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3 Consumer Stocks in Hot Water

By: StockStory

March 06, 2025 at 08:03 AM EST

ⓘ This article is third-party content and does not represent the views of this site. We make no guarantees regarding its accuracy or completeness.

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Consumer staples stocks are solid insurance policies in frothy markets ripe for corrections. The flip side is that they frequently fall behind growth industries when times are good, and this perception became a reality over the past six months as the sector was down 7.9% while the S&P 500 was up 7.9%.

Some companies can buck this trend, but the odds aren’t great for the ones we’re analyzing today. With that said, here are three consumer stocks that may face trouble.

B&G Foods (BGS)

Market Cap: $533.4 million

Started as a small grocery store in New York City, B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS) is an American packaged foods company with a diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands.

Why Do We Avoid BGS?

Annual revenue declines of 2% over the last three years indicate problems with its market positioning
Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last three years, showing each sale was less profitable
7× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio makes lenders less willing to extend additional capital, potentially necessitating dilutive equity offerings

At $6.74 per share, B&G Foods trades at 9.9x forward price-to-earnings. To fully understand why you should be careful with BGS, check out our full research report (it’s free).

J&J Snack Foods (JJSF)

Market Cap: $2.62 billion

Best known for its SuperPretzel soft pretzels and ICEE frozen drinks, J&J Snack Foods (NASDAQ: JJSF) produces a range of snacks and beverages and distributes them primarily to supermarket and food service customers.

Why Do We Think Twice About JJSF?

Subscale operations are evident in its revenue base of $1.59 billion, meaning it has fewer distribution channels than its larger rivals
1.4 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last year reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
Underwhelming 6.8% return on capital reflects management’s difficulties in finding profitable growth opportunities

J&J Snack Foods’s stock price of $134.08 implies a valuation ratio of 23.6x forward price-to-earnings. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why JJSF doesn’t pass our bar.

PepsiCo (PEP)

Market Cap: $211 billion

With a history that goes back more than a century, PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is a household name in food and beverages today and best known for its flagship soda.

Why Does PEP Worry Us?

Falling unit sales over the past two years suggest it might have to lower prices to stimulate growth
Demand will likely fall over the next 12 months as Wall Street expects flat revenue
Free cash flow margin has shown no improvement over the last year

PepsiCo is trading at $153.88 per share, or 18.1x forward price-to-earnings. If you’re considering PEP for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

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