Seneca Foods (SENEA) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $170.25, -3.27% vs the prior close of $176.00.
- Volume 102.06K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
SENEA slides 3.3% to $170.25, a 1-month low, 4 down days in a row. Closed at $170.25, -3.27% vs the prior close of $176.00. Day range $168.28–$181.70, opened at $176.86.
SENEA daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — SENEA slides 3.3% to $170.25, a 1-month low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $170.25, -3.27% vs the prior close of $176.00. Day range $168.28–$181.70, opened at $176.86.
- Volume was 102.06K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 97.26K.
- Price is -8.6% vs its 50-day average ($186.26) and +10.0% vs its 200-day average ($154.82).
- 52-week range $99.58–$210.00; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 18.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — SENEA slides 3.2% to $176.00, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $176.00, -3.18% vs the prior close of $181.78. Day range $175.66–$186.15, opened at $184.25.
- Volume was 109.10K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 96.56K.
- Price is -5.5% vs its 50-day average ($186.19) and +13.9% vs its 200-day average ($154.52).
- 52-week range $99.58–$210.00; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 16.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — SENEA dips 0.7% to $181.78
- Closed at $181.78, -0.70% vs the prior close of $183.07. Day range $179.95–$185.06, opened at $183.08.
- Volume was 75.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 96.60K.
- Price is -2.3% vs its 50-day average ($186.08) and +17.9% vs its 200-day average ($154.19).
- 52-week range $99.58–$210.00; today's close sits at 74% of that range, 13.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — SENEA ends flat (-0.2%) to $183.07
- Closed at $183.07, -0.19% vs the prior close of $183.41. Day range $182.73–$186.28, opened at $185.68.
- Volume was 48.40K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 97.14K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -1.5% vs its 50-day average ($185.93) and +19.0% vs its 200-day average ($153.83).
- 52-week range $99.58–$210.00; today's close sits at 76% of that range, 12.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — SENEA rises 2.8% to $183.41, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $183.41, +2.84% vs the prior close of $178.34. Day range $178.98–$184.29, opened at $178.99.
- Volume was 97.40K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 96.38K.
- Price is -1.2% vs its 50-day average ($185.67) and +19.5% vs its 200-day average ($153.47).
- 52-week range $99.58–$210.00; today's close sits at 76% of that range, 12.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — SENEA rises 0.7% to $178.34, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $178.34, +0.74% vs the prior close of $177.03. Day range $174.70–$180.82, opened at $175.97.
- Volume was 93.10K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 96.89K.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($185.31) and +16.5% vs its 200-day average ($153.11).
- 52-week range $99.58–$210.00; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 15.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 8, 2026 — SENEA jumps 3.2% to $177.03
- Closed at $177.03, +3.16% vs the prior close of $171.61. Day range $171.01–$178.15, opened at $171.86.
- Volume was 109.20K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 97.04K.
- Price is -4.4% vs its 50-day average ($185.09) and +15.9% vs its 200-day average ($152.77).
- 52-week range $99.58–$210.00; today's close sits at 70% of that range, 15.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — SENEA ends flat (+0.1%) to $171.61
- Closed at $171.61, +0.11% vs the prior close of $171.42. Day range $170.10–$175.48, opened at $171.54.
- Volume was 88.70K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 97.16K.
- Price is -7.2% vs its 50-day average ($184.96) and +12.6% vs its 200-day average ($152.45).
- 52-week range $99.58–$210.00; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 18.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — SENEA slides 3.5% to $171.42, a 1-month low
- Closed at $171.42, -3.51% vs the prior close of $177.66. Day range $169.53–$178.87, opened at $178.87.
- Volume was 104.80K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 96.93K.
- Price is -7.3% vs its 50-day average ($184.93) and +12.7% vs its 200-day average ($152.15).
- 52-week range $99.58–$210.00; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 18.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — SENEA ends flat (+0.0%) to $177.66
- Closed at $177.66, +0.00% vs the prior close of $177.66. Day range $175.50–$178.25, opened at $177.18.
- Volume was 100.80K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 97.72K.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($184.83) and +17.0% vs its 200-day average ($151.86).
- 52-week range $99.58–$210.00; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 15.4% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: DEF 14A.
Oct 2, 2026 — SENEA rises 0.4% to $177.66 on 2.0x normal volume
- Closed at $177.66, +0.36% vs the prior close of $177.03. Day range $176.21–$181.04, opened at $177.56.
- Volume was 188.70K shares, 2.0x its 50-day average of 95.72K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($184.60) and +17.3% vs its 200-day average ($151.52).
- 52-week range $99.58–$210.00; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 15.4% below the 52-week high.
SENEA latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about SENEA in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 7, 2026 · Form DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Oct 5, 2026 · Form DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Sep 21, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.03 — Amended its charter or bylaws / changed fiscal year.
