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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 07, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies421
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M-0.02%
  • 1Y-2.1%
  • YTD3.3%

The Consumer Staples is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Walmart has stood out, gaining 4.2%. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. Earnings are forecast to grow by 9.9% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 07 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$110.5b21.8x30.7x1.3x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$115.4b19.7x27.7x1.2x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21x29.4x1.2x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.0b21.9x29.7x1.2x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$105.3b21.7x30.9x1.2x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.8b21.1x30.7x1.2x
Fri, 23 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.5b19.7x31x1.2x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.3x30x1.2x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b21.4x30.2x1.2x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.5b21.1x31.2x1.2x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b21.5x30.7x1.2x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$101.2b23.4x32.5x1.2x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$96.1b20.9x32.6x1.2x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.0b21.3x31.8x1.2x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.7b21.3x31.5x1.2x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b20.9x28.6x1.2x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b20x28.3x1.1x
Sat, 25 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.7b20.6x28.5x1.1x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$104.2b20x28.7x1.1x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$110.1b20.2x27.7x1.2x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$112.0b21.2x26x1.1x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.4b21.5x26.2x1.1x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.2b21.8x26.3x1.1x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21.6x26.3x1x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.1b21.7x25.5x1x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b21.2x27.8x1.1x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.7b22.7x29.9x1.1x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.6b21.2x29.8x1.1x
Sun, 28 May 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.7b21.4x29.2x1.1x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$97.2b20.3x29.5x1.1x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023US$2.7tUS$2.5tUS$96.7b19.7x27.8x1.1x
Sat, 18 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$88.6b20.7x29.2x1.1x
Mon, 16 Jan 2023US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$93.0b21.1x28.9x1.2x
Wed, 14 Dec 2022US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$100.1b22x27.3x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.3x


Total Market Cap: US$2.7tTotal Earnings: US$100.1bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.3x202320242025
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 29.3x.
  • 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 3.9% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.1% 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 Market0.50%
Consumer Staples-0.23%
Personal Products4.23%
Food and Staples Retail1.94%
Tobacco-1.38%
Beverage-1.91%
Food-2.45%
Household Products-3.22%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 155x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.9%, 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 25.6x.
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
WMT WalmartUS$115.114.2%
+US$36.4b		20.3%PE40x
DG Dollar GeneralUS$132.3720.9%
+US$5.0b		62.2%PE22.8x
EL Estée Lauder CompaniesUS$105.1311.8%
+US$4.0b		32.5%PS2.6x
DLTR Dollar TreeUS$122.4410.5%
+US$2.0b		70.4%PE21.9x
KDP Keurig Dr PepperUS$28.692.8%
+US$1.1b		-12.3%PE24.6x

Latest News

DG
US$132.37
Dollar General
7D
20.9%
1Y
62.2%
KR
US$62.71
Kroger
7D
-6.8%
1Y
5.9%
COST
US$894.68
Costco Wholesale
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-9.9%
WMT
US$115.11
Walmart
7D
4.2%
1Y
20.3%
STZ
US$142.37
Constellation Brands
7D
4.4%
1Y
-40.4%
DLTR
US$122.44
Dollar Tree
7D
10.5%
1Y
70.4%
TGT
US$92.19
Target
7D
1.7%
1Y
-30.4%
HRL
US$24.34
Hormel Foods
7D
4.9%
1Y
-25.0%
PM
US$147.81
Philip Morris International
7D
-6.1%
1Y
13.2%

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

Analysts have nudged their price target on Philip Morris International slightly lower, from about $183.25 to $182.94, citing modestly softer long term growth and margin assumptions. They also view the recent share pullback as an attractive buying opportunity.
KO
US$70.00
Coca-Cola
7D
-4.3%
1Y
11.9%
EL
US$105.13
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
11.8%
1Y
32.5%
PG
US$143.45
Procter & Gamble
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-17.5%

PG: Share Repurchase And New Collections Will Drive Continued Momentum

Procter & Gamble's analyst price target remains unchanged at $169.05 as analysts maintain stable estimates based on consistent fair value metrics and minimal adjustments to key financial assumptions. What's in the News Pantene launches the Abundant & Strong Collection, a new three-step system designed to reduce hair loss by up to 85% and promote stronger, denser hair using antioxidant technology.
KMB
US$102.96
Kimberly-Clark
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-23.6%
KDP
US$28.69
Keurig Dr Pepper
7D
2.8%
1Y
-12.3%

KDP: Merger Execution And Tariff Exemption Will Drive Long-Term Value

Analysts have lowered their average price target for Keurig Dr Pepper from approximately $35.44 to $34.73 per share. They cite concerns over the recent merger reception, near-term uncertainty, and ongoing revisions to earnings expectations.
MDLZ
US$54.91
Mondelez International
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-12.7%

MDLZ: AI-Driven Cost Cuts Will Support Margin Expansion Amid Commodity Relief

Mondelez International's fair value estimate has been modestly reduced to $69.02 per share. Analysts cite softer Q3 results, evolving market dynamics, and tempered near-term earnings forecasts as key reasons for recent price target adjustments across the Street.
PEP
US$145.02
PepsiCo
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-8.1%