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U.S. Consumer Discretionary Sector Analysis

UpdatedJul 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies778
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M3.8%
  • 1Y5.5%
  • YTD-2.4%

The Consumer Discretionary industry is up 1.4% in the last week, with Tesla up 3.6%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 5.5%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 21% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 12 Jul 2026US$7.6tUS$3.7tUS$215.1b18.7x35.4x2.1x
Tue, 09 Jun 2026US$7.4tUS$3.7tUS$214.2b18.2x34.7x2x
Thu, 07 May 2026US$7.8tUS$3.7tUS$208.6b19.1x37.6x2.1x
Sat, 04 Apr 2026US$6.9tUS$3.6tUS$198.2b18.7x35x1.9x
Mon, 02 Mar 2026US$7.4tUS$3.6tUS$205.9b20.1x36.1x2.1x
Wed, 28 Jan 2026US$7.8tUS$3.6tUS$219.0b19.6x35.6x2.2x
Fri, 26 Dec 2025US$7.8tUS$3.6tUS$221.4b19.3x35.4x2.2x
Sun, 23 Nov 2025US$7.2tUS$3.6tUS$225.1b17.9x32x2x
Tue, 21 Oct 2025US$7.6tUS$3.5tUS$220.8b18.7x34.6x2.2x
Thu, 18 Sep 2025US$7.8tUS$3.5tUS$221.4b19.8x35.4x2.3x
Sat, 16 Aug 2025US$7.2tUS$3.5tUS$217.2b19.7x33.1x2.1x
Mon, 14 Jul 2025US$7.0tUS$3.4tUS$215.7b18.9x32.3x2x
Wed, 11 Jun 2025US$6.8tUS$3.4tUS$217.3b17.7x31.2x2x
Fri, 09 May 2025US$6.2tUS$3.4tUS$218.7b16.8x28.4x1.8x
Sun, 06 Apr 2025US$5.6tUS$3.4tUS$211.7b15.5x26.6x1.7x
Tue, 04 Mar 2025US$6.8tUS$3.4tUS$211.4b17.4x32.3x2x
Thu, 30 Jan 2025US$7.4tUS$3.3tUS$198.4b19x37.2x2.2x
Sat, 28 Dec 2024US$7.3tUS$3.3tUS$200.9b18.1x36.4x2.2x
Mon, 25 Nov 2024US$6.7tUS$3.4tUS$199.9b18.6x33.6x2x
Wed, 23 Oct 2024US$5.8tUS$3.2tUS$178.2b18.2x32.6x1.8x
Fri, 20 Sep 2024US$5.6tUS$3.2tUS$177.6b17.6x31.8x1.8x
Sun, 18 Aug 2024US$5.5tUS$3.2tUS$172.6b17.4x31.8x1.7x
Tue, 16 Jul 2024US$5.8tUS$3.1tUS$167.3b17.9x34.6x1.9x
Thu, 13 Jun 2024US$5.4tUS$3.1tUS$168.0b17.8x32.1x1.7x
Sat, 11 May 2024US$5.5tUS$3.1tUS$166.9b18.3x32.7x1.8x
Mon, 08 Apr 2024US$5.3tUS$3.1tUS$160.4b18x33.3x1.7x
Wed, 06 Mar 2024US$5.4tUS$3.1tUS$154.9b17.8x34.6x1.8x
Fri, 02 Feb 2024US$5.1tUS$3.1tUS$149.4b16.8x34x1.7x
Sun, 31 Dec 2023US$5.3tUS$3.1tUS$141.6b17.7x37.5x1.7x
Tue, 28 Nov 2023US$5.0tUS$3.0tUS$139.8b15.4x35.7x1.6x
Thu, 26 Oct 2023US$4.4tUS$3.0tUS$112.8b14.6x39.3x1.5x
Sat, 23 Sep 2023US$4.7tUS$3.0tUS$112.4b14.9x41.9x1.6x
Mon, 21 Aug 2023US$4.7tUS$3.0tUS$112.4b16x42.2x1.6x
Wed, 19 Jul 2023US$5.1tUS$2.9tUS$99.9b15.7x51.4x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

