our Conway extracts and ready-to-drink facility in our rearview mirror, our focus shifts to driving volume, optimizing our product mix and maximizing margin across our platform.” Fourth Quarter Highlights1 Consolidated Results Net sales were $339.5 million, an increase of 48.3% Gross profit was $38.9 million, an increase of 2.3% Net loss was $22.6 million, compared to a net loss of $24.6 million in the prior year period Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA2 was $23.0 million and included $1.4 million of scale-up costs associated with our Conway Facility, compared to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $13.3 million and $7.6 million of scale-up costs in the prior year period Segment Results Beverage Solutions Net sales were $272.5 million, an increase of 56.6% Segment Adjusted EBITDA3 was $18.8 million, an increase of 5.4% SS&T Net sales were $66.9 million, an increase of 21.9% Segment Adjusted EBITDA3 was $5.5 million compared to $3.1 million for the prior year...

Westrock Coffee (WEST) reported a fiscal Q4 net loss late Tuesday of $0.23 per diluted share, narrow