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U.S. Consumer Discretionary Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies803
  • 7D-3.2%
  • 3M1.5%
  • 1Y11.4%
  • YTD6.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Discretionary industry has dropped 3.2%, driven by pullbacks in Amazon.com and Tesla of 5.5% and 9.2%, respectively. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 11%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Consumer Discretionary Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 18 Nov 2025US$7.8tUS$3.5tUS$223.7b18.4x34.7x2.2x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025US$7.6tUS$3.5tUS$220.8b18.5x34.3x2.2x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025US$7.7tUS$3.5tUS$222.0b19.7x34.5x2.2x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025US$7.0tUS$3.4tUS$217.8b18.8x32.1x2x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025US$6.9tUS$3.4tUS$216.1b18.9x31.8x2x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025US$6.6tUS$3.4tUS$217.3b17.2x30.3x1.9x
Sun, 04 May 2025US$6.3tUS$3.4tUS$217.2b16.9x28.9x1.8x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025US$6.2tUS$3.4tUS$211.9b16.4x29.2x1.8x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025US$6.9tUS$3.4tUS$210.1b18.4x32.8x2x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025US$7.3tUS$3.3tUS$202.3b18.9x36.2x2.2x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024US$7.2tUS$3.3tUS$200.7b18.2x35.7x2.1x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024US$6.7tUS$3.4tUS$197.9b18.1x33.9x2x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024US$5.8tUS$3.2tUS$178.3b18.4x32.7x1.8x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024US$5.6tUS$3.2tUS$177.5b17.4x31.7x1.8x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024US$5.2tUS$3.2tUS$172.9b16.8x30.1x1.7x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024US$5.8tUS$3.1tUS$167.3b17.2x34.5x1.8x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024US$5.4tUS$3.1tUS$168.0b17.9x32.4x1.8x
Mon, 06 May 2024US$5.4tUS$3.1tUS$166.4b17.4x32.7x1.8x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024US$5.4tUS$3.1tUS$160.5b18.2x33.7x1.8x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024US$5.4tUS$3.1tUS$154.1b17.6x34.9x1.8x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024US$5.1tUS$3.1tUS$146.5b17.4x34.6x1.7x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023US$5.3tUS$3.1tUS$141.3b17.7x37.6x1.7x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023US$5.0tUS$3.0tUS$138.9b15.3x35.7x1.6x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023US$4.5tUS$3.0tUS$113.0b14.5x39.5x1.5x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023US$5.0tUS$3.0tUS$112.5b15.1x44.6x1.7x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023US$4.9tUS$3.0tUS$112.1b16.2x43.8x1.6x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023US$5.1tUS$2.9tUS$99.9b15.4x51.2x1.8x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023US$4.7tUS$2.9tUS$99.3b14.3x47.1x1.6x
Tue, 09 May 2023US$4.2tUS$2.9tUS$92.3b14x46x1.5x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023US$4.3tUS$2.9tUS$81.6b13.3x53.1x1.5x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023US$4.6tUS$3.1tUS$86.2b14.5x53.2x1.5x
Mon, 30 Jan 2023US$4.8tUS$3.0tUS$109.4b13.2x43.9x1.6x
Wed, 28 Dec 2022US$3.9tUS$3.0tUS$108.9b11.9x36.3x1.3x
Fri, 25 Nov 2022US$4.4tUS$3.0tUS$108.0b11.5x40.3x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

40.3x


Total Market Cap: US$4.4tTotal Earnings: US$108.0bTotal Revenue: US$3.0tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Discretionary Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 37.3x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Consumer Discretionary 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 37.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Discretionary industry have grown 27% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.6% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

