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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

LYV

Consumer

1w

Expansion and Strategic Growth in Latin America

Michael Rapino highlighted ongoing growth in Mexico and Brazil, viewing Latin America as potentially as large as Mexico over time.
The company is starting to develop venues, festivals, and ticketing upgrades in Latin America, with a focus on demand explosion among consumers.
Latin America remains underdeveloped, with significant opportunities in Brazil and other countries, driven by increasing consumer demand for live events.

Mondelez International, Inc.

MDLZ

Consumer

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Bottom line was slightly better than expected.
Chocolate category showed significant pricing increases and RGM actions performing in line with expectations.
Emerging markets delivered double-digit growth with sustained volume and value growth and good share gains in Brazil, India, and Mexico.
Europe had a good quarter with strong share gains despite fragile consumer confidence.
North America faced weakness with declining volume in biscuits and soft snacking categories.
Q2 results were quite good with good pricing and flattish volume/mix excluding downsizing.
Strong quarter outside North America helped balance overall sales.

Molson Coors Beverage Company

TAP

Consumer

1w

Impact of Geopolitical and Macro Environment on U.S. Consumer Sentiment

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. remains at low levels due to geopolitical events, trade, and immigration policies.
Pressure on consumption trends, especially among lower income and Hispanic consumers.
Shift to singles and reduction in buyer numbers observed in the second quarter.

Life Time Group Holdings, Inc.

LTH

Consumer

1w

Strategic Shift Toward Accelerated Club Openings in 2026-2027

Company is now targeting 12 to 14 new club openings in 2026, up from previous guidance of 10.
Average club size for 2026 will be nearly 100,000 sq ft, larger than the 78,000 sq ft clubs opened in 2024 and 2025.
The shift reflects confidence in the pipeline, construction improvements, and strong balance sheet, enabling faster growth.

XPEL

Consumer

1w

XPEL's Record Revenue Growth and Market Performance in Q2 2025

XPEL achieved a record quarterly revenue of $124.7 million, up 13.5% year-over-year, surpassing internal expectations.
The U.S. region contributed $70.4 million, marking an 8.4% growth and a new record, despite a volatile environment influenced by tariff concerns.
China's revenue was $7.7 million, reflecting a normalized cadence after previous choppiness, with strategic adjustments underway.
European, Indian, and Middle Eastern markets performed well, while Latin America declined due to distributor market timing issues.
Management highlighted the company's strong execution and focus on regional decentralization as key drivers of performance.

European Wax Center, Inc.

EWCZ

Consumer

4d

Market Region Performance and Focused Regional Strategies

California remains a challenging region, but focus is being placed on improving performance through targeted franchise support.
Texas, Florida, and New York are showing signs of improvement, indicating regional variability in performance.
Data analytics are being used to identify guest routines and tailor engagement strategies regionally.
The company is committed to addressing regional challenges with strong franchise partnerships and focused marketing efforts.