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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies415
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M1.1%
  • 1Y0.8%
  • YTD1.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has remained flat. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. 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
Thu, 01 Jan 2026US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.5x29.9x1.2x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.5b21.2x29.3x1.2x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$113.7b20.9x29x1.2x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$110.8b21.2x29.3x1.2x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.3b21.5x33.6x1.2x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.5b21x30.5x1.2x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.6b21.2x30.3x1.2x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.9b19.9x30.3x1.2x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.1x29.2x1.2x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.1b21.9x31.6x1.2x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.4b22.2x31.3x1.2x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.5x31x1.2x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b24.2x32.7x1.2x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.4b21.3x32.8x1.2x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b21.3x31.7x1.2x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b20.9x31.2x1.2x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.1b20.6x28.4x1.2x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b19.9x28.3x1.1x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$102.4b20.3x29.5x1.2x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.8b19.9x28.8x1.1x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$112.6b19.9x26.9x1.2x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$110.6b20.9x26.7x1.1x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.1b21.1x26x1.1x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.5x26.2x1.1x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b20.7x26x1x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$99.0b22.5x27.1x1x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$100.0b21x27.8x1.1x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$94.1b23.1x30.5x1.1x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21.6x29.9x1.1x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.0b21.9x30x1.1x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.1b20x28.9x1.1x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.3b20x27.8x1.1x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$89.0b21.1x28.5x1.1x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$93.1b21.5x29.2x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.2x


Total Market Cap: US$2.7tTotal Earnings: US$93.1bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.4x202420252026
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 5.1% 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 Market-1.43%
Consumer Staples-0.67%
Tobacco1.45%
Beverage-0.48%
Food and Staples Retail-0.56%
Household Products-0.95%
Food-0.96%
Personal Products-1.65%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 159x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.7%, 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
TGT TargetUS$97.751.3%
+US$552.4m		-27.7%PE11.8x
CLX CloroxUS$100.832.7%
+US$319.6m		-37.9%PE15.5x
KHC Kraft HeinzUS$24.251.0%
+US$272.2m		-21.0%PS1.1x
CELH Celsius HoldingsUS$45.742.3%
+US$262.9m		73.7%PE378.5x
DLTR Dollar TreeUS$123.010.8%
+US$198.9m		64.1%PE22x

Latest News

TSN
US$58.62
Tyson Foods
7D
0.6%
1Y
2.1%
KHC
US$24.25
Kraft Heinz
7D
1.0%
1Y
-21.0%

KHC: Cyclical Headwinds And 2025 Reset Will Support Future Earnings Recovery

Analysts have modestly reduced their blended price target for Kraft Heinz by a few dollars per share to the mid $20s, citing softer organic sales trends, trimmed 2025 guidance, and a still challenging operating environment despite largely cyclical headwinds. Analyst Commentary Street research commentary on Kraft Heinz highlights a cautious but not outright negative stance, with price targets edging down into the mid 20s as analysts recalibrate expectations for growth, profitability, and industry conditions.
DLTR
US$123.01
Dollar Tree
7D
0.8%
1Y
64.1%

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.
CAG
US$17.31
Conagra Brands
7D
1.3%
1Y
-37.6%

CAG: Future Returns Will Balance Margin Improvements With Modest Revenue Headwinds

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Conagra Brands by approximately $1 per share. They cited a slightly higher discount rate and lower expected revenue contraction, partially offset by improved profit margin forecasts and a lower anticipated future P/E multiple.
EL
US$104.72
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-2.6%
1Y
39.7%

EL: Digital Commerce And Luxury Fragrance Initiatives Will Support Balanced Future Performance

Narrative Update on Estée Lauder Companies Analysts have nudged their price target for Estée Lauder Companies slightly higher, to approximately 104 dollars from about 102 dollars. They cite modestly stronger long term revenue growth expectations and a marginally lower discount rate, which together support a higher justified valuation multiple.
CLX
US$100.83
Clorox
7D
2.7%
1Y
-37.9%

CLX: Margin Recovery And ERP Progress Will Support Earnings Outlook

Clorox's analyst price target has been reduced by about $5 to reflect softer near term results and guidance, with analysts citing muted growth expectations, operating deleverage from recent disruptions, and a more cautious outlook on topline and earnings across consumer staples. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge that Clorox's recent results and guidance were soft, but stress that the outcome was not as negative as many investors had anticipated.
WMT
US$111.41
Walmart
7D
-0.2%
1Y
23.8%
PG
US$143.31
Procter & Gamble
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-14.5%
PM
US$160.40
Philip Morris International
7D
-1.4%
1Y
33.3%

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.
DAR
US$36.00
Darling Ingredients
7D
1.6%
1Y
6.9%

DAR: Biofuel Policy Clarity Will Drive Bullish Rebound Despite Lowered Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target on Darling Ingredients to $42 from $46. This reflects expectations for softer Q3 EBITDA versus consensus and a likely downward revision to the full year outlook amid ongoing uncertainty around renewable volume obligation and small refinery exemption allocations.
CELH
US$45.74
Celsius Holdings
7D
2.3%
1Y
73.7%

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.
CL
US$79.02
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-13.1%

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$862.34
Costco Wholesale
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-5.9%

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.
MO
US$57.66
Altria Group
7D
-2.2%
1Y
10.3%

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.
MDLZ
US$53.83
Mondelez International
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-9.5%

MDLZ: AI Cost Cuts Will Support Future Margin Expansion Despite Demand Headwinds

Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets on Mondelez International, trimming the equity fair value estimate by about $0.17 per share to reflect slightly lower long term growth and earnings expectations amid softer consumer demand and a recalibration of valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Street research reflects a generally cautious but still constructive stance on Mondelez, with most firms trimming price targets while maintaining ratings that range from Neutral to positive.
TGT
US$97.75
Target
7D
1.3%
1Y
-27.7%

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.