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Nebius Group NV is a technology company that provides infrastructure and services to AI builders worldwide. It offers Nebius AI, an AI-centric cloud platform provides full-stack infrastructure, including large-scale GPU clusters, cloud services, and developer tools. The company also operates through specialized brands: Toloka AI, which partners in data for generative AI development; TripleTen, an edtech platform focused on re-skilling individuals for tech careers; and Avride, which develops autonomous driving technology. Nebius Group was founded by Elena Kolmanovskaya, Ilya Segalovich, Mikhail Fadeev, and Arkady Volozh in 1989 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Nebius Group N.V. 

Nebius Group is trending following its Q4 earnings report, where a headline revenue and EPS miss was overshadowed by management's beat on ARR guidance and positive adjusted EBITDA. Despite initial volatility, the stock saw a strong recovery as the community rallies around its reaffirmed 2026 guidance and robust AI infrastructure expansion, sparking discussions of a potential short squeeze.

Fastly, Inc. provides real-time content delivery network services. It offers edge compute, edge delivery, edge security, edge applications like load balancing and image optimization, video on demand, and managed edge delivery. The company was founded by Artur Bergman, Tyler McMullen, Simon Wistow, and Gil Penchina in March 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Fastly Inc

Fastly is trending after reporting a significant earnings beat and strong forward guidance, notably highlighting AI as an increasing tailwind for its business, which has surprised the market and appears to be fueling a short squeeze. The community is actively discussing the company's turnaround, its perceived undervaluation compared to peers, and the potential for a substantial price run.

AppLovin Corp. engages in the development and operation of a mobile marketing platform. It offers AppDiscovery, MAX, Adjust, and SparkLabs. Its software-based platform caters to mobile application developers to improve the marketing and monetization of applications. The company was founded by Andrew Karam, John Krystynak, and Adam Foroughi in 2011 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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Applovin Corp

Applovin (APP) is trending following an earnings report that significantly beat revenue and profit estimates with strong guidance, despite the stock experiencing a notable drop. The community is actively debating if the dip is a buying opportunity, citing the company's robust fundamentals and ongoing share buyback program amid a broader software sector pullback.

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company was founded by Brian Lian and Michael A. Dinerman on September 24, 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Viking Therapeutics Inc

Viking Therapeutics is trending as the company announced plans to advance its oral weight-loss drug, VK2735, directly into Phase 3 studies, accelerating its development timeline significantly and fueling community speculation about its "best-in-class" potential. This rapid progression, alongside a strong cash position, has intensified discussions around potential major partnerships or buyouts, while also creating a battleground for shorts betting against its valuation.

NuScale Power Corp. provides proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, with a mission to help power the global energy transition by delivering safe, scalable, and reliable carbon-free energy. Its products include VOYGR SMR Plants and Energy Exploration (E2) Centers. The company was founded by José N. Reyes in 2007 and is headquartered in Corvallis, OR.

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NuScale Power Corp

NuScale Power is trending following Romania's approval of its SMR project and a new AI-guided fuel management partnership, drawing significant institutional interest including BlackRock's increased stake. While bulls foresee SMRs as a vital solution for future energy demand, especially for AI, and anticipate a short squeeze, the community remains divided on valuation and execution risks amidst ongoing price volatility.

Candel Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company, which engages in the development and commercialization of viral immunotherapies. Its pipeline includes CAN-2409 and CAN-3110. The company was founded by Estuardo Aguilar-Cordova in 2002 and is headquartered in Needham, MA.

Candel Therapeutics Inc

Candel Therapeutics is gaining investor attention with BlackRock recently increasing its stake, as the community eagerly awaits updates on its promising NSCLC trial and progresses towards a prostate cancer BLA, with many speculating on potential Big Pharma partnerships or a buyout driven by the sector's patent cliff and vulnerable short interest.

NovoCure Ltd. is an oncology company which engages in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of Optune for the treatment of a variety of solid tumors. Its platform is called the Tumor Treating Field which uses electric fields tuned to specific frequencies to disrupt solid tumor cancer cell division. The company was founded by Yoram Palti in 2000 and is headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey.

