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Seneca Foods

Seneca Foods Corp is a US-based company which acts as a provider of packaged fruits and vegetables. Its product offerings include canned, frozen and bottled produce and snack chips. The company's segment includes fruits and vegetables, prepared food products, and snack products. It generates maximum revenue from Canned vegetables followed by Frozen vegetables.

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Seneca Foods Corp. - Class A Common Stock

Seneca Foods Corp

Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.45 per share. This is a 10.58 percent decrease over earnings of $2.74 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $444.48 million in sales this quarter. This is a 6.08 percent decrease over sales of $473.25 million the same period last year.

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Seneca Foods Q3 EPS $2.45 Down From $2.74 YoY, Sales $444.48M Down From $473.25M YoY

Seneca Foods Q3 2024 Revenue $444.5M Down From $473.3M YoY

Michael Wolcott, SVP at Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>), disclosed an insider purchase on December 6, based on a new SEC filing.
What Happened: Wolcott demonstrated confidence in Seneca Foods by purchasing 1,566 shares, as reported in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000088948/000143774923033768//Archives/edgar/data/88948/000143774923033768/0001437749-23-033768-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The total value of the transaction is $79,149.
At Thursday morning, Seneca Foods shares are up by 0.61%, trading at $49.4.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Seneca Foods</h3>
Seneca Foods Corp is a US-based company which acts as a provider of packaged fruits and vegetables. Its product offerings include canned, frozen and bottled produce and snack chips. The company's segment includes fruits and vegetables, prepared food products, and snack products. It generates maximum revenue from Canned vegetables followed by Frozen vegetables.
<h3>Seneca Foods: Delving into Financials</h3>
Revenue Challenges: Seneca Foods's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2023, the company experienced a decline of approximately -7.36%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Exploring Profitability:
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Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 14.26%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): The company excels with an EPS that surpasses the industry average. With a current EPS of 3.32, Seneca Foods showcases strong earnings per share.
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Debt Management: Seneca Foods's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.95, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
Financial Valuation Breakdown:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 6.25, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 0.25 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Seneca Foods's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 6.02, Seneca Foods's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
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Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions are not the sole determinant of investment choices, but they are a factor worth considering.
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Essential Transaction Codes Unveiled</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Confidence On Display: Michael Wolcott Acquires $79K In Seneca Foods Stock

As a precautionary measure, Seneca Foods Corporation is announcing a voluntary recall of mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey gravy in glass jars that actually contains beef gravy. This product could potentially contain a soy allergen which is not declared on the label.&nbsp;&nbsp; Seneca is now retrieving improperly labeled Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy from its distribution system.&nbsp;&nbsp; This recall only affects Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy product sold by Hy-Vee. No other retailers are affected.&nbsp;&nbsp; People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. &nbsp;
Seneca is not aware of any reports of consumer illness related to this product.
The recall extends to the following labels and package sizes ONLY:
Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy (12 oz glass jars) UPC: 75450-03608 -Individual Lot Code On Lid: A3CG162M A3CG192M

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Seneca Foods Corporation Is Announcing A Voluntary Recall Of Mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy In Glass Jars That Actually Contains Beef Gravy. This Product Could Potentially Contain A Soy Allergen Which Is Not Declared On The Label

Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.29 per share. This is a 62.07 percent increase over earnings of $2.03 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $407.48 million in sales this quarter. This is a 7.36 percent decrease over sales of $439.84 million the same period last year.

Seneca Foods Q2 EPS $3.29 Up From $2.03 YoY, Sales $407.48M Down From $439.84M YoY

Seneca Foods Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>, SENEB)))) announced today that it has purchased assets related to the Green Giant U.S. shelf-stable business from B&amp;G Foods. In connection with the sale, the Company has entered into a license agreement for use of the Green Giant brand name for Green Giant shelf-stable products. B&amp;G Foods will retain ownership of the Green Giant trademarks. The sale does not include Green Giant frozen, Green&nbsp;Giant Canada or the Le Sueur brand which will remain with B&amp;G Foods.
"We are excited to add the iconic Green Giant brand and shelf-stable products to our portfolio of canned vegetable offerings," said Paul Palmby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Seneca Foods Corporation. "Having co-manufactured much of this product for B&amp;G Foods for many years, we have long admired the strength of the brand in the market and look forward to its continued success."

