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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedApr 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies404
  • 7D-2.0%
  • 3M1.1%
  • 1Y7.4%
  • YTD6.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 2.0%, driven by pullbacks in Costco Wholesale and Walmart of 4.4% and 2.0%, respectively. Meanwhile, Constellation Brands actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 9.1% in the last week. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 7.4%. 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
Thu, 16 Apr 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.7b20.2x33.4x1.3x
Sat, 14 Mar 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.9b21.9x33.9x1.3x
Mon, 09 Feb 2026US$3.6tUS$2.7tUS$103.0b23x34.9x1.4x
Wed, 07 Jan 2026US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.3x29.7x1.2x
Fri, 05 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$112.6b21.6x30.3x1.3x
Sun, 02 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$115.3b19.6x27.7x1.2x
Tue, 30 Sep 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.0b21.3x29.1x1.2x
Thu, 28 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$103.7b22x31.7x1.2x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.2b21.7x30.8x1.2x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.9b20.9x30.2x1.2x
Wed, 21 May 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.4b20.7x31.4x1.2x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.3x29.4x1.2x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b21.2x30.2x1.2x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.9b20.8x31.2x1.2x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.5b21.8x30.5x1.2x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$101.2b23.4x32.6x1.2x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$96.0b19.6x32.5x1.2x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b21.4x31.6x1.2x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.9b21x31.3x1.2x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$107.1b20.9x28.6x1.2x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.8b20.2x28.3x1.1x
Thu, 23 May 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.8b20.5x28.9x1.2x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.8b19.8x28.5x1.1x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$110.0b20.2x27.5x1.2x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$112.3b20.5x25.9x1.1x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.4b21.4x26.2x1.1x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.2b21.6x26.1x1x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b21.2x26.2x1x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b21.9x26.9x1x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b21.2x27.8x1.1x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.2b23x30.3x1.1x
Wed, 28 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.8b21.1x30x1.1x
Fri, 26 May 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.9b21.4x29.3x1.1x
Sun, 23 Apr 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$97.2b20.2x29.4x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.4x


Total Market Cap: US$2.9tTotal Earnings: US$97.2bTotal Revenue: US$2.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.9x202420252026
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 33.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.9x.
  • 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 remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.1% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Trends

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

US Market3.42%
Consumer Staples-2.04%
Personal Products3.54%
Tobacco2.01%
Beverage-0.69%
Household Products-0.94%
Food and Staples Retail-2.63%
Food-4.07%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 168x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 30.2%, 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 25.1x.
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
STZ Constellation BrandsUS$163.959.1%
+US$2.4b		-10.4%PE16.9x
EL Estée Lauder CompaniesUS$76.607.2%
+US$1.9b		45.5%PS1.9x
BF.B Brown-FormanUS$29.5710.1%
+US$1.2b		-10.4%PE16.8x
MKC McCormickUS$53.345.6%
+US$760.8m		-27.5%PE8.7x
ELF e.l.f. BeautyUS$69.8613.1%
+US$477.7m		39.9%PE39.7x

Latest News

COST
US$984.75
Costco Wholesale
7D
-4.4%
1Y
1.8%
WMT
US$124.76
Walmart
7D
-2.0%
1Y
36.8%
CART
US$41.29
Maplebear
7D
4.3%
1Y
-1.9%
PG
US$143.38
Procter & Gamble
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-13.8%
MO
US$64.42
Altria Group
7D
-3.6%
1Y
12.5%

Altria: Wall Street Finally Came To Its Senses

Apr 15
ELF
US$69.86
e.l.f. Beauty
7D
13.1%
1Y
39.9%

ELF: Raised 2026 Sales Outlook And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analyst price targets on e.l.f. Beauty have moved lower, with the updated fair value estimate reduced from $111.71 to $103.40 as analysts factor in a slightly higher discount rate, modest adjustments to long term revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple following a series of recent target cuts and neutral views from major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a mix of cautious valuation resets and more constructive views tied to underlying consumption data and market trends for e.l.f. Beauty.
KO
US$75.31
Coca-Cola
7D
-2.6%
1Y
5.1%
LW
US$43.17
Lamb Weston Holdings
7D
3.8%
1Y
-19.2%

LW: Future Outlook Will Weigh Activist Cost Push Against Competitive Earnings Pressure

Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Lamb Weston Holdings to $40.00 from $46.00, citing a wave of reduced Street price targets and concerns around earnings pressure and global competitive headwinds, while updated assumptions reflect mixed shifts in growth, margins and expected P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Lamb Weston points to a clear tilt toward caution, with a cluster of lowered price targets and more guarded narratives around earnings and competitive positioning.
MDLZ
US$56.58
Mondelez International
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-14.9%

Mondelez: Durable Snacking With Volume And Price Tailwinds Entering FY2026 - Reiterate Buy

Apr 14
PM
US$157.19
Philip Morris International
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-2.1%

PM: Smoke Free Push And Margin Outlook Will Drive Bullish Case

The analyst price target for Philip Morris International has shifted from $180.38 to $195.17 as analysts factor in higher assumed profit margins, a slightly higher revenue outlook tied to products like ZYN nicotine pouches, updated P/E assumptions, and a modestly higher discount rate in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Philip Morris International shows a wide range of updated price targets and views on execution, especially around next generation products and valuation assumptions.
EL
US$76.60
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
7.2%
1Y
45.5%

EL: Potential Puig Combination Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target for Estée Lauder Companies down by about $3, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Estée Lauder and Spanish beauty group Puig confirmed they are in discussions about a potential business combination that could create a company valued at more than $40b, with no final decision or agreement in place yet (Key Developments).
STZ
US$163.95
Constellation Brands
7D
9.1%
1Y
-10.4%

Constellation Brands: Still Suffering From Sector Hangover

Apr 13
MKC
US$53.34
McCormick
7D
5.6%
1Y
-27.5%
BF.B
US$29.57
Brown-Forman
7D
10.1%
1Y
-10.4%
HSY
US$191.89
Hershey
7D
-8.2%
1Y
16.8%
KDP
US$26.00
Keurig Dr Pepper
7D
0.6%
1Y
-25.9%

KDP: 2026 Product Lineup And JDEP Integration Will Support Upside Repricing

Analysts have lowered the blended fair value estimate for Keurig Dr Pepper by about $0.43 per share to $35.29. This reflects updated price targets that incorporate modest adjustments to growth, profitability assumptions, and future P/E expectations following recent target changes from firms including Deutsche Bank, Barclays, and Wells Fargo.