Overview Of Value Stocks In The Consumer Defensive Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
The article provides an overview of notable value stocks in the consumer defensive sector, highlighting companies with low P/E ratios. Bunge Global (BG), Bridgford Foods (BRID), iHuman (IH), Perdoceo Education (PRDO), and Altria Group (MO) are identified as value stocks. The article includes recent financial performance such as earnings per share and dividend yields, noting changes from previous quarters. It also cautions that value stocks may take time to rebound and there's a risk they may not.
December 22, 2023 | 2:40 pm
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iHuman (IH) saw a decrease in EPS from Q1's $0.15 to $0.11 in Q2, with a P/E of 6.21, which may raise concerns about growth.
The drop in IH's EPS could lead to negative investor sentiment, potentially causing a short-term decline in stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
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Bunge Global (BG) has a P/E of 7.84, with a decrease in EPS from Q2's 3.72 to $2.99 now, and a dividend yield increase to 2.49%.
While BG's lower EPS might concern investors, the increased dividend yield could offset this, leading to a neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
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Altria Group (MO) reported a slight decrease in EPS from $1.31 in Q2 to $1.28, but its dividend yield increased to 9.21%, with a P/E of 8.23.
MO's slight EPS decrease is a concern, but the high dividend yield and stable P/E may keep investor interest steady, leading to a neutral impact.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
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Bridgford Foods (BRID) reported an increase in EPS from $0.02 in Q2 to $0.08, with a P/E of 2.18, indicating potential undervaluation.
BRID's significant increase in EPS and low P/E ratio could attract investors, suggesting a positive short-term impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 80
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Perdoceo Education (PRDO) experienced an increase in EPS from $0.61 in Q2 to $0.64, with a P/E of 8.22, signaling potential growth.
PRDO's increase in EPS and reasonable P/E ratio may be seen positively by investors, suggesting a potential uptick in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 80