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Seneca Foods Announces Purchase Of Assets Related To The Green Giant U.S. Shelf-Stable Business

U.S. stocks traded higher, with the Dow Jones gaining around 100 points on Friday. Here are some big stocks recording gains in today&rsquo;s session.
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<li>Seneca Foods Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/senea#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) gained 7.8% to $53.50.</li>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Edible Garden AG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDBL#NASDAQ">EDBL</a>) shares rose 39.4% to $1.68 during Thursday's regular session. The current volume of 68.1 million shares is 73561.7% of Edible Garden AG's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 13:30 EST). The company's market cap stands at $4.7 million. The company's, Q2 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Jupiter Wellness (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JUPW#NASDAQ">JUPW</a>) shares increased by 13.19% to $1.0. Jupiter Wellness's stock is trading at a volume of 1.3 million shares as of 13:30 EST. This is 81.3% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $26.5 million. </li>
<li>Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.08% to $46.09. The current volume of 109.7K shares is 133.6% of Seneca Foods's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 13:30 EST). The market value of their outstanding shares is at $349.9 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>MedAvail Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDVL#NASDAQ">MDVL</a>) stock increased by 11.59% to $11.84. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.1 million. </li>
<li>Missfresh (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MF#NASDAQ">MF</a>) shares rose 10.32% to $1.71. Trading volume for this security as of 13:30 EST is 5.8 million, which is 164.7% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.9 million. </li>
<li>Natures Sunshine Products (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NATR#NASDAQ">NATR</a>) shares rose 9.6% to $15.44. The company's market cap stands at $294.1 million. The company's, Q2 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
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<li>Steakholder Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STKH#NASDAQ">STKH</a>) shares declined by 14.5% to $1.06 during Thursday's regular session. As of 13:30 EST, Steakholder Foods's stock is trading at a volume of 330.5K, which is 75.8% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $19.4 million. </li>
<li>Rite Aid (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAD#NYSE">RAD</a>) stock declined by 12.6% to $2.22. The current volume of 5.4 million shares is 129.3% of Rite Aid's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 13:30 EST). The company's market cap stands at $125.8 million. </li>
<li>Smart for Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMFL#NASDAQ">SMFL</a>) shares fell 11.27% to $1.89. As of 13:30 EST, Smart for Life's stock is trading at a volume of 201.6K, which is 38.5% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.8 million. </li>
<li>Laird Superfood (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSF#AMEX">LSF</a>) shares decreased by 9.44% to $0.96. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.3 million. As per the news, the Q2 earnings report came out yesterday. 
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<li>Edible Garden AG Incorporated (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/edbl#NASDAQ">EDBL</a>) shares jumped 58% to $1.88 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cpri#NYSE">CPRI</a>) climbed 56.1% to $54.03 after Tapestry announced a definitive agreement to acquire the company.</li>
<li>Blend Labs, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/blnd#NYSE">BLND</a>) rose 32% to $1.6198 following better-than-expected second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Athersys, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/athx#NASDAQ">ATHX</a>) gained 31% to $0.5783.</li>
<li>Yellow Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/yell#NASDAQ">YELL</a>) climbed 30% to $2.21.</li>
<li>Holley Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hlly#NYSE">HLLY</a>) surged 26% to $7.83 after the company posted upbeat second-quarter results and raised FY23 revenue outlook.</li>
<li>WeWork Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/we#NYSE">WE</a>) shares gained 21% to $0.1560. WeWork shares fell over 38% on Wednesday after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>LifeMD, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lfmd#NASDAQ">LFMD</a>) climbed 20% to $4.39 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>YETI Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/yeti#NYSE">YETI</a>) climbed 19% to $47.08 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter adjusted EPS results and raised FY23 adjusted EPS and sales growth guidance.</li>
<li>AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/app#NASDAQ">APP</a>) shares gained 19% to $34.97 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/alrm#NASDAQ">ALRM</a>) climbed 18.8% to $58.48 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and issued guidance.</li>
<li>CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/clsk#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>) rose 17.5% to $5.94 following a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss.</li>
<li>CS Disco, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/law#NYSE">LAW</a>) gained 16.3% to $9.93 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tast#NASDAQ">TAST</a>) gained 16% to $7.18 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Seneca Foods Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/senea#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) jumped 15.4% to $47.45 following quarterly results.</li>
<li>PHAXIAM Therapeutics S.A. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/phxm#NASDAQ">PHXM</a>) shares climbed 15.1% to $0.5020 after gaining 6% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/evc#NYSE">EVC</a>) rose 14.7% to $4.2550.</li>
<li>MacroGenics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mgnx#NASDAQ">MGNX</a>) surged 14.4% to $5.70 after posting a profit for the second quarter.</li>
<li>GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gdrx#NASDAQ">GDRX</a>) rose 14.4% to $9.09.</li>
<li>Bruush Oral Care Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/brsh#NASDAQ">BRSH</a>) gained 14% to $4.85.</li>
<li>Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mf#NASDAQ">MF</a>) climbed 12.9% to $1.75.</li>
<li>LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ramp#NASDAQ">RAMP</a>) gained 12.8% to $30.56 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>United Insurance Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uihc#NASDAQ">UIHC</a>) climbed 10.7% to $7.99.</li>
<li>Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvax#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) rose 10.1% to $7.84.</li>
