Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2025
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2025, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q2 2025 into Q3 2025. Notable reductions at the top of this list include BRF SA-ADR (BRFS), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE (KHC), COTY INC-CL A (COTY). These rankings aggregate SEC 13F filings from all institutional investors in our database.
Explore more:
| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRFS | BRF SA-ADR | -8,654,829 | -$31.59M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | -7,785,808 | -$88.15M | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| KHC | KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE | -3,824,624 | -$29.00M | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| COTY | COTY INC-CL A | -2,949,587 | -$15.11M | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| WEST | WESTROCK COFFEE CO | -2,574,436 | -$14.85M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| BUD | ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR | -2,050,373 | -$506.61M | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| KR | KROGER CO | -1,776,929 | -$377.24M | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 22 |
| HNST | HONEST CO INC/THE | -1,059,067 | -$8.39M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| BRBR | BELLRING BRANDS INC | -977,428 | -$59.78M | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| CPB | CAMPBELL SOUP CO | -870,480 | -$30.40M | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| SPTN | SPARTANNASH CO | -752,978 | -$19.95M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NWL | NEWELL BRANDS INC | -729,353 | -$11.79M | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| EL | ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A | -539,894 | $19.86M | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 17 |
| PM | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | -538,624 | -$720.95M | 15 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 40 |
| DNUT | KRISPY KREME INC | -518,863 | -$789.72K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| HRL | HORMEL FOODS CORP | -474,175 | -$58.18M | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | -424,713 | -$22.87M | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| LAUR | LAUREATE EDUCATION INC | -392,625 | -$9.01M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | -390,222 | -$52.89M | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 17 |
| GO | GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP | -358,937 | -$4.10M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| THS | TREEHOUSE FOODS INC | -319,839 | -$6.14M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| PRDO | PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP | -294,489 | $9.40M | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| BTI | BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR | -278,054 | $405.69K | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| INGR | INGREDION INC | -246,180 | -$54.72M | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| NSRGY | NESTLE SA-SPONS ADR | -236,996 | -$67.21M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| USFD | US FOODS HOLDING CORP | -223,866 | -$20.03M | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| HAIN | HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC | -207,188 | -$267.41K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| VITL | VITAL FARMS INC | -197,254 | -$5.33M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A | -183,743 | -$83.67M | 11 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 24 |
| UTI | UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT | -175,535 | -$9.52M | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| UVV | UNIVERSAL CORP/VA | -168,130 | -$10.67M | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| TPB | TURNING POINT BRANDS INC | -163,180 | -$9.53M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CHD | CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC | -162,095 | -$110.56M | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
| ATGE | ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC | -155,056 | $18.46M | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| NATR | NATURES SUNSHINE PRODS INC | -150,900 | -$1.55M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| COKE | COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED INC | -128,580 | -$11.35M | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| BGS | B&G FOODS INC | -125,438 | -$527.20K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| APEI | AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION | -116,300 | $4.82M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CHEF | CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE | -107,852 | -$8.53M | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| EDU | NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATIO-SP ADR | -103,021 | -$8.70M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BF-A | BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS A | -102,715 | -$5.36M | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| MGPI | MGP INGREDIENTS INC | -94,105 | -$7.58M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| NGVC | NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C | -81,792 | -$2.84M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DAR | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC | -78,251 | -$22.86M | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| OLLI | OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTLET HOLDI | -58,091 | -$8.12M | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| LWAY | LIFEWAY FOODS INC | -49,618 | $76.18K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| LND | BRASILAGRO-CIA BRA - SPN ADR | -49,457 | -$187.48K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PSMT | PRICESMART INC | -44,423 | -$2.91M | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| LFVN | LIFEVANTAGE CORP | -42,400 | -$3.41M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JBSS | JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON INC | -34,891 | -$1.96M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2025
What are the most sold Consumer Defensive stocks in Q3 2025?
The most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2025 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q2 2025, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2025?
Among filers in this sector, net reductions were largest in companies such as BRF SA-ADR (BRFS), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE (KHC), 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 2025).
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.