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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis
UpdatedDec 21, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies396
- 7D-2.8%
- 3M-0.8%
- 1Y15.6%
- YTD13.5%
Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 2.8%, driven by declines in Walmart and Costco Wholesale of 2.1% and 3.6%, respectively. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 16%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 21 Dec 2024 | US$3.2t | US$2.7t | US$101.4b | 22.7x | 31.4x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 18 Nov 2024 | US$3.1t | US$2.6t | US$98.0b | 22.5x | 31.9x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 16 Oct 2024 | US$3.2t | US$2.6t | US$97.9b | 21.8x | 33.1x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 13 Sep 2024 | US$3.2t | US$2.6t | US$101.7b | 21.5x | 31.5x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | US$3.1t | US$2.6t | US$104.9b | 20.6x | 29.2x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 09 Jul 2024 | US$3.0t | US$2.6t | US$107.7b | 19.4x | 28.2x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 06 Jun 2024 | US$3.0t | US$2.6t | US$105.5b | 19.6x | 28.8x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 04 May 2024 | US$2.9t | US$2.6t | US$101.8b | 20.1x | 28.9x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 01 Apr 2024 | US$3.1t | US$2.6t | US$103.9b | 20.6x | 29.6x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 28 Feb 2024 | US$3.0t | US$2.6t | US$111.3b | 20.7x | 26.9x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 26 Jan 2024 | US$2.8t | US$2.6t | US$107.8b | 21.4x | 26x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 24 Dec 2023 | US$2.8t | US$2.6t | US$104.5b | 22x | 26.7x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 21 Nov 2023 | US$2.7t | US$2.6t | US$102.8b | 21.3x | 26.2x | 1x |
| Thu, 19 Oct 2023 | US$2.6t | US$2.6t | US$101.5b | 21x | 25.8x | 1x |
| Sat, 16 Sep 2023 | US$2.8t | US$2.6t | US$98.9b | 22.1x | 28x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 14 Aug 2023 | US$2.9t | US$2.6t | US$96.4b | 22.2x | 29.8x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 12 Jul 2023 | US$2.8t | US$2.5t | US$93.0b | 20.7x | 30x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 09 Jun 2023 | US$2.8t | US$2.5t | US$93.6b | 21.5x | 29.6x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 07 May 2023 | US$2.9t | US$2.5t | US$96.6b | 21.3x | 30x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 04 Apr 2023 | US$2.8t | US$2.5t | US$96.8b | 20.7x | 29x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 02 Mar 2023 | US$2.5t | US$2.3t | US$90.6b | 20.2x | 27.7x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 28 Jan 2023 | US$2.6t | US$2.3t | US$91.0b | 20.4x | 28.2x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 26 Dec 2022 | US$2.7t | US$2.3t | US$100.0b | 20.5x | 26.9x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 23 Nov 2022 | US$2.7t | US$2.3t | US$100.1b | 24x | 27.4x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 21 Oct 2022 | US$2.4t | US$2.2t | US$103.6b | 18.7x | 23.1x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 18 Sep 2022 | US$2.5t | US$2.2t | US$104.3b | 20x | 24x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 16 Aug 2022 | US$2.6t | US$2.2t | US$104.8b | 20.4x | 25.3x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 14 Jul 2022 | US$2.5t | US$2.2t | US$104.4b | 19.6x | 24.4x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 11 Jun 2022 | US$2.5t | US$2.2t | US$103.8b | 18.4x | 23.9x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 09 May 2022 | US$2.7t | US$2.2t | US$102.8b | 19.5x | 26.1x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 06 Apr 2022 | US$2.8t | US$2.2t | US$99.1b | 24x | 28.2x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 04 Mar 2022 | US$2.7t | US$2.2t | US$98.0b | 22.5x | 28x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 30 Jan 2022 | US$2.7t | US$2.1t | US$91.9b | 22.4x | 29.6x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 28 Dec 2021 | US$2.8t | US$2.1t | US$88.5b | 24.6x | 31.6x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
31.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Consumer Staples industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 31.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.9x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have grown 4.7% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 7.8% 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 Staples sector?
| US Market | -2.39% | |
| Consumer Staples | -2.82% | |
| Household Products | -1.55% | |
| Food and Staples Retail | -2.66% | |
| Beverage | -2.67% | |
| Tobacco | -2.82% | |
| Food | -4.46% | |
| Personal Products | -4.99% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 53.7x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 25.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 5.2% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Food industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 19.8x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 26% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 5.2% per year.
- In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.2% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLTR Dollar Tree | US$72.94 | 4.1% +US$612.9m | -46.6% | PS0.5x | |
| CHD Church & Dwight | US$106.10 | 0.4% +US$112.7m | 15.5% | PE47.3x | |
| VITL Vital Farms | US$39.69 | 5.6% +US$92.8m | 163.5% | PE34.7x | |
| AVO Mission Produce | US$14.45 | 9.8% +US$91.5m | 41.7% | PE27.9x | |
| TBBB BBB Foods | US$29.45 | 2.5% +US$80.8m | n/a | PE254.1x |