<li>Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hlit#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) climbed 8.6% to $10.99. Raymond James upgraded Harmonic from Outperform to Strong Buy and raised the price target from $15 to $16.</li>
<li>MDxHealth SA (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mdxh#NASDAQ">MDXH</a>) shares gained 8.5% to $3.7863 after the company said Cigna has expanded commercial and Medicare Advantage coverage to include the Company&rsquo;s Select mdx for Prostate Cancer test.</li>
<li>Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vtgn#NASDAQ">VTGN</a>) rose 5.1% to $7.39. AffaMed said that its partner Vistagen Therapeutics reported positive top-line results from its Phase 3 PALISADE-2 trial evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of fasedienol nasal spray in adults diagnosed with social anxiety disorder.</li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Galera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/grtx#NASDAQ">GRTX</a>) shares fell 84.7% to $0.3426 after the company announced it received a Complete Response Letter from the FDA for avasopasem manganese.</li>
<li>Amyris, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amrs#NASDAQ">AMRS</a>) fell 78.1% to $0.0751 after the company announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.</li>
<li>Origin Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/orgn#NASDAQ">ORGN</a>) fell 65.2% to $1.5050 after the company reported mixed second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>SciSparc Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sprc#NASDAQ">SPRC</a>) shares declined 60.9% to $0.1935 after the company reported a proposed underwritten public offering of approximately $1.3 million.</li>
<li>Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtnb#NYSE">MTNB</a>) fell 46% to $0.1784 after the company reported second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Sunlight Financial Holdings Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sunl#NYSE">SUNL</a>) declined 36.2% to $0.2498. TD Cowen downgraded Sunlight Finl from Outperform to Market Perform.</li>
<li>a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aka#NYSE">AKA</a>) fell 31.6% to $0.4379 after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results and issued FY23 net sales guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Magnite, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mgni#NASDAQ">MGNI</a>) fell 29.9% to $8.65 after the company reported second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xfor#NASDAQ">XFOR</a>) dipped 28% to $1.18 following a wider-than-expected quarterly loss.</li>
<li>Virios Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/viri#NASDAQ">VIRI</a>) fell 26.7% to $1.1496 following a wider-than-expected quarterly loss.</li>
<li>Organogenesis Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/orgo#NASDAQ">ORGO</a>) fell 22.6% to $2.6250 after the company reported second-quarter financial results and withdrew its FY23 guidance.</li>
<li>Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ebix#NASDAQ">EBIX</a>) dipped 22.5% to $16.83 after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/invz#NASDAQ">INVZ</a>) shares fell 21.5% to $2.4650 as the company priced $65 million upsized public offering of 26 million ordinary shares at $2.50 per share.</li>
<li>Delcath Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dcth#NASDAQ">DCTH</a>) dipped 20.8% to $3.0650 following weak sales.</li>
<li>Surrozen, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/srzn#NASDAQ">SRZN</a>) tumbled 20.7% to $0.7047 after posting a wider quarterly loss.</li>
<li>FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ff#NYSE">FF</a>) fell 20.7% to $7.83 after posting a wider quarterly loss.</li>
<li>Akumin Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aku#NASDAQ">AKU</a>) declined 20.7% to $0.1622 after posting a wider loss for the latest quarter.</li>
<li>STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sskn#NASDAQ">SSKN</a>) declined 20.7% to $0.6899 following weak quarterly results.</li>
<li>Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/www#NYSE">WWW</a>) fell 20.2% to $9.41 after the company reported second-quarter results and lowered its full-year outlook. The company also terminated the employment of Brendan Hoffman as CEO</li>
<li>Movella Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mvla#NASDAQ">MVLA</a>) declined 19.8% to $1.4275 following weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>SunOpta Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/stkl#NASDAQ">STKL</a>) fell 19.2% to $4.75 after the company reported a year-over-year decrease in second-quarter adjusted EPS results and worse-than-expected sales results. The company also cut FY23 revenue outlook below estimates.</li>
<li>OneSpan Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ospn#NASDAQ">OSPN</a>) fell 17.6% to $10.99 following weak results.</li>
<li>Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/efxt#NYSE">EFXT</a>) declined 17.4% to $6.59 following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Pangaea Logistics Solutions, Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/panl#NASDAQ">PANL</a>) fell 16.1% to $5.84 after the company reported weak second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cpsi#NASDAQ">CPSI</a>) dipped 16% to $21.98 following weak results.</li>
<li>TaskUs, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/task#NASDAQ">TASK</a>) shares fell 13.4% to $10.36 after the company issued weak sales outlook.</li>
<li>Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tpr#NYSE">TPR</a>) declined 13% to $35.87 after the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Capri Holdings.</li>
<li>Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/plug#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) tumbled 12.1% to $9.46 after the company reported mixed second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>EnerSys (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ens#NYSE">ENS</a>) fell 10.4% to $92.07 following weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dnut#NASDAQ">DNUT</a>) fell 10.4% to $12.90 following weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dna#NYSE">DNA</a>) shares fell 10.2% to $1.8099 following second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>180 Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/atnf#NASDAQ">ATNF</a>) fell 9.2% to $0.7661 after gaining around 12% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>CarGurus, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/carg#NASDAQ">CARG</a>) declined 6% to $18.09 following quarterly results.</li>
<li>Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bxsl#NYSE">BXSL</a>) shares declined 5.5% to $27.17 after the company priced public offering of common shares.</li>
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Why Krispy Kreme Shares Are Trading Lower By Around 10%? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Thursday's Mid-Day Session

