Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2025
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q3 2025, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q2 2025 into Q3 2025. Notable additions at the top of this list include ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM), MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE CO - B (TAP), COCA-COLA CO/THE (KO), ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADM | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO | 8,522,580 | $554.83M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TAP | MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE CO - B | 4,303,925 | $149.05M | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | 3,814,250 | -$1.53B | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| ACI | ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A | 3,622,205 | $34.24M | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CAG | CONAGRA BRANDS INC | 3,568,401 | $62.67M | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HIMS | HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC | 2,218,274 | $173.16M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| GIS | GENERAL MILLS INC | 1,510,673 | $75.79M | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| SPB | SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS INC | 990,334 | $51.24M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| COUR | COURSERA INC | 880,200 | $13.43M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | 806,488 | $140.08M | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | 680,864 | $26.27M | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 15 |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | 655,162 | $42.64M | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| MNST | MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP | 627,930 | $52.46M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CHGG | CHEGG INC | 618,790 | $1.67M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SHOT | SAFETY SHOT INC | 581,682 | $155.89K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CL | COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO | 485,751 | -$88.37M | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| BRCC | BRC INC-A | 400,000 | $4.01M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PPC | PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP | 371,469 | $10.47M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DDL | DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR | 333,809 | $755.07K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UDMY | UDEMY INC | 289,799 | $2.02M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DLTR | DOLLAR TREE INC | 274,693 | $19.27M | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| SMPL | SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE | 271,300 | $5.82M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CDXC | CHROMADEX CORP | 223,400 | -$402.85K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KVUE | KENVUE INC | 220,547 | -$75.31M | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| DEO | DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR | 201,868 | $13.26M | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | 182,316 | -$195.81M | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| EWCZ | EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A | 171,400 | $348.51K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| POST | POST HOLDINGS INC | 135,782 | $14.57M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SKIN | BEAUTY HEALTH CO/THE | 128,900 | $263.36K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CALM | CAL-MAINE FOODS INC | 109,001 | -$2.57M | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| FRPT | FRESHPET INC | 89,396 | -$3.03M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PFGC | PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP CO | 86,093 | $15.13M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| ZVIA | ZEVIA PBC-A | 82,700 | $72.88K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | 78,291 | $2.74M | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| LRN | STRIDE INC | 74,510 | $11.60M | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| STZ | CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A | 71,212 | -$370.17M | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| KMB | KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP | 65,843 | $7.33M | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| UTZ | UTZ BRANDS INC | 65,300 | $529.30K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VFF | VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL | 54,244 | $3.67M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BJ | BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS | 47,537 | -$3.10M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SFM | SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC | 46,358 | -$220.69M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| STKL | SUNOPTA INC | 45,953 | $1.55M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| MAMA | MAMA'S CREATIONS INC | 41,600 | $4.01M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CENTA | CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A | 40,130 | $451.40K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| JVA | COFFEE HOLDING CO INC | 34,172 | $254.47K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FARM | FARMER BROS CO | 29,178 | $296.87K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AVO | MISSION PRODUCE INC | 29,000 | $437.68K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NUS | NU SKIN ENTERPRISES INC - A | 18,997 | $7.75M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ANDE | ANDERSONS INC/THE | 18,700 | $1.55M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DAO | YOUDAO INC - ADR | 10,300 | $180.64K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2025
What are the most bought Consumer Defensive stocks in Q3 2025?
The most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2025 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q2 2025, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q3 2025?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM), MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE CO - B (TAP), COCA-COLA CO/THE (KO), 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 2025).
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.