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U.S. Broadline Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 27, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies33
  • 7D-5.3%
  • 3M-10.6%
  • 1Y-4.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Broadline Retail industry has dropped 5.3%, driven by a pullback from Amazon.com of 7.2%. The industry has fallen 4.4% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Broadline Retail Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 27 Jul 2026US$3.2tUS$1.3tUS$130.6b19.9x24.4x2.4x
Wed, 24 Jun 2026US$3.1tUS$1.3tUS$130.5b17.3x24.1x2.4x
Fri, 22 May 2026US$3.6tUS$1.3tUS$130.6b20.9x27.6x2.7x
Sun, 19 Apr 2026US$3.5tUS$1.3tUS$117.1b23.8x29.8x2.7x
Tue, 17 Mar 2026US$3.0tUS$1.3tUS$121.9b16.6x24.4x2.3x
Thu, 12 Feb 2026US$3.0tUS$1.3tUS$123.7b18.3x24.6x2.4x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026US$3.5tUS$1.2tUS$122.2b19.1x28.8x2.8x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$1.2tUS$121.6b19.3x27.5x2.7x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025US$3.7tUS$1.2tUS$124.8b18.6x29.5x3x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025US$3.4tUS$1.2tUS$119.0b20.2x28.3x2.8x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025US$3.2tUS$1.2tUS$117.8b18.9x27.4x2.7x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$1.1tUS$111.0b17.1x28.8x2.8x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025US$3.0tUS$1.1tUS$111.0b16x26.9x2.6x
Sat, 24 May 2025US$2.9tUS$1.1tUS$112.8b15.4x25.8x2.5x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025US$2.5tUS$1.1tUS$103.6b14.3x23.9x2.2x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025US$2.8tUS$1.1tUS$103.4b16.4x27.5x2.5x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025US$3.1tUS$1.1tUS$97.7b23x32.2x2.8x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025US$2.9tUS$1.1tUS$88.2b20.4x32.6x2.6x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024US$3.0tUS$1.1tUS$88.5b20.6x33.9x2.7x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024US$2.8tUS$1.1tUS$84.6b20.4x32.9x2.5x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024US$2.7tUS$1.1tUS$80.4b21.9x33.2x2.5x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024US$2.5tUS$1.1tUS$79.9b19.8x30.8x2.3x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024US$2.5tUS$1.1tUS$70.1b16.2x35.7x2.4x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024US$2.6tUS$1.1tUS$70.1b16.6x37.5x2.5x
Sun, 26 May 2024US$2.5tUS$1.1tUS$70.0b23x36.4x2.4x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024US$2.4tUS$1.0tUS$62.8b20.7x37.5x2.3x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024US$2.4tUS$1.0tUS$62.9b21.1x38.3x2.3x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024US$2.4tUS$1.0tUS$60.0b20.3x39.3x2.3x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024US$2.2tUS$1.0tUS$54.2b24.8x40.6x2.2x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023US$2.1tUS$1.0tUS$54.0b17.4x39.3x2.1x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023US$2.0tUS$996.1bUS$45.8b21.8x44.4x2x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023US$1.9tUS$977.5bUS$34.3b24.8x54.9x1.9x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023US$2.0tUS$979.2bUS$34.5b24.1x59x2.1x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023US$1.9tUS$946.8bUS$26.0b24x72.8x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

72.8x


Total Market Cap: US$1.9tTotal Earnings: US$26.0bTotal Revenue: US$946.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Broadline Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 33.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Broadline Retail industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 24.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 33.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Broadline Retail industry have grown 71% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 12% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Broadline Retail compare with similar industries?

US Market-1.05%
Consumer Discretionary-6.57%
General Merchandise and Department Stores-5.30%
Broadline Retail-5.30%
Department Stores0%0
General Merchandise Stores0%0
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
DDS Dillard'sUS$568.052.2%
+US$188.4m		10.7%PE13.5x
KSS Kohl'sUS$17.942.1%
+US$42.0m		39.8%PE7.5x
M Macy'sUS$23.380.3%
+US$18.4m		70.4%PE9.2x
HEPS D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve TicaretUS$2.821.3%
+US$12.5m		13.1%PS0.5x
ORBS Eightco HoldingsUS$0.604.0%
+US$9.0m		-66.8%PS7.6x

