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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
$31.13
+1.1%
$29.77
$25.16
$36.89
$14.88B0.384.42 million shs2.85 million shs
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$787.19
+1.0%
$732.99
$476.75
$787.45
$349.12B0.771.65 million shs1.65 million shs
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$140.95
+0.1%
$149.56
$101.09
$219.47
$30.96B0.441.93 million shs1.34 million shs
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$60.48
+0.1%
$60.17
$48.34
$61.65
$487.35B0.4914.16 million shs12.36 million shs
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund stock logo
XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
$77.62
+0.6%
$75.30
$65.18
$77.71
$14.62B0.4512.93 million shs10.77 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
0.00%+1.77%+3.80%+13.61%-15.29%
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
0.00%+5.82%+7.49%+8.82%+57.55%
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
-0.01%+2.52%-8.69%+4.25%-35.40%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
0.00%+1.10%+0.66%+7.18%+18.94%
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund stock logo
XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
0.00%+2.29%+4.71%+6.17%+1.34%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
3.5575 of 5 stars
1.13.03.33.02.21.71.9
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
4.4726 of 5 stars
2.44.03.31.43.22.51.9
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
4.4813 of 5 stars
2.25.02.52.41.32.52.5
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
4.4948 of 5 stars
2.44.04.21.81.92.51.9
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund stock logo
XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
2.10
Hold$33.146.47% Upside
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
2.75
Moderate Buy$694.48-11.78% Downside
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
2.42
Hold$153.088.61% Upside
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
2.86
Moderate Buy$61.942.41% Upside
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund stock logo
XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
0.00
N/A$80.703.97% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest CAG, XLP, WMT, DG, and COST Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/10/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$68.00 ➝ $68.00
5/7/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
UBS Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $69.00
5/6/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$800.00 ➝ $800.00
4/23/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$630.00 ➝ $710.00
4/16/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$67.00 ➝ $66.00
4/15/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$158.00 ➝ $161.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Loop Capital
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$830.00 ➝ $820.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
DA Davidson
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$680.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$795.00 ➝ $805.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Roth Mkm
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$601.00 ➝ $650.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$800.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
$12.28B1.21$3.61 per share8.63$18.46 per share1.69
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$242.29B1.44$19.62 per share40.12$56.55 per share13.92
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$38.69B0.80$11.44 per share12.32$30.75 per share4.58
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$648.13B0.75$3.69 per share16.37$11.19 per share5.40
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund stock logo
XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
$683.60M$1.9915.6411.573.097.86%14.25%5.81%7/11/2024 (Estimated)
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$6.29B$15.2951.4845.375.192.73%28.80%9.98%5/30/2024 (Confirmed)
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$1.66B$7.5618.6417.062.524.29%26.13%5.46%5/30/2024 (Confirmed)
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$15.51B$1.9131.6123.723.952.39%21.08%7.09%5/16/2024 (Confirmed)
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund stock logo
XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
N/AN/A25.58N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest CAG, XLP, WMT, DG, and COST Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/30/2024N/A
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$3.70N/A-$3.70N/AN/AN/A  
5/30/2024N/A
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$1.57N/A-$1.57N/AN/AN/A  
5/16/2024N/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.52N/A-$0.52N/AN/AN/A  
4/4/2024Q3 24
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
$0.64$0.69+$0.05$0.74$3.01 billion$3.03 billion    
3/14/2024Q4 23
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$1.74$1.83+$0.09$1.83$9.77 billion$9.86 billion    
3/7/2024Q2 24
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$3.62$3.71+$0.09$3.50$59.11 billion$58.44 billion      
2/20/2024Q4 2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.55$0.60+$0.05$1.57$170.85 billion$173.40 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
$1.404.50%+14.23%70.35%4 Years
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$4.640.59%+12.92%30.35%21 Years
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$2.361.67%+8.13%31.22%1 Years
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.831.37%+1.82%43.46%52 Years
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund stock logo
XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
$1.842.37%N/AN/AN/A

Latest CAG, XLP, WMT, DG, and COST Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/26/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%12/13/202412/13/20241/6/2025
2/23/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%12/13/202412/13/20241/6/2025
4/11/2024
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
quarterly$0.354.58%4/29/20244/30/20245/30/2024
2/20/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%5/9/20245/10/20245/28/2024
4/10/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
quarterly$1.160.64%4/25/20244/26/20245/10/2024
3/13/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
quarterly$0.591.49%4/8/20244/9/20244/23/2024
2/20/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.49%3/14/20243/15/20244/1/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
0.81
0.95
0.33
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
0.28
0.93
0.43
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
0.92
1.19
0.15
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
0.46
0.83
0.24
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund stock logo
XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
N/AN/AN/A

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
83.75%
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
68.48%
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
91.77%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
26.76%
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund stock logo
XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
N/A

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Conagra Brands, Inc. stock logo
CAG
Conagra Brands
18,600478.06 million473.86 millionOptionable
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
316,000443.50 million442.71 millionOptionable
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
185,800219.67 million218.59 millionOptionable
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
2,100,0008.06 billion4.31 billionOptionable
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund stock logo
XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
N/A188.32 millionN/ANot Optionable