51.4x


Total Market Cap: US$5.1tTotal Earnings: US$99.9bTotal Revenue: US$2.9tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Discretionary Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 34.9x202420252026
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 34.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Discretionary industry have grown 29% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 8.1% 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 Market0.81%
Consumer Discretionary1.45%
Auto3.33%
General Merchandise and Department Stores2.52%
Auto Components1.25%
Luxury0.50%
Consumer Services0.018%
Online Retail and Ecommerce0%0
Hospitality-0.53%
Leisure-1.03%
Specialty Stores-1.69%
Consumer Durables-3.34%
Retail Distributors-4.44%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Retail Distributors industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 20.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 25.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 19.0% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Leisure industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 38% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 5.8% per year.
  • In contrast, the Consumer Durables industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.4% 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
TSLA TeslaUS$407.763.6%
+US$53.7b		30.1%PE396.5x
BABA Alibaba Group HoldingUS$112.3316.8%
+US$36.8b		5.3%PE16.4x
AMZN Amazon.comUS$245.341.1%
+US$28.7b		9.0%PE29.1x
SE SeaUS$111.147.6%
+US$4.8b		-25.0%PE42.5x
MELI MercadoLibreUS$1.85k5.0%
+US$4.5b		-22.4%PE48.9x

Latest News

ORLY
US$86.28
O'Reilly Automotive
7D
-4.4%
1Y
-5.8%
TSLA
US$407.76
Tesla
7D
3.6%
1Y
30.1%
AMZN
US$245.34
Amazon.com
7D
1.1%
1Y
9.0%
MELI
US$1,852.22
MercadoLibre
7D
5.0%
1Y
-22.4%
F
US$14.00
Ford Motor
7D
4.8%
1Y
18.8%
RCL
US$285.37
Royal Caribbean Cruises
7D
-3.7%
1Y
-15.7%
BABA
US$112.33
Alibaba Group Holding
7D
16.8%
1Y
5.3%
PDD
US$85.13
PDD Holdings
7D
3.3%
1Y
-18.9%
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.
CVNA
US$65.83
Carvana
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-4.2%
BKNG
US$178.39
Booking Holdings
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-22.0%
ROST
US$222.88
Ross Stores
7D
4.4%
1Y
69.9%
Narrative Update • Jul 07

ROST: Strong Q1 Momentum And Value Model Will Face Tough Comparisons

The updated fair value estimate for Ross Stores moves higher by about $25 to $205, as analysts factor in a slightly lower discount rate, modestly softer revenue growth assumptions, and somewhat stronger profitability and future P/E expectations following a series of price target increases and supportive research commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ross Stores has been largely constructive, with several firms lifting price targets following a Q1 report that featured 17% comp sales growth versus an 8.6% consensus figure and stronger traffic trends.
MCD
US$274.60
McDonald's
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-8.4%
SE
US$111.14
Sea
7D
7.6%
1Y
-25.0%
TJX
US$151.34
TJX Companies
7D
-1.9%
1Y
22.3%
LOW
US$211.63
Lowe's Companies
7D
-7.0%
1Y
-5.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 25

LOW: Reaffirmed 2026 Outlook And Pro Share Gains Will Support Housing Recovery

The updated analyst price target for Lowe's Companies reflects a broad reset of Street expectations, with multiple firms trimming targets into a roughly $220 to $285 range as analysts factor in softer comparable sales, a tougher housing backdrop, and modestly adjusted earnings assumptions, while still recognizing steady execution and reaffirmed long term guidance. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Lowe's Companies shows a reset in price targets, but not a uniform shift in sentiment.
HD
US$343.30
Home Depot
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-7.2%