Kristin Broughton
Wall Street Journal
New York, NY, United States
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Past articles by Kristin:
First-Time CFOs Get a Crash Course in Managing Inflation, Volatile Markets
The past year has been a tumultuous period for the global economy—and an opportune time for finance chiefs to cut their teeth. → Read More
Cutting Costs, Not Jobs, Is Focus for Many CFOs Facing Slowdown
Finance chiefs are looking to squeeze cost savings from their businesses as they brace for a potential recession, but without resorting to layoffs in a challenging hiring environment. → Read More
Businesses Rush to Sidestep Rate Shock by Paying Down Debt
Executives are aggressively paying down debt as higher interest rates increase the cost associated with having debt and businesses face the prospect of a recession. → Read More
CFOs Detail Plans to Manage Inflation, Shifts in Consumer Demand
Finance chiefs are focusing on price increases and efficiency in response to rising expenses across their companies → Read More
Keurig Dr Pepper Names New CFO to Fill Gap Left by Elevation of CEO
Sudhanshu Priyadarshi will take over as CFO of the beverage company on Nov. 14. → Read More
Companies Focus On Constant-Currency Metrics to Soothe Investors’ Nerves
As the strong dollar pinches earnings, more companies emphasize figures that strip away the negative impact of exchange rates. → Read More
Data Centers Face Higher Costs, Weaker Demand for Debt That Fueled Sector’s Rise
Issuance of asset-backed securities in the market has plunged as investors seek higher yields. → Read More
Kroger Pauses Buybacks to Prioritize Debt Reduction After Albertsons Deal Closes
Grocery giant Kroger Co. is pausing share buybacks ahead of its planned acquisition of rival Albertsons Cos. Inc., aiming to use the additional cash to reduce its debt as it closes one of the biggest deals in U.S. grocery-industry history. → Read More
XPO Logistics Names CFO Ahead of Planned Spinoff of Freight Brokerage Business
Carl Anderson will take over as finance chief ahead of the planned spinoff of the freight brokerage business later this year, part of an ongoing effort to split the sprawling transportation company into smaller pieces. → Read More
More Companies Pause Deal-Making Amid Market Volatility, High Inflation
Value of deals struck during the third quarter from a year earlier falls by largest amount since the financial crisis. → Read More
Ford Supply-Chain Leadership Overhaul Reflects EV Ramp Up
Auto maker’s new hires highlight the importance of technology skill sets as focus shifts to development of electric vehicles. → Read More
Fintech CFOs Seek Reliable Funding as Investors Pull Back, Demand Higher Yields
Financial technology firms are bolstering their funding options, including seeking out long-term investors, adding more loan buyers or relying on deposits as investors pull back or demand higher yields. → Read More
Companies Offer Supply-Chain Financing to Vendors as They Bulk Up on Inventory, Push Out Payment Terms
The financing method allows companies to pay their bills later while also providing suppliers with faster access to cash. → Read More
Companies Shrink Cash Buffers as Economic Shock of Pandemic Fades
In the weeks ahead, investors will scrutinize cash balances as companies report earnings and face an uncertain economic outlook. → Read More
Levi Strauss Uses More Frequent Financial Forecasts to Confront Uncertainty
The demin company is adjusting its financial targets every six months instead of annually as it faces an uncertain economic outlook. → Read More
Higher Financing Costs, Lower Valuations Crimp M&A
The total value of deals globally has declined from last year’s record high amid concerns about the economic outlook. → Read More
BNY Mellon Names Goldman Sachs Veteran as Its Next Finance Chief
Dermot McDonogh will take over as CFO of the New York custody bank on Feb. 1, succeeding Emily Portney. → Read More
Finance Chiefs Weigh Costs and Benefits of Stock Splits
Companies are analyzing the costs and benefits of splitting their shares, with several big businesses recently announcing plans to do so. → Read More
Dollar Tree CFO Steps Down Amid Shake-Up Brought On by Activist-Investor Pressure
Dollar Tree Inc. said its finance chief is stepping down as part of a broader executive reshuffling as the discount retailer faces pressure from an activist investor to improve its performance. → Read More
Inflation Puts Spotlight on Companies’ Use of Last-In, First-Out Accounting
Concerns about rising inflation and slowing growth are putting the spotlight on an accounting method U.S. companies use to lower their federal tax bill by inflating their costs, which also squeezes their quarterly earnings. → Read More