Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2023
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q3 2023, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q2 2023 into Q3 2023. Notable additions at the top of this list include ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR (BUD), TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN), KENVUE INC (KVUE), DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG). These rankings are based on SEC 13F filings from the investors we track.
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| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUD | ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR | 6,134,720 | $329.28M | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | 5,972,926 | $281.71M | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| KVUE | KENVUE INC | 2,693,367 | $3.44M | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | 2,356,267 | $84.37M | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| SYY | SYSCO CORP | 1,687,295 | -$76.02M | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| BRFS | BRF SA-ADR | 1,670,821 | $3.59K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | 1,555,557 | -$1.71B | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| CHD | CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC | 830,586 | -$18.87M | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| CLX | CLOROX COMPANY | 580,737 | -$1.51M | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| CALM | CAL-MAINE FOODS INC | 524,587 | $31.06K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PRMW | PRIMO WATER CORP | 495,251 | $12.12M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ADM | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO | 479,999 | $50.33K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| UTZ | UTZ BRANDS INC | 382,449 | $2.09M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HAIN | HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC | 373,054 | $1.68M | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ELF | ELF BEAUTY INC | 342,792 | $25.75K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WEST | WESTROCK COFFEE CO | 327,723 | -$7.68M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MNST | MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP | 300,379 | -$187.65K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | 297,600 | -$7.26K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CCU | CIA CERVECERIAS UNI-SPON ADR | 295,056 | -$51.68M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SJM | JM SMUCKER CO/THE | 253,370 | -$21.15M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| HSY | HERSHEY CO/THE | 226,858 | -$520.05K | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| UVV | UNIVERSAL CORP/VA | 200,892 | $5.87M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CPB | CAMPBELL SOUP CO | 189,720 | $975.31K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| K | KELLANOVA | 167,080 | $20.95M | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| USFD | US FOODS HOLDING CORP | 164,200 | $6.07K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IMKTA | INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A | 150,359 | $10.22M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| STKL | SUNOPTA INC | 132,162 | -$68.81M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PRDO | PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP | 132,000 | $191.89K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CHEF | CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE | 131,479 | -$1.25M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DDL | DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR | 111,300 | -$135.06K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| BRBR | BELLRING BRANDS INC | 108,878 | $5.19K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PPC | PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP | 105,013 | $48.06K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CELH | CELSIUS HOLDINGS INC | 81,945 | $15.58K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| STZ | CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A | 71,029 | -$104.45K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | 69,838 | $9.61M | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| COCO | VITA COCO CO INC/THE | 69,815 | $1.73K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DEO | DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR | 67,742 | -$5.85M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| BGS | B&G FOODS INC | 66,500 | $658 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OTLY | OATLY GROUP AB | 65,300 | $59 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FC | FRANKLIN COVEY CO | 54,440 | -$34.86K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HIMS | HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC | 52,200 | -$3.28M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TR | TOOTSIE ROLL INDS | 49,900 | -$1.14K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LINC | LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | 49,134 | $1.16M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| UTI | UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT | 47,608 | $1.01M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| TPB | TURNING POINT BRANDS INC | 40,345 | $796 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| POST | POST HOLDINGS INC | 39,400 | $900 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JBSS | JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON INC | 28,700 | -$258 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ZVIA | ZEVIA PBC-A | 25,200 | $56 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VWESQ | VINTAGE WINE ESTATES INC | 17,900 | $10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FIZZ | NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP | 16,300 | -$3.93K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2023
What are the most bought Consumer Defensive stocks in Q3 2023?
The most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2023 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q2 2023, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q3 2023?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR (BUD), TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN), KENVUE INC (KVUE), based on aggregated 13F data.
How is institutional buying calculated?
Buying is calculated by summing the net increase in shares reported by tracked investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q2 2023).
Does this include all institutional owners?
These rankings are based on a subset of tracked institutional investors who file SEC 13F reports. While not exhaustive, the dataset includes many of the largest and most influential funds.
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.