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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies414
  • 7D2.3%
  • 3M1.2%
  • 1Y5.0%
  • YTD2.1%

The Consumer Staples industry is up 2.1% in the last week, with Costco Wholesale up 8.2%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 4.7%. 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
Mon, 12 Jan 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b21.8x30.5x1.2x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$110.4b21.7x30.6x1.3x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.5b19.4x28.4x1.2x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.1x29.3x1.2x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.0b21.9x29.9x1.2x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$106.0b21.3x30.6x1.2x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.1b20.5x30.4x1.2x
Mon, 26 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.5b19.8x30.9x1.2x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b20.5x29.7x1.2x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b21.1x30.3x1.2x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.9b20.9x31.2x1.2x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$100.8b22.2x30.7x1.2x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$101.3b23.6x32.5x1.2x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$95.6b21.3x32.8x1.2x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.0b21.5x31.7x1.2x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.7b21.7x31.5x1.2x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$104.8b21.5x28.9x1.2x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.9b19.9x28x1.1x
Tue, 28 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.7b20.6x28.6x1.2x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$104.2b20.3x28.9x1.1x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$110.2b20.8x27.7x1.2x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$111.9b21x26.2x1.1x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.4b21.3x26.2x1.1x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.2b21.5x26.9x1.1x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$101.1b21.4x26.7x1x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.1b21.7x25.5x1x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b20.7x27.5x1.1x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.0b23.7x29.3x1.1x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.3b21.5x30.2x1.1x
Wed, 31 May 2023US$2.7tUS$2.5tUS$94.7b21.3x28.9x1.1x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$94.7b20.7x30.2x1.1x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023US$2.7tUS$2.5tUS$96.6b20.1x28.2x1.1x
Tue, 21 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$88.6b20.7x29.2x1.1x
Thu, 19 Jan 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$93.0b21x28.2x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.2x


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 Market1.24%
Consumer Staples2.26%
Personal Products3.93%
Food and Staples Retail2.47%
Beverage2.38%
Food1.77%
Household Products1.49%
Tobacco-1.64%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 161x.
    • 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
COST Costco WholesaleUS$924.885.6%
+US$21.8b		0.02%PE49.4x
WMT WalmartUS$114.531.6%
+US$14.5b		25.1%PE39.8x
KO Coca-ColaUS$70.513.8%
+US$11.1b		14.4%PE23.3x
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$162.611.7%
+US$4.3b		38.3%PE29.4x
CL Colgate-PalmoliveUS$81.485.9%
+US$3.7b		-6.5%PE22.6x

Latest News

CL
US$81.48
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
5.9%
1Y
-6.5%

CL: Emerging Markets And 2026 Setup Support Balanced Outlook After Recent Softness

Our updated analyst price target for Colgate-Palmolive edges up to about US$87.47 from roughly US$87.21, as analysts balance slightly softer modeled revenue growth with modestly higher profit margin and future P/E assumptions. This view is supported by recent research that pairs cautious consumer staples outlooks with a more positive stance on the company’s emerging markets exposure and potential 2026 acceleration.
ACI
US$16.66
Albertsons Companies
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-19.4%

Albertsons Companies (NYSE:ACI) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.15

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CART
US$41.17
Maplebear
7D
-6.3%
1Y
-7.5%

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$59.51
Kroger
7D
-3.7%
1Y
0.03%
WMT
US$114.53
Walmart
7D
1.6%
1Y
25.1%
CALM
US$73.69
Cal-Maine Foods
7D
-6.8%
1Y
-31.1%
BJ
US$89.94
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-6.3%

BJ: Slowing Comp Trends And Holiday Promotions Will Pressure Earnings

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, leading to a modest cut in the modeled fair value to about $76 per share. They are factoring in a slightly higher discount rate, a lower future P/E near 18, and mixed views on sales momentum and earnings risk across 2025 and 2026.
KHC
US$23.42
Kraft Heinz
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-17.9%

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.
PG
US$141.87
Procter & Gamble
7D
1.1%
1Y
-10.7%

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).
CPB
US$26.43
Campbell's
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-30.0%

CPB: New Finance Leadership Will Support Future Performance Despite Governance And Legal Turbulence

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Campbell's to about $32 from roughly $34, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News Campbell's placed its vice president of information technology, Martin Bally, on temporary leave after a lawsuit alleged he described company food as "highly processed" and "for poor people," and made racist comments in a recorded meeting, while the company publicly defended the quality of its soups and ingredients (Wall Street Journal).
COST
US$924.88
Costco Wholesale
7D
5.6%
1Y
0.02%

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$162.61
Philip Morris International
7D
1.7%
1Y
38.3%

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.
EL
US$113.73
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
6.5%
1Y
54.8%

EL: Digital Commerce And Fragrance Expansion Will Support Balanced Future Performance

Analysts have nudged their price target for Estée Lauder Companies slightly higher to about $104 per share from roughly $103.90, citing marginally improved revenue growth expectations and a lower discount rate. These factors more than offset a modest trim to long term profit margin assumptions and a slightly richer projected future P/E multiple.
KMB
US$97.92
Kimberly-Clark
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-21.3%

KMB: Future Upside Will Depend On Successful Kenvue Acquisition Execution

Analysts have modestly trimmed our Kimberly-Clark fair value estimate by about $1 to roughly $128 per share, reflecting a lower assumed future P E multiple, even as they factor in stronger revenue growth and higher profit margins supported by recent target moves and upgrade activity. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mix of optimism about Kimberly-Clark's improved growth and margin profile and caution around execution risks tied to the planned Kenvue acquisition.
MO
US$57.53
Altria Group
7D
2.2%
1Y
13.1%

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$70.51
Coca-Cola
7D
3.8%
1Y
14.4%