Seneca Foods Corporation (SENEA) Stock Price & Analysis
Seneca Foods Corporation (SENEA) closed at USD 156.46 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, up 0.48% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 155.72; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 154.3–157.18 on volume of 65,392 shares. Market capitalization is $1.06B, with a 52-week range of USD 99.58–210 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.
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Key facts (SENEA)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 27, 2026): revenue $1.67B, net income $109M (6.5% margin), free cash flow $179M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 9.7x (avg 22.1x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 6.2x, net debt $145M.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filings, $327K; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($327K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 202 (range 202–202).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +42.9% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y +203.0% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 3.82, revenue estimate $506M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (SENEA)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.47B | $1.39B | $1.51B | $1.46B | $1.58B | $1.67B |
| Gross profit | $232M | $142M | $104M | $188M | $150M | — |
| Operating income | $181M | $64.0M | $21.4M | $107M | $77.8M | $151M |
| Net income | $126M | $46.2M | $9.2M | $63.3M | $41.2M | $109M |
| EPS (diluted) | $13.72 | $5.24 | $1.16 | $8.56 | $5.90 | — |
| Free cash flow | $112M | -$23.2M | -$283M | -$120M | $298M | $179M |
| Gross margin | 15.8% | 10.2% | 6.9% | 12.9% | 9.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 12.3% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 9.0% |
| Net margin | 8.6% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 6.5% |
| Revenue growth | +9.9% | -5.6% | +9.0% | -3.4% | +8.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $59.8M | $10.9M | $5.2M | $4.5M | $42.7M | — |
| Total debt | $98.6M | $114M | $443M | $605M | $466M | — |
Fiscal years end Mar. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 27, 2026) (SENEA)
P/E 9.7x · P/S 0.6x · EV/EBITDA 6.2x · EV/Sales 0.7x · P/FCF 5.9x · P/B 1.4x · FCF yield 16.90% · Earnings yield 10.28% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.00% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.85% · Net debt $145M · EV $1.20B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Mar 2025 15.1x, Mar 2024 6.6x, Mar 2023 44.5x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (SENEA)
0 of 1 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Erstad Dean Everett | Senior VP Sales & Marketing | 1,587 | $327K | 72.3% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (SENEA)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 202 (low 202, high 202).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SENEA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +42.9% | +203.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.6% | +79.8% |
| Per year | +43.0% | +24.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 41.0% | 35.0% |
| Max drawdown | -24.9% (Sep 2026→Oct 2026) | -51.3% (Nov 2022→Jun 2023) |
SENEA earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $2.85 | $2.92 | Miss −2.4% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
SENEA recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | DEFA14A | Additional proxy material |
| Oct 5, 2026 | DEF 14A | Proxy statement (pay, board, votes) · period ended Nov 4, 2026 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 8-K | Bylaws or fiscal-year change |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Schedule 13G | American Century ETF Trust, American Century Investment Management, Inc.: 5.6% of shares, passive 5%+ holder |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 8-K | Shareholder vote results |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 27, 2026 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | DEF 14A | Proxy statement (pay, board, votes) · period ended Aug 6, 2026 |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
SENEA revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 27, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtotal Fifo Basis | $405.2M | 100.0% | +36.2% |
| — Vegetable (part of Subtotal Fifo Basis) | $375.9M | 92.8% | +39.1% |
| — Fruit & Snack (part of Subtotal Fifo Basis) | $22.4M | 5.5% | +3.9% |
| — Corporate & Other (part of Subtotal Fifo Basis) | $6.9M | 1.7% | +23.4% |
| Total revenue | $405.2M | 100% | — |
SENEA revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 27, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canned Vegetables | $308.0M | 76.0% | +24.5% |
| Frozen | $67.9M | 16.8% | +196.0% |
| Fruit | $18.9M | 4.7% | +4.8% |
| Manufactured Product Other | $6.9M | 1.7% | +23.4% |
| Snack | $3.5M | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Total revenue | $405.2M | 100% | — |
SENEA revenue by region (fiscal year ended Mar 31, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.58B | 95.4% | +6.1% |
| Non Us | $75.9M | 4.6% | -12.4% |
| Total revenue | $1.66B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
Companies that name SENEA in their SEC reports
| Relationship to SENEA | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) | 10-K Mar 3, 2026 | “We also entered into a three-year co-packing agreement with Seneca Foods Corporation pursuant to which we will continue to produce certain Green Giant frozen vegetable products at our frozen vegetable manufacturing facility in Irapuato, Mexico, which was not included as part of the divestiture.” |
SENEA customer concentration
In the period ended Mar 31, 2026, 2 direct customers each accounted for at least 10% (17%, 11%) of revenue, per the company's 10-K filed Jun 11, 2026. The company does not name them.
SENEA analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $3.82 | $0.00 | +$3.82 | $506.0M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $4.83 | $0.00 | +$4.83 | $549.0M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Mar 2027) | $13.83 | $0.00 | +$13.83 | $1.89B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Mar 2028) | $14.57 | $0.00 | +$14.57 | $1.94B | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC)
| Price | USD 156.46 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.48% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 155.72 |
| Open | USD 156.02 |
| Day Range | USD 154.3 – 157.18 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 99.58 – 210 |
| Volume | 65,392 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.06B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (SENEA)
Nexqual's technical model rates SENEA "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 27.8 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 181.93) |
| MACD | -6.8 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SENEA)
Wall Street analysts rate SENEA "Hold" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 202 (range USD 202–202), per Nexqual as of October 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 202 |
| High Target | USD 202 |
| Low Target | USD 202 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (SENEA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $506.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.85 vs est 2.92 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SENEA)
| Total Revenue | $1.77B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +36.20% |
| Gross Margin | +13.42% |
| Operating Margin | +7.19% |
| Profit Margin | +6.75% |
| ROE | +16.82% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.31 |
| Current Ratio | 3.77 |
| Total Cash | $86.92M |
| Total Debt | $240.25M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $179.00M (10.7% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SENEA)
Nexqual rates Seneca Foods Corporation's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +36% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 14%, operating 9% (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $87M cash and investments vs $232M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $179M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 11% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 14%, ROA 8.6% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (SENEA)
| Insider Ownership | +13.38% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +79.97% |
| Shares Outstanding | 5.22M |
| Float | 4.80M |
| Short % of Float | +7.75% |
Source: Nexqual, October 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.
Leadership (SENEA)
Seneca Foods Corporation is led by Paul L. Palmby, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Paul L. Palmby |
|---|---|
| CFO, Treasurer & Senior VP | Michael S. Wolcott |
| Senior VP of Operations, COO and President of Fruit & Snack | Timothy R. Nelson |
| Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing | Dean E. Erstad |
| Vice President of Accounting | Mary Sagona |
Major Backers & Investors (SENEA)
Notable institutional backers of Seneca Foods Corporation include American Century Companies Inc, DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio, Alliancebernstein L.P., according to Nexqual as of October 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 5.59% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 3.96% |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 3.91% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 1.68% |
| Lazard Asset Management LLC | 1.48% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.6% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 8.13% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.39% |
| Geode Capital | 3.06% |
| State Street | 2.44% |
Source: Nexqual, October 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.
From Seneca Foods Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-06-11)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- In support of this endeavor, we have developed three key programs.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Environmental and other regulation of our business, including climate change regulation, could adversely impact us by increasing our production cost or restricting our ability to import certain products into the United States.
- Tax legislation could impact future cash flows.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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