Previous close | 43.05 |
Open | 45.12 |
Bid | 41.97 x 300 |
Ask | 42.04 x 600 |
Day's range | 41.85 - 43.25 |
52-week range | 22.33 - 47.44 |
Volume | |
Avg. volume | 797,196 |
Market cap | 10.208B |
Beta (5Y monthly) | 0.82 |
PE ratio (TTM) | 13.51 |
EPS (TTM) | 3.11 |
Earnings date | 23 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2024 |
Forward dividend & yield | N/A (N/A) |
Ex-dividend date | 06 May 2016 |
1y target est | 44.20 |
Stocks in the Zacks Consumer Staples sector carry a defensive nature, as these companies' products have an advantageous ability to generate consistent demand in the face of many economic situations.
Dole and Pilgrim's Pride have been highlighted in this Investment Ideas article.
September is living up to the connotation of being the most volatile month for the stock market but Dole (DOLE) and Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) are two consumer food stocks that may be able to offer defensive safety in the portfolio.