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Seneca Foods
(NASDAQ:SENEA)
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Rating:78Outperform
Price Target:
$205.00
▲(6.89% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/12/26
The score is driven primarily by improved financial performance (strong recent profitability, cash flow, and reduced leverage) and supportive technical trend (price above key moving averages with positive momentum). Valuation is favorable on P/E, but the lack of dividend data limits upside in the valuation component, and corporate events are positive but only modestly impactful. Historical variability in margins and cash flows remains the main risk tempering the overall score.
Positive Factors
Strong Cash Generation
Recent operating and free cash flow show that reported profits are converting into internally generated funding. This supports debt reduction, reinvestment, and shareholder or strategic flexibility, while the strong FCF growth provides a durable financial foundation if maintained across operating cycles.
Negative Factors
Historically Volatile Cash Flow
The contrast between strong trailing cash generation and negative operating and free cash flow in FY2023–FY2024 shows that cash conversion has not been consistent through the cycle. Recurrence would restrict internally funded investment and could increase reliance on financing or working-capital management.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong Cash Generation
Recent operating and free cash flow show that reported profits are converting into internally generated funding. This supports debt reduction, reinvestment, and shareholder or strategic flexibility, while the strong FCF growth provides a durable financial foundation if maintained across operating cycles.
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Seneca Foods (SENEA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.24B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)98.79K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.5
Beta (1Y)0.18
Revenue Growth12.46%
EPS Growth177.68%
CountryUS
Employees7,010
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.48
Shares Outstanding5,211,510
10 Day Avg. Volume111,304
30 Day Avg. Volume98,792
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)1.37
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio5.73
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.75
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.56
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.73
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$202.00Price Target Upside5.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)14.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.83B
Seneca Foods Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Seneca Foods Corporation stands as a key provider of pre-packaged fruits and vegetables, distributing its products throughout the United States and globally. The company's diverse product range includes produce in canned, frozen, and bottled forms...
How the Company Makes Money
Seneca Foods makes money primarily by manufacturing, processing, and selling packaged fruit and vegetable products to retail, foodservice, and other commercial customers. Its core revenue streams come from (1) branded product sales, where Seneca s...
Seneca Foods Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
81
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.77B | 1.66B | 1.58B | 1.46B | 1.51B | 1.39B |
| Gross Profit | 237.25M | 231.21M | 150.20M | 188.22M | 104.32M | 141.60M |
| EBITDA | 196.01M | 200.46M | 133.47M | 161.20M | 69.59M | 102.12M |
| Net Income | 119.30M | 114.67M | 41.22M | 63.32M | 9.23M | 46.20M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.26B | 1.25B | 1.18B | 1.38B | 1.21B | 942.27M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 86.92M | 49.92M | 42.69M | 4.48M | 5.24M | 10.90M |
| Total Debt | 226.33M | 282.37M | 374.81M | 650.82M | 492.45M | 178.12M |
| Total Liabilities | 488.31M | 491.53M | 548.41M | 801.10M | 657.97M | 363.24M |
| Stockholders Equity | 774.46M | 756.23M | 633.02M | 582.89M | 554.75M | 579.03M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 229.66M | 180.18M | 298.25M | -119.60M | -283.42M | -23.21M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 279.87M | 224.51M | 335.48M | -82.96M | -212.80M | 30.15M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -110.74M | -106.41M | -34.81M | -47.20M | -64.88M | -45.19M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -94.28M | -118.56M | -262.12M | 129.76M | 279.02M | -33.90M |
Seneca Foods Technical Analysis
Positive
191.79
Price Trends
185.67
Negative
173.43
Positive
153.47
Positive
Market Momentum
-2.49
Negative
52.50
Neutral
65.66
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SENEA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 191.79 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 180.04, above the 50-day MA of 185.67, and above the 200-day MA of 153.47, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -2.49 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 52.50 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 65.66 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SENEA.
Seneca Foods Risk Analysis
Seneca Foods disclosed 58 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Seneca Foods reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Seneca Foods Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | $1.24B | 10.49 | 16.36% | ― | 12.46% | 177.68% | |
65 Neutral | $1.59B | 11.61 | 4.94% | 5.99% | 3.56% | -31.26% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
60 Neutral | $6.91B | 27.12 | 14.13% | 2.98% | 2.58% | -11.89% | |
49 Neutral | $5.69B | 14.24 | 10.18% | 7.44% | -4.96% | -33.88% | |
47 Neutral | $198.31M | -2.74 | -16.45% | 23.36% | -4.91% | 68.74% | |
47 Neutral | $6.53B | -3.44 | -26.28% | 7.71% | -1.80% | -323.82% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
SENEA
Seneca Foods
183.41
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Seneca Foods Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Seneca Foods Updates Certificate, Streamlines Preferred Stock Structure
Neutral
Sep 21, 2026
On September 21, 2026, Seneca Foods Corporation’s Board approved amendments to its Certificate of Incorporation to update the treatment and designation of certain Class A Preferred Stock. The changes reflect the prior retirement and cancella...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Seneca Foods Shareholders Back Governance and Incentive Plans
Positive
Aug 11, 2026
On August 6, 2026, Seneca Foods held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where investors voted on director elections, executive compensation, an equity incentive plan, and auditor ratification. Shareholders elected three directors to serve un...
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