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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies413
  • 7D3.4%
  • 3M2.0%
  • 1Y6.8%
  • YTD3.6%

The Consumer Staples industry is up 2.3% in the last week, with Walmart up 4.7%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 5.0%. 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
Tue, 13 Jan 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b22x30.9x1.2x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$110.4b22.1x30.6x1.3x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$111.6b20.2x28.2x1.2x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.1x29.3x1.2x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.0b21.7x29.9x1.2x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$98.3b21.1x32.7x1.2x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.1b20.5x30.7x1.2x
Tue, 27 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.5b19.6x30.9x1.2x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.7x30.1x1.2x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b21.2x30.2x1.2x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.9b20.9x31.2x1.2x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$100.8b21.9x30.6x1.2x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$101.3b23.3x32.4x1.2x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$95.7b20.9x33.2x1.2x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b21.7x31.7x1.2x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.7b21.6x31.6x1.2x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.0b21.5x29.2x1.2x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.9b20.4x28x1.1x
Wed, 29 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.7b20.6x28.6x1.2x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$104.1b19.8x29.1x1.2x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$110.2b20.8x27.7x1.2x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$111.9b21x26.2x1.1x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.3b21.5x26.1x1.1x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.4x26.3x1.1x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$101.1b21.4x26.7x1x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.5b22x25.7x1x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b20.6x27.6x1.1x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.0b23.7x29.3x1.1x
Tue, 04 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.3b21.6x30.4x1.1x
Thu, 01 Jun 2023US$2.7tUS$2.5tUS$94.7b21x28.9x1.1x
Sat, 29 Apr 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.9b20.4x30x1.1x
Mon, 27 Mar 2023US$2.7tUS$2.5tUS$96.6b20.1x28.2x1.1x
Wed, 22 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$90.6b20.4x28.5x1.1x
Fri, 20 Jan 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$93.0b20.8x27.8x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.8x


Total Market Cap: US$2.6tTotal Earnings: US$93.0bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Consumer Staples 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 29.4x.
  • 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 5.0% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.0% 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 Market0.88%
Consumer Staples3.38%
Food and Staples Retail3.77%
Personal Products3.31%
Beverage3.22%
Food2.97%
Household Products2.70%
Tobacco-1.22%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 162x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 33.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 15.3% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 25.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 34% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 15% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 5.2% 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
WMT WalmartUS$117.973.2%
+US$28.9b		29.9%PE41x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$943.086.1%
+US$24.0b		2.8%PE50.4x
KO Coca-ColaUS$70.503.8%
+US$11.0b		14.4%PE23.3x
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$165.163.3%
+US$8.3b		40.5%PE29.9x
PG Procter & GambleUS$143.462.2%
+US$7.2b		-9.7%PE20.4x

Latest News

CL
US$81.93
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
6.5%
1Y
-5.9%
GIS
US$43.48
General Mills
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-26.7%

GIS: Future Demand Tailwinds From SNAP Support Will Sustain Margin Expansion

Analysts have made a small adjustment to their price target for General Mills, trimming fair value by about US$0.10 per share as they refresh their assumptions around the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News USDA plans to use contingency funds to support partial November SNAP payments, which may be relevant for General Mills given its exposure to packaged food demand linked to government nutrition programs (Reuters).
ACI
US$17.22
Albertsons Companies
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-16.7%

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CART
US$41.91
Maplebear
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-5.8%

CART: Expanded Buybacks And Retail Partnerships Will Support Strong Future Returns

Analysts have nudged their price target for Maplebear slightly higher to reflect a fair value revision from about US$50.62 to roughly US$50.92, citing small adjustments to discount rate assumptions, revenue growth expectations, profit margin outlook, and future P/E estimates. What's in the News Instacart expanded its equity buyback plans, increasing authorization by US$1,500m to a total of US$2,500m, and completed repurchases of 19,894,514 shares for US$714m under the earlier program (Key Developments).
KR
US$61.11
Kroger
7D
-1.1%
1Y
2.7%
WMT
US$117.97
Walmart
7D
4.7%
1Y
28.9%
CALM
US$73.86
Cal-Maine Foods
7D
-6.6%
1Y
-31.0%
KHC
US$23.39
Kraft Heinz
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-18.7%

