Consumer Defensive
113 US-listed companies tracked
Consumer Defensive stocks are companies that produce essential household goods, food, beverages, and everyday consumer staples that people purchase regardless of economic conditions. These businesses face headwinds from commodity price volatility, shifting consumer preferences toward healthier or sustainable products, and evolving regulatory standards around food labeling and product safety. TrendMatrix ranks 112 US-listed Consumer Defensive stocks by 10-dimension quantitative score, refreshed every 5 minutes during market hours with a full reanalysis nightly.
Ranked stocks
| # | Symbol | Score | Verdict | Price | Upside | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUY (Strong Buy Now + Strong Buy Wait) | |||||||
| 1 | CELH | 6.6 | Buy Wait | $29.35 | +92.3% | ||
| 2 | HLF | 6.2 | Buy Wait | $12.09 | +35.0% | ||
| 3 | LOPE | 6.2 | Buy Wait | $147.49 | +20.8% | ||
| 4 | AFYA | 5.6 | Buy Wait | $14.10 | +7.4% | ||
| HOLD / WATCH | |||||||
| 5 | TAL | 6.9 | Hold | $9.27 | +52.3% | ||
| 6 | EDU | 6.6 | Hold | $46.67 | +36.3% | ||
| 7 | SENEA | 6.6 | Hold | $175.37 | -1.6% | ||
| 8 | RLX | 6.4 | Hold | $2.05 | +26.8% | ||
| 9 | LAUR | 6.3 | Hold | $36.40 | +2.0% | ||
| 10 | PRDO | 6.3 | Hold | $34.04 | +9.9% | ||
| 11 | CENT | 6.2 | Hold | $42.85 | -1.3% | ||
| 12 | CENTA | 6.1 | Hold | $37.77 | -1.0% | ||
| 13 | MNST | 6.1 | Hold | $93.50 | -1.7% | ||
| 14 | BUD | 6.0 | Hold | $82.91 | -0.2% | ||
| 15 | MKC | 6.0 | Hold | $48.95 | +8.8% | ||
| 16 | AKO-A | 5.8 | Hold | $22.51 | +4.0% | ||
| 17 | HSY | 5.8 | Hold | $181.66 | +7.6% | ||
| 18 | KVUE | 5.8 | Hold | $18.14 | -1.4% | ||
| 19 | MKC-V | 5.8 | Hold | $48.40 | +1.2% | ||
| 20 | AKO-B | 5.7 | Hold | $29.02 | +8.0% | ||
| 21 | OLLI | 5.7 | Hold | $83.25 | +31.2% | ||
| 22 | PG | 5.7 | Hold | $149.73 | -1.5% | ||
| 23 | SPB | 5.7 | Hold | $83.30 | +0.3% | ||
| 24 | ELF | 5.6 | Hold | $61.39 | +5.4% | ||
| 25 | KO | 5.6 | Hold | $82.70 | -0.3% | ||
| 26 | LRN | 5.6 | Hold | $97.71 | +4.0% | ||
| 27 | COST | 5.5 | Hold | $981.51 | +1.4% | ||
| 28 | KMB | 5.5 | Hold | $102.50 | +0.5% | ||
| 29 | TPB | 5.2 | Hold | $82.55 | +37.0% | ||
| 30 | TGT | 4.9 | Hold | $135.28 | -1.3% | ||
| SELL | |||||||
| 31 | COKE | 6.3 | Sell | $186.17 | +1.3% | ||
| 32 | BG | 6.2 | Sell | $127.17 | +3.9% | ||
| 33 | MO | 6.2 | Sell | $72.02 | +1.4% | ||
| 34 | BRBR | 5.8 | Sell | $8.81 | +35.2% | ||
| 35 | COCO | 5.8 | Sell | $81.02 | -0.3% | ||
| 36 | COUR | 5.8 | Sell | $5.35 | +30.3% | ||
| 37 | DOLE | 5.8 | Sell | $14.35 | +4.7% | ||
| 38 | PEP | 5.8 | Sell | $143.84 | +5.1% | ||
| 39 | DAR | 5.7 | Sell | $56.99 | +16.7% | ||
| 40 | FDP | 5.7 | Sell | $29.00 | +51.7% | ||
| 41 | POST | 5.7 | Sell | $93.14 | +14.3% | ||
| 42 | UL | 5.7 | Sell | $58.92 | -1.7% | ||
| 43 | WMK | 5.7 | Sell | $82.63 | -0.7% | ||
| 44 | FMX | 5.6 | Sell | $129.37 | -1.1% | ||
| 45 | KR | 5.6 | Sell | $64.70 | +4.8% | ||
| 46 | AGRO | 5.5 | Sell | $11.65 | +1.1% | ||
| 47 | BTI | 5.5 | Sell | $62.10 | +4.8% | ||
| 48 | DLTR | 5.5 | Sell | $113.90 | +0.5% | ||
| 49 | CL | 5.4 | Sell | $89.59 | +1.1% | ||
| 50 | FLO | 5.4 | Sell | $7.79 | +0.5% | ||
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- GHCGraham Holdings Company5.4
- IPARInterparfums, Inc.5.4
- JBSJBS N.V.5.4
- LINCLincoln Educational Services Co5.4
- MDLZMondelez International, Inc.5.4
- NOMDNomad Foods Limited5.4
- PFGCPerformance Food Group Company5.4
- SJMThe J.M. Smucker Company5.4
- SMPLThe Simply Good Foods Company5.4
- ABEVAmbev S.A.5.3
- CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners 5.3
- COTYCoty Inc.5.3
- SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.5.3
- TBBBBBB Foods Inc.5.3
- CHDChurch & Dwight Company, Inc.5.2
- CVSACovista Inc.5.2
- DEODiageo plc5.2
- DGDollar General Corporation5.2
- FRPTFreshpet, Inc.5.2
- IMKTAIngles Markets, Incorporated5.2
- MZTIThe Marzetti Company5.2
- STRAStrategic Education, Inc.5.2
- TAPMolson Coors Beverage Company5.2
- ACIAlbertsons Companies, Inc.5.1
- CCUCompania Cervecerias Unidas, S.5.1
- CLXClorox Company (The)5.1
- CPBThe Campbell's Company5.1
- PMPhilip Morris International Inc5.0
- PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation5.0
- STZConstellation Brands, Inc.5.0
- BF-BBrown Forman Inc4.9
- CAGConAgra Brands, Inc.4.9
- CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc.4.9
- INGRIngredion Incorporated4.9
- KDPKeurig Dr Pepper Inc.4.9
- LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.4.9
- NWLNewell Brands Inc.4.9
- SFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc.4.9
- SYYSysco Corporation4.9
- TAP-AMolson Coors Beverage Company4.9
- USFDUS Foods Holding Corp.4.9
- BF-ABrown Forman Inc4.8
- GISGeneral Mills, Inc.4.8
- KHCThe Kraft Heinz Company4.8
- MHMcGraw Hill, Inc.4.8
- TSNTyson Foods, Inc.4.8
- WMTWalmart Inc.4.8
- FIZZNational Beverage Corp.4.7
- KOFCoca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V.4.7
- UVVUniversal Corporation4.7
- BJBJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, I4.6
- PRMBPrimo Brands Corporation4.6
- ANDEThe Andersons, Inc.4.5
- ELEstee Lauder Companies, Inc. (T4.5
- MICCThe Magnum Ice Cream Company N.4.5
- SAMBoston Beer Company, Inc. (The)4.5
- TRTootsie Roll Industries, Inc.4.5
- DAOYoudao, Inc.4.4
- ADMArcher-Daniels-Midland Company4.3
- PSMTPriceSmart, Inc.4.3
- HRLHormel Foods Corporation4.2
- UNFIUnited Natural Foods, Inc.4.1
- UTIUniversal Technical Institute I3.8
Industries in this Sector
IndustryNDescription
Packaged Foods26Packaged Foods companies manufacture and distribute branded shelf-stable consumer products, from cereals and…Education & Training Services15Education and training services companies provide accredited courses, degree programs, and professional…Beverages - Non-Alcoholic13Non-alcoholic beverage companies manufacture, distribute, and market soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea, energy…Household & Personal Products13Household & Personal Products companies manufacture consumer staples like soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, and…Discount Stores9Discount store operators sell branded and private-label merchandise at discounted prices across apparel, home…Beverages - Brewers7Beverage brewers produce and distribute beer and malt beverages to consumers through retail stores, bars, and…Farm Products7Farm Products companies cultivate and sell agricultural commodities and inputs—including seeds, grains, and…Tobacco6Tobacco companies manufacture cigarettes, smokeless products, and alternative nicotine delivery systems for…Food Distribution5Food distribution companies purchase products from suppliers and manufacturers, then resell them to…Grocery Stores5Grocery retailers operate high-volume, low-margin stores selling food and household essentials to consumers…Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries3Beverage companies in the Wineries & Distilleries sector produce and sell various alcoholic drinks including…Confectioners3Confectioners manufacture and distribute candy, chocolate, and sugar-based confectionery products to retail…