Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q2 2021
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q2 2021, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q1 2021 into Q2 2021. Notable additions at the top of this list include KROGER CO (KR), CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC (CHD), PEPSICO INC (PEP), WALMART INC (WMT). These rankings aggregate SEC 13F filings from all institutional investors in our database.
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| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR | KROGER CO | 11,322,196 | $592.41M | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| CHD | CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC | 3,104,390 | $249.37M | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | 1,985,945 | $449.00M | 0 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | 1,810,254 | $282.87M | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| AFYA | Afya, Ltd. | 1,557,480 | $40.82M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| BF-B | BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B | 1,456,606 | $185.75M | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| COTY | COTY INC-CL A | 1,160,453 | $11.41M | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| MKC | MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS | 1,090,346 | $80.10M | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| DDL | DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR | 1,050,000 | $40.22M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GO | GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP | 1,034,883 | $24.25M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NWL | NEWELL BRANDS INC | 947,673 | $58.85M | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| KDP | KEURIG DR PEPPER INC | 831,672 | $32.49M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| CAG | CONAGRA BRANDS INC | 700,120 | $21.59M | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| EPC | EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO | 578,798 | $26.28M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| CLX | CLOROX COMPANY | 563,743 | $75.67M | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A | 559,132 | $237.34M | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| DEO | DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR | 543,929 | $125.91M | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| CPB | CAMPBELL SOUP CO | 535,580 | $11.69M | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| DAR | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC | 532,174 | $30.09M | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| HRL | HORMEL FOODS CORP | 527,958 | $19.95M | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| HAIN | HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC | 481,566 | -$37.59M | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| PFGC | PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP CO | 429,700 | $20.48M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ACI | ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A | 403,250 | $7.74M | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ATGE | ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC | 390,438 | $1.72M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | 380,182 | $18.57M | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| EL | ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A | 246,036 | $338.89M | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| SFM | SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC | 239,118 | -$3.77M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | 174,134 | $2.99M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| NOMD | NOMAD FOODS LTD | 138,810 | $7.73M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ADM | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO | 137,455 | $6.25M | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| CL | COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO | 116,541 | $48.98M | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | 110,328 | $36.71M | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| PRDO | PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP | 97,200 | $2.82M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| OTLY | OATLY GROUP AB | 95,114 | $2.33M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NGVC | NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C | 94,750 | -$3.61M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LINC | LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | 85,200 | $1.71M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KOF | COCA-COLA FEMSA SAB-SP ADR | 74,972 | $78.14M | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| CHGG | CHEGG INC | 72,903 | $6.06M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AACG | ATA CREATIVITY GLOBAL - ADR | 71,998 | $122.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TPB | TURNING POINT BRANDS INC | 71,600 | $2.90M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GOTU | GAOTU TECHEDU INC | 59,038 | $317.97K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CALM | CAL-MAINE FOODS INC | 57,983 | -$1.24M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| COST | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP | 57,189 | $107.78M | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| VITL | VITAL FARMS INC | 47,600 | $950.00K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IPAR | INTER PARFUMS INC | 30,513 | $2.20M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LFVN | LIFEVANTAGE CORP | 23,563 | -$2.25M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SENEA | SENECA FOODS CORP - CL A | 21,100 | $1.58M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HIMS | HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC | 17,500 | -$8.64M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JVA | COFFEE HOLDING CO INC | 14,806 | $270.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NATR | NATURES SUNSHINE PRODS INC | 13,800 | -$1.34M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q2 2021
What are the most bought Consumer Defensive stocks in Q2 2021?
The most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q2 2021 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q1 2021, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q2 2021?
Among filers in this sector, net additions were largest in companies such as KROGER CO (KR), CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC (CHD), PEPSICO INC (PEP), based on aggregated 13F data.
How is institutional buying calculated?
Buying is calculated by summing the net increase in shares reported by institutional investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q1 2021).
Does this include all institutional owners?
Yes. These rankings aggregate SEC 13F filings from all institutional investors in our database, not only the investors we track individually.
Are these trades real-time?
No. 13F filings are reported quarterly and may be delayed by up to 45 days. The data reflects positions at the end of the reporting period, not real-time trading activity.