U.S. stocks traded higher, with the Dow Jones gaining around 350 points on Thursday. Here are some big stocks recording gains in today&rsquo;s session.
<ul>
<li>Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cpri#NYSE">CPRI</a>) surged 56.1% to $54.03 after Tapestry announced a definitive agreement to acquire the company.</li>
<li>Holley Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hlly#NYSE">HLLY</a>) rose 26% to $7.83 after the company posted upbeat second-quarter results and raised FY23 revenue outlook.</li>
<li>MacroGenics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mgnx#NASDAQ">MGNX</a>) jumped 19.4% to $5.95 after posting a quarterly profit.</li>
<li>YETI Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/yeti#NYSE">YETI</a>) gained 19% to $47.08 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter adjusted EPS results and raised FY23 adjusted EPS and sales growth guidance.</li>
<li>AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/app#NASDAQ">APP</a>) shares rose 19% to $34.97 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Precigen, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pgen#NASDAQ">PGEN</a>) gained 19% to $1.4799. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. reiterated Precigen with a Buy and maintained d $6 price target.</li>
<li>Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/alrm#NASDAQ">ALRM</a>) climbed 18.8% to $58.48 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and issued guidance.</li>
<li>QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qnst#NASDAQ">QNST</a>) rose 18.3% to $10.15 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/alrm#NASDAQ">ALRM</a>) gained 17.8% to $58.01 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and issued guidance.</li>
<li>CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/clsk#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>) rose 17.5% to $5.94 following a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss.</li>
<li>CS Disco, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/law#NYSE">LAW</a>) rose 16.3% to $9.93 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tast#NASDAQ">TAST</a>) jumped 16% to $7.18 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Seneca Foods Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/senea#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) climbed 15.4% to $47.45 following quarterly results.</li>
<li>Infinera Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/infn#NASDAQ">INFN</a>) gained 15% to $4.2450 following strong quarterly sales.</li>
<li>United Insurance Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uihc#NASDAQ">UIHC</a>) climbed 14% to $8.23.</li>
<li>GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gdrx#NASDAQ">GDRX</a>) rose 13.6% to $9.02 after several analysts raised price targets on the stock.</li>
<li>Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/evc#NYSE">EVC</a>) climbed 13.2% to $4.20.</li>
<li>LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ramp#NASDAQ">RAMP</a>) rose 12.8% to $30.56 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>CyberArk Software Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cybr#NASDAQ">CYBR</a>) gained 12% to $160.57. CyberArk Software reported second-quarter FY23 revenue growth of 24% year-on-year to $175.8 million, beating the consensus of $173.4 million.</li>
<li>Dillard&#39;s, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dds#NYSE">DDS</a>) surged 11.5% to $374.99 following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>NextNav Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nn#NASDAQ">NN</a>) jumped 11.4% to $3.7312 following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avah#NASDAQ">AVAH</a>) gained 11.3% to $1.96 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvax#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) climbed 10.1% to $7.84.</li>
<li>Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aosl#NASDAQ">AOSL</a>) gained 10% to $35.00 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ait#NYSE">AIT</a>) surged 9.8% to $155.93 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hlit#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) gained 8.6% to $10.99. Raymond James upgraded Harmonic from Outperform to Strong Buy and raised the price target from $15 to $16.</li>
<li>Genpact Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/g#NYSE">G</a>) rose 6.3% to $37.85 following strong earnings.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/baba#NYSE">BABA</a>) rose 5.8% to $100.30 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ilmn#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) gained 5.5% to $194.61 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results and issued FY23 EPS guidance.</li>
</ul>
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Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.01 per share. This is a 385.48 percent increase over earnings of $0.62 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $298.70 million in sales this quarter. This is a 12.63 percent increase over sales of $265.19 million the same period last year.

