Most owned stocks in Consumer Defensive
See which Consumer Defensive stocks show up most often across leading institutional portfolios we track. Notable stocks at the top of this list include COSTCO WHSL CORP NEW (COST), KRAFT HEINZ CO (KHC), PHILIP MORRIS INTL INC (PM), CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC (STZ). These rankings are based on SEC 13F filings from the investors we track.
| Symbol | Name | Stocks owned | Quantity | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COST | COSTCO WHSL CORP NEW | 9 | 1,431,869 | $1,281,067,025 |
| KHC | KRAFT HEINZ CO | 8 | 340,560,848 | $8,259,026,011 |
| PM | PHILIP MORRIS INTL INC | 8 | 17,393,834 | $2,805,215,699 |
| STZ | CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC | 8 | 13,740,204 | $1,890,566,522 |
| PG | PROCTER AND GAMBLE CO | 8 | 12,851,630 | $1,897,539,279 |
| DG | DOLLAR GEN CORP NEW | 7 | 19,970,321 | $2,201,729,317 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | 7 | 10,217,964 | $1,126,045,423 |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | 7 | 2,766,875 | $262,260,551 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | 7 | 2,339,967 | $331,324,751 |
| KO | COCA COLA CO | 6 | 403,298,778 | $28,193,800,325 |
| EL | LAUDER ESTEE COS INC | 5 | 8,843,444 | $924,815,424 |
| SYY | SYSCO CORP | 5 | 2,256,085 | $174,735,628 |
| DEO | DIAGEO PLC | 5 | 881,342 | $77,575,113 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA | 4 | 368,844,295 | $829,747,021 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC | 4 | 15,714,267 | $921,062,590 |
| CL | COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO | 4 | 10,706,457 | $853,312,868 |
| HRL | HORMEL FOODS CORP | 4 | 6,263,629 | $148,458,148 |
| BUD | ANHEUSER BUSCH INBEV SA/NV | 4 | 2,315,423 | $147,747,408 |
| KR | KROGER CO | 3 | 50,058,579 | $3,127,812,189 |
| KOF | COCA-COLA FEMSA SAB DE CV | 3 | 6,589,846 | $619,769,109 |
| KVUE | KENVUE INC | 3 | 3,829,289 | $68,403,160 |
| CHD | CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC | 3 | 2,952,327 | $258,203,596 |
| MO | ALTRIA GROUP INC | 3 | 2,239,412 | $130,089,249 |
| CALM | CAL MAINE FOODS INC | 3 | 1,946,504 | $154,918,602 |
| TAP | MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE CO | 3 | 1,867,106 | $87,151,803 |
| BF-B | BROWN FORMAN CORP | 3 | 1,846,370 | $48,316,922 |
| MAMA | MAMAS CREATIONS INC | 3 | 1,711,903 | $19,107,482 |
| GIS | GENERAL MLS INC | 3 | 1,629,450 | $75,830,765 |
| BTI | BRITISH AMERN TOB PLC | 3 | 1,368,718 | $72,839,541 |
| USFD | US FOODS HLDG CORP | 3 | 1,278,419 | $97,437,425 |
| KMB | KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP | 3 | 915,317 | $93,605,604 |
| CAG | CONAGRA BRANDS INC | 3 | 882,354 | $15,451,028 |
| CLX | CLOROX CO DEL | 3 | 844,127 | $85,255,526 |
| MGPI | MGP INGREDIENTS INC NEW | 3 | 823,412 | $20,008,912 |
| DLTR | DOLLAR TREE INC | 3 | 725,214 | $88,983,703 |
| CENTA | CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | 3 | 518,908 | $13,618,330 |
| PFGC | PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP CO | 3 | 285,902 | $25,857,909 |
| SAM | BOSTON BEER INC | 3 | 232,989 | $45,500,823 |
| HSY | HERSHEY CO | 3 | 88,466 | $16,204,700 |
| GHC | GRAHAM HLDGS CO | 3 | 37,395 | $41,100,329 |
| ADM | ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO | 3 | 31,497 | $1,434,027 |
| INGR | INGREDION INC | 3 | 29,727 | $3,441,549 |
| NWL | NEWELL BRANDS INC | 2 | 50,422,901 | $187,573,192 |
| STKL | SUNOPTA INC | 2 | 21,435,876 | $83,042,518 |
| CCU | COMPANIA CERVECERIAS UNIDAS | 2 | 16,228,349 | $196,898,387 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO S | 2 | 12,515,951 | $1,234,448,249 |
| ACI | ALBERTSONS COS INC | 2 | 6,213,204 | $106,696,520 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTL INC | 2 | 4,519,745 | $243,642,550 |
| EDU | NEW ORIENTAL ED & TECHNOLOGY | 2 | 3,382,225 | $186,123,842 |
| BF-A | BROWN FORMAN CORP | 2 | 2,798,616 | $73,631,587 |
Frequently asked questions about Most owned stocks in Consumer Defensive
What are the most owned Consumer Defensive stocks?
The most owned consumer defensive stocks here are those that appear in the largest number of tracked institutional 13F portfolios (holder count), using the latest filings in our dataset. That measures breadth of ownership across the managers we follow, not intraday trading.
Which stocks are most widely held by institutional investors in the Consumer Defensive sector?
Widely held names on this list often include companies such as COSTCO WHSL CORP NEW (COST), KRAFT HEINZ CO (KHC), PHILIP MORRIS INTL INC (PM), though membership changes as new 13Fs are filed.
How is "most owned" calculated?
We rank primarily by how many distinct tracked managers report a position in each ticker. The table also shows aggregate reported shares and value so you can compare scale alongside holder counts.
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.