KHC: Softer Outlook And Business Split Will Shape Risk Balance Ahead

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Kraft Heinz has moved from US$26 to US$24, as analysts factor in softer recent results, updated 2025 guidance, a still challenging operating backdrop and higher expected investment spending, along with slightly adjusted assumptions for margins, the discount rate and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more cautious on Kraft Heinz, with several bearish analysts trimming their price targets and highlighting execution and growth risks following the latest earnings report and updated 2025 guidance.
HSY
US$193.13
Hershey
7D
7.3%
1Y
22.8%

HSY: Easing Cocoa Tariffs And Cost Relief Will Test Demand Elasticity

Analysts have nudged their Hershey fair value estimate higher to about US$194 from roughly US$192, highlighting easing cocoa costs, tariff relief, and scope for reinvestment that support slightly higher long term margins along with a modestly richer future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hershey clusters around two themes, easing cocoa and tariff costs on the positive side, and questions around demand elasticity and earnings power on the cautious side.
TBBB
US$33.39
BBB Foods
7D
-5.0%
1Y
10.9%

TBBB: Future Upside Will Rely On Defensible Earnings And Sector Leadership

Narrative Update on BBB Foods Analysts have raised their price target on BBB Foods to US$39 from US$35.50, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research around BBB Foods points to a constructive tone, even as some sector level expectations are more cautious.
PG
US$143.46
Procter & Gamble
7D
2.2%
1Y
-9.7%

PG: Share Repurchase Will Support Future Upside With Stable Long Term Outlook

Narrative Update on Procter & Gamble The analyst price target for Procter & Gamble has shifted slightly, with updated assumptions around fair value at about $168.13, discount rate at 6.96%, revenue growth at roughly 3.12%, profit margin near 19.58%, and future P/E around 26.08x, as analysts fine tune their models on the company. What's in the News Pantene is partnering again with social media creator Alix Earle to promote the Abundant & Strong 3-Step System, including limited-edition Alix x Pantene Kits that bundle the three products with a free cosmetics bag and hairbrush for a limited time (product-related announcement).
CAG
US$16.69
Conagra Brands
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-36.5%

CAG: Impairment Charges Will Set Stage For Stronger Profitability Ahead

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Conagra Brands to about US$22.72 from roughly US$25.53, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Conagra Brands reported US$968 million in non cash goodwill and brand impairment charges for the second quarter ended November 23, 2025, tied to a sustained decline in the company’s share price and market capitalization (Key Developments).
COST
US$943.08
Costco Wholesale
7D
7.7%
1Y
2.0%

COST: SNAP Headwinds And Tariff Relief Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook

Narrative Update Analysts have adjusted their Costco Wholesale fair value estimate from about $834.56 to $799.51. A higher discount rate and slightly lower assumed profit margin offset stronger modeled revenue growth.
PM
US$165.16
Philip Morris International
7D
3.3%
1Y
40.5%

PM: Recent Share Pullback Will Offer Appealing Long-Term Entry Opportunity

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Philip Morris International from $220.00 to about $214.07 per share, citing slightly softer long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions. They also view the recent pullback, following guidance tweaks and near term U.S. ZYN headwinds, as an attractive buying opportunity.
MO
US$58.54
Altria Group
7D
4.0%
1Y
15.1%

MO: Future Returns Will Depend On Combustible Volume Pressures

Altria Group's updated analyst price target has been trimmed modestly to reflect a slightly lower fair value and higher discount rate, as analysts factor in mixed Q3 results with accelerated Marlboro volume declines and share losses in oral tobacco, partly offset by improving revenue trends and resilient profit margins. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have tempered their outlook on Altria following its latest quarterly update, trimming price targets to reflect softer growth expectations and execution risk in the core combustible and oral tobacco franchises.
KO
US$70.50
Coca-Cola
7D
3.8%
1Y
14.4%