Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2023
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2023, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q2 2023 into Q3 2023. Notable reductions at the top of this list include NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL), ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A (EL), TARGET CORP (TGT), PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL (PM). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWL | NEWELL BRANDS INC | -21,628,681 | $38.01M | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| EL | ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A | -6,647,218 | -$1.36B | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | -5,247,829 | -$683.75M | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| PM | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | -4,460,137 | -$645.10M | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | -3,362,096 | -$202.67M | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| TAP | MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE CO - B | -3,346,082 | -$262.51M | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| EDU | NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATIO-SP ADR | -2,906,431 | $6.52M | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | -2,844,235 | -$146.63M | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 10 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A | -2,633,987 | -$289.27M | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| TAL | TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR | -2,493,009 | $9.55M | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| ACI | ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A | -1,959,168 | -$7.09M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| RLX | RLX TECHNOLOGY INC-ADR | -1,662,400 | -$4.27K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CAG | CONAGRA BRANDS INC | -1,369,381 | -$17.21M | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | -1,215,609 | -$286.32M | 1 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 23 |
| CHGG | CHEGG INC | -928,862 | $167.04K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| BRCC | BRC INC-A | -900,432 | -$24.19M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| COTY | COTY INC-CL A | -774,628 | $283.28K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | -731,134 | -$320.58M | 2 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 26 |
| KHC | KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE | -722,527 | -$604.91M | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| GO | GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP | -691,289 | -$40.99M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| BJ | BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS | -648,303 | $89.91K | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CL | COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO | -569,136 | -$86.46M | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 12 |
| KOF | COCA-COLA FEMSA SAB-SP ADR | -411,009 | $92.58M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| SFM | SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC | -387,427 | $217.54K | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| BTI | BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR | -354,508 | $8.25M | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| ATGE | ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC | -336,206 | $12.95M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| KR | KROGER CO | -323,074 | -$113.31M | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| BF-B | BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B | -319,689 | -$166.23M | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| KDP | KEURIG DR PEPPER INC | -295,688 | $74.77M | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| HRL | HORMEL FOODS CORP | -260,776 | -$17.01M | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| DLTR | DOLLAR TREE INC | -255,493 | -$9.69M | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| UNFI | UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC | -215,529 | -$173.45K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| KMB | KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP | -214,082 | -$4.11M | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| NUS | NU SKIN ENTERPRISES INC - A | -192,300 | -$30.30K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MO | ALTRIA GROUP INC | -183,547 | -$2.36M | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| NSRGY | NESTLE SA-SPONS ADR | -159,611 | -$75.64M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| LW | LAMB WESTON HOLDINGS INC | -157,954 | -$1.59M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| MKC | MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS | -137,248 | -$242.30M | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| HNST | HONEST CO INC/THE | -136,366 | -$407 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SPTN | SPARTANNASH CO | -135,200 | -$3.58K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ASAI | SENDAS DISTRIBUIDORA SA | -131,977 | -$96.99K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR | -111,705 | -$30.76M | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| GIS | GENERAL MILLS INC | -98,410 | -$21.93M | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| VITL | VITAL FARMS INC | -88,600 | -$1.26K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| LRN | STRIDE INC | -74,500 | $809 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SENEA | SENECA FOODS CORP - CL A | -72,075 | $18.28K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MAMA | MAMA'S CREATIONS INC | -59,051 | -$92 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AVO | MISSION PRODUCE INC | -52,675 | -$23.77K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| LND | BRASILAGRO-CIA BRA - SPN ADR | -51,612 | -$260 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BF-A | BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS A | -50,929 | -$55.72M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2023
What are the most sold Consumer Defensive stocks in Q3 2023?
The most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2023 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q2 2023, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2023?
Among filers in this sector, net reductions were largest in companies such as NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL), ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A (EL), TARGET CORP (TGT), 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 Q2 2023).
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.