Archer Daniels Midland has returned about 49.4% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the Consumer Staples sector's average return of 9.3%. The company holds a Zacks Rank of 2, or Buy, and its full-year earnings consensus estimate has risen 9.2% over the past quarter. Fomento Economico, another Consumer Staples stock, has returned 27.7% year-to-date and carries a Zacks Rank of 1, or Strong Buy, with its current-year EPS estimate up 35.8% in three months. Within its Agriculture - Operations industry, which has gained about 30.5% this year, Archer Daniels Midland is also outperforming, while Fomento Economico's Beverages - Soft drinks industry has moved 11.3% higher.
Archer-Daniels-Midland CompanyCompany's strong YTD return and upward earnings estimate revision indicate positive financial performance.
Fomento Economico MexicanoCompany also shows strong YTD return and upward EPS estimate revision, mentioned as another outperforming stock.