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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies413
  • 7D2.7%
  • 3M12.9%
  • 1Y9.9%
  • YTD14.8%

In the last week, the Consumer Staples industry is up 2.7%, with Walmart up 0.9%. This means that the industry has gained 9.9% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 11% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 04 Mar 2026US$3.6tUS$2.7tUS$100.4b23.4x35.9x1.4x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$106.6b21.9x31.8x1.3x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.9x30.9x1.3x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$112.3b20.8x28.8x1.2x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.9b20.9x29.4x1.3x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.5x29.7x1.2x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.9b21.6x32.9x1.2x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.5b20.4x30.5x1.2x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$105.6b21.5x31.2x1.2x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$105.1b20.7x30.5x1.2x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$105.2b19.7x29.2x1.2x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.1b20.9x31.8x1.2x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.0b22.8x31.5x1.2x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.6x31.4x1.2x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$100.8b24.4x32.3x1.2x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.4b21.2x33x1.2x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.2b21.6x31.6x1.2x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b21.4x30.8x1.2x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.4b20.6x28.3x1.2x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b19.8x28x1.1x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b20x29.6x1.2x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.6b20.5x28.9x1.1x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.9b20.3x27.2x1.2x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.1b21.1x26.7x1.1x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.4x26.9x1.1x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.4b20.9x26.2x1.1x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b20.6x25.5x1x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.9x27.6x1.1x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$100.2b20.8x27.6x1.1x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$94.3b23x30.3x1.1x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21.7x30.1x1.1x
Tue, 16 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.5b20.7x30.3x1.1x
Thu, 13 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.1b20.4x28.9x1.1x
Sat, 11 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.4b19.6x27.5x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.5x


Total Market Cap: US$2.5tTotal Earnings: US$90.4bTotal 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 35.9x 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 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have grown 3.5% 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-0.57%
Consumer Staples2.73%
Household Products3.63%
Food and Staples Retail3.01%
Food2.62%
Beverage2.31%
Tobacco1.32%
Personal Products-2.29%
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 2.5% 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 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
WMT WalmartUS$127.910.9%
+US$9.2b		34.7%PE46.6x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$1.01k0.9%
+US$4.1b		-2.8%PE53.9x
TGT TargetUS$120.804.6%
+US$2.4b		3.1%PE14.5x
PRMB Primo BrandsUS$23.0118.9%
+US$1.3b		-30.5%PE104x
HSY HersheyUS$234.161.7%
+US$800.6m		32.8%PE53.7x

Latest News

PG
US$159.72
Procter & Gamble
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-7.8%
PEP
US$164.91
PepsiCo
7D
-2.7%
1Y
7.0%
MNST
US$78.99
Monster Beverage
7D
-7.7%
1Y
44.1%
TGT
US$120.80
Target
7D
4.6%
1Y
3.1%

TGT: Upcoming Earnings And Investor Day Will Rebuild Earnings Power

The analyst price target for Target has been raised from about $137 to $140. This change reflects analysts' updated views that slightly higher long-term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions are reasonable in light of recent Street research, which has generally moved price targets higher while still noting mixed traffic and recovery expectations.
PM
US$177.93
Philip Morris International
7D
-4.9%
1Y
15.6%

PM: Next Generation Products Will Drive Renewed Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target on Philip Morris International to $210, citing stronger expectations for revenue from ZYN nicotine pouches and faster growth in next generation products, reflected in modest tweaks to growth, margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been marking up their expectations for Philip Morris International, with several research notes citing stronger prospects tied to ZYN nicotine pouches and next generation products.
EL
US$98.71
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-14.4%
1Y
45.0%

EL: Lower Margin Outlook And Guidance Will Pressure Shares

Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for Estée Lauder Companies from about $73.73 to around $74.37, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Balmain Beauty, part of Estée Lauder Companies, introduced Destin de Balmain, a refillable prestige fragrance described as a bold, floral fruity eau de parfum available globally in multiple bottle sizes including 10 ml travel spray and 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, and 150 ml bottles (company announcement).
COST
US$1,007.77
Costco Wholesale
7D
0.9%
1Y
-2.8%

Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST): The Ultimate Membership Flywheel – Scaling 145 Million Members

Costco (COST) enters March 2026 as one of the most resilient "all-weather" stocks in the retail sector, trading at $1,011.17 following a 2.5% rally on February 27. The company has successfully navigated the high-inflation environment of the past two years, leveraging its bulk-buying power to maintain its "industry-leading pricing" advantage.
SJM
US$112.35
J. M. Smucker
7D
2.7%
1Y
2.3%

SJM: Governance Changes And Execution In 2026 Will Shape EPS Outcomes

Our analyst fair value estimate for J. M.
PRMB
US$23.01
Primo Brands
7D
18.9%
1Y
-30.5%
KO
US$79.34
Coca-Cola
7D
-1.7%
1Y
13.0%

KO: Fair Value View Will Weigh Leadership Change And Portfolio Exit Plans

The analyst price target for Coca-Cola has increased from $79.80 to $82.63. Analysts cite a positive tone from recent company presentations and broadly higher Street targets as key supports for the update.
COKE
US$204.75
Coca-Cola Consolidated
7D
4.9%
1Y
53.3%
WMT
US$127.91
Walmart
7D
0.9%
1Y
34.7%
DLTR
US$118.41
Dollar Tree
7D
-10.1%
1Y
77.6%
MDLZ
US$58.77
Mondelez International
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-10.0%

MDLZ: Steady Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Margins And Future Re Rating

The analyst price target for Mondelez International edges slightly higher to $66.92, as analysts keep estimates broadly steady and point to relatively unchanged guidance at the recent CAGNY conference while adjusting expectations across the wider U.S. food group. Analyst Commentary Recent research around the 2026 CAGNY conference paints a mixed but generally constructive picture for Mondelez, with most commentary focused on how resilient its guidance looks compared with other large U.S. food names and how that feeds into valuation resets across the group.
SFM
US$77.99
Sprouts Farmers Market
7D
5.5%
1Y
-46.3%
HSY
US$234.16
Hershey
7D
1.7%
1Y
32.8%

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.