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3 Consumer Stocks to Buy at a Discount

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Three undervalued consumer stocks—Conagra Brands, Macy’s, and Signet Jewelers—are poised for long-term growth despite recent surges, offering investors discounted entry points amid market uncertainty. Conagra Brands trades 20% below its 2025 peak but launched "Project Catalyst," an AI-driven revival plan, while maintaining a 7.6% dividend yield to attract income-focused investors. Macy’s stock jumped 75% in six months due to cost cuts and upscale repositioning, yet trades at just 12x forward earnings—far below peers like Kohl’s—with potential upside from Saks Global’s bankruptcy. Signet Jewelers, up 80% yearly, remains cheap at 8.5x earnings as lab-grown diamonds and brand differentiation fuel growth, with earnings forecast to rise 19.7% in 2026. All three stocks blend recovery potential with low valuations, making them compelling buys for patient investors seeking undervalued consumer sector opportunities.
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By Thomas Niel – Feb 23, 2026 at 12:15AM ESTKey PointsWith Conagra Brands, investors can collect a 7.6% dividend, as the company pursues multiple strategies to unlock shareholder value.Macy's is up more than 40% over the past year, but is still trading at a bargain basement valuation.Bullishness is in the air for Signet Jewelers, which, even after a 80% surge higher, remains cheap at 8.5 times forward earnings. We’re bullish on these 10 stocks ›NYSE: CAGConagra BrandsMarket Cap$8.8BToday's Changeangle-down(-1.18%) $0.22Current Price$18.47Price as of February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM ETThese consumer stocks remain too cheap to pass up, even after recently surging in price.High uncertainty may be affecting the stock market once again, but not every stock is under pressure. In fact, numerous stocks continue to hold onto the bulk of their recent gains. Better yet, in the long term, as the underlying catalysts driving their strong performance play out, these stocks could continue to deliver strong gains. This makes them solid contenders for a long-term portfolio. The following three consumer discretionary or consumer staples stocks come to mind: Conagra Brands (CAG 1.18%), Macy's (M +1.82%), and Signet Jewelers (SIG +3.22%). Image source: Getty Images. Conagra Brands has many potential paths to recovery Admittedly, while Conagra Brands has rallied higher since the start of 2026, shares are still down by over 20% over the past 12 months. Blame this on the impact of inflation and changing consumer habits on demand for branded food products. Yet while macroeconomic factors may continue to negatively affect Conagra's business, management is addressing the issue. For instance, in January Conagra launched "Project Catalyst," an AI-based initiative intended to help the company revamp its core business. Only time will tell whether "Project Catalyst" lives up to expectations. However, catalysts such as the sale of underperforming brands and the purchasing of faster-growing brands are still on the table. Irrespective of whether AI, mergers and acquisitions, or some other catalyst sparks a rebound for Conagra, in the meantime, investors can collect the stock's high dividend. At current prices, shares have a forward yield of 7.6%. There's more room to run for Macy's shares Over the past six months, shares in department store operator Macy's have surged by nearly 75%. Thanks to cost-cutting, store closures, and a pivot toward selling to more affluent customers, the retailer's financials have improved substantially. But it's not too late to capitalize on this turnaround stock. Even after its strong surge since late last year, Macy's continues to trade at a relatively low 12 times forward earnings. For comparison, other department store retailers, like Kohl's, are trading at nearly 20 times forward earnings. That's not to say that Macy's is necessarily deserving of a 20x forward multiple. However, there may be some room for valuation expansion if it continues to exceed expectations. The recent bankruptcy of competitor Saks Global could help with this, as it shuts down many of its stores. Based on future forecasts, Signet Jewelers is an even greater post-rally bargain Shares in Signet, parent company of jewelry retailers such as Kay, Zales, and Jared, have surged 80% over the past year, largely thanks to successful changes implemented by CEO J.K. Symancyk. By differentiating its retail brands and embracing lab-grown diamonds as a growth opportunity, Signet Jewelers has exceeded expectations in its most recent quarterly financial results. That said, analyst estimates call for earnings growth of just 4% for the just-completed fiscal year ending Jan. 31. This low growth may explain Signet's still-low valuation of 8.5 times forward earnings. Even so, valuation expansion is just around the corner. For the current fiscal year, forecasts call for earnings growth of up to 19.7%. Such a growth resurgence could push Signet's valuation higher.Read NextFeb 20, 2026 •By Reuben Gregg BrewerIs Ultra-High-Yield Conagra Brands a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?Feb 17, 2026 •By Eric VolkmanWhy Conagra Brands Stock Sank TodayFeb 17, 2026 •By John Ballard2 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 YearsJan 30, 2026 •By Todd ShriberIs Conagra Brands an Underrated Dividend Stock for Patient Investors?​Jan 20, 2026 •By Reuben Gregg Brewer35% Stock Sell-Off: Should You Buy the Dip?Jan 9, 2026 •By Reuben Gregg BrewerThe Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right NowAbout the AuthorThomas Niel is a contributing Analyst at The Motley Fool, covering publicly traded companies in the consumer goods and technology sectors. Prior to the Motley Fool, Thomas was a contributing Analyst for several online investing publications, including InvestorPlace, Seeking Alpha, and TipRanks. He also has past career experience in the accounting and government contracting industries. He holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from Marymount University. Thomas won his school's geography bee in the fifth grade, but retired from the professional geography bee circuit shortly thereafter.TMFThomasNielStocks MentionedConagra BrandsNYSE: CAG$18.47 (1.18%) $0.22Macy'sNYSE: M$22.41 (+1.82%) $+0.40Kohl'sNYSE: KSS$18.78 (2.49%) $0.48Signet JewelersNYSE: SIG$98.13 (+3.22%) $+3.06*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.

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