The consumer staples sector has not done well in 2025, dropping 7.5% over the last six months while the S&P 500 ($SPX) has climbed 18%. Big packaged food names like General Mills (GIS) have dropped 27% so far this year, and Kraft Heinz (KHC) is down 22% as these companies deal with stubborn inflation and changing shopping habits.
In this kind of market, investors looking for steady income still want stocks they think are safe and pay a meaningful dividend, and Conagra Brands (CAG) shows up near the top of that list. The Chicago-based packaged foods company has a market cap of $8.2 billion and currently pays out $1.40 per share each year, which gives it a yield of 8.18%.
