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U.S. Broadline Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies31
  • 7D-1.1%
  • 3M2.3%
  • 1Y5.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Broadline Retail industry has dropped 1.1%, driven by Amazon.com declining 2.4%. In contrast, QVC Group has gained 6.5%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 5.0%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 9.9% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 02 Sep 2026US$3.5tUS$1.4tUS$170.2b20.7x20.8x2.6x
Fri, 31 Jul 2026US$3.2tUS$1.3tUS$130.7b21.3x24.1x2.4x
Sun, 28 Jun 2026US$3.1tUS$1.3tUS$130.5b17.4x24x2.3x
Tue, 26 May 2026US$3.6tUS$1.3tUS$130.7b20.6x27.5x2.7x
Thu, 23 Apr 2026US$3.5tUS$1.3tUS$117.1b23.2x29.5x2.7x
Sat, 21 Mar 2026US$2.9tUS$1.3tUS$117.4b20x25.1x2.3x
Mon, 16 Feb 2026US$2.9tUS$1.3tUS$123.8b18.1x23.8x2.3x
Wed, 14 Jan 2026US$3.5tUS$1.2tUS$122.2b19.8x29x2.8x
Fri, 12 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$1.2tUS$121.7b19.6x27.6x2.7x
Sun, 09 Nov 2025US$3.6tUS$1.2tUS$124.6b17.8x28.6x2.9x
Tue, 07 Oct 2025US$3.4tUS$1.2tUS$119.0b20.1x28.4x2.8x
Thu, 04 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$1.2tUS$118.9b20.9x27.8x2.7x
Sat, 02 Aug 2025US$3.2tUS$1.2tUS$115.6b16.7x27.9x2.8x
Mon, 30 Jun 2025US$3.1tUS$1.1tUS$111.0b16x27.8x2.7x
Wed, 28 May 2025US$2.9tUS$1.1tUS$112.7b15.7x25.5x2.5x
Fri, 25 Apr 2025US$2.6tUS$1.1tUS$103.7b15.3x25x2.3x
Sun, 23 Mar 2025US$2.8tUS$1.1tUS$103.9b15.8x27.4x2.5x
Tue, 18 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$1.1tUS$97.9b23.8x32.5x2.8x
Thu, 16 Jan 2025US$2.9tUS$1.1tUS$88.2b19.1x32.5x2.6x
Sat, 14 Dec 2024US$3.0tUS$1.1tUS$88.4b20.1x34.3x2.7x
Mon, 11 Nov 2024US$2.8tUS$1.1tUS$84.8b20.4x33.5x2.6x
Wed, 09 Oct 2024US$2.7tUS$1.1tUS$80.4b20.6x33.3x2.5x
Fri, 06 Sep 2024US$2.4tUS$1.1tUS$79.8b19.6x30x2.2x
Sun, 04 Aug 2024US$2.4tUS$1.1tUS$77.5b16.2x30.4x2.2x
Tue, 02 Jul 2024US$2.6tUS$1.1tUS$70.1b16.6x37.2x2.5x
Thu, 30 May 2024US$2.5tUS$1.1tUS$70.0b23.2x36.4x2.4x
Sat, 27 Apr 2024US$2.5tUS$1.0tUS$62.8b22.3x39.2x2.4x
Mon, 25 Mar 2024US$2.4tUS$1.0tUS$62.8b20.7x38.7x2.4x
Wed, 21 Feb 2024US$2.3tUS$1.0tUS$60.0b20.5x38.6x2.2x
Fri, 19 Jan 2024US$2.2tUS$1.0tUS$54.1b23.6x39.9x2.1x
Sun, 17 Dec 2023US$2.2tUS$1.0tUS$54.2b17.2x39.9x2.1x
Tue, 14 Nov 2023US$2.0tUS$997.3bUS$45.8b25.6x44.3x2x
Thu, 12 Oct 2023US$1.9tUS$977.5bUS$34.3b25.9x56.4x2x
Sat, 09 Sep 2023US$2.0tUS$975.7bUS$34.2b22.5x58.5x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

58.5x


Total Market Cap: US$2.0tTotal Earnings: US$34.2bTotal Revenue: US$975.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Broadline Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 32.4x202420252026
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 20.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 32.4x.
  • 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 Market0.071%
Consumer Discretionary-0.77%
General Merchandise and Department Stores-1.12%
Broadline Retail-1.12%
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
QVCG QVC GroupUS$16.776.5%
+US$51.0m		n/aPS0.09x
KSS Kohl'sUS$17.820.8%
+US$15.9m		10.5%PE7.5x
JMIA Jumia TechnologiesUS$6.900.7%
+US$6.2m		-14.3%PS4.1x

Latest News

KSS
US$17.82
Kohl's
7D
0.8%
1Y
10.5%
AMZN
US$254.92
Amazon.com
7D
-2.4%
1Y
13.1%
PDD
US$83.17
PDD Holdings
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-31.7%
SE
US$112.65
Sea
7D
-8.5%
1Y
-37.0%
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BABA
US$112.85
Alibaba Group Holding
7D
-5.5%
1Y
-18.5%
VIPS
US$13.10
Vipshop Holdings
7D
-7.5%
1Y
-21.9%
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JD
US$27.90
JD.com
7D
-5.0%
1Y
-11.7%
QVCG
US$16.77
QVC Group
7D
6.5%
1Y
n/a
JMIA
US$6.90
Jumia Technologies
7D
0.7%
1Y
-14.3%
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CPNG
US$15.80
Coupang
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-44.4%
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Coupang's updated fair value estimate now points to approximately $15.00 per share, slightly below the prior $16.20 level, as analysts factor in a modestly higher discount rate, slightly softer long term revenue growth and margin assumptions, and recent Street price target revisions that include both upward ratings changes and lower absolute targets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Coupang presents a mixed picture, with some firms turning more positive while others lean cautious on valuation, regulatory risk, and earnings impact from fines and taxes.
MELI
US$1,963.49
MercadoLibre
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-17.5%
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