Latest News

EBAY
US$109.39
eBay
7D
-4.2%
1Y
38.5%
AMZN
US$232.11
Amazon.com
7D
-7.2%
1Y
-0.3%
CPNG
US$15.50
Coupang
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-48.4%
BABA
US$112.14
Alibaba Group Holding
7D
-6.8%
1Y
-8.2%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 24

Alibaba: Qwen Powering AI Transformation

Summary Alibaba is rated bullish with a $203.29 target, implying 71% upside, driven by AI-led transformation and ecosystem integration. Qwen AI agent is deeply embedded in BABA’s e-commerce, enhancing customer engagement and merchant efficiency and driving token-based monetization. BABA’s Cloud+AI segment is now a core growth engine, with external revenue surpassing $5.3B and triple-digit AI growth for 11 straight quarters. SOTP valuation applies 18x P/E to e-commerce and 3x P/S to AI+Cloud, reflecting robust growth, but macro headwinds and high capex remain key risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
PDD
US$82.66
PDD Holdings
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-29.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 24

PDD: Future Returns Will Balance Weaker Margins And Legal Regulatory Headwinds

Analysts cut their price target on PDD Holdings to $80 from $111.21, citing weaker assumed revenue growth, slimmer profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple that reflect softer e-commerce data points in China and a more cautious sector stance. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PDD Holdings has turned more cautious, with several bearish analysts flagging a mix of macro, regulatory, and company specific issues that they say could weigh on execution and growth expectations.
HEPS
US$2.82
D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret
7D
1.3%
1Y
13.1%
M
US$23.38
Macy's
7D
0.3%
1Y
70.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 23

M: Beauty Leadership And Share Repurchases Will Support Higher Future P/E Multiple

Analysts have raised their price target on Macy's from $25 to $30 per share, citing updated assumptions on revenue trends, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E that collectively support a higher fair value estimate. What’s in the News for Macy’s Macy’s appointed Alexandre Choueiri as CEO of Bluemercury, effective August 3, 2026, to lead the business and growth strategy in prestige beauty, bringing more than 25 years of global luxury beauty experience.
SE
US$100.00
Sea
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-37.8%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 17

Sea Limited: 3 Growth Engines, 1 Undervalued Stock

Summary Sea Limited integrates Shopee, Monee, and Garena into a synergistic business model spanning e-commerce, financial services, and gaming. Q1 2026 results demonstrated robust growth across all segments, with revenue surpassing $7 billion, up 47% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA exceeded $1 billion for the first time, signaling operational efficiency and a clear path to sustainable profitability. I see SE’s diversified growth and expanding profitability as strong justification for a bullish stance at current price levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
PTRN
US$22.17
Pattern Group
7D
-20.8%
1Y
n/a
Narrative Update • Jul 14

PTRN: Future Returns Will Depend On Sustained 30% Revenue Momentum

Analysts have lifted their blended price target on Pattern Group to $30 from $27, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, along with recent research that points to premium valuation expectations at current levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Pattern Group points to a more mixed but still constructive setup, with valuation now front and center after a sharp share price move.
MELI
US$1,801.44
MercadoLibre
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-23.5%
KSS
US$17.94
Kohl's
7D
2.1%
1Y
39.8%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

KSS: Ongoing Share Loss And Weak Comps Will Likely Restrain Future Upside

Analysts have modestly raised Kohl's fair value estimate from $8.00 to $9.00 per share, citing updated price targets across the Street that reflect mixed views on valuation, free cash flow, and ongoing share loss following recent results. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kohl's highlights a wide range of opinions, with some firms pointing to potential upside and others flagging meaningful risks tied to execution, growth, and balance sheet perceptions.
DDS
US$568.05
Dillard's
7D
2.2%
1Y
10.7%
ORBS
US$0.60
Eightco Holdings
7D
4.0%
1Y
-66.8%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 20

Eightco Holdings: A Tiny Public Backdoor To OpenAI, But Dilution Is The Catch

Summary Eightco Holdings is best viewed as a speculative treasury play with indirect OpenAI exposure, not as an operating company. I rate ORBS a Hold, driven by its $90M indirect OpenAI stake via SPVs, despite major dilution and weak operating performance. ORBS's operating business is deteriorating, with Q1 2026 revenue down to $7.6M and a net loss of $76.1M, making asset value the primary focus. Massive dilution and lack of transparency in the OpenAI SPV structure are key risks; I recommend monitoring for AI IPO-driven momentum. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha