12 Top Performing Consumer Staples Stocks in February

Core Insights - Citadel's hedge funds, led by Ken Griffin, achieved strong gains in February 2026, with the flagship Wellington multi-strategy fund increasing by 1.9% for the month and 2.9% year-to-date [2] - The company's five main strategies—commodities, equities, fixed income, credit, and quantitative—performed well, with the tactical trading fund up 1.5% and the stock fund up 1.0%, while the S&P 500 declined by 0.9% [3] - Citadel managed $66 billion in assets as of February [3] Economic Dynamics - Rising energy prices, particularly a 30% increase in gas costs, created a $9 billion headwind for household consumption, affecting consumer spending [4] - Tax refunds in February increased by approximately 10%, providing a $9–$10 billion boost to consumers, which somewhat countered the negative impact of rising energy costs [5] Company Performance - Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. reported a 1.3% increase in overall volume to 1,093.6 million unit cases, despite a slight decrease in Mexico, with revenue rising by 2.9% to Ps. 77,750 million [12] - The company's operating income increased by 13.3% to Ps. 13,702 million, while net income attributable to shareholders rose by 3% to Ps. 7,501 million [13] - B&G Foods, Inc. completed the sale of its Green Giant U.S. frozen vegetable business to Seneca Foods Corporation, a strategic move to focus on core operations and reduce debt [16][17]