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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 a pullback from Amazon.com of 4.0%. In the past year, the industry has gained 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
Sun, 16 Nov 2025US$7.8tUS$3.5tUS$223.7b18.4x34.7x2.2x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025US$7.5tUS$3.5tUS$220.8b18.3x34x2.2x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025US$7.6tUS$3.5tUS$222.2b19.3x34.1x2.2x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025US$7.0tUS$3.5tUS$218.2b18.9x32.2x2x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025US$7.0tUS$3.4tUS$216.1b19x32.2x2x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025US$6.7tUS$3.4tUS$217.4b17.3x30.9x2x
Fri, 02 May 2025US$6.0tUS$3.4tUS$208.2b16.4x29.1x1.8x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025US$6.2tUS$3.4tUS$211.9b16.4x29.2x1.8x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025US$7.1tUS$3.4tUS$211.9b18.4x33.3x2.1x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025US$7.3tUS$3.3tUS$202.1b19x36.1x2.2x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024US$7.2tUS$3.3tUS$200.7b18.2x35.7x2.1x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024US$6.6tUS$3.4tUS$197.7b18x33.6x2x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024US$5.8tUS$3.2tUS$178.4b18.3x32.6x1.8x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024US$5.5tUS$3.2tUS$177.2b17x31.3x1.7x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024US$5.2tUS$3.2tUS$172.9b16.9x30.2x1.7x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024US$5.7tUS$3.1tUS$167.3b17.2x34.3x1.8x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024US$5.4tUS$3.1tUS$168.0b18.2x31.9x1.7x
Sat, 04 May 2024US$5.4tUS$3.1tUS$166.4b17.4x32.5x1.7x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024US$5.4tUS$3.1tUS$160.5b18.2x33.6x1.8x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024US$5.4tUS$3.1tUS$153.3b17.8x35x1.7x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024US$5.1tUS$3.1tUS$146.4b17.3x34.8x1.7x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023US$5.3tUS$3.1tUS$141.3b17.7x37.6x1.7x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023US$4.9tUS$3.0tUS$138.4b15.6x35.6x1.6x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023US$4.6tUS$3.0tUS$113.8b15.1x40.8x1.6x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023US$5.0tUS$3.0tUS$112.8b15.3x44.7x1.7x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023US$5.0tUS$3.0tUS$112.7b16.1x44.3x1.7x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023US$5.0tUS$2.9tUS$99.8b15.3x49.9x1.7x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023US$4.6tUS$2.9tUS$99.9b14.3x46.5x1.6x
Sun, 07 May 2023US$4.2tUS$2.9tUS$92.4b14.2x45.8x1.4x
Tue, 04 Apr 2023US$4.5tUS$2.9tUS$81.6b13.6x54.6x1.5x
Thu, 02 Mar 2023US$4.5tUS$3.1tUS$86.4b13.7x52.2x1.5x
Sat, 28 Jan 2023US$4.8tUS$3.0tUS$109.4b13.2x43.9x1.6x
Mon, 26 Dec 2022US$4.0tUS$3.0tUS$108.9b11.9x36.8x1.3x
Wed, 23 Nov 2022US$4.3tUS$3.0tUS$108.5b11.6x39.4x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

39.4x


Total Market Cap: US$4.3tTotal Earnings: US$108.5bTotal 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 5.5% 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$307.032.5%
+US$5.2b		4.9%PE26x
NKE NIKEUS$64.175.0%
+US$4.6b		-16.3%PE32.8x
BKNG Booking HoldingsUS$5.05k2.2%
+US$3.5b		1.5%PE32.3x
XPEV XPengUS$25.0111.6%
+US$2.5b		96.3%PS2.8x
ONON On HoldingUS$42.4021.1%
+US$2.4b		-18.3%PE49x

Latest News

NKE
US$64.17
NIKE
7D
5.0%
1Y
-16.3%

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.
CVNA
US$318.31
Carvana
7D
4.7%
1Y
32.1%

CVNA: Operational Momentum And Credit Flexibility Will Support Market Share Gains

The analyst average price target for Carvana has been modestly reduced from $423.90 to $419.67. Analysts are weighing strong operational momentum and robust e-commerce platform performance against persistent macro and credit headwinds in the used vehicle market.
HD
US$362.36
Home Depot
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-11.2%

HD: Accelerating Demand Momentum Will Support Broad-Based Gains In 2025

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.
JD
US$29.31
JD.com
7D
-7.8%
1Y
-16.3%
SE
US$140.85
Sea
7D
-6.1%
1Y
36.8%
AMZN
US$234.69
Amazon.com
7D
-4.0%
1Y
15.8%
ONON
US$42.40
On Holding
7D
21.1%
1Y
-18.3%
BKNG
US$5,048.01
Booking Holdings
7D
2.2%
1Y
1.5%

BKNG: Strong Q3 Performance And AI Momentum Will Drive Further Upside

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.
XPEV
US$25.01
XPeng
7D
11.6%
1Y
96.3%

XPEV: New Model Launches And Supply Chain Progress Will Balance Recall Challenges

XPeng's analyst price target has increased modestly from $26.49 to $26.95 per share, as analysts cite slight lifts in volume and revenue estimates following recent product updates and improved guidance. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment on XPeng remains mixed, with several firms recently updating their price targets or ratings in response to company developments and broader industry factors.
FLUT
US$198.58
Flutter Entertainment
7D
-11.0%
1Y
-25.2%
BABA
US$153.80
Alibaba Group Holding
7D
-7.5%
1Y
73.6%
TJX
US$146.08
TJX Companies
7D
1.0%
1Y
21.8%

TJX: Strong Operating Margins And Execution Will Sustain Measured Performance Ahead

Analysts have raised their price target for TJX Companies slightly, from approximately $151.37 to $151.84. They cite strong business performance, robust operating margins, and a solid outlook supported by recent earnings results.
PDD
US$130.95
PDD Holdings
7D
-3.6%
1Y
14.9%

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.
MCD
US$307.03
McDonald's
7D
2.5%
1Y
4.9%

MCD: Value Focus And Consumer Trends Will Shape Performance Amid Mixed Signals

McDonald's analyst price target edged slightly lower to $330.87 from $331.14, a modest adjustment reflecting analysts' cautious outlook over mixed consumer traffic trends and evolving value strategies, while balancing these factors against resilient revenue growth forecasts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on McDonald's reflects a broad mix of optimism and caution, with price targets being adjusted in response to changing consumer dynamics and evolving company strategies.
TSLA
US$404.35
Tesla
7D
-5.9%
1Y
26.1%
AZO
US$3,856.87
AutoZone
7D
3.7%
1Y
24.1%

AZO: Accelerated Store Expansion Will Drive Continued Market Share Gains

Analysts have slightly lowered their average price target on AutoZone, trimming it by less than $50 per share to reflect mixed quarterly results and temporary margin pressures. However, they are maintaining a positive outlook based on ongoing store expansion and continued market share gains.