Seneca Foods Q1 EPS $3.01 Up From $0.62 YoY, Sales $298.70M Up From $265.19M YoY

<h3>What is a Value Stock?</h3>
A value stock is traditionally defined in terms of how investors in the marketplace are valuing that company's future growth prospects. Low P/E multiples are good base indicators that the company is undervalued and can most likely be labelled as a value stock. 
<h2>The following stocks are considered to be notable value stocks in the consumer defensive sector:</h2>
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<li>Chegg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHGG#NYSE">CHGG</a>) - P/E: 7.91</li>
<li>Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) - P/E: 8.88</li>
<li>Village Super Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLGEA#NASDAQ">VLGEA</a>) - P/E: 7.46</li>
<li>Fresh Del Monte Produce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDP#NYSE">FDP</a>) - P/E: 9.61</li>
<li>United Natural Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNFI#NYSE">UNFI</a>) - P/E: 9.64</li>
</ol>
Most recently, Chegg reported earnings per share at $0.27, whereas in Q4 earnings per share sat at $0.4. Seneca Foods saw a decrease in earnings per share from 2.74 in Q3 to $-1.2 now. This quarter, Village Super Market experienced a decrease in earnings per share, which was $0.85 in Q2 and is now $0.69. Its most recent dividend yield is at 4.4%, which has decreased by 0.01% from 4.41% in the previous quarter.
Fresh Del Monte Produce's earnings per share for Q2 sits at $0.96, whereas in Q1, they were at 0.55. Most recently, the company reported a dividend yield of 3.01%, which has increased by 0.22% from last quarter's yield of 2.79%.
This quarter, United Natural Foods experienced a decrease in earnings per share, which was $0.78 in Q2 and is now $0.54. 
The Significance: A value stock may need some time to rebound from its undervalued position. The risk of investing in a value stock is that this emergence may never materialize.

