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Q: Recently your team viewed MDLZ as expensive. I'm assuming that this is mainly based on squeezed margins and lower earnings (?), because I see P/S and P/CF as reasonable.

I know GIS likely shares similar issues. Technically, if GIS got to the $32 level, it would seem like an extremely good buy if it could ever get the margins under control.

Do you see either as a better buy than the other? I would assume that there would be no concern on either company's debt or dividend ?
Read Answer Asked by James on March 23, 2026
Q: Pre-market, KHC has really dropped on the earnings report, and they plan to pause the company split.

Do you see the dividend as being relatively secure going forward?
Comparatively, the stock price of other similar companies such as GIS and MDLZ are starting to gain momentum. Is most of the bad news now priced into KHC in your opinion?
Read Answer Asked by James on February 11, 2026
Q: Hi 5i, looking to upgrade my consumer goods stock buy selling Deo, gis and buying Nsrgy and mdlz. What do you think of this move and what would be a good entrance price. These companies are bigger and more diversified. Are there any other companies with a dividend worth looking at? Thank you for your service!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 02, 2026
Q: GIS, KHC, CAG and CPB are all near long term technical lows. I know these are not 5i type of investments. However, in looking for a reasonable value play and using Loblaw as a relative baseline of 10 (unless you have a better comparative), are you able to provide an overall approx. rating of each with dividend and balance sheet sustainability in mind? Are there any major concerns that would make you completely avoid any, or all of these?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 05, 2026
Q: Can you please rank the quality of these U.S. Consumer Staple stocks with regards to the increasing of their respective dividends going forward as well as the rebounding of their business when sentiment turns favourable towards this sector?
Read Answer Asked by James on December 01, 2025
Q: Hey 5i, these consumer staple stocks have basically done nothing over the last 10yrs. They used to be a place to go when you were concerned about market pricing with a little growth and a dividend. Have things fundamentally changed or is everyone just obsessing over AI and technology and forgetting this sector. Also is there anything buyable in the sector with some growth and a dividend.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on November 10, 2025
Q: Are all of these companies buyable in your opinion? And how would you rank them if they were bought today while keeping in mind dividends, safety, growth there are a few sectors here so that aside. I do think some of these companies are being forgot about with all the focus on tech.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 04, 2025
Q: Own GIS and after many year's I'm up 1% not including dividends ugh. How would you rate these in the sector?
Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 07, 2025
Q: Not happy with general mills right now and Magna. What do you think should I keep them or move on. If I decide to move on is there any decent dividend paying companies in there respective categories.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mark on June 28, 2024
Q: Can you suggest US companies with safe, high dividends? Other than Financial or Energy. I'm considering GIS but am open to other ideas. thank you
Read Answer Asked by alex on March 04, 2024
Q: I have a position in Maple Leaf Foods which has been going nowhere. Would you add to the position or sell it and purchase another food stock? If so, which would you buy for stability and some income? Thank you for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Stella on December 11, 2023
Q: Hello 5i, I'm looking to strengthen my portfolio and currently own these stocks and others in the consumer stapes category. Is there value in owning all these listed or should i consolidate into a couple. Also how would you rank these on strength of company and the dividend.
Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on October 02, 2023
Q: I am underweight in consumer defensive stocks and in US exposure in my RRSP. What would your top US consumer defensive picks be?

Thank you

Louise
Read Answer Asked by Louise on February 27, 2023
Q: Looking to add a bit of consumer staples to the portfolio within the US. Not entirely apples to apples but could you please indicate your preference to either one of these listed or a combination?
Thanks, Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on January 06, 2021
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