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U.S. Broadline Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies33
  • 7D1.7%
  • 3M-2.2%
  • 1Y3.6%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Broadline Retail industry is up 2.3%, with Alibaba Group Holding up 14%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 4.8%. 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
Wed, 15 Jul 2026US$3.4tUS$1.3tUS$130.6b19.1x25.8x2.5x
Fri, 12 Jun 2026US$3.3tUS$1.3tUS$130.6b18.5x25x2.4x
Sun, 10 May 2026US$3.7tUS$1.3tUS$129.4b23.1x28.5x2.8x
Tue, 07 Apr 2026US$3.0tUS$1.3tUS$116.8b21.9x25.4x2.3x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026US$3.0tUS$1.3tUS$123.6b17.3x24.1x2.3x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026US$3.5tUS$1.3tUS$122.3b19.2x28.4x2.8x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$1.2tUS$122.0b19x27.4x2.7x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025US$3.3tUS$1.2tUS$124.8b17.9x26.5x2.7x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$1.2tUS$119.0b20.3x27.5x2.7x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025US$3.5tUS$1.2tUS$119.0b21.1x29.1x2.9x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025US$3.2tUS$1.2tUS$115.0b18.5x28x2.7x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025US$3.1tUS$1.1tUS$111.0b15.9x28.1x2.7x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025US$3.0tUS$1.1tUS$111.0b15.8x26.8x2.6x
Mon, 12 May 2025US$2.8tUS$1.2tUS$111.1b16.2x25.1x2.4x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025US$2.5tUS$1.1tUS$103.4b13.4x24x2.2x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025US$3.0tUS$1.1tUS$103.5b16x28.8x2.6x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$1.1tUS$88.5b19.1x35.7x2.9x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024US$2.9tUS$1.1tUS$88.3b20x33.3x2.7x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024US$2.8tUS$1.1tUS$88.5b18.3x31.6x2.5x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024US$2.6tUS$1.1tUS$80.1b19.8x32.8x2.4x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024US$2.6tUS$1.1tUS$80.4b18.4x32.6x2.4x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024US$2.5tUS$1.1tUS$76.9b19.7x33x2.3x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024US$2.6tUS$1.1tUS$70.1b16.6x36.5x2.4x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024US$2.5tUS$1.1tUS$70.1b18.3x36.1x2.4x
Tue, 14 May 2024US$2.6tUS$1.0tUS$70.0b24.3x37.1x2.5x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024US$2.5tUS$1.0tUS$62.8b23.6x39.8x2.4x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024US$2.4tUS$1.0tUS$60.5b21.7x39.2x2.3x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024US$2.3tUS$1.0tUS$64.4b18.5x36.4x2.3x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024US$2.2tUS$1.0tUS$54.3b22.4x39.6x2.1x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023US$2.1tUS$1.0tUS$54.1b21.3x39x2.1x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023US$1.9tUS$992.8bUS$41.3b25.5x45.2x1.9x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023US$1.9tUS$977.1bUS$34.3b22.8x55.8x2x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023US$1.9tUS$976.5bUS$33.9b20.3x57.4x2x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023US$1.9tUS$946.8bUS$25.3b33.1x74.9x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

74.9x


Total Market Cap: US$1.9tTotal Earnings: US$25.3bTotal Revenue: US$946.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Broadline Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 34.3x202420252026
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 25.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 34.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Broadline Retail industry have grown 73% 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 Market0.22%
Consumer Discretionary0.65%
General Merchandise and Department Stores1.75%
Broadline Retail1.75%
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
BABA Alibaba Group HoldingUS$112.3214.4%
+US$32.2b		-4.0%PE16.4x
AMZN Amazon.comUS$247.490.6%
+US$16.2b		9.3%PE29.3x
JD JD.comUS$28.848.9%
+US$3.2b		-10.0%PE19.1x
SE SeaUS$109.294.9%
+US$3.1b		-30.9%PE41.8x
MELI MercadoLibreUS$1.87k3.3%
+US$3.1b		-21.6%PE49.5x

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AMZN
US$247.49
Amazon.com
7D
0.6%
1Y
9.3%
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PTRN
US$28.08
Pattern Group
7D
-0.8%
1Y
n/a
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MNSO
US$11.53
MINISO Group Holding
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-36.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 13

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MELI
US$1,873.88
MercadoLibre
7D
3.3%
1Y
-21.6%
JD
US$28.84
JD.com
7D
8.9%
1Y
-10.0%
BABA
US$112.32
Alibaba Group Holding
7D
14.4%
1Y
-4.0%
PDD
US$83.91
PDD Holdings
7D
1.7%
1Y
-20.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

PDD: Supply Chain Investment Cycle Will Underpin Future Repricing Potential

PDD Holdings' updated analyst price target reflects a lower fair value estimate to about $160, as analysts factor in reduced revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with more cautious views on the company's China e-commerce exposure and investment-heavy strategy. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PDD Holdings points to a more cautious tone, with several firms trimming price targets and tempering expectations after the latest quarterly update and sector data points from China e-commerce.
ETSY
US$83.06
Etsy
7D
7.0%
1Y
49.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

ETSY: AI And App Execution Will Support Balanced Buyer And Marketplace Engagement

The analyst price target for Etsy has been raised from $78.59 to $85.00 as analysts highlight improving buyer metrics, stronger merchandise sales trends, and early benefits from search, app, and AI driven initiatives. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Etsy points to a mix of cautious ratings and constructive updates, with several bullish analysts focusing on execution around search, app performance, and AI as potential supports for the stock's valuation and growth profile.
KSS
US$16.43
Kohl's
7D
-2.0%
1Y
77.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

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

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OLLI
US$65.94
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-46.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 08

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GLBE
US$38.75
Global-E Online
7D
5.0%
1Y
20.4%
CPNG
US$17.74
Coupang
7D
-4.3%
1Y
-43.0%
SE
US$109.29
Sea
7D
4.9%
1Y
-30.9%
GRPN
US$25.60
Groupon
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-21.8%
Narrative Update • Jul 02

GRPN: Cost Cuts And Leadership Changes Will Likely Struggle To Support Upside

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EBAY
US$112.54
eBay
7D
-1.9%
1Y
45.7%
JMIA
US$6.85
Jumia Technologies
7D
-1.3%
1Y
52.9%
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