A Look Into Consumer Defensive Sector Value Stocks
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Benzinga Insights identifies value stocks in the consumer defensive sector based on low P/E ratios. Perdoceo Education (PRDO), Altria Group (MO), Village Super Market (VLGEA), Sunlands Technology (STG), and Ingles Markets (IMKTA) are highlighted. PRDO and VLGEA saw an increase in EPS, while MO and STG experienced a decrease. IMKTA's EPS increased, and all except STG saw dividend yield increases. Value stocks carry the risk of not rebounding.
November 17, 2023 | 2:39 pm
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Sunlands Technology has a very low P/E of 0.88 but reported a decrease in EPS from $1.9 to $1.73.
Despite the low P/E, the decrease in EPS could signal underlying issues, potentially leading to a short-term negative impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Altria Group has a P/E of 8.31, a slight decrease in EPS from $1.31 to $1.28, but an increased dividend yield to 9.09%.
The decrease in EPS may be a concern, but the high dividend yield could attract income-focused investors, balancing the impact.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Ingles Markets has a P/E of 6.65, an increase in EPS from $2.13 to $2.54, and a slight rise in dividend yield to 0.88%.
The growth in EPS and a modest increase in dividend yield indicate a positive trend, which could lead to a short-term uptick in stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Perdoceo Education has a low P/E of 8.4 and reported an increase in EPS from $0.61 to $0.64.
The increase in EPS and low P/E ratio suggest a positive outlook, potentially leading to a short-term price increase.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Village Super Market's P/E is 7.11, with an increase in EPS from $0.69 to $1.05 and a dividend yield rise to 4.48%.
The significant increase in EPS and dividend yield suggests a strong performance, which could lead to a short-term price appreciation.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80