As of Dec. 11, 2025, two stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
Source: https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/25/12/493…
The S&P 500 has climbed in recent years and finished 2025 with a 16% gain, and growth stocks have fueled the momentum. This has led to high valuations, especially among growth stocks.
Here is how Carter’s (CRI) and Johnson Outdoor (JOUT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Market volatility has reminded income-focused investors of something fundamental: Earned income stops when work stops, but dividend income keeps arriving regardless of headlines.
