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U.S. Retail Distributors Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies43
  • 7D1.8%
  • 3M-11.5%
  • 1Y-13.6%
  • YTD-9.1%

The Retail Distributors is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but GigaCloud Technology has stood out, gaining 7.8%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 19% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 07 Apr 2026US$33.4bUS$64.1bUS$1.2b17.1x28.8x0.5x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026US$37.8bUS$64.1bUS$1.2b17.7x31.1x0.6x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026US$42.3bUS$60.6bUS$2.1b19.8x20.6x0.7x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025US$39.0bUS$60.6bUS$2.1b18.1x19x0.6x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025US$37.7bUS$60.5bUS$2.1b18.3x18.3x0.6x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025US$41.2bUS$59.5bUS$2.1b19.4x19.8x0.7x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025US$42.8bUS$59.2bUS$2.1b23.1x20.6x0.7x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025US$42.6bUS$59.2bUS$2.1b25x20.3x0.7x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025US$40.5bUS$59.0bUS$2.1b24x19.1x0.7x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025US$41.4bUS$59.0bUS$2.1b19.3x19.5x0.7x
Mon, 12 May 2025US$40.7bUS$59.0bUS$2.1b19.1x19.2x0.7x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025US$39.7bUS$58.8bUS$2.2b16.2x18x0.7x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025US$43.3bUS$58.7bUS$2.2b15.9x19.5x0.7x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025US$41.7bUS$58.0bUS$2.5b17.2x17x0.7x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024US$41.7bUS$58.0bUS$2.5b14.9x17x0.7x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024US$45.2bUS$58.0bUS$2.5b16.9x18.4x0.8x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024US$42.9bUS$57.6bUS$2.4b14.6x17.6x0.7x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024US$46.3bUS$57.4bUS$2.6b15.7x17.8x0.8x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024US$45.9bUS$58.0bUS$2.6b14.7x17.6x0.8x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024US$48.1bUS$57.6bUS$2.8b13x17.4x0.8x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024US$44.9bUS$47.4bUS$2.7b12.9x16.8x0.9x
Tue, 14 May 2024US$50.3bUS$47.4bUS$2.7b14.2x18.8x1.1x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024US$52.3bUS$47.0bUS$2.9b14.3x18.3x1.1x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024US$52.9bUS$46.9bUS$2.8b15.3x18.7x1.1x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024US$49.4bUS$46.5bUS$2.8b16.1x17.9x1.1x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024US$48.7bUS$46.4bUS$2.7b13.2x18.1x1x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023US$45.7bUS$46.3bUS$2.7b13.7x17.2x1x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023US$43.2bUS$46.3bUS$2.7b13.3x16.2x0.9x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023US$49.2bUS$45.9bUS$2.7b15.2x18x1.1x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023US$51.4bUS$45.9bUS$2.7b15.9x18.8x1.1x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023US$53.4bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b13.5x18.7x1.2x
Mon, 19 Jun 2023US$52.9bUS$45.5bUS$3.0b12.7x17.9x1.2x
Wed, 17 May 2023US$53.7bUS$46.8bUS$2.9b16.7x18.6x1.1x
Fri, 14 Apr 2023US$53.7bUS$46.6bUS$3.0b13.1x17.8x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.8x


Total Market Cap: US$53.7bTotal Earnings: US$3.0bTotal Revenue: US$46.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Retail Distributors Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Retail Distributors industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 28.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 19.0x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.87x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Retail Distributors industry have declined 27% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 12% 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 Market4.40%
Consumer Discretionary3.36%
Retail Distributors1.77%
Distributors1.77%
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
POOL PoolUS$204.692.1%
+US$154.1m		-32.5%PE18.6x
GCT GigaCloud TechnologyUS$45.549.6%
+US$146.1m		259.6%PE12.1x
GOLD Gold.comUS$42.5812.1%
+US$129.4m		102.0%PE96x
GPC Genuine PartsUS$105.150.8%
+US$111.3m		-4.7%PE221.8x
PLBL Polibeli GroupUS$8.902.3%
+US$74.4m		-14.0%PS109.5x

Latest News

GPC
US$105.15
Genuine Parts
7D
0.8%
1Y
-4.7%

GPC: Planned Business Separation Will Unlock Constructively Asymmetric Setup

The analyst price target for Genuine Parts has been trimmed by about $2 to reflect a slightly higher discount rate and modestly lower assumed future P/E, as analysts balance cautious views on the auto segment with more constructive expectations around the planned separation of the Auto and Industrial businesses. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Genuine Parts reflects a mixed setup, with some analysts emphasizing the planned separation of the Auto and Industrial businesses as a key support for valuation, while others focus more on execution risks in the auto segment and recent earnings volatility.
GCT
US$45.54
GigaCloud Technology
7D
9.6%
1Y
259.6%

GCT: Turnaround And International Expansion Will Support Higher Future Upside

Analysts raised their price target on GigaCloud Technology to $73 from $44, citing Q4 results that exceeded estimates for both revenue and earnings, supported by a turnaround in the Noble House brand and solid international sales. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are pointing to the raised price target to $73 from $44 as a signal of increased confidence in how the market may value GigaCloud's execution after the latest Q4 report.
LKQ
US$28.98
LKQ
7D
0.3%
1Y
-26.7%
GOLD
US$42.58
Gold.com
7D
12.1%
1Y
102.0%
BRIA
US$1.79
BrilliA
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-20.4%
AENT
US$6.68
Alliance Entertainment Holding
7D
2.5%
1Y
124.2%

AENT: Exclusive Content Deals And Collectibles Platform Will Support Future Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Alliance Entertainment Holding by $2, reflecting updated views on risk, profitability and future P/E assumptions, while keeping the intrinsic value estimate broadly in line with prior work. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show analysts revisiting their assumptions on Alliance Entertainment Holding, with the $2 reduction in price targets reflecting a recalibration of risk, profitability and P/E expectations rather than a wholesale change in how the business is viewed.
POOL
US$204.69
Pool
7D
2.1%
1Y
-32.5%

POOL: Recurring Revenues And 2026 Stabilization Will Drive Renewed Earnings Confidence

Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on Pool, with several firms cutting targets in a range from about $310 to $232 as they factor in softer recent earnings and revenue trends, even as some still point to recurring revenue strengths and potential longer term stabilization. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Pool reflect a split view, with most firms trimming price targets while keeping a mix of Buy, Outperform, and Hold ratings.
SMJF
US$3.33
SMJ International Holdings
7D
6.7%
1Y
n/a
CTNT
US$1.35
Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service
7D
-1.5%
1Y
4.7%
INEO
US$0.50
INNEOVA Holdings
7D
-6.1%
1Y
-19.8%
AGCC
US$15.11
Agencia Comercial Spirits
7D
-0.3%
1Y
n/a