NovoCure Ltd

NovoCure is trending following FDA approval of its Optune Pax device for locally advanced pancreatic cancer, hailed by many as a revolutionary breakthrough for a difficult-to-treat disease, while some community members question the magnitude of the clinical benefit and commercial rollout potential.

Cisco Systems, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services related to the communications and information technology industry. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: the Americas, EMEA, and APJC. Its products include the following categories: Secure, Agile Networks, Internet for the Future, Collaboration, End-to-End Security, Optimized Application Experiences, and Other Products. The company was founded by Sandra Lerner and Leonard Bosack in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems is actively discussed after its latest earnings report, which showcased robust AI infrastructure demand and an improved financial outlook, yet shares declined due to a lower-than-anticipated gross margin forecast impacted by rising memory costs. The community is debating its current valuation and long-term potential in the AI boom, drawing parallels to past market cycles.

HubSpot, Inc. engages in cloud-based customer relationship management. Its platform includes marketing, sales, service, operations and content management system, as well as other tools, integrations and native payment solutions. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. The company was founded by Brian Patrick Halligan and Dharmesh Shah on April 4, 2005, and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

HubSpot Inc

HubSpot announced strong Q4 earnings, raised its forward guidance, and initiated a significant share repurchase program. However, the stock experienced a notable post-earnings decline, sparking an intense community debate over whether robust fundamentals can outweigh persistent market fears about AI disruption in the broader software sector.

Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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Netflix Inc

Netflix is seeing significant conversation driven by the ongoing uncertainty and regulatory scrutiny surrounding its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, coupled with an activist investor's push for a rival bid and notable insider selling. This dynamic has polarized the community between those fearing further declines due to deal complications and others viewing it as a generational buying opportunity for the streaming leader.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In Q4, PepsiCo’s net revenue rose 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) to $29.3 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) climbed 11% YoY to $2.26.</li><li>Looking ahead, PepsiCo expects organic revenue growth between 2% and 4% and core constant currency EPS growth of 4% to 6% in 2026.</li><li>Iconic products such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos will see retail price cuts of up to nearly 15%.</li></ul>PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) reported its fourth-quarter (Q4) results, highlighting steady revenue growth and strong earnings momentum. The company also announced a 4% increase to its annual dividend and approved a $10 billion share buyback program.&nbsp;In Q4, PepsiCo’s net revenue rose 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) to $29.3 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) climbed 11% YoY to $2.26. Both revenue and EPS exceeded the analysts’ consensus estimate of $28.96 billion and $2.24 respectively, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">PepsiCo Extends Dividend Streak, Unveils $10B Buyback</h2>The&nbsp;food and beverage&nbsp;giant raised its annual dividend to $5.92 per share from $5.69, marking the 54th consecutive year of dividend growth. Additionally, the company unveiled a new stock buyback plan to purchase up to $10 billion of PepsiCo shares by Feb. 28, 2030.Looking ahead, PepsiCo expects organic revenue growth between 2% and 4% and core constant currency EPS growth of 4% to 6% in 2026. Free cash flow conversion ratio is projected at a minimum of 80%, with total shareholder returns of $8.9 billion, including $7.9 billion in dividends and $1 billion in share buybacks.<blockquote>“Accelerated net revenue growth and strong productivity savings led to strong operating margin expansion and double-digit EPS growth in the fourth quarter.”&nbsp;-Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">PepsiCo Is Making Snacks Cheaper</h2>PepsiCo said it is rolling out lower prices on some of its most popular snack brands in the U.S., aiming to ease the pinch of rising household costs. Iconic products such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos will see retail price cuts of up to nearly 15%, as the company looks to make snacking more affordable.The price adjustment arrives as households prepare for key snacking moments, including winter gatherings and the upcoming Big Game. The timing reflects the company's strategy to offer value alongside its beloved flavors.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Retail Mood On Stocktwits?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PEP">PepsiCo stock</a> inched 0.6% lower in Tuesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ level in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_03_072948_png_816573702d.webp" alt="PEP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:15 a.m. ET on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="935" height="99"><figcaption>PEP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:15 a.m. ET on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>PEP stock has gained over 3% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/affirm-morgan-stanley-upgrade-earnings-stock-weakness-compelling-opportunity/cZbiqntR4l8">Affirm Gets A Morgan Stanley Upgrade Ahead Of Earnings – Firm Sees AFRM Stock’s Weakness As A ‘Compelling’ Opportunity</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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PepsiCo Boosts Shareholder Returns And Snack Affordability Amid Revenue Gains

