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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJun 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies399
  • 7D0.9%
  • 3M-3.4%
  • 1Y4.4%
  • YTD6.0%

The Consumer Staples industry has stayed flat over the last week. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 4.4% in that time. 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
Sat, 06 Jun 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$102.4b19.1x32.1x1.2x
Mon, 04 May 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b20.7x34.3x1.3x
Wed, 01 Apr 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$101.5b20.6x33.2x1.3x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026US$3.6tUS$2.7tUS$100.1b23x35.5x1.3x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$107.5b21.9x31.9x1.3x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$108.2b21.8x31x1.3x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.2b20.8x28.6x1.2x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.4b20.6x29.3x1.2x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.4b21.3x30x1.2x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.9b21.8x33.3x1.2x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$104.7b21x30.8x1.2x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.6b21.5x30.9x1.2x
Tue, 06 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$106.2b20.6x30.6x1.2x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$105.4b21.1x30.5x1.2x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.8b20.8x31.7x1.2x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.6b22.1x30.7x1.2x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.5x31.5x1.2x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.1b23x31.2x1.2x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.3b21.9x33.2x1.2x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b21.7x31.8x1.2x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.1b20.6x29.1x1.2x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.4b20.4x28.1x1.1x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.3b19.1x28.4x1.2x
Wed, 08 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$101.9b20.4x29.4x1.1x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.7b20.7x28.9x1.1x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.4b20.8x26.9x1.1x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$110.1b21.3x26.4x1.1x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.8x26.9x1.1x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21.2x26.6x1x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$100.5b20.8x25.7x1x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$99.1b22.7x28x1.1x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$97.1b20.9x29.1x1.1x
Sun, 16 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.2b22.2x29.8x1.1x
Tue, 13 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.6b21.4x29.6x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.6x


Total Market Cap: US$2.8tTotal Earnings: US$93.6bTotal Revenue: US$2.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 30x202420252026
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 30.0x.
  • 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 3.1% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.2% 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-2.90%
Consumer Staples0.94%
Household Products2.03%
Food and Staples Retail1.82%
Tobacco0.23%
Beverage-0.14%
Food-1.03%
Personal Products-2.42%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 171x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 34.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 28.8% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 24.8x.
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 29% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.8% 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$118.882.7%
+US$24.9b		22.0%PE41.6x
PG Procter & GambleUS$146.542.1%
+US$6.9b		-10.7%PE20.9x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$971.871.6%
+US$6.9b		-4.2%PE48.8x
MO Altria GroupUS$72.193.8%
+US$4.4b		21.9%PE15x
KO Coca-ColaUS$79.480.6%
+US$2.0b		11.4%PE25x

Latest News

KHC
US$22.58
Kraft Heinz
7D
-6.0%
1Y
-15.5%
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Kraft Heinz: There Are Better Options On The Table

Summary Kraft Heinz faces a weak earnings trajectory, with declining organic sales, pressured margins, and an unproven turnaround, justifying a sell rating. Q1 results were better than feared but still showed negative volume/mix and double-digit declines in adjusted operating income and EPS. Management is increasing investment in marketing and R&D, but guidance still points to lower sales and sharply lower earnings in 2026. Despite a 7% dividend yield and solid free cash flow, better consumer staples alternatives exist with stronger growth and visibility. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
DLTR
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Dollar Tree
7D
-6.6%
1Y
15.1%
MNST
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Monster Beverage
7D
1.7%
1Y
41.2%
HSY
US$184.58
Hershey
7D
-4.9%
1Y
14.1%
COST
US$971.87
Costco Wholesale
7D
1.6%
1Y
-4.2%
KO
US$79.48
Coca-Cola
7D
0.6%
1Y
11.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

KO: World Cup Campaign And Pricing Power Will Support Future Upside

Coca-Cola’s analyst price target has been revised to align with a fair value of about $86.06, supported by a series of recent target increases into the high $80s and low $90s as analysts highlight potential volume uplift from the World Cup marketing push and relative pricing power within beverages. Analyst Commentary Analysts covering Coca-Cola have been revising targets into a tight band around the high US$80s to low US$90s, with several recent moves that cluster around the US$87 to US$91 range.
TGT
US$122.57
Target
7D
-3.5%
1Y
25.9%
PM
US$178.29
Philip Morris International
7D
0.5%
1Y
-1.9%
DG
US$103.70
Dollar General
7D
-6.2%
1Y
-8.6%
CELH
US$28.13
Celsius Holdings
7D
-15.4%
1Y
-30.7%
PEP
US$141.92
PepsiCo
7D
-1.6%
1Y
9.1%
MDLZ
US$62.04
Mondelez International
7D
1.4%
1Y
-6.2%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 04

Mondelez: Buying Quality While Sentiment Remains Fragile (Rating Upgrade)

Summary Mondelez International (MDLZ) is upgraded to Buy, reflecting resilience amid macro headwinds and a valuation offering margin of safety. MDLZ delivered solid Q1 results, maintaining strong market positions and projecting $3B FCF in 2026 despite the previously anticipated cocoa price and inventory pressures. Management expects 2026 to be a weaker year compared to their long-term algorithm, with 0–2% organic net revenue growth, followed by stronger performance as macro pressures ease. Long-term risks include intensifying competition from private labels, geopolitical volatility, and evolving consumer trends, but MDLZ's global scale and brand strength support the investment case. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
WMT
US$118.88
Walmart
7D
2.7%
1Y
22.0%
EL
US$83.49
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-6.1%
1Y
22.0%
PG
US$146.54
Procter & Gamble
7D
2.1%
1Y
-10.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 01

PG: Cost Productivity And Portfolio Strength Will Support Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Procter & Gamble to $163.77 from $164.09, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News P&G reported fiscal Q3 2026 net sales of US$21.24b with 3% organic sales growth and core EPS of US$1.59, ahead of analyst expectations, while maintaining full year 2026 guidance for core EPS of US$6.83 to US$7.09 and organic sales growth of 1% to 5% (source: Q3 2026 earnings reports).
MO
US$72.19
Altria Group
7D
3.8%
1Y
21.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 01

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Altria Group's fair value estimate has moved from $51.95 to $59.00, as analysts point to a modestly lower discount rate, slightly higher assumed revenue growth, a higher future P/E multiple, and a series of rising Street price targets tied to expectations for faster growth in next generation tobacco products following recent FDA guidance. Analyst Commentary Street research on Altria Group has leaned toward higher price targets, but the tone is not uniformly bullish.