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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies405
  • 7D1.7%
  • 3M5.6%
  • 1Y7.9%
  • YTD6.3%

In the last week, the Consumer Staples industry is up 1.7%, with Walmart up 3.3%. Meanwhile, Estée Lauder Companies actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 22% in the last week. This means that the industry has gained 7.9% over the past year. 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
Sun, 29 Mar 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$100.6b20.4x33x1.2x
Tue, 24 Feb 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$99.8b23.6x35.2x1.3x
Thu, 22 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b22.7x31.6x1.3x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$109.1b21.5x30.9x1.3x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.1b20.9x28.8x1.2x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$112.3b21x28.8x1.2x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.2b21.5x29.8x1.2x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.8b22x33.3x1.2x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$104.7b21.7x31.3x1.2x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.7b21.3x31.5x1.2x
Sat, 03 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$106.4b20.6x30.3x1.2x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$105.4b21.1x29.8x1.2x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.1b21.6x31.3x1.2x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.6b22x30.5x1.2x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.7x31.4x1.2x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$98.0b22.4x31.9x1.2x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.9b21.7x33.1x1.2x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b22x31.6x1.2x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.1b20.6x29.2x1.2x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.7b19.2x28x1.1x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.5b19.3x28.8x1.2x
Sun, 05 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b20.1x29.1x1.1x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$103.9b21x29.6x1.2x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.2b20.9x26.9x1.1x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$110.1b21.4x26.3x1.1x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b22x26.7x1.1x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21.2x26.2x1x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$102.1b21.1x25.5x1x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.4x28x1.1x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$96.4b21.6x29.6x1.1x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.0b20.9x30x1.1x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.6b21.2x29.6x1.1x
Mon, 08 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$96.6b21.3x30x1.1x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.8b20.4x28.9x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.9x


Total Market Cap: US$2.8tTotal Earnings: US$96.8bTotal Revenue: US$2.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.8x202420252026
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 33.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.8x.
  • 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 remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.1% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Consumer Staples sector?

US Market-1.92%
Consumer Staples1.65%
Food4.46%
Food and Staples Retail2.46%
Beverage0.88%
Tobacco-0.31%
Household Products-0.85%
Personal Products-8.79%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 168x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 29.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 2.5% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 25.2x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 29% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 2.5% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.0% 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$122.893.3%
+US$30.9b		44.3%PE44.8x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$983.861.2%
+US$5.1b		5.8%PE51.1x
KO Coca-ColaUS$75.711.3%
+US$4.1b		7.6%PE24.9x
PEP PepsiCoUS$153.042.0%
+US$4.1b		2.5%PE25.4x
MO Altria GroupUS$66.483.1%
+US$3.4b		14.3%PE16x

Latest News

ADM
US$72.23
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
9.2%
1Y
50.9%
PG
US$142.71
Procter & Gamble
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-15.1%
ELF
US$61.05
e.l.f. Beauty
7D
-15.8%
1Y
-5.8%
KO
US$75.71
Coca-Cola
7D
1.3%
1Y
7.6%

KO: Protein Exposure And Bottler Model Will Support Future Fair Value Reassessment

The modest rise in the analyst price target for Coca-Cola, supported by multiple firms lifting their targets into an $87 to $90 range and citing factors like resilient beverage pricing power and growing exposure to protein categories, contributes to a slightly higher fair value estimate of $83.49, up from $83.36. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are generally constructive on Coca-Cola, with recent research focusing on pricing power, exposure to protein categories, and supportive sell side sentiment within consumer staples.
CL
US$84.29
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-9.2%

CL: 2030 Plan And Emerging Markets Execution Will Shape 2026 Setup

Colgate-Palmolive's fair value estimate edges up to $97.26 from $97.21 as analysts lift price targets toward the $100 to $105 range, citing stronger confidence in the 2030 plan, product innovation, and emerging markets execution. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Colgate-Palmolive clusters around higher price targets and upgraded ratings, with the fair value conversation increasingly framed around the 2030 plan, execution in emerging markets, and portfolio moves such as the exit from private label pet food.
DG
US$117.16
Dollar General
7D
-5.9%
1Y
36.1%
EL
US$67.23
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-21.8%
1Y
2.8%
COKE
US$181.30
Coca-Cola Consolidated
7D
-10.0%
1Y
36.3%
MO
US$66.48
Altria Group
7D
3.1%
1Y
14.3%
MDLZ
US$58.27
Mondelez International
7D
3.7%
1Y
-14.0%
PEP
US$153.04
PepsiCo
7D
2.0%
1Y
2.5%

PEP: Price Cuts And 2026 Health-Focused Pipeline Will Drive Turnaround

The analyst price target for PepsiCo edges higher in this update, with the fair value estimate moving from $170.81 to $171.38 as analysts factor in company pricing actions, expected volume response, and a fuller 2026 product pipeline. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PepsiCo reflects a mix of optimism on pricing and product plans, alongside some caution around execution and growth targets into 2026.
MNST
US$71.83
Monster Beverage
7D
-2.5%
1Y
24.1%

MNST: International Strength And New Usage Occasions Should Support Future Upside

Monster Beverage's updated analyst price target edges higher to $87.46 from $87.16 as analysts highlight resilient sales growth, improving profit margins, and support from multiple recent target increases across the Street, despite some debate around near term deceleration. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Monster Beverage reflects a mix of optimism about growth and execution, alongside some caution on margins, competition, and valuation.
WMT
US$122.89
Walmart
7D
3.3%
1Y
44.3%
CELH
US$33.94
Celsius Holdings
7D
-18.2%
1Y
0.9%

CELH: Strong Q4 Execution And Shelf Gains Will Support Long-Term Upside

The analyst price target for Celsius Holdings in this update moves to $85 from $80, as analysts factor in a mix of more moderate revenue growth assumptions, higher expected profit margins, and a lower projected future P/E multiple following recent research that highlights strong Q4 results, positive 2026 outlooks, and ongoing category strength. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Celsius Holdings shows a clear cluster of bullish analysts raising price targets and upgrading ratings following the latest Q4 report and 2026 outlook commentary.
COST
US$983.86
Costco Wholesale
7D
1.2%
1Y
5.8%

COST: Membership Headwinds And Rich P E Will Shape Cautious Outlook

Costco Wholesale's intrinsic value estimate has been lifted by about $23 to $822.59 per share as analysts factor in higher long term price targets, supported by consistent same store sales execution, resilient traffic and ticket trends, recurring membership income growth, and views that the warehouse model remains a core holding for many portfolios despite a premium P/E multiple and membership growth headwinds flagged in some recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Costco Wholesale centers on strong operational execution and consistent earnings beats, alongside ongoing debate about how much of that quality is already reflected in the share price.
TGT
US$119.84
Target
7D
5.8%
1Y
15.6%

TGT: Intensifying Competition And Traffic Pressure Will Restrain 2026 Earnings Multiple

Analysts have lifted the updated fair value estimate for Target shares to $94.61 from $66.69, reflecting higher long term profit margin and P/E assumptions supported by recent Q4 results, 2026 guidance, and multiple price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Target reflects a wide range of views, with many firms lifting price targets following Q4 results and 2026 guidance, while still flagging execution risks, traffic challenges, and ongoing competition from large peers.