01:26 PM EST, 02/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were mixed Friday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) increasing 0.2% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) down 0.3%.

In corporate news, Monster Beverage ( MNST ) shares rose 4.5% recently as the energy drink company recorded Q4 sales above market expectations, driven by higher prices and growing demand in the US.