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Consumer Defensive Insider Trading Activity
Every SEC Form 4 insider transaction reported by Consumer Defensive companies — food, beverages, household staples, and discount retail — sourced directly from SEC EDGAR and updated as new filings are accepted.
By Trabud Research Team · SEC Form 4 & insider trading data analysts
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Quick Answer
Are Consumer Defensive insiders buying or selling?
Consumer Defensive insiders reported 3,290 open-market buys (-$34.9B) and 12,462 sells ($233.2B) across 15,752 Form 4 filings from 254 companies — a net selling position of $268.2B.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4
Key Statistics (as of Sep 3, 2026)
Total Form 4 filings
15,752
SEC EDGAR
Companies
254
Insider buys (3,290)
-$34.9B
Insider sells (12,462)
$233.2B
Sector sentiment
Net sellingNet insider flow of $268.2B in net selling across 2,809 insider filers.
Most active Consumer Defensive companies
Recent Consumer Defensive insider transactions
| Date | Ticker | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | BRID | Allan Bridgford Jr.Other | Purchase | $6.1K |
| Sep 3, 2026 | HKHC | Alice C BrennanDirector | Purchase | $5.2K |
| Sep 3, 2026 | YQ | Chang LiuChief Executive Officer | Purchase | $19.8K |
| Sep 3, 2026 | AIIR | Bassem LotfyChief Financial Officer | Purchase | $375 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | GROV | Jason H. KarpDirector | Purchase | $72.9K |
| Sep 2, 2026 | SUJA | PAINE SCHWARTZ FOOD CHAIN FUND V GP, LTD.10% Owner | Purchase | $5.4M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | PFGC | Hugh Patrick HatcherExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Sale | $297.5K |
| Sep 2, 2026 | HSY | HERSHEY TRUST CO TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL10% Owner | Sale | $5.3M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | WMT | Daniel J BartlettExecutive Vice President | Sale | $415.3K |
| Sep 2, 2026 | SJM | Robert D FergusonChief Product Supply Officer | Sale | $333.9K |
| Sep 2, 2026 | SJM | Mark T SmuckerCEO, Chair of Board | Sale | $11.1M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | BFNH | Merle FergusonDirector | Sale | $400.5K |
| Sep 2, 2026 | GROV | Jeffrey Michael YurcisinPresident & CEO | Purchase | $94.7K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | DLTR | Robert AflatooniChief Information Officer | Sale | $315.0K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | BLNE | Nicholas Reyland Liuzza JRChief Executive Officer | Purchase | $98.9K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | LMNR | Gregory C. HammVP, CFO and Treasurer | Sale | $13.8K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | AIIR | Stuart Damon BrazierChief Executive Officer | Purchase | $44.1K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | AIIR | Bassem LotfyChief Financial Officer | Purchase | $35.5K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | YQ | Chang LiuChief Executive Officer | Purchase | $8.4K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | ODD | Mann Lindsay DruckerGlobal Chief Financial Officer | Sale | $584.5K |
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Consumer Defensive insider trading FAQ
Are Consumer Defensive insiders buying or selling?
Across 15,752 SEC Form 4 filings in the Consumer Defensive sector, insiders reported 3,290 open-market purchases totaling -$34.9B and 12,462 sales totaling $233.2B. That is a net selling position of $268.2B.
Which Consumer Defensive companies have the most insider activity?
Walmart Inc. (WMT), PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG), e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (ELF), Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO), HERSHEY CO (HSY) lead the Consumer Defensive sector by Form 4 filing count.
How many companies file Form 4s in the Consumer Defensive sector?
254 Consumer Defensive companies have reported SEC Form 4 insider transactions on Trabud, from 2,809 distinct insider filers — officers, directors, 10%+ owners, and investment groups filing jointly.
Where does Trabud get Consumer Defensive insider trading data?
Directly from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Every transaction on this page is a real filing accepted by the SEC, updated as new filings arrive.
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