CAG, XLP, WMT, DG, and COST Headlines

SourceHeadline
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLP) Reaches New 1-Year High at $77.39Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLP) Reaches New 1-Year High at $77.39
americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 3:26 AM
Utilities stocks rally, now outperforming the S&P 500Utilities stocks rally, now outperforming the S&P 500
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 7:58 PM
Dow and utilities extend gains, jobless claims: Top TakeawaysDow and utilities extend gains, jobless claims: Top Takeaways
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 7:58 PM
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSEARCA:XLP)Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSEARCA:XLP)
americanbankingnews.com - May 9 at 1:22 AM
XLP ETF: Invest in Consumer Staples Stocks with Durable DemandXLP ETF: Invest in Consumer Staples Stocks with Durable Demand
msn.com - May 3 at 1:24 AM
XLP: Not In The Spotlight Amid Market UncertaintyXLP: Not In The Spotlight Amid Market Uncertainty
seekingalpha.com - April 29 at 2:46 PM
Beyond "Big Six:" Why Choose Non-Cyclical Sector ETFs?Beyond "Big Six:" Why Choose Non-Cyclical Sector ETFs?
zacks.com - April 24 at 9:01 AM
Analysts Agree, This Could Be Tyson Stock’s Comeback Year (XLP)Analysts Agree, This Could Be Tyson Stock’s Comeback Year (XLP)
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 6:05 AM
Should You Invest in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP)?Should You Invest in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP)?
zacks.com - April 22 at 7:21 AM
Shield Your Wealth With Consumer Staple ETFsShield Your Wealth With Consumer Staple ETFs
zacks.com - April 19 at 2:06 PM
3 ETF Areas & Stocks to Win on Upbeat March Retail Sales3 ETF Areas & Stocks to Win on Upbeat March Retail Sales
zacks.com - April 18 at 3:01 PM
5 Defensive Investment ETF Strategies for Your Portfolio5 Defensive Investment ETF Strategies for Your Portfolio
zacks.com - April 18 at 12:16 PM
Wednesdays ETF Movers: SIL, XLPWednesday's ETF Movers: SIL, XLP
nasdaq.com - April 5 at 6:57 PM
Predictions of a Steady Fed & Pullback? ETFs Capturing AttentionPredictions of a Steady Fed & Pullback? ETFs Capturing Attention
zacks.com - March 27 at 3:56 PM
Hershey Stock Decline: An Opportunity for Investors to Buy (XLP)Hershey Stock Decline: An Opportunity for Investors to Buy (XLP)
marketbeat.com - March 27 at 7:21 AM
Consumer Staples Sector ETF XLP: The Essential Goods Market can be a Strategic InvestmentConsumer Staples Sector ETF XLP: The Essential Goods Market can be a Strategic Investment
finance.yahoo.com - March 22 at 8:31 AM
This Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New Report (XLP)This Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New Report (XLP)
marketbeat.com - March 19 at 7:30 AM
1 Dividend Growth Stock Down 35% to Buy Right Now1 Dividend Growth Stock Down 35% to Buy Right Now
fool.com - March 17 at 5:30 AM
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund Experiences Big InflowThe Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund Experiences Big Inflow
nasdaq.com - March 15 at 6:55 PM
Campbell Soup most shorted consumer staple stock; Coca-Cola least shorted during Feb endCampbell Soup most shorted consumer staple stock; Coca-Cola least shorted during Feb end
msn.com - March 15 at 1:55 PM
3 wealth-compounding stocks to beat the market this decade (XLP)3 wealth-compounding stocks to beat the market this decade (XLP)
marketbeat.com - March 6 at 10:54 PM
XLP: Rotate Into This Lagging SectorXLP: Rotate Into This Lagging Sector
seekingalpha.com - March 2 at 7:33 AM
First it was Tyson stock, now this food company is set to rally  (XLP)First it was Tyson stock, now this food company is set to rally (XLP)
marketbeat.com - February 26 at 7:27 AM
3 Retail Trends for 20243 Retail Trends for 2024
etftrends.com - February 22 at 1:19 PM

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Company Descriptions

Conagra Brands logo

Conagra Brands

NYSE:CAG
Conagra Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a consumer packaged goods food company primarily in the United States. The company operates through Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, and Foodservice segments. The Grocery & Snacks segment primarily offers shelf stable food products through various retail channels. The Refrigerated & Frozen segment provides temperature-controlled food products through various retail channels. The International segment offers food products in various temperature states through retail and foodservice channels outside of the United States. The Foodservice segment offers branded and customized food products, including meals, entrees, sauces, and various custom-manufactured culinary products packaged for restaurants and other foodservice establishments. The company sells its products under the Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, Angie's, BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera brands. The company was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Costco Wholesale logo

Costco Wholesale

NASDAQ:COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. It offers merchandise, such as sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company also operates gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers; and offers business delivery, travel, grocery, and various other services online. It also operates e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
Dollar General logo

Dollar General

NYSE:DG
Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper and cleaning products, such as paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food comprising cereals, pasta, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables that include milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, and wine. The company's consumable products also comprise snacks, such as candies, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; health and beauty products, including over-the-counter medicines and personal care products, such as soaps, body washes, shampoos, cosmetics, and dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. In addition, it offers seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, and automotive and home office supplies; and home products that include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods. Further, the company provides apparel, which comprise basic items for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women, and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Walmart logo

Walmart

NYSE:WMT
Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories. It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers. In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund logo

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

NYSEARCA:XLP
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (the Fund) seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of publicly traded equity securities of companies in The Consumer Staples Select Sector Index (the Index).The Fund typically invests in substantially all of the securities represented in the Index in approximately the same proportions as the Index. Under normal market conditions, the Fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities consisting of the Index. In addition, the Fund may invest in cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds (including money market funds advised by SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM). It invests in industries, such as food & staples retailing, household products, food products, tobacco, beverages and personal products. SSgA FM serves as the investment adviser to the Fund.