Key Takeaways Kraft Heinz shares fell more than 3% Wednesday as the food giant reported fourth-quarter sales and issued 2025 guidance that missed analysts' estimates.Kraft Heinz blamed "continued shifts in consumer behavior due to economic uncertainty" and a decline in its Lunchables-branded foods for its weak sales.

The average consumer staples company is offering investors a roughly 2.8% dividend yield. Conagra 's ( CAG 0.89%) 5.1% yield is much higher than that, with Kraft Heinz 's ( KHC 2.20%) 5.4% yield higher still.

This is what you need to keep in the back of your mind as you compare Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) to Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). Both companies have seen stock declines over the past year, but one is facing much larger problems than the other.

Key Takeaways U.S. equities dropped at midday when the January report on consumer prices showed inflation rose more than had been expected.Shares of companies in the homebuilding industry fell as the inflation data raised worries about higher mortgage rates ahead.

The company said it’s “committed to making the necessary investments to drive top-line improvement, while remaining disciplined.”

Kraft Heinz forecast annual profit below estimates on Wednesday, as the packaged food maker contends with sluggish demand for its higher-priced products including Lunchables and packaged meat. The company expects fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $2.