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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies411
  • 7D-2.2%
  • 3M9.3%
  • 1Y10.3%
  • YTD10.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 2.2%, driven by Walmart declining 2.2%. Meanwhile, Kroger actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 5.2% in the last week. In the past year, the industry has gained 10%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 10% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$100.8b22.5x34.3x1.3x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b22.6x34.4x1.3x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.5x29.8x1.2x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.5b21x29.4x1.2x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$113.9b20.3x28.7x1.2x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.0b21.4x29.1x1.2x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$103.9b22.2x32.2x1.2x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.1b21.4x30.6x1.2x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.9b20.9x30x1.2x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.4b20.5x31.3x1.2x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.4x29.7x1.2x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.1b21.2x30.9x1.2x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.0b20.9x31.4x1.2x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.6x30.9x1.2x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$101.3b23.9x32.5x1.2x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$96.2b19.5x32.4x1.2x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.5b21.5x31.6x1.2x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b21x31.3x1.2x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.4b20.7x28.3x1.2x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b20.1x28.2x1.1x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.8b20.9x28.9x1.2x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$103.8b19.7x28.4x1.1x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$110.0b20x27.7x1.2x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$111.5b21x26.2x1.1x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.2b21.6x25.9x1.1x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.4b21.4x26.2x1x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b21.1x26.2x1x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$99.0b22.3x27x1x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$100.0b21.5x28.1x1.1x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$3.0tUS$2.5tUS$95.2b23x31.3x1.2x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21x29.9x1.1x
Tue, 23 May 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.9b21.7x29.7x1.1x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.1b20.3x29.1x1.1x
Sat, 18 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.1b19.8x28x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28x


Total Market Cap: US$2.5tTotal Earnings: US$90.1bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.7x202420252026
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 34.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have grown 3.8% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 4.6% 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 Staples sector?

US Market-0.62%
Consumer Staples-2.24%
Food and Staples Retail-1.72%
Household Products-2.44%
Beverage-2.65%
Personal Products-2.68%
Food-3.28%
Tobacco-5.82%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 167x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 30.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 2.5% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 25.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 30% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 2.5% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.0% 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
KR KrogerUS$72.245.2%
+US$916.6m		8.6%PE43.7x
ADM Archer-Daniels-MidlandUS$69.392.1%
+US$673.7m		42.7%PE31x
BG Bunge GlobalUS$119.752.7%
+US$605.7m		60.9%PE28.3x
CASY Casey's General StoresUS$689.921.7%
+US$359.2m		82.2%PE39.2x
COKE Coca-Cola ConsolidatedUS$207.661.4%
+US$193.7m		59.3%PE24.2x

Latest News

HSY
US$219.00
Hershey
7D
-6.5%
1Y
22.0%
CASY
US$689.92
Casey's General Stores
7D
1.7%
1Y
82.2%
PG
US$156.01
Procter & Gamble
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-9.9%
BG
US$119.75
Bunge Global
7D
2.7%
1Y
60.9%
ADM
US$69.39
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
2.1%
1Y
42.7%
KO
US$77.88
Coca-Cola
7D
-1.8%
1Y
9.6%
AGRO
US$10.21
Adecoagro
7D
11.8%
1Y
-5.7%

AGRO: Profertil Urea Price And Integration Risks Will Cap Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target range for Adecoagro to between $9 and $13, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue trends, profitability and P/E. This is supported by recent research highlighting potential upside from sugar prices and the Profertil acquisition, along with balance sheet support from the December $308m capital increase.
SAM
US$233.67
Boston Beer Company
7D
3.3%
1Y
1.1%

SAM: Margin Execution And Portfolio Expansion Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Boston Beer by about $2 to reflect updated fair value assumptions and higher discount rates, while still recognizing improving revenue growth, profit margins, and a modestly lower future P/E, which underpin mixed recent target moves between $226 and $235. Analyst Commentary Across recent research updates, the tone around Boston Beer remains cautious on the headline targets but more balanced when you look at the details.
PEP
US$160.78
PepsiCo
7D
-2.5%
1Y
5.5%

PEP: Turnaround Plan Price Cuts And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Outlook

Analysts have inched their average PepsiCo fair value estimate higher to about $170.81 from $170.38, reflecting recent price target increases tied to the company’s turnaround plans, reiterated 2026 guidance, and expectations for mid single digit sales growth by the second half of 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes cluster around PepsiCo’s turnaround plans and reiterated 2026 guidance, with several firms adjusting price targets and at least one trimming expectations.
COST
US$997.36
Costco Wholesale
7D
-1.0%
1Y
7.2%
PM
US$172.87
Philip Morris International
7D
-2.8%
1Y
13.7%
KR
US$72.24
Kroger
7D
5.2%
1Y
8.6%
MO
US$67.14
Altria Group
7D
-2.5%
1Y
15.5%

MO: Future Returns Will Hinge On Illicit Trade Efforts And Volume Pressures

Altria Group's updated fair value estimate has moved from $48.22 to $52.11 as analysts lift price targets into the $63 to $72 range, citing improving tobacco industry fundamentals, efforts to address illicit trade, and expectations for accelerating next generation product growth. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on Altria Group shows a mix of optimism and caution, with higher price targets sitting alongside concerns about execution and growth in next generation products.
WMT
US$125.12
Walmart
7D
-2.2%
1Y
43.1%

WMT: AI And Automation Shift Will Shape Retail Resilience And Risks

Our Walmart fair value estimate has edged up from $129.03 to $135.90 as analysts lift price targets into a $138 to $150 range, citing the retailer's shift toward a tech-enabled omnichannel model, its growing use of AI and automation, and the contribution from higher margin alternative businesses. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Walmart clusters into two clear camps, with most price targets now sitting in a $134 to $150 range and one group remaining more cautious in the low $120s to low $130s.
CART
US$37.98
Maplebear
7D
1.7%
1Y
-0.1%

CART: Expanding Retail Partnerships And Data Platform Will Drive Future Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Maplebear by about $0.59 to reflect updated assumptions around slightly adjusted discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Maplebear completed a share repurchase of 46,729,794 shares, representing 17.67% of shares, for a total of US$1.814b under the buyback announced on June 6, 2024.
COKE
US$207.66
Coca-Cola Consolidated
7D
1.4%
1Y
59.3%