S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector SEC Filings — March 12, 2026
Across 50 diverse SEC filings (despite Consumer Staples focus, spanning tech, biotech, industrials, and media), period-over-period trends reveal mixed revenue performance with 14 companies showing YoY growth >10% (e.g., Angel Studios +233%, SentinelOne +22%, GE Aerospace +18%) versus 16 with declines >10% (e.g., Limoneira -47%, Funko -13.5%, Surf Air -11%), averaging ~ -2% YoY revenue change amid margin pressures (8/20 10-Ks reported EBITDA/margin contraction avg -150bps) but cash flow improvements in 10 cases (e.g., Kodak op cash $480M vs -$7M). Capital allocation leans defensive with buybacks/dividends in 7 firms (e.g., Constellium $300M program, G-III $54M returns) and debt raises/refinancings in 9 (e.g., Keurig $2.55B+$3B notes for JDE Peet’s M&A). Forward-looking data flags 12 catalysts like SentinelOne FY27 rev guide $1.195-1.205B and Surf Air 20-30% 2026 growth, but risks dominate with widening losses in 15 firms (avg +40% YoY) and dilution/delisting threats. Portfolio-level patterns show resilience in services/backlog growth (GE $190B backlog) contrasting consumer weakness; actionable now: favor cash-rich outperformers like GE/Velocity, avoid high-debt loss-makers like Ascend Wellness. Consumer Staples subset (Colgate, Keurig) neutral on board changes/debt for growth.