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U.S. Retail Distributors Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies46
  • 7D-1.4%
  • 3M-12.9%
  • 1Y-8.4%
  • YTD-7.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Retail Distributors industry has remained flat, although notably SMJ International Holdings gained 9.8%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 7.4% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 01 Jan 2026US$38.7bUS$60.6bUS$2.1b19x18.8x0.6x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$38.5bUS$60.5bUS$2.1b18.5x18.7x0.6x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$41.0bUS$59.5bUS$2.1b20.6x19.6x0.7x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$42.7bUS$59.2bUS$2.1b22.5x20.5x0.7x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$42.1bUS$59.2bUS$2.1b23.8x20.1x0.7x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$40.9bUS$59.0bUS$2.1b23.5x19.2x0.7x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$40.5bUS$59.0bUS$2.1b20.1x19x0.7x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$42.5bUS$59.0bUS$2.1b19.5x20x0.7x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$40.6bUS$58.8bUS$2.2b17.7x18.4x0.7x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$44.8bUS$58.7bUS$2.2b15.4x20.3x0.8x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$41.2bUS$58.0bUS$2.5b16.6x16.8x0.7x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$41.5bUS$58.0bUS$2.5b16.6x16.9x0.7x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$45.1bUS$58.0bUS$2.5b17x18.4x0.8x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$42.5bUS$57.6bUS$2.4b15.1x17.4x0.7x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$47.0bUS$57.4bUS$2.6b15.6x18.1x0.8x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$46.5bUS$58.0bUS$2.6b15.1x17.9x0.8x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$46.7bUS$57.7bUS$2.8b14.9x16.9x0.8x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$45.5bUS$47.4bUS$2.7b13.2x17x1x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$50.4bUS$47.4bUS$2.7b14.2x18.8x1.1x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$50.4bUS$47.0bUS$2.9b13.9x17.7x1.1x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$52.6bUS$46.9bUS$2.8b15.4x18.6x1.1x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$49.2bUS$46.5bUS$2.8b17.4x17.8x1.1x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$47.6bUS$46.4bUS$2.7b13.2x17.7x1x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$46.7bUS$46.4bUS$2.7b13.9x17.4x1x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$43.8bUS$46.3bUS$2.7b12.5x16.4x0.9x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$48.8bUS$45.9bUS$2.7b14.9x17.8x1.1x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$51.0bUS$45.9bUS$2.7b15.8x18.7x1.1x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$53.3bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b13.3x18.7x1.2x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$53.0bUS$45.5bUS$3.0b12.8x17.9x1.2x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$53.7bUS$46.8bUS$2.9b14.6x18.6x1.1x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$53.4bUS$46.5bUS$3.0b15.3x18x1.1x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023US$54.4bUS$46.2bUS$3.0b15.6x18.1x1.2x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023US$57.1bUS$44.2bUS$3.1b15.8x18.4x1.3x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023US$55.2bUS$44.1bUS$3.1b14.2x17.7x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.7x


Total Market Cap: US$55.2bTotal Earnings: US$3.1bTotal Revenue: US$44.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Retail Distributors Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 18.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Retail Distributors industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 18.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.92x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Retail Distributors industry have declined 13% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 11% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Consumer Discretionary industry?

US Market-1.43%
Consumer Discretionary-2.43%
Retail Distributors-1.40%
Distributors-1.40%
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
SMJF SMJ International HoldingsUS$5.069.8%
+US$12.5m		n/aPE177.3x
AENT Alliance Entertainment HoldingUS$8.081.8%
+US$7.4m		-10.8%PE21x
RCT RedCloud HoldingsUS$1.494.2%
+US$4.0m		n/aPS2x
DIT AMCON DistributingUS$110.804.0%
+US$2.8m		-13.5%PE126.8x
BRIA BrilliAUS$1.591.3%
+US$612.5k		-58.3%PE17.3x

Latest News

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US$34.05
Gold.com
7D
-2.1%
1Y
24.3%
AGCC
US$9.76
Agencia Comercial Spirits
7D
-7.0%
1Y
n/a
GPC
US$122.96
Genuine Parts
7D
-2.0%
1Y
5.3%

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AENT
US$8.08
Alliance Entertainment Holding
7D
1.8%
1Y
-10.8%

AENT: Outperform Rating Will Signal Confidence In Future Earnings And Margin Expansion

Analysts have nudged their price target on Alliance Entertainment Holding to $11.00, reflecting slightly improved expectations for revenue growth and profit margins following recent supportive coverage and an Outperform rating from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent coverage has reinforced a constructive outlook on Alliance Entertainment Holding, with bullish analysts highlighting a favorable balance between valuation, growth prospects, and execution progress.
JL
US$6.12
J-Long Group
7D
1.3%
1Y
n/a
RAY
US$1.97
Raytech Holding
7D
2.1%
1Y
-90.5%
LKQ
US$30.20
LKQ
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-17.8%

LKQ: Portfolio Simplification And Digital Auctions Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly revised their price target for LKQ to about $41.19 per share. The slight upward adjustment reflects confidence in the company’s resilient auto retail positioning and long term growth prospects in digital auction marketplaces, despite a mixed sector backdrop.
DIT
US$110.80
AMCON Distributing
7D
4.0%
1Y
-13.5%
SORA
US$3.05
AsiaStrategy
7D
-6.4%
1Y
n/a
POOL
US$228.76
Pool
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-32.9%

POOL Improving Execution And Firming Demand Will Drive Long-Term Upside

Analysts have modestly trimmed their fair value estimate for Pool Corp to approximately $323 per share from about $333, citing a slightly higher discount rate and premium valuation, even as they acknowledge improving demand trends, incremental profitability gains, and solid long term growth prospects. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research highlights a generally constructive but valuation conscious stance on Pool Corp, with views split between those expecting continued upside from company specific execution and those cautious about near term return potential.
RCT
US$1.49
RedCloud Holdings
7D
4.2%
1Y
n/a
GCT
US$39.28
GigaCloud Technology
7D
-3.1%
1Y
112.1%

GCT: Higher Price Objective Will Leave Shares Vulnerable To Margin Setbacks

Analysts have raised their price target for GigaCloud Technology by $2, to $33 from $31, citing the company's outsized sales beat and improving growth and margin prospects across its acquired and off-platform businesses. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts acknowledge that GigaCloud's recent sales performance exceeded expectations, but they remain cautious on the stock's risk reward profile.
SMJF
US$5.06
SMJ International Holdings
7D
9.8%
1Y
n/a
BRIA
US$1.59
BrilliA
7D
1.3%
1Y
-58.3%