SENEA
Signal
Bullish Setup2
Price
1
Move+1.37%Positive session
Volume
1
Volume0.8× avgNormal activity
Technical
1
RSIRSI 68Momentum positive
PRICE
Prev Close
136.94
Open
137.84
Day Range136.00 – 140.09
136.00
140.09
52W Range85.20 – 167.52
85.20
167.52
65% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
103.1K
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
10.7x
Value territory
EPS (TTM)
Div Yield
No dividend
Beta
0.50
Low vol
Performance
1D
+1.37%
5D
-0.90%
1M
-11.02%
3M
+8.72%
6M
+14.18%
YTD
+25.48%
1Y
+52.32%
Best: 1Y (+52.32%)Worst: 1M (-11.02%)
Quick Read
TrendInsufficient MA data
Momentum
NEUTRAL
rev +5% · 13% gross margin
Valuation
CHEAP
P/E 11x vs ~20x sector
Health
STRONG
CR 4.3 · FCF $24.65/sh
Bullish
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$955.23M
Revenue TTM$1.61B
Net Income TTM$89.99M
Free Cash Flow$168.50M
Gross Margin12.6%
Net Margin5.6%
Operating Margin7.9%
Return on Equity13.5%
Return on Assets7.4%
Debt / Equity0.39
Current Ratio4.34
EPS TTM$13.16
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock

Agricultural commodity costs (corn, soybeans, wheat for animal feed affecting vegetable pricing) and steel/aluminum can costs

Private label contract renewals and pricing negotiations with major retailers (Walmart, Kroger, Costco)

Crop yields and weather conditions in key growing regions (Pacific Northwest, Upper Midwest, New York)

Working capital swings driven by seasonal inventory builds during harvest campaigns (Q1-Q2)

Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle

low - Canned vegetables are staple foods with minimal income elasticity. Demand remains stable through economic cycles, though private label may see modest share gains during recessions as consumers trade down from fresh/frozen. The 8.2% revenue growth likely reflects pricing pass-throughs rather than volume expansion. Industrial production affects can manufacturing costs but not end demand.

Interest Rates

Low direct impact given 0.39 debt/equity ratio and strong cash generation. Rising rates modestly increase borrowing costs on seasonal working capital lines used during harvest campaigns, but the 4.34x current ratio suggests minimal reliance on external financing. Higher rates compress valuation multiples for low-growth food manufacturers, but the 0.5x P/S ratio already reflects deep value territory. Rate changes primarily affect through consumer behavior (higher rates reducing discretionary spending, potentially benefiting staple foods).

Key Risks

Long-term consumer shift from canned to fresh/frozen vegetables driven by health perceptions, though shelf-stable products maintain pantry staple status and saw renewed demand post-pandemic

Retailer consolidation increasing buyer power and compressing private label margins - top 10 US grocers control 70%+ of market share

Climate change affecting crop yields and growing season predictability in contracted agricultural regions

Investor Profile

value - The 0.5x P/S, 1.2x P/B, and 34.6% FCF yield attract deep value investors seeking cash-generative businesses trading below intrinsic value. The 56.4% one-year return suggests value realization, but continued discount to book value and low revenue multiple indicate market skepticism about growth prospects and margin sustainability. Dividend investors may be attracted if the company initiates or increases distributions given strong cash generation, though this is not disclosed in provided data. Not suitable for growth investors given mature industry and limited expansion opportunities.

Watch on Earnings
Steel and aluminum futures prices (packaging represents estimated 25-30% of COGS)Corn and soybean futures as proxies for agricultural input cost inflationPrivate label penetration rates in US grocery (currently ~18% of sales, rising trend benefits Seneca)Retail grocery same-store sales and foot traffic trends
Health Radar
3 strong2 watch1 concern
56/100
Liquidity
4.34Strong
Leverage
0.39Strong
Coverage
6.2xStrong
ROE
13.5%Watch
ROIC
9.0%Watch
Cash
$43MConcern
Analyst Coverage

No analyst coverage available for this stock.

Stock Health
Composite Score
2 of 4 signals bullish
6/10
Technicals
RSI RangeRSI 68 — Bullish momentum
Volume
Volume FlowNeutral
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Fundamentals
Last EarningsMissed estimates
LiquidityCurrent Ratio 4.34 — healthy liquidity

1 signal unavailable — limited data for this stock

Upcoming Events
EEarnings ReportMay 17, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateAug 14, 2026
In 90 days
PDividend PaymentSep 10, 2026
In 117 days
Technicals
Technical SetupBULLISH
Technicals →

Trend

UptrendGolden Cross · 50D leads 200D by 34.4%

+16.6% vs SMA 50 · +56.7% vs SMA 200

Momentum

RSI68.3
Positive momentum, not extended
MACD+6.36
Above zero — bullish momentum · expanding
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$167.5+20.7%
Current
$138.8
EMA 50
$122.2-12.0%
EMA 200
$89.07-35.8%
52W Low
$85.20-38.6%
52-Week RangeMid-range
$85.2065th %ile$167.5
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
No Clear Setup

Volume distribution is neutral or leaning toward distribution. No compelling squeeze setup based on current money flow data.

20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:2
Dist days:3
Edge:+1 dist
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)113K
Recent Vol (5D)
81K-28%

Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.

Earnings & Analysts
Earnings HistorySENEA
Last 8Q
-309.3%avg beat
Beat 3 of 8 quartersMissed 5 Estimates rising
-55%
Q4'10
+176%
Q1'11
-1601%
Q2'11
-2100%
Q3'11
+1300%
Q4'11
+52%
Q1'12
-155%
Q2'12
-93%
Q3'12
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
* Negative EPS shown at reduced height
Insider Activity
SEC Filings →
6 Buys/0 SellsNet Buying
Wolcott Michael SSVP, CFO & Tre…
$5K
Feb 14
BUY
Wolcott Michael SSVP, CFO & Tre…
$40K
Feb 13
BUY
Wolcott Michael SSVP, CFO & Tre…
$45K
Feb 13
BUY
Wolcott Michael SSVP, CFO & Tre…
$24K
Dec 6
BUY
Wolcott Michael SSVP, CFO & Tre…
$26K
Dec 5
BUY
Wolcott Michael SSVP, CFO & Tre…
$29K
Dec 4
BUY
Financials

INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

1
BlackRock, Inc.
433K
2
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
420K
3
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.
235K
4
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC
228K
5
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
154K
6
STATE STREET CORP
122K
7
ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP
110K
8
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC
102K
News & Activity

SENEA News

20 articles · 4h ago

About

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables, with facilities located throughout the United States. Its high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,600 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the highly regarded brands of Libby's®, Aunt Nellie's®, Green Valley®, CherryMan®, READ®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips.

Industry
Fruit and Vegetable Canning
Carl A. CichettiChief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Technology & Planning
Dean E. ErstadSenior Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Timothy R. NelsonSenior Vice President of Operations and President of Fruit & Snack
PeersConsumer Defensive(7 companies)
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