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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 26, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies413
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M1.7%
  • 1Y0.4%
  • YTD2.4%

Last week, the Consumer Staples industry hasn't moved much but Philip Morris International is up 3.7% in that time. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. Looking forward, 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
Fri, 26 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b22x30.9x1.2x
Sun, 23 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$112.3b20.9x28.8x1.2x
Tue, 21 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.4b20.6x29.6x1.3x
Thu, 18 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.6x29.8x1.2x
Sat, 16 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.9b21.5x33x1.2x
Mon, 14 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.5b20.8x30.5x1.2x
Wed, 11 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$106.6b21.3x31.1x1.2x
Fri, 09 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$105.1b20.4x30.8x1.2x
Sun, 06 Apr 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$105.2b20.3x29.2x1.2x
Tue, 04 Mar 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.4b21.3x32.3x1.2x
Thu, 30 Jan 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.0b22.3x31.1x1.2x
Sat, 28 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.6x31.6x1.2x
Mon, 25 Nov 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.1b23.7x32.1x1.2x
Wed, 23 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.6b21.4x32.9x1.2x
Fri, 20 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.2b21.6x31.6x1.2x
Sun, 18 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b21.1x30.8x1.2x
Tue, 16 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.4b20.4x28.2x1.1x
Thu, 13 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.3b19.8x28.3x1.1x
Sat, 11 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b19.9x29.4x1.2x
Mon, 08 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.7b20.8x28.9x1.1x
Wed, 06 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.9b20.5x26.8x1.1x
Fri, 02 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$110.8b21.3x26.8x1.1x
Sun, 31 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.4x26.9x1.1x
Tue, 28 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21x26.6x1x
Thu, 26 Oct 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b21.2x26x1x
Sat, 23 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.9x27.6x1.1x
Mon, 21 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b21.1x28.1x1.1x
Wed, 19 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.3b22.2x29.7x1.1x
Fri, 16 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21.6x29.9x1.1x
Sun, 14 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.5b20.8x30.3x1.1x
Tue, 11 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.9b20.5x29.1x1.1x
Thu, 09 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.7b20.1x27.8x1.1x
Sat, 04 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$90.6b21.9x28.5x1.1x
Mon, 02 Jan 2023US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$100.0b20.5x26.7x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.7x


Total Market Cap: US$2.7tTotal Earnings: US$100.0bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.4x20242025
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 2.6% 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 Market1.34%
Consumer Staples-0.67%
Household Products0.38%
Personal Products0.029%
Beverage-0.52%
Food-0.73%
Tobacco-0.99%
Food and Staples Retail-1.07%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 158x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.8%, 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 25.5x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 33% 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 5.3% 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
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$162.643.7%
+US$9.0b		33.9%PE29.4x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$871.861.9%
+US$7.2b		-7.2%PE46.6x
MO Altria GroupUS$58.981.6%
+US$1.5b		12.6%PE11.2x
CL Colgate-PalmoliveUS$80.252.4%
+US$1.5b		-12.6%PE22.2x
MNST Monster BeverageUS$77.421.5%
+US$1.1b		47.3%PE43.8x

Latest News

DLTR
US$122.01
Dollar Tree
7D
-4.6%
1Y
60.6%

DLTR: Future Returns Will Balance SNAP Pressures With Execution And Competitive Risks

Analysts have nudged their Dollar Tree price target slightly higher to about $118 per share, reflecting modestly better long term margin and valuation expectations, even as they flag mounting pressure on lower income shoppers from reduced SNAP benefits and intensifying value competition among discounters. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on Dollar Tree remain mixed, with more cautious commentary emerging even as some on the Street acknowledge operational improvements and long term margin potential.
PEP
US$143.74
PepsiCo
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-6.0%

PEP: Mixed Ratings And FY25 EPS Outlook Will Guide Near-Term Risk Reward

We are modestly raising our PepsiCo fair value estimate by approximately $1.50 per share to $155.91, as analysts balance recent target cuts and rating downgrades with solid Q3 execution, a slightly improved long term margin outlook, and support from resilient earnings growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Street research following the Q3 update reflects a mixed but generally balanced view on PepsiCo, with modest target cuts offset by at least one notable upgrade and recognition of resilient earnings power.
MNST
US$77.42
Monster Beverage
7D
1.5%
1Y
47.3%