Sep 21, 2026 · Form PRE 14A — Preliminary proxy statement
Preliminary proxy statement
Sep 8, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Erstad Dean Everett sold 1,587 shares at $206.16 (≈$327.18K) on Sep 4, 2026
- Erstad Dean Everett sold 1,587 shares at $206.16 (≈$327.18K) on Sep 4, 2026
- Erstad Dean Everett sold 1,587 shares at $206.16 (≈$327.18K) on Sep 4, 2026
- Erstad Dean Everett sold 1,587 shares at $206.16 (≈$327.18K) on Sep 4, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 27, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Wolcott Michael S bought 15,222 shares at $0.25 (≈$3.81K) on Aug 26, 2026
- Wolcott Michael S bought 15,222 shares at $0.25 (≈$3.81K) on Aug 26, 2026
- Wolcott Michael S bought 15,222 shares at $0.25 (≈$3.81K) on Aug 26, 2026
- Wolcott Michael S bought 15,222 shares at $0.25 (≈$3.81K) on Aug 26, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 11, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Aug 6, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 27, 2026:
- Net income: $19.51M (prior year $14.88M) (+31.1% vs Jun 28, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $2.85 (prior year $2.14) (+33.2% vs Jun 28, 2025)
Things to know before you trade SENEA
- Last results release: Aug 9, 2023 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jun 13, 2023, Feb 8, 2023, Nov 9, 2022. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 8, 2023 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.53% (largest 3.5%).
- Liquidity: about 101.22K shares (≈$17.23M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $170.25 vs a range of $99.58–$210.00 (64% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 4 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Dean Everett Erstad sold 1,587 shares on Sep 4, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 21, 2026; 8-K Aug 11, 2026; 10-Q Aug 6, 2026.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies.
SENEA market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 176.86 | 181.70 | 168.28 | 170.25 | 102.06K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 184.25 | 186.15 | 175.66 | 176.00 | 109.10K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 183.08 | 185.06 | 179.95 | 181.78 | 75.30K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 185.68 | 186.28 | 182.73 | 183.07 | 48.40K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 178.99 | 184.29 | 178.98 | 183.41 | 97.40K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 175.97 | 180.82 | 174.70 | 178.34 | 93.10K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 171.86 | 178.15 | 171.01 | 177.03 | 109.20K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 171.54 | 175.48 | 170.10 | 171.61 | 88.70K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 178.87 | 178.87 | 169.53 | 171.42 | 104.80K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 177.18 | 178.25 | 175.50 | 177.66 | 100.80K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 177.56 | 181.04 | 176.21 | 177.66 | 188.70K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 178.00 | 178.78 | 174.25 | 177.03 | 92.90K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 182.23 | 182.23 | 177.87 | 178.00 | 107.00K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 181.04 | 184.82 | 179.73 | 181.36 | 143.00K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 181.51 | 186.10 | 181.51 | 182.53 | 82.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 185.25 | 185.25 | 179.27 | 182.66 | 89.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 180.71 | 186.34 | 180.71 | 184.00 | 121.50K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 181.43 | 182.36 | 178.86 | 179.15 | 106.60K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 182.52 | 187.55 | 182.32 | 183.81 | 75.80K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 184.12 | 185.05 | 180.54 | 180.86 | 87.70K |
About Seneca Foods
Seneca Foods (SENEA) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies”. Its business address is in MARION, NY. State of incorporation: NY. Fiscal year ends March 31. SEC CIK 88948.
SENEA board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Kraig H Kayser | Director | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Paul Laurence Palmby | President & CEO | Aug 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Everett Erstad | Senior VP Sales & Marketing | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Gregory R Ide | VP, Controller/Asst.Secretary | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Timothy Robert Nelson | Chief Operating Officer | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Paul Laurence Palmby | President & CEO | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Michael S Wolcott | SVP, CFO & Treasurer | Aug 27, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Dean Everett Erstad | Sale | 1,587 | $206.16 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Dean Everett Erstad | Sale | 1,587 | $206.16 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Dean Everett Erstad | Sale | 1,587 | $206.16 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Dean Everett Erstad | Sale | 1,587 | $206.16 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Michael S Wolcott | Buy | 15,222 | $0.25 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Michael S Wolcott | Buy | 15,222 | $0.25 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Michael S Wolcott | Buy | 15,222 | $0.25 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Michael S Wolcott | Buy | 15,222 | $0.25 |
SENEA financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $41.22M | 5.90 | $335.48M |
| Mar 31, 2024 | — | $63.32M | 8.56 | $-82.96M |
| Mar 31, 2023 | — | $9.23M | 1.16 | $-212.80M |
| Mar 31, 2022 | — | $46.20M | 5.24 | $30.15M |
| Mar 31, 2021 | — | $126.10M | 13.72 | $183.18M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $1.26B, total liabilities $488.31M, cash $86.92M (as of Jun 27, 2026).
SENEA earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 9, 2022 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 10, 2022 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 12, 2021 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 4, 2020 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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