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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWL | NEWELL BRANDS INC | -21,542,794 | $38.72M | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| EL | ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A | -6,734,010 | -$1.33B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | -5,292,809 | -$678.31M | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| PM | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | -4,474,388 | -$646.18M | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 11 |
| TAP | MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE CO - B | -3,399,754 | -$265.85M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | -3,362,094 | -$202.59M | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| EDU | NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATIO-SP ADR | -2,962,192 | $1.63M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | -2,834,856 | -$146.07M | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A | -2,667,271 | -$286.71M | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| TAL | TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR | -2,447,056 | $8.28M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| RLX | RLX TECHNOLOGY INC-ADR | -1,662,400 | -$4.27K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ACI | ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A | -1,626,200 | -$33.14K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CAG | CONAGRA BRANDS INC | -1,358,426 | -$12.93M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | -1,209,966 | -$278.32M | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 14 |
| CHGG | CHEGG INC | -948,498 | -$8.40K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BRCC | BRC INC-A | -900,432 | -$24.19M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| COTY | COTY INC-CL A | -819,796 | -$12.28K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | -736,991 | -$304.48M | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 16 |
| GO | GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP | -691,289 | -$40.99M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| KHC | KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE | -653,632 | -$601.10M | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| BJ | BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS | -646,591 | $197.72K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CL | COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO | -470,526 | -$74.55M | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| KOF | COCA-COLA FEMSA SAB-SP ADR | -411,009 | $92.58M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| SFM | SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC | -392,188 | $11.08K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| KDP | KEURIG DR PEPPER INC | -370,039 | $72.18M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| BTI | BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR | -361,798 | $8.06M | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| KR | KROGER CO | -337,363 | -$113.65M | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| ATGE | ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC | -336,206 | $12.95M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| BF-B | BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B | -317,547 | -$165.56M | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| DLTR | DOLLAR TREE INC | -263,100 | -$3.33M | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| UNFI | UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC | -215,529 | -$172.64K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| KMB | KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP | -213,823 | -$767.11K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| NUS | NU SKIN ENTERPRISES INC - A | -192,300 | -$30.30K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MO | ALTRIA GROUP INC | -182,912 | -$2.11M | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| LW | LAMB WESTON HOLDINGS INC | -182,700 | -$22.47K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HRL | HORMEL FOODS CORP | -180,995 | -$13.11M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| NSRGY | NESTLE SA-SPONS ADR | -159,611 | -$75.64M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |
| MKC | MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS | -134,090 | -$238.69M | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| ASAI | SENDAS DISTRIBUIDORA SA | -131,977 | -$96.99K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR | -109,955 | -$30.56M | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| VITL | VITAL FARMS INC | -88,600 | -$1.26K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| LRN | STRIDE INC | -74,500 | $731 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SENEA | SENECA FOODS CORP - CL A | -72,116 | $13.98K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MAMA | MAMA'S CREATIONS INC | -59,051 | -$92 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AVO | MISSION PRODUCE INC | -52,200 | -$633 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 |
| GIS | GENERAL MILLS INC | -49,621 | -$2.67M | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
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 tracked 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 the managers we track, 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 tracked investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q2 2023).
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.