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Overview Of Value Stocks In The Consumer Defensive Sector

<h3>What are Value Stocks?</h3>
A value stock is traditionally defined in terms of how investors in the marketplace are valuing that company's future growth prospects. Low P/E multiples are good base indicators that the company is undervalued and can most likely be labelled as a value stock. 
<h2>Benzinga Insights has compiled a list of value stocks in the consumer defensive sector that may be worth watching:</h2>
<ol>
<li>Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMKTA#NASDAQ">IMKTA</a>) - P/E: 6.38</li>
<li>United Natural Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNFI#NYSE">UNFI</a>) - P/E: 9.78</li>
<li>Village Super Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLGEA#NASDAQ">VLGEA</a>) - P/E: 7.21</li>
<li>Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) - P/E: 8.46</li>
<li>Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEB#NASDAQ">SENEB</a>) - P/E: 8.42</li>
</ol>
Ingles Markets's earnings per share for Q2 sits at $2.13, whereas in Q1, they were at 3.65. Its most recent dividend yield is at 0.79%, which has increased by 0.04% from 0.75% in the previous quarter.
United Natural Foods's earnings per share for Q3 sits at $0.54, whereas in Q2, they were at 0.78. Most recently, Village Super Market reported earnings per share at $0.69, whereas in Q2 earnings per share sat at $0.85. The company's most recent dividend yield sits at 4.4%, which has decreased by 0.01% from 4.41% last quarter. 
Most recently, Seneca Foods reported earnings per share at $-1.2, whereas in Q3 earnings per share sat at $2.74. Most recently, Seneca Foods reported earnings per share at $2.74, whereas in Q2 earnings per share sat at $2.03. 
The Significance: A value stock may need some time to rebound from its undervalued position. The risk of investing in a value stock is that this emergence may never materialize.

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5 Value Stocks To Watch In The Consumer Defensive Sector

<h3>Understanding Value Stocks</h3>
A value stock traditionally has a lower price when compared to stock prices of companies in the same industry. This indicates that the company may be undervalued, as investors are not expressing as much interest in such companies. The most commonly used way to check for value is with the price-to-earnings multiple, or P/E. A low P/E multiple is a good indication that the stock is undervalued. 
<h2>Below is a list of notable value stocks in the consumer defensive sector:</h2>
<ol>
<li>United Natural Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNFI#NYSE">UNFI</a>) - P/E: 9.64</li>
<li>Herbalife (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLF#NYSE">HLF</a>) - P/E: 5.61</li>
<li>Albertsons Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) - P/E: 9.73</li>
<li>Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) - P/E: 2.86</li>
<li>Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) - P/E: 8.69</li>
</ol>
United Natural Foods has reported Q3 earnings per share at $0.54, which has decreased by 30.77% compared to Q2, which was 0.78. Most recently, Herbalife reported earnings per share at $0.54, whereas in Q4 earnings per share sat at $0.53. Most recently, the company reported a dividend yield of 1.71%, which has decreased by 1.82% from last quarter's yield of 3.53%.
This quarter, Albertsons Companies experienced a decrease in earnings per share, which was $0.87 in Q3 and is now $0.79. Its most recent dividend yield is at 2.16%, which has decreased by 0.1% from 2.26% in the previous quarter.
Cal-Maine Foods saw an increase in earnings per share from 4.07 in Q2 to $6.62 now. Most recently, the company reported a dividend yield of 15.92%, which has increased by 7.45% from last quarter's yield of 8.47%.
Seneca Foods has reported Q4 earnings per share at $-1.2, which has decreased by 143.8% compared to Q3, which was 2.74. 
These 5 value stocks were selected by Benzinga Insights based on quantified analysis. While this methodical judgment process is not meant to make final decisions, our technology can give investors additional perception into the sector.