The retail giant raised its annual dividend to $5.92 and unveiled a new stock buyback plan to purchase up to $10 billion of PepsiCo shares.

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The retail giant raised its annual dividend to $5.92 and unveiled a new stock buyback plan to purchase up to $10 billion of PepsiCo shares.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Top Wealth will issue around 15 million Class A ordinary shares and 3 million Class B ordinary shares to the vendors at $7 per share.</li><li>Airentity International specializes in wine authentication, tracking, and distribution across the Asia Pacific region.</li><li>The acquisition will diversify Top Wealth’s premium beverage portfolio alongside its existing premium caviar business.</li></ul>Shares of Top Wealth Group Holding (TWG) surged about 120% after the opening bell on Tuesday, drawing strong investor interest following the company’s agreement to acquire Airentity International, a wine trading group specializing in wine authentication, tracking, and distribution across the Asia Pacific region.Top Wealth will issue approximately 15 million Class A ordinary shares and 3 million Class B ordinary shares to the vendors at an offer price of $7 per share, valuing the target group at $125 million.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TWG">TWG</a> was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Acquisition Rationale</h2>The acquisition will diversify Top Wealth’s premium beverage portfolio alongside its existing premium caviar business. Airentity and its unit, Airentity Technology, have developed and commercialized a wine authentication and tracking system called WATS.The acquisition brings together two businesses with complementary operations and overlapping customer bases. Top Wealth believes the deal will enhance its profitability and expand its asset base.“This acquisition not only broadens our product mix but also deepens our presence in the luxury segment where caviar and fine wine naturally complement each other. We are confident in our unified vision and future growth prospects,” said CEO Kim Kwan Kings, Wong.Through its Hong Kong subsidiary, Top Wealth Group supplies premium sturgeon caviar under both customer private labels and its own “Imperial Cristal Caviar” brand. Recently, the company said it expects a strong profit rebound for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, projecting a net profit of at least $4 million, compared to a loss of $2 million a year earlier.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail chatter picked up significantly on Stocktwits, with message volumes increasing to ‘extremely high’ from ‘low’, while sentiment flipped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bearish’ a day earlier.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/TWG_jpg_1a02f60be0.webp" alt="TWG.jpg">Many users eye $20 as the stock’s price target.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/89gt/message/642276980</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/updog1/message/642275499</stembedurl>The stock has shed about 65% of its value over the past year.Read Also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-nvax-stock-rising-premarket-pfizer-matrix-m-deal/cmUumrjR4aq">Why NVAX Stock Is Popping Pre-Market – And What Does Pfizer Have To Do With It?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>As consumers shift toward health-focused options, the energy drinks sector has surged into the spotlight this year.</li><li>Monster and Celsius stocks have had sharp gains this year, with both companies expanding their portfolios through deals.</li><li>Analysts favour Celsius over Monster for the former’s aggressive posture and high-growth potential.</li></ul>Consumers are becoming more health-conscious and rethinking coffee, sodas, and&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-alcohol-consumption-record-low-health-concerns-rise-survey-finds-2025-08-13/">even alcohol</a> – a shift that has quietly powered a boom in the energy drinks category this year.The trend has fueled momentum for Monster Beverage Corp. and Celsius Holdings, Inc. Celsius, in particular, upped the ante by acquiring rival Alani Nu, founded by fitness influencer Katy Hearn, for $1.8 billion earlier this year.With their unique strengths in a growing market, both Monster and Celsius have emerged as strong bets for investors. But which one should you choose? &nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1600/1200;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20251216_045313381_png_2ca39af5c0.webp" alt="koyfin_20251216_045313381.png" width="1600" height="1200"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Crunching The Numbers</h2>Analysts and market performance favour Celsius for its aggressive posture and high-growth potential, while Monster provides the stability and global scale of a mature leader.Interestingly, Celsius stock has become more attractive after a significant drop last month following the company’s quarterly report. While earnings came in above estimates, investors were spooked by a $247-million charge related to Alani Nu’s distribution moving to the PepsiCo system, and concerns about future sales disruption. PepsiCo is a minority investor and the primary distributor for Celsius beverages.Still, Celsius stock is up over 66% year to date, beating Monster's 42%-plus gains.Although primarily due to acquisitions (Rockstar Energy in the U.S. and Canada from PepsiCo), Celsius’s YTD revenue growth is significantly higher than Monster’s. Analysts also seem to favour Celsius (see table).<figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col style="width:33.33%;"><col style="width:33.33%;"><col style="width:33.34%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;vertical-align:bottom;">&nbsp;</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Monster Beverage</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Celsius Holdings</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Key Offerings</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Global energy-drink powerhouse spanning Monster Energy, Reign, Bang, and legacy Coca-Cola brands, with a growing but still small alcohol portfolio</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Pure-play energy drinks company, focused on fitness-centric, zero-sugar energy drinks distributed globally through Pepsi</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Revenue Growth (Nine Months Of 2025)</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">8.50%</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">75%</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Price-To-Earnings (NTM)</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">34.4</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">30.2</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Market Cap</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">$73.1B</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">$11.3B</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">YTD Move</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">42.40%</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">66.30%</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Stock Forecast (Based On 12-Month Avg. Price Target)</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">up 0.4%</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">up 47%</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Buy Ratings</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">56% recommend 'Buy' or higher</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">82% recommend 'Buy' or higher</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">&nbsp;</h2><h2 class="st-heading-2">Company Performance And Plans</h2>To be sure, Monster is also drawing a fair bit of buzz. The company topped third-quarter results estimates last month, with record international sales.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1600/1133;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Celsius_And_Monster_Topline_Growth_jpg_06d2e617f8.webp" alt="Celsius_And_Monster_Topline_Growth.jpg" width="1600" height="1133"></figure>&nbsp;The company said Monster Energy Ultra, its sugar-free offering, along with new flavor launches, was a major hit with consumers, and it is planning to launch a new female-focused energy drinks brand, FLRT, next year.Monster is still in the early stages of its growth trajectory, RBC Capital Markets said in a recent note, citing strong execution and improved collaboration with Coca-Cola. In August, Coca-Cola took a 16.7% stake in Monster in a $2.15 billion deal, swapping its global energy business for Monster’s non-energy brands.The deal gives Monster "enhanced access to the Coca-Cola Company's distribution system, the most powerful and extensive system in the world. At the same time, we become The Coca-Cola Company's exclusive energy play," Monster chairman Rodney Sack said at the time.Meanwhile, Celsius is streamlining its portfolio and operations, with analysts saying the near-term focus is misplaced and that the long-term benefits of the PepsiCo partnership and the Alani Nu acquisition remain intact. The company announced a $300-million share buyback last month.“The thing about Celsius is that they have it everywhere now. Every gas station, grocery store, even sandwich shops are selling it. There’s no way sales aren't about to skyrocket,” a Stocktwits user&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stocktwits.com/Misha315/message/639272287">posted</a> on the Celsius stream.As of the last reading, the retail sentiment was ‘bearish’ for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CELH">CELH</a> and ‘neutral’ for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNST">MNST</a>.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/how-trump-turned-the-media-into-his-favorite-punching-bag/cLeJ2myREY4">From ABC To BBC: How Trump Turned The Media Into His Favorite Punching Bag This Year</a>

Cans of the energy drinks brand Monster Energy displayed in a store in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)