MNST: Shares Will Likely Trade Sideways As Category Momentum Normalizes

Analysts have nudged our Monster Beverage fair value estimate higher to approximately $75.77 from about $74.68, reflecting incremental optimism around sustained revenue growth, resilient margins, and a higher justified future earnings multiple following a series of price target increases and better than expected quarterly performance. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a constructive but increasingly balanced stance on Monster Beverage, with most covering firms lifting price targets while keeping ratings largely unchanged.
WMT
US$111.61
Walmart
7D
-2.4%
1Y
21.8%
HRL
US$24.35
Hormel Foods
7D
2.9%
1Y
-23.5%
BG
US$88.69
Bunge Global
7D
-3.0%
1Y
13.6%

Bunge Global (NYSE:BG) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.70

Dec 17
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PM
US$162.64
Philip Morris International
7D
3.7%
1Y
33.9%

PM: Recent Pullback Will Offer Bullish Entry As Earnings Guidance Will Hold

Analysts have modestly increased their price target on Philip Morris International by $0.00 to reflect slightly lower discount rate assumptions, broadly stable growth and margin forecasts, and their view that the recent share pullback is an overreaction that offers an attractive entry point for investors. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts argue that the share price pullback is disconnected from fundamentals, given better than expected Q3 organic sales, margin expansion, and EPS growth, supporting a more attractive risk reward valuation.
KHC
US$24.02
Kraft Heinz
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-21.7%
CELH
US$44.72
Celsius Holdings
7D
4.5%
1Y
69.0%

CELH: Share Repurchases Will Support Constructive Long-Term Outlook After Recent Pullback

Analysts have modestly reduced their average price target for Celsius Holdings to a mid 60 dollar range from the high 60 dollar to low 70 dollar range, citing tempered revenue growth expectations, a slightly higher discount rate, and a lower future P E multiple. They still highlight robust category growth, strong Celsius and Alani Nu retail trends, and continued EBITDA upside as support for an attractive long term outlook.
HSY
US$184.80
Hershey
7D
-2.4%
1Y
7.6%

HSY: Future Tariff Relief Will Not Fully Offset Margin And Demand Risks

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Hershey to approximately $151 from about $126, citing higher long term margin expectations, modestly richer forward valuation multiples, and tariff relief that should offset slower projected revenue growth and a slightly higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more balanced, but still cautious, stance on Hershey, with several Bearish analysts trimming price targets or maintaining neutral ratings despite operational resilience.
CL
US$80.25
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
2.4%
1Y
-12.6%

CL: Emerging Market Strength Will Support Gradual Recovery As Q3 Softness Fades

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Colgate-Palmolive to $87 from the low-to-mid $90s, reflecting near term softness in Q3 results and muted personal care growth, even as they expect organic sales momentum to gradually improve. Analyst Commentary Analysts remain divided on Colgate-Palmolive, with recent target cuts reflecting near term execution risk, while longer term growth and margin recovery expectations stay largely intact.
COST
US$871.86
Costco Wholesale
7D
1.9%
1Y
-7.2%

COST: Membership Model And Traffic Strength Will Support Defensive Upside

Analysts have modestly reduced their fair value estimate for Costco Wholesale to $1,205 from $1,225, reflecting slightly lower growth and margin assumptions and a gradual normalization of the stock's previously elevated valuation multiple following recent Street target trims. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge that near term macro headwinds, including reduced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, are pressuring sector level sales, particularly in staples and grocery categories.
BF.B
US$26.89
Brown-Forman
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-30.7%

BF.B: Share Repurchases And Dividend Increases Will Support Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Brown-Forman from about $39.27 to $37.43, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate despite firmer expectations for revenue growth, margins, and long term valuation multiples amid a still challenging U.S. spirits backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Brown-Forman reflects a mixed backdrop for U.S. spirits, but bullish analysts highlight that the company is still well positioned to outperform peers over the medium term.
STZ
US$140.49
Constellation Brands
7D
4.1%
1Y
-36.9%

STZ: Lowered Guidance And Q2 Update Will Pressure Near-Term Upside

Analysts have lowered their price target on Constellation Brands by $30, to $175 from $205, citing already-reduced guidance and near-term headwinds. They expect top line trends to improve on easier comparisons into 2026.
MO
US$58.98
Altria Group
7D
1.6%
1Y
12.6%

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.
TGT
US$96.53
Target
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-28.8%

TGT: Reinvestment And Turnaround Spending Will Prolong Margin Pressure And Earnings Weakness

Analysts have reduced our Target fair value estimate to approximately $67 from $82, reflecting lower assumed revenue growth and margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and more conservative valuation multiples amid a tougher macro backdrop and increased reinvestment needs highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has tilted more cautious on Target, with a series of price target cuts, largely Neutral or lower ratings, and an emphasis on execution risk in the company’s turnaround plan.