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On Friday, shares of Seneca Foods (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/senea#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) experienced volatile short activity. After the activity, the stock price went up +0.66% to $35.08.
The overall sentiment for SENEA has been Bearish.
The signal from the volatility alert is trending Bullish. Therefore, the recommendation is to Strong Buy.
The volatility alert was produced on the prior trading date, 7/7/2023 with a volatility change of +35.58%. The current volatility indicator stands at 7.162.
Overview: 
The securities lending volatility indicator is produced by Tidal Markets, in partnership with Benzinga Insights. Securities lending primarily serves the purpose of providing liquidity to short sellers. When unusual activity occurs in the securities lending markets, it acts as an upstream indicator to what is likely to occur downstream in the regular stock market.
Understanding the Volatility Alert: 
Overall sentiment is considered &quot;bear&quot; when broad market activity of the stock has been shown to indicate a negative directional basis, or is considered &quot;bull&quot; when indicating a positive directional basis. The securities lending volatility indicator provides a signal when it detects unusual short activity. Unusual short activity is based off a computer generated algorithmic formula utilizing securities lending trade details such as the volume of shares being shorted, the rate being paid to short the shares, and the type of collateral being posted - amongst other variables. The current volatility is the respective trading day&#39;s calculated securities lending volatility value. The volatility percentage change is the percentage difference in volatility between the two most recent days. The recommendation is a suggestive strategy, inferred from the strength of the Signal Trending, Current Volatility, and Volatility % Change. Recommendations may include, &quot;Strong Buy&quot;, &quot;Strong Sell&quot;, &quot;Increase Short Exposure&quot;, &quot;Decrease Short Exposure&quot;, or &quot;Market Neutral&quot;.
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Seneca Foods shares are trading lower after the company reported a year-over-year decrease in Q4 financial results.

Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(1.20) per share. This is a 255.84 percent decrease over earnings of $0.77 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $331.06 million in sales this quarter. This is a 0.40 percent decrease over sales of $332.39 million the same period last year.

Seneca Foods Q4 EPS $(1.20) Down From $0.77 YoY, Sales $331.06M Down From $332.39M YoY

<h3>What is a Value Stock?</h3>
A value stock traditionally has a lower price when compared to stock prices of companies in the same industry. This indicates that the company may be undervalued, as investors are not expressing as much interest in such companies. The most commonly used way to check for value is with the price-to-earnings multiple, or P/E. A low P/E multiple is a good indication that the stock is undervalued. 
<h2>Benzinga Insights has compiled a list of value stocks in the consumer defensive sector that may be worth watching:</h2>
<ol>
<li>Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) - P/E: 8.04</li>
<li>Albertsons Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) - P/E: 9.21</li>
<li>Village Super Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLGEA#NASDAQ">VLGEA</a>) - P/E: 6.87</li>
<li>Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMKTA#NASDAQ">IMKTA</a>) - P/E: 6.58</li>
<li>Herbalife (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLF#NYSE">HLF</a>) - P/E: 4.86</li>
</ol>
Seneca Foods's earnings per share for Q3 sits at $2.74, whereas in Q2, they were at 2.03. This quarter, Albertsons Companies experienced a decrease in earnings per share, which was $0.87 in Q3 and is now $0.79. Its most recent dividend yield is at 2.26%, which has decreased by 0.03% from 2.29% in the previous quarter.
Village Super Market has reported Q3 earnings per share at $0.69, which has decreased by 18.82% compared to Q2, which was 0.85. The company's most recent dividend yield sits at 4.41%, which has increased by 0.14% from 4.27% last quarter. 
Most recently, Ingles Markets reported earnings per share at $2.13, whereas in Q1 earnings per share sat at $3.65. The company's most recent dividend yield sits at 0.75%, which has increased by 0.08% from 0.67% last quarter. 
Herbalife has reported Q1 earnings per share at $0.54, which has increased by 1.89% compared to Q4, which was 0.53. The company's most recent dividend yield sits at 1.71%, which has decreased by 1.82% from 3.53% last quarter. 
The Significance: A value stock may need some time to rebound from its undervalued position. The risk of investing in a value stock is that this emergence may never materialize.

5 Value Stocks In The Consumer Defensive Sector

Management

Seneca Foods Appoints Michael Wolcott As Chief Financial Officer

Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENEA#NASDAQ">SENEA</a>) reported $439.80 million in sales this quarter. This is a 18.14 percent increase over sales of $372.26 million the same period last year.

Seneca Foods Q2 Sales $439.80M Up From $372.26M YoY

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B&G Foods sells Green Giant vegetable product line to Seneca Foods

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Seneca Foods: An Extremely Undervalued Market Leader (And Net-Net)

Alluvial Capital Management Q4 2023 Letter To Partners

Seneca Foods GAAP EPS of $2.45, revenue of $444.5M

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Seneca Foods Reports Sales and Earnings for the Quarter and Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2023

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Contracts

Seneca Foods Announces Purchase of Assets Related to the Green Giant U.S. Shelf-Stable Business

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