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With their unique strengths in a growing market, both Monster and Celsius have emerged as strong bets for investors.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Earlier this week, the FDA raised its risk warning for certain varieties of shredded cheese, one of the most-consumed foods.</li><li>That comes in a year of frequent food recalls that have left consumers frustrated and feeling insecure.</li><li>Some users report avoiding packaged foods altogether.&nbsp;</li></ul>From radioactive shrimps to exploding wine bottles and bacteria-infested pasta, this year has not been the most appetizing. Now, the food regulator has raised the risk warning on certain cheese, one of the most consumed processed foods, leaving consumers scrabbling and cussing online.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Cheese Crisis</h2>On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the risk level on Great Lakes Cheese Co.’s shredded cheese, impacting more than 1.5 million bags sold across major chains like Target, Walmart, and Aldi, to Class II. That’s the FDA’s second-highest warning and conveys serious, although non-fatal, health risks.The agency is recalling the company’s various branded cheeses in as many as 31 states, with Google trends showing high searches for ‘cheese recall.’<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hardly The First Recall</h2>It's only the latest in a series of major recalls this year. In August, it was found that certain frozen shrimp varieties sold at Walmart might have had traces of radioactive elements – likely one of the most bizarre in years.&nbsp;Costco recently&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/costco-recall-panic-spikes-online-as-caesar-salad-warning-reerupts-heres-what-we-know/cL53f19REgp">recalled</a> some of its salad dressing for possible plastic contamination, and before that, its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene wine (941,400 bottles in total) due to a potential risk of spontaneous bottle shattering.Of the more worrisome, Nate’s Fine Foods recalled large quantities of pre-cooked, ready-to-eat pasta in September and October after tests found contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium. The FDA&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/major-product-recalls/2025-recalls-prepared-pasta-meals-frozen-and-ready-eat-due-potential-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=chatgpt.com">confirmed</a> shortly after that at least 25 were hospitalized, and six died of Listeria monocytogenes infections.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Consumers Frusatrated</h2>Although there is no evidence that packed-food recalls have hurt sales at top retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, and Costco,&nbsp;online public sentiment is dipping.User posts show on X show widespread concern and frustration regarding the frequency of food recalls this year, creating a “trust crisis.” Users were also blaming the FDA and food companies for their oversight, while some said they would skip packaged food altogether for a while.It also led to what some call "recall fatigue," which involves consumers having to constantly check FDA recall notices, batch numbers, and expiration dates for the foods they buy."All of this lack of oversight of these food processing firms has led to the largest recall of food for adults and babies. Apparently those companies are letting poison food in the public domain and are hoping they make a profit before too many die. @USDAFoodSafety" an X user posted on Nov. 26.Editor’s note: If you’re concerned about contaminated food, you can check the product recall pages of&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls">Walmart</a> and&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kroger.com/i/recall-alerts">Kroger’s</a>, and the FDA’s&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts">safety alerts page</a>.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-anthropic-s-ipo-might-just-be-juicier-than-open-ai-s/cLIXYLXRE1c">Why Anthropic’s IPO Might Just Be Juicier Than OpenAI’s</a>

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Grubhub will reportedly pay $7.1 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it falsely advertised partnerships with thousands of restaurants.According to a Reuters report, on Tuesday, the restaurants filed a preliminary settlement in the federal court in Chicago. The report added that the settlement requires a judge’s approval.Reuters noted that the plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a court filing that the settlement class includes about 387,000 businesses. The filing stated that the online food delivery platform Grubhub advertised without the consent of these businesses that they participated in its delivery services.The report said that Grubhub listed these restaurants on its website and affiliated platforms without formal agreements, prompting allegations that the company damaged the reputation of these businesses. The restaurants claimed this unauthorized inclusion led to consumer confusion and a decline in sales.Grubhub had agreed to pay $25 million last year to settle another lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission and Illinois' attorney general, which claimed that the online food delivery firm listed restaurants without their consent. The lawsuit alleged that the company misled customers about order fees and also duped drivers about pay.Reuters said Grubhub has denied any wrongdoing in settling both cases. The report, citing a statement from Grubhub, noted the claims in the lawsuit "have not been part of our business model for some time." According to the company, the lawsuit settlement will allow Grubhub to focus on its business operations.The report noted that the settlement applies to the period from early 2019 through April 2024. Eligible class members will receive an initial payment of $50, with additional compensation calculated based on how long their business appeared on Grubhub and its affiliated platforms, Reuters said.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/travis-kelce-joins-american-eagle-after-sydney-sweeney/chsUdGWRdld">Travis Kelce Joins American Eagle After Sydney Sweeney, Retail Investors Call It ‘Solid Culture Play’</a>

