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These stocks post solid returns during sluggish economic times like we’re going through now

CNBC Pro screened for S&amp P 500 stocks that posted positive total returns during the last five periods of sluggish economic growth. We defined sluggish growth as GDP of less than 2%, but more than negative 2% in back-to-back quarters. The search yielded a slew of consumer staple and utility names.&nbsp

Kimberly-Clark has returned 17% during the last five periods of slow economic activity. Clorox's median return during these time frames came out to 15.2%. Shares of Hershey (US.HSY) and Atmos (US.ATO) have outperformed this year rising 9.5% and 11.8%.&nbsp

Coca-Cola has a median return of 10% over the last five periods of slow economic activity. The company's stock is doing well this year, rising 6.6%. In late April, Coca-Cola (KO) reported a 16% year-over-year jump in revenue.

these stocks post solid returns during sluggish economic times like were going through now 2022

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