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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies415
  • 7D-2.9%
  • 3M12.3%
  • 1Y8.4%
  • YTD11.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 2.9%, driven by a pullback from Walmart of 8.1%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 8.4%. 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
Sun, 22 Feb 2026US$3.5tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b23.6x34.8x1.3x
Tue, 20 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b22x31.5x1.3x
Thu, 18 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$109.4b22x30.9x1.3x
Sat, 15 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.2b20.6x28.8x1.2x
Mon, 13 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$112.2b20.5x28.8x1.2x
Wed, 10 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.2b22.2x30.2x1.3x
Fri, 08 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.3b22.2x33.2x1.2x
Sun, 06 Jul 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$104.7b21.7x31.3x1.2x
Tue, 03 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.6b20.9x31.4x1.2x
Thu, 01 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$106.9b20.9x30.2x1.2x
Sat, 29 Mar 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$105.4b21.1x30x1.2x
Mon, 24 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.8b21.9x31.1x1.2x
Wed, 22 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.4x30.8x1.2x
Fri, 20 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.6b22.5x31.6x1.2x
Sun, 17 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$98.0b22.5x31.9x1.2x
Tue, 15 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$100.8b21.7x31.8x1.2x
Thu, 12 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.7b21.3x31.5x1.2x
Sat, 10 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$104.8b20.6x29.2x1.2x
Mon, 08 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.7b19.2x28.2x1.2x
Wed, 05 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.5b19.9x28.6x1.1x
Fri, 03 May 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$101.5b20.6x28.8x1.1x
Sun, 31 Mar 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$103.9b20.6x29.6x1.2x
Tue, 27 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.5b20.7x26.8x1.1x
Thu, 25 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$107.8b21.2x26.3x1.1x
Sat, 23 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b22x26.7x1.1x
Mon, 20 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21.3x26.2x1x
Wed, 18 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.6b20.9x25.7x1x
Fri, 15 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.1x28x1.1x
Sun, 13 Aug 2023US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$96.4b22.2x29.8x1.1x
Tue, 11 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.0b21.7x30x1.1x
Thu, 08 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.5b21.6x29.5x1.1x
Sat, 06 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$96.6b21.3x30x1.1x
Mon, 03 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.8b20.5x28.8x1.1x
Wed, 01 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.5b20.3x28x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28x


Total Market Cap: US$2.5tTotal Earnings: US$90.5bTotal 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 34.8x 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 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have grown 3.7% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 4.5% 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 Market0.99%
Consumer Staples-2.90%
Personal Products3.64%
Tobacco1.48%
Beverage0.89%
Household Products0.48%
Food-2.33%
Food and Staples Retail-5.77%
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 31.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 5.7% 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 31% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 5.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.1% 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
KO Coca-ColaUS$79.841.5%
+US$5.0b		11.9%PE26.2x
MNST Monster BeverageUS$83.762.8%
+US$2.2b		58.0%PE47.4x
EL Estée Lauder CompaniesUS$114.235.5%
+US$2.2b		59.1%PS2.8x
DLTR Dollar TreeUS$134.516.7%
+US$1.7b		79.4%PE24x
PG Procter & GambleUS$160.780.4%
+US$1.7b		-5.6%PE23.1x

Latest News

PM
US$183.40
Philip Morris International
7D
-2.2%
1Y
18.8%
KR
US$66.36
Kroger
7D
-6.9%
1Y
2.0%
EL
US$114.23
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
5.5%
1Y
59.1%
CELH
US$48.32
Celsius Holdings
7D
8.1%
1Y
48.1%

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MNST
US$83.76
Monster Beverage
7D
2.8%
1Y
58.0%

MNST: Refreshed Long Term Assumptions Suggest Steady Returns Within Current Range

Analysts have nudged their average price target for Monster Beverage slightly higher to $80.77, citing a series of recent target increases and an upgrade that reflect updated views on long term growth assumptions, profit margins, and Monster's future P/E profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity around Monster Beverage has centered on refreshed long term assumptions for growth, margins, and what multiple the stock might reasonably support, with several firms adjusting price targets and one issuing an upgrade.
KO
US$79.84
Coca-Cola
7D
1.5%
1Y
11.9%
COKE
US$182.22
Coca-Cola Consolidated
7D
12.5%
1Y
31.8%
WMT
US$122.99
Walmart
7D
-8.1%
1Y
29.8%
PEP
US$164.94
PepsiCo
7D
-0.6%
1Y
7.5%
ELF
US$94.02
e.l.f. Beauty
7D
15.4%
1Y
25.5%
PG
US$160.78
Procter & Gamble
7D
0.4%
1Y
-5.6%
STZ
US$156.41
Constellation Brands
7D
4.8%
1Y
-11.1%

STZ: Stabilizing Beer Depletions And Cautious Guidance Will Support Recovery Into 2026

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MDLZ
US$58.80
Mondelez International
7D
-6.1%
1Y
-9.1%
COST
US$985.27
Costco Wholesale
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-4.8%

COST: Value Focus And Membership Model Will Balance Food Disinflation And Competition

Analysts have nudged their Costco Wholesale fair value estimate higher to about $1,048 from roughly $1,030, pointing to slightly stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples, partially tempered by a modestly higher discount rate and fresh price target raises across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Costco Wholesale has centered on fresh price target moves and updated views on how the membership model could hold up through changing consumer trends and spending patterns.
GIS
US$44.62
General Mills
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-26.9%

GIS: Protein Offerings And Perennial Grains Will Support Steady Future Margins

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for General Mills at approximately US$52.42 per share, making only very small adjustments to assumptions such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This reflects a largely unchanged outlook despite the use of refreshed model inputs.
DLTR
US$134.51
Dollar Tree
7D
6.7%
1Y
79.4%

DLTR: Higher Earnings Power And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Dollar Tree from $108.00 to $160.00, citing refreshed models that reflect revised discount rate assumptions, updated revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and slightly higher future P/E multiples, along with a mix of recent price target cuts, downgrades, and raises across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Dollar Tree reflects a split tape, with some firms taking a more cautious stance while others see room for upside as the company executes on its plans and the consumer environment evolves.