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According to a Reuters report, on Tuesday, the restaurants filed a preliminary settlement in the federal court in Chicago.

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Cava Group Inc. (CAVA) shares fell over 22% in after-hours trading on Tuesday, after the Mediterranean-style restaurant chain missed comparable sales estimates for the second quarter and lowered its view for the full year.If the losses hold in Wednesday's session, it would mark the stock's worst session decline on record. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/RoggyLin/message/624775529">Cava</a> was among the top five trending tickers on Stocktwits late Tuesday.The performance is another indicator of the softness in the restaurant sector, as high inflation and economic uncertainty prompt consumers to curb dining out.Cava was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in June 2023. As of their last close, its shares are down about 50% from their all-time high in November 2024, and 25% down year-to-date.The company now expects same-store sales growth of 4% to 6% this year, down from its prior range of 6% to 8%.In the second quarter, revenue rose 20% to $280.6 million, just shy of analysts' estimate of $285.5 million. Same-store sales rose 2.1%, missing expectations of a 601% growth.Adjusted net profit rose to $0.16 per share, from $0.14 last year and above expectations of $0.13.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for CAVA shifted to 'extremely bullish' (96/100) as of late Tuesday, up from 'bullish' the previous day, with message volume surging over 1,800% in the last 24 hours.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:636/69;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_08_13_at_7_33_25_AM_png_24d72fc028.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-08-13 at 7.33.25 AM.png" width="636" height="69"><figcaption>CAVA sentiment and message volume as of August 12 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>User posts ranged from calls to "buy the dip" and claims the stock was "oversold" to predictions it could fall to around $50 in the coming days."$CAVA I'm cautiously bullish," said a user. "Same store sales could be flat to negative but honestly the market might overlook this. This is a longer term play and the CEO is a smart dude. I'd say it moves towards $100 after earnings."<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/RoggyLin/message/624775529</stembedurl>Rival restaurant chains have also struggled this quarter. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/chipotle-stock-slumps-on-forecast-cut-q2-sales-miss-retail-smells-buying-opportunity/ch8yNkRR5uZ">reported</a> same-store sales declines, while salad chain Sweetgreen (SG) <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/consumers-ditching-15-salads-sweetgreen-stock-nosedives-after-full-year-outlook-cut-but-retail-stays-hopeful/chrVwJZRd3n">cut its outlook</a> for the second straight quarter.The Future Fund managing partner, Gary Black, noted the similarity in commentary with Chipotle and Sweetgreen after Cava blamed its earnings miss on “ongoing uncertainty among consumers.”“At 2025 P/E of 147x, the miss will get amplified by both the likely decline in FY’25 estimates and a downward re-rating of the multiple,” he <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/garyblack00/status/1955368174553010227">said</a> on X.According to Koyfin data, CAVA’s forward price-to-earnings ratio is a lot higher than CMG’s 32.7x or even Wingstop Inc.’s 76.4x.Cava said it opened 16 new restaurants in the quarter, taking the total to over 400. The company also announced that it is investing in food-robotics startup Hyphen, which automates the portioning of plates and bowls.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A person walks past a Cava restaurant chain location in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Cava Stock Nosedives After Sales Outlook Cut, Poised For Worst Day Ever — But Retail Traders Smell Opportunity

Second-quarter revenue rose 20% while same-store sales grew by only 2.1%.

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