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Irish (ISEQ) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis
UpdatedAug 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
- 7D1.8%
- 3M14.3%
- 1Y17.2%
- YTD19.1%
Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has risen 1.8%, driven by gains from Kerry Group of 1.6%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 17%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the Irish Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 02 Aug 2026 | €19.1b | €12.2b | €831.6m | 20.6x | 22.9x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 30 Jun 2026 | €19.1b | €12.3b | €853.6m | 19.6x | 22.3x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 28 May 2026 | €17.4b | €12.3b | €852.1m | 18.1x | 20.5x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 25 Apr 2026 | €15.4b | €12.3b | €850.9m | 16.4x | 18.1x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 23 Mar 2026 | €15.0b | €12.3b | €853.0m | 15.9x | 17.6x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 18 Feb 2026 | €16.3b | €12.4b | €857.9m | 16.7x | 19x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 16 Jan 2026 | €16.3b | €12.5b | €859.9m | 17x | 18.9x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 14 Dec 2025 | €16.1b | €12.4b | €858.7m | 17.2x | 18.7x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 11 Nov 2025 | €16.9b | €12.5b | €865.0m | 13.2x | 19.6x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 09 Oct 2025 | €16.1b | €12.5b | €864.3m | 12.9x | 18.7x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 06 Sep 2025 | €16.9b | €12.4b | €866.3m | 13.2x | 19.5x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 04 Aug 2025 | €16.8b | €12.4b | €905.4m | 13.4x | 18.6x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 02 Jul 2025 | €19.0b | €12.3b | €871.5m | 15.5x | 21.7x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 30 May 2025 | €19.4b | €12.4b | €876.6m | 14.7x | 22.1x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 27 Apr 2025 | €18.0b | €12.4b | €875.6m | 14.4x | 20.6x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 25 Mar 2025 | €18.6b | €12.5b | €883.3m | 14.2x | 21.1x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 20 Feb 2025 | €20.0b | €14.1b | €988.2m | 13.4x | 20.3x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 18 Jan 2025 | €19.4b | €14.2b | €992.7m | 13.4x | 19.5x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 16 Dec 2024 | €19.4b | €14.1b | €986.5m | 16.4x | 19.6x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 13 Nov 2024 | €19.6b | €14.1b | €983.3m | 16.7x | 19.9x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 11 Oct 2024 | €20.2b | €13.9b | €975.2m | 17.3x | 20.7x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 08 Sep 2024 | €20.1b | €14.0b | €974.3m | 17.5x | 20.7x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 06 Aug 2024 | €20.0b | €14.9b | €1.0b | 17.4x | 19.5x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 04 Jul 2024 | €18.2b | €15.2b | €1.1b | 16.4x | 16.7x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 01 Jun 2024 | €18.7b | €15.2b | €1.1b | 16.9x | 17.1x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 29 Apr 2024 | €18.9b | €15.3b | €1.1b | 16.7x | 17.3x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 27 Mar 2024 | €19.2b | €15.2b | €1.1b | 17.1x | 17.5x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 23 Feb 2024 | €18.5b | €15.9b | €1.0b | 17.8x | 17.9x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 21 Jan 2024 | €18.3b | €16.7b | €1.0b | 17.7x | 17.6x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 19 Dec 2023 | €17.5b | €16.7b | €1.0b | 17x | 16.8x | 1x |
| Thu, 16 Nov 2023 | €17.5b | €16.7b | €1.0b | 16.9x | 16.8x | 1x |
| Sat, 14 Oct 2023 | €17.4b | €16.9b | €1.0b | 16.4x | 16.6x | 1x |
| Mon, 11 Sep 2023 | €19.4b | €17.0b | €1.1b | 18.3x | 18.2x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 09 Aug 2023 | €20.1b | €17.2b | €1.0b | 20.2x | 19.7x | 1.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
19.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Irish Consumer Staples industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 22.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 19.3x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have declined 6.5% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 11% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Irish Consumer Staples sector?
| IE Market | -0.49% | |
| Consumer Staples | 1.75% | |
| Food | 1.75% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Food industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 19.3x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 14.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 9.5% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Food industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 19.3x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Food industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 14% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 9.5% per year.
- In contrast, the Food industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRZ Kerry Group | €82.80 | 1.6% +€206.4m | 2.5% | PE20.6x | |
| GL9 Glanbia | €22.98 | 2.5% +€133.1m | 80.9% | PE34.4x | |
| DQ7A Donegal Investment Group | €14.50 | 3.6% +€606.4k | -19.4% | PB0.9x |
