Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2021
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2021, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q4 2020 into Q1 2021. Notable reductions at the top of this list include ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO), DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG), WALMART INC (WMT), GAOTU TECHEDU INC (GOTU). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | ALTRIA GROUP INC | -5,999,898 | -$136.80K | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | -5,161,119 | -$1.09M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | -4,302,855 | -$678.74K | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| GOTU | GAOTU TECHEDU INC | -3,020,769 | -$156.20K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CLX | CLOROX COMPANY | -2,588,418 | -$533.40K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| GIS | GENERAL MILLS INC | -2,525,552 | -$122.20K | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| MNST | MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP | -2,272,900 | -$160.93K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SFM | SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC | -2,110,700 | -$6.64K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | -1,798,520 | -$224.36K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| KDP | KEURIG DR PEPPER INC | -1,622,600 | -$44.25K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CL | COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO | -1,407,622 | -$142.99K | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | -1,377,161 | -$137.43K | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| HRL | HORMEL FOODS CORP | -1,350,916 | -$56.23K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| EPC | EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO | -1,062,482 | -$36.47K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| K | KELLANOVA | -1,010,234 | -$60.05K | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | -696,900 | -$10.09K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| LRN | STRIDE INC | -650,700 | -$12.01K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CPB | CAMPBELL SOUP CO | -537,370 | -$21.12K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CCU | CIA CERVECERIAS UNI-SPON ADR | -475,067 | $36.87K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| STZ | CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A | -468,930 | -$89.46K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| NSRGY | NESTLE SA-SPONS ADR | -398,070 | $1.46K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ELF | ELF BEAUTY INC | -376,200 | -$7.39K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | -361,066 | $4.68K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| THS | TREEHOUSE FOODS INC | -308,200 | -$5.46K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CALM | CAL-MAINE FOODS INC | -303,700 | -$10.14K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| BRFS | BRF SA-ADR | -252,000 | -$388 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SPTN | SPARTANNASH CO | -243,100 | -$1.79K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CDXC | CHROMADEX CORP | -235,200 | -$1.13K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| TR | TOOTSIE ROLL INDS | -229,019 | -$5.41K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| UVV | UNIVERSAL CORP/VA | -201,567 | $4.71K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| STRA | STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC | -195,980 | -$23.25K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PRMW | PRIMO WATER CORP | -177,499 | -$1.83K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TAL | TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR | -165,197 | -$129.43K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CENTA | CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A | -165,100 | $11.03K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| USNA | USANA HEALTH SCIENCES INC | -154,966 | $20.20K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| POST | POST HOLDINGS INC | -154,200 | -$13.76K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| COTY | COTY INC-CL A | -148,800 | $2.68K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| UTI | UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT | -132,849 | -$1.86K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FARM | FARMER BROS CO | -132,700 | $3.35K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PRDO | PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP | -131,100 | -$5.18K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CENT | CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | -121,800 | $3.16K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CVGW | CALAVO GROWERS INC | -109,320 | -$4.04K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DAO | YOUDAO INC - ADR | -107,518 | -$3.04K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| LOPE | GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC | -100,500 | -$6.05K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SYY | SYSCO CORP | -97,293 | $119.51K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| PSMT | PRICESMART INC | -94,900 | -$7.80K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JJSF | J & J SNACK FOODS CORP | -94,440 | -$14.51K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| LANC | LANCASTER COLONY CORP | -92,401 | -$20.57K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| FC | FRANKLIN COVEY CO | -87,201 | -$1.07K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BF-A | BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS A | -85,635 | -$64.85K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2021
What are the most sold Consumer Defensive stocks in Q1 2021?
The most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2021 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2020, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2021?
Among the managers we track, net reductions were largest in companies such as ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO), DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG), WALMART INC (WMT), based on aggregated 13F data.
How is institutional selling calculated?
Selling is calculated by summing the net decrease in shares reported by tracked investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q4 2020).
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.