5 Value Stocks To Watch In The Consumer Defensive Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Benzinga Insights has identified 5 value stocks in the consumer defensive sector based on low P/E multiples, indicating undervaluation. The stocks include Greenlane Hldgs (GNLN), Seneca Foods (SENEB), Sunlands Technology (STG), Altria Group (MO), and Herbalife (HLF), each showing varied earnings per share and dividend yields in recent quarters.
February 02, 2024 | 2:40 pm
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Herbalife's EPS decreased by 12.16% and its dividend yield also decreased, indicating potential concerns.
The decrease in both EPS and dividend yield for HLF suggests potential financial or operational concerns, likely leading to a negative impact on its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Sunlands Technology saw a decrease in EPS from 1.73 to $1.31, potentially indicating challenges.
The decrease in EPS for STG could signal underlying challenges within the company, potentially leading to a negative short-term impact on its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 85
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Altria Group's EPS decreased from 1.28 to $1.18, but its dividend yield increased, showing mixed signals.
The decrease in EPS for MO is a concern, but the increase in dividend yield could offset this, presenting a neutral outlook for the stock in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Greenlane Hldgs reported a significant improvement in EPS from $-6.56 to $-1.91, indicating potential recovery.
The substantial improvement in EPS for GNLN suggests a potential turnaround for the company, which could attract investor interest and positively impact its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Seneca Foods reported a slight increase in EPS from $3.01 to $3.29, indicating steady performance.
The incremental increase in EPS for SENEB suggests stable performance, which could be appealing to value investors looking for consistent earnings growth.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80