Overview Of Value Stocks In The Consumer Defensive Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
The article identifies Chegg (CHGG), Seneca Foods (SENEA), Village Super Market (VLGEA), Fresh Del Monte Produce (FDP), and United Natural Foods (UNFI) as notable value stocks in the consumer defensive sector. The companies have low P/E multiples, indicating they may be undervalued. However, recent earnings reports show mixed results, with some companies experiencing a decrease in earnings per share.

August 04, 2023 | 3:40 pm
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Fresh Del Monte Produce's earnings per share increased from $0.55 in Q1 to $0.96 in Q2.
An increase in earnings per share could positively impact the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Chegg reported a decrease in earnings per share from $0.4 in Q4 to $0.27 most recently.
A decrease in earnings per share could negatively impact the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Seneca Foods saw a decrease in earnings per share from 2.74 in Q3 to $-1.2 now.
A significant decrease in earnings per share could negatively impact the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
United Natural Foods experienced a decrease in earnings per share from $0.78 in Q2 to $0.54 now.
A decrease in earnings per share could negatively impact the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Village Super Market experienced a decrease in earnings per share from $0.85 in Q2 to $0.69 now.
A decrease in earnings per share could negatively impact the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100