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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | ALTRIA GROUP INC | -5,984,823 | -$190.33M | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | -5,036,434 | -$1.07B | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | -4,264,108 | -$674.38M | 0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 16 |
| GOTU | GAOTU TECHEDU INC | -3,017,171 | -$156.53M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| GIS | GENERAL MILLS INC | -2,463,632 | -$108.23M | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| CLX | CLOROX COMPANY | -2,433,667 | -$499.28M | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| MNST | MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP | -2,239,715 | -$218.49M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| SFM | SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC | -2,141,070 | -$7.22M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | -1,819,873 | -$216.48M | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| AFYA | Afya, Ltd. | -1,768,740 | -$45.37M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| KDP | KEURIG DR PEPPER INC | -1,553,510 | -$41.05M | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| CL | COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO | -1,401,821 | -$225.09M | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 14 |
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | -1,375,149 | -$135.93M | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| HRL | HORMEL FOODS CORP | -1,178,382 | -$42.22M | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| EPC | EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO | -1,054,482 | -$35.45M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| K | KELLANOVA | -1,047,688 | -$61.40M | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| NOMD | NOMAD FOODS LTD | -963,547 | -$14.91M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | -700,594 | -$6.22M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| LRN | STRIDE INC | -637,508 | -$11.59M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CCEP | COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNE | -554,198 | -$27.01M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CPB | CAMPBELL SOUP CO | -540,517 | -$20.58M | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| CCU | CIA CERVECERIAS UNI-SPON ADR | -475,067 | $36.87M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| STZ | CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A | -469,176 | -$89.02M | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | -409,965 | $12.98M | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| NSRGY | NESTLE SA-SPONS ADR | -398,070 | -$109.94M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| PDRDF | Pernod Ricard | -388,955 | -$87.72M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ELF | ELF BEAUTY INC | -376,200 | -$7.39M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BUDFF | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA | -375,015 | -$62.50M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| THS | TREEHOUSE FOODS INC | -308,540 | -$5.47M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CALM | CAL-MAINE FOODS INC | -305,855 | -$9.97M | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| HKHHF | Heineken Holding NV | -295,948 | -$66.51M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SPTN | SPARTANNASH CO | -243,100 | -$1.79M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CDXC | CHROMADEX CORP | -235,200 | -$1.13M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| TR | TOOTSIE ROLL INDS | -229,019 | -$5.41M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BRFS | BRF SA-ADR | -203,877 | -$14.04K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| UVV | UNIVERSAL CORP/VA | -192,356 | $16.73M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| STRA | STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC | -192,127 | -$22.90M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PRMW | PRIMO WATER CORP | -177,499 | -$1.83M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ZVOI | ZOVIO INC | -176,500 | -$1.87M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CENTA | CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A | -165,100 | $11.03M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| COTY | COTY INC-CL A | -158,595 | $3.84M | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| TAL | TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR | -155,509 | -$132.10M | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| USNA | USANA HEALTH SCIENCES INC | -154,966 | $20.20M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| POST | POST HOLDINGS INC | -154,377 | -$13.77M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| UTI | UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT | -132,849 | -$1.86M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FARM | FARMER BROS CO | -132,700 | $3.35M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PRDO | PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP | -131,100 | -$5.18M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CENT | CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | -121,800 | $3.16M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DMC | DEL MONTE CORP | -118,368 | -$1.66M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| CVGW | CALAVO GROWERS INC | -110,594 | -$3.93M | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 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 filers in this sector, 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 institutional investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q4 2020).
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.