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

US Market-0.39%
Consumer Discretionary-3.22%
Luxury3.66%
Leisure0.39%
Online Retail and Ecommerce0%0
Hospitality-0.13%
Specialty Stores-0.83%
Retail Distributors-0.86%
Consumer Durables-1.56%
Consumer Services-1.99%
General Merchandise and Department Stores-4.24%
Auto-5.19%
Auto Components-5.68%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Auto industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 102x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 34.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 16.2% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Leisure industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 50% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 22% per year.
  • In contrast, the Consumer Durables industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.2% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
MCD McDonald'sUS$307.032.7%
+US$5.6b		5.5%PE26x
NKE NIKEUS$64.175.5%
+US$5.0b		-14.3%PE32.8x
BKNG Booking HoldingsUS$5.05k1.8%
+US$2.9b		0.6%PE32.3x
ONON On HoldingUS$42.4021.3%
+US$2.4b		-17.7%PE49x
AZO AutoZoneUS$3.86k3.5%
+US$2.1b		21.8%PE25.7x

Latest News

SE
US$140.85
Sea
7D
-9.2%
1Y
29.7%
AMZN
US$234.69
Amazon.com
7D
-5.5%
1Y
16.4%

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Amazon.com’s analyst price target has shifted higher, rising from approximately $288 to $293 per share. Analysts cite accelerating AWS revenue growth and improved profit margins, fueled by major new cloud deals and robust financial results.
AZO
US$3,856.87
AutoZone
7D
3.5%
1Y
21.8%

AZO: Market Share Gains Will Drive Outperformance Despite Margin Headwinds

Analysts have modestly raised AutoZone's fair value estimate to $4,583 from $4,570. They cite opportunities for market share gains, ongoing store expansion, and resilience in core demand despite near-term margin headwinds.
NKE
US$64.17
NIKE
7D
5.5%
1Y
-14.3%

NKE: Margin Recovery And Channel Inventory Progress Will Drive Upside Momentum

NIKE’s analyst price target saw a modest increase, rising by approximately $0.43 to $83.70. Analysts noted improving inventory trends and better-than-expected margin recovery, while acknowledging ongoing macro and tariff headwinds.
HD
US$362.36
Home Depot
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-11.7%

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Home Depot’s analyst price target has been modestly reduced from $437.81 to $433.12. Analysts cite a more challenging near-term outlook for the home improvement sector and delayed recovery expectations, balanced against some signs of improving demand.
ONON
US$42.40
On Holding
7D
21.3%
1Y
-17.7%
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DoorDash
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1.4%
1Y
19.8%

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BKNG
US$5,048.01
Booking Holdings
7D
1.8%
1Y
0.6%

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The analyst price target for Booking Holdings has increased by $69.84 to $6,210. Analysts cite strong Q3 performance, healthy future guidance, and continued cost efficiencies as supporting factors for the upward revision.
RCL
US$252.87
Royal Caribbean Cruises
7D
-4.6%
1Y
9.1%

RCL: Earnings Upside Will Emerge As Conservative 2026 Guidance Resets Expectations

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for Royal Caribbean Cruises, trimming it from approximately $344 to $337. They cite a slightly higher discount rate, marginally slower revenue growth and profit margin projections, as well as recent indications of softer yield momentum in upcoming quarters.
FLUT
US$198.58
Flutter Entertainment
7D
-13.6%
1Y
-25.6%
BABA
US$153.80
Alibaba Group Holding
7D
-7.3%
1Y
72.1%
PDD
US$130.95
PDD Holdings
7D
-5.2%
1Y
11.6%

PDD: Merchant Support Initiatives And Global Expansion Will Drive Near-Term Earnings Volatility

The analyst price target for PDD Holdings increased modestly by $0.65 to $145.77 per share. Analysts cited balanced growth initiatives and sustained profitability following stronger-than-expected second quarter results.
ABNB
US$122.02
Airbnb
7D
1.5%
1Y
-7.7%

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MCD
US$307.03
McDonald's
7D
2.7%
1Y
5.5%

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CMG
US$31.57
Chipotle Mexican Grill
7D
3.6%
1Y
-46.3%

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TSLA
US$404.35
Tesla
7D
-9.2%
1Y
19.4%