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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies413
  • 7D-1.6%
  • 3M13.2%
  • 1Y9.8%
  • YTD13.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 1.6%, driven by a pullback from Walmart of 6.0%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 9.8%. 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?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 24 Feb 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$99.8b23.6x35.2x1.3x
Thu, 22 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b22.7x31.6x1.3x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$109.1b21.5x30.9x1.3x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.1b20.9x28.8x1.2x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$112.3b21x28.8x1.2x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.2b21.5x29.8x1.2x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.8b22x33.3x1.2x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$104.7b21.7x31.3x1.2x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.7b21.3x31.5x1.2x
Sat, 03 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$106.4b20.6x30.3x1.2x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$105.4b21.1x29.8x1.2x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.1b21.6x31.3x1.2x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.6b22x30.5x1.2x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.7x31.4x1.2x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$98.0b22.4x31.9x1.2x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.9b21.7x33.1x1.2x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b22x31.6x1.2x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.1b20.6x29.2x1.2x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.7b19.2x28x1.1x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.5b19.3x28.8x1.2x
Sun, 05 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b20.1x29.1x1.1x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$103.9b21x29.6x1.2x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.2b20.9x26.9x1.1x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$110.1b21.4x26.3x1.1x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b22x26.7x1.1x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21.2x26.2x1x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$102.1b21.1x25.5x1x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.4x28x1.1x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$96.4b21.6x29.6x1.1x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.0b20.9x30x1.1x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.6b21.2x29.6x1.1x
Mon, 08 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$96.6b21.3x30x1.1x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.8b20.4x28.9x1.1x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.5b20.3x28.1x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.1x


Total Market Cap: US$2.5tTotal Earnings: US$90.5bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.6x202420252026
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 35.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.6x.
  • 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 3.3% 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-0.35%
Consumer Staples-1.62%
Personal Products3.21%
Household Products3.01%
Beverage1.93%
Tobacco1.88%
Food-1.62%
Food and Staples Retail-4.51%
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 31.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 5.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 25.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 32% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 5.7% 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
PG Procter & GambleUS$165.283.6%
+US$13.3b		-4.3%PE23.8x
PEP PepsiCoUS$169.544.7%
+US$10.4b		8.4%PE28.1x
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$187.001.8%
+US$5.2b		18.8%PE25.7x
KO Coca-ColaUS$80.721.5%
+US$4.9b		12.9%PE26.5x
MO Altria GroupUS$69.254.1%
+US$4.5b		23.7%PE16.7x

Latest News

KOF
US$110.60
Coca-Cola FEMSA. de
7D
-1.9%
1Y
26.1%
KDP
US$31.03
Keurig Dr Pepper
7D
6.5%
1Y
-11.2%
TGT
US$115.52
Target
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-9.3%
PEP
US$169.54
PepsiCo
7D
4.7%
1Y
8.4%
PM
US$187.00
Philip Morris International
7D
1.8%
1Y
18.8%
KO
US$80.72
Coca-Cola
7D
1.5%
1Y
12.9%

Coca-Cola’s Enduring Moat in a Health-Conscious World: Steady Compounder Poised for 5-10% Annual Returns Through Emerging Market Dominance

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PPC
US$41.81
Pilgrim's Pride
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-22.5%

PPC: Future Returns Will Reflect Modest Assumption Shifts And Steady Risk Profile

Analysts have raised their price target on Pilgrim's Pride from $43.57 to $45.00. They cite updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that adjust their outlook on the stock's risk and return profile.
TAP
US$49.89
Molson Coors Beverage
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-18.0%
WMT
US$126.75
Walmart
7D
-1.6%
1Y
29.7%
PG
US$165.28
Procter & Gamble
7D
3.6%
1Y
-4.3%

PG: Brand Activity And Buybacks Will Support Stable Margins And Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target for Procter & Gamble higher to $168.00 from $167.45, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Tide launched Tide evo, a 100% concentrated, waterless laundry tile with six cleaning layers and no plastic bottles, positioned to address demand for products that align with hygiene and sustainability preferences in the U.S. (Product related announcement) Head & Shoulders introduced BARE Itchy Scalp Relief Serum, aimed at providing clinically tested dandruff protection and itch relief between washes, with a nationwide U.S. launch planned for January 2026.
MO
US$69.25
Altria Group
7D
4.1%
1Y
23.7%

MO: Illicit Trade Controls And Leadership Changes Will Shape Earnings Visibility

The updated Analyst Price Target for Altria Group edges higher to $63.92 from $63.83. Analysts note that gradual improvements in illicit trade controls and earnings visibility support a slightly richer valuation multiple, despite more conservative revenue growth assumptions.
MNST
US$85.54
Monster Beverage
7D
3.2%
1Y
64.1%

MNST: Refreshed Long Term Assumptions Suggest Steady Returns Within Current Range

Analysts have nudged their average price target for Monster Beverage slightly higher to $80.77, citing a series of recent target increases and an upgrade that reflect updated views on long term growth assumptions, profit margins, and Monster's future P/E profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity around Monster Beverage has centered on refreshed long term assumptions for growth, margins, and what multiple the stock might reasonably support, with several firms adjusting price targets and one issuing an upgrade.
COKE
US$195.20
Coca-Cola Consolidated
7D
17.5%
1Y
40.1%
HSY
US$230.21
Hershey
7D
4.9%
1Y
28.9%

HSY: Easing Cocoa Costs Will Support Reinvestment And Future Earnings Power

Our fair value estimate for Hershey has been updated to $267 from $224, reflecting a series of higher analyst price targets that cite easing cocoa costs, tariff relief, and increased flexibility to reinvest in growth. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hershey has tilted clearly bullish, with a cluster of higher price targets and at least one rating upgrade as cocoa and tariff headwinds ease.
COST
US$998.12
Costco Wholesale
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-5.5%

COST: Value Focus And Membership Model Will Balance Food Disinflation And Competition

Analysts have nudged their Costco Wholesale fair value estimate higher to about $1,048 from roughly $1,030, pointing to slightly stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples, partially tempered by a modestly higher discount rate and fresh price target raises across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Costco Wholesale has centered on fresh price target moves and updated views on how the membership model could hold up through changing consumer trends and spending patterns.