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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies412
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M1.5%
  • 1Y2.5%
  • YTD0.3%

In the last week, the Consumer Staples industry is flat overall, with Philip Morris International standing out by going down 4.2%. In line with that, the industry has also been flat over the past 12 months. 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
Wed, 07 Jan 2026US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.3x29.7x1.2x
Fri, 05 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$112.6b21.6x30.3x1.3x
Sun, 02 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$115.3b19.6x27.7x1.2x
Tue, 30 Sep 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.0b21.3x29.1x1.2x
Thu, 28 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$103.7b22x31.7x1.2x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.2b21.7x30.8x1.2x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.9b20.9x30.2x1.2x
Wed, 21 May 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.4b20.7x31.4x1.2x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.3x29.4x1.2x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b21.2x30.2x1.2x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.9b20.8x31.2x1.2x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.5b21.8x30.5x1.2x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$101.2b23.4x32.6x1.2x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$96.0b19.6x32.5x1.2x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b21.4x31.6x1.2x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.9b21x31.3x1.2x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$107.1b20.9x28.6x1.2x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.8b20.2x28.3x1.1x
Thu, 23 May 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.8b20.5x28.9x1.2x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.8b19.8x28.5x1.1x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$110.0b20.2x27.5x1.2x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$112.3b20.5x25.9x1.1x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.4b21.4x26.2x1.1x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.2b21.6x26.1x1x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b21.2x26.2x1x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b21.9x26.9x1x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b21.2x27.8x1.1x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.2b23x30.3x1.1x
Wed, 28 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.8b21.1x30x1.1x
Fri, 26 May 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.9b21.4x29.3x1.1x
Sun, 23 Apr 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$97.2b20.2x29.4x1.1x
Tue, 21 Mar 2023US$2.7tUS$2.5tUS$96.6b19.9x28x1.1x
Thu, 16 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$88.5b20.7x29.2x1.1x
Sat, 14 Jan 2023US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$93.0b21.1x28.9x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.9x


Total Market Cap: US$2.7tTotal Earnings: US$93.0bTotal 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 5.2% 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 Market1.04%
Consumer Staples-0.23%
Food and Staples Retail2.23%
Personal Products0.041%
Tobacco-1.26%
Food-2.43%
Household Products-2.70%
Beverage-2.70%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 161x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 33.1%, 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
WMT WalmartUS$114.342.2%
+US$19.3b		25.9%PE39.8x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$889.102.7%
+US$10.4b		-3.5%PE47.5x
TGT TargetUS$104.307.1%
+US$3.1b		-25.1%PE12.6x
DG Dollar GeneralUS$144.696.5%
+US$2.0b		95.1%PE24.9x
DLTR Dollar TreeUS$133.787.9%
+US$1.9b		78.3%PE23.9x

Latest News

DLTR
US$133.78
Dollar Tree
7D
7.9%
1Y
78.3%
BG
US$94.36
Bunge Global
7D
5.2%
1Y
21.3%

Bunge Global (NYSE:BG) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.70

Jan 06
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TGT
US$104.30
Target
7D
7.1%
1Y
-25.1%

TGT: Heavier Reinvestment In Merchandising And AI Will Reset Earnings Base

Narrative Update on Target Analysts have trimmed their implied fair value for Target from about $130.77 to $126.14 as a group of firms reduced price targets, citing a more cautious earnings multiple, slightly softer growth and margin assumptions, and uncertainty around the scale of reinvestment needed for the turnaround plan. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Target paints a mixed but detailed picture, with most firms trimming price targets after Q3 while still highlighting key elements of the turnaround plan and capital allocation that matter for long term investors.
WMT
US$114.34
Walmart
7D
2.2%
1Y
25.9%

WMT: AI Commerce Shift And New CEO Will Shape Steady Forward Path

Analysts have nudged their Walmart fair value estimate to $121.38 from $119.45, reflecting higher Street price targets clustered around $120 to $130 and commentary that highlights consistent Q3 results, broad-based share gains, expanding eCommerce and advertising contributions, and confidence in the upcoming CEO transition. Analyst Commentary Street research around Walmart has turned more constructive following Q3 results, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets into a tight band around $120 to $130 and reaffirming positive views on execution, mix shift, and the CEO transition.
COST
US$889.10
Costco Wholesale
7D
2.7%
1Y
-3.5%

COST: SNAP Headwinds And Tariff Relief Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook

Narrative Update Analysts have adjusted their Costco Wholesale fair value estimate from about $834.56 to $799.51. A higher discount rate and slightly lower assumed profit margin offset stronger modeled revenue growth.
DG
US$144.69
Dollar General
7D
6.5%
1Y
95.1%

DG: Earnings Outlook Will Mask Longer-Term Margin And Multiple Compression

Analysts have raised their price target on Dollar General by approximately 6 dollars to about 99 dollars, reflecting slightly lower discount rate assumptions and improved long term profit margin expectations, despite modestly softer revenue growth and valuation multiples. What's in the News Dollar General completed its long running share repurchase program, retiring approximately 123.5 million shares, or about 45% of its shares outstanding, for roughly $14.6 billion since the buyback was launched in 2012 (Key Developments).
PM
US$155.16
Philip Morris International
7D
-4.2%
1Y
27.8%

PM: Recent Share Pullback Will Offer Appealing Long-Term Entry Opportunity

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Philip Morris International from $220.00 to about $214.07 per share, citing slightly softer long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions. They also view the recent pullback, following guidance tweaks and near term U.S. ZYN headwinds, as an attractive buying opportunity.
EL
US$108.55
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
2.6%
1Y
46.4%

EL: Digital Commerce And Fragrance Expansion Will Support Balanced Future Performance

Analysts have nudged their price target for Estée Lauder Companies slightly higher to about $104 per share from roughly $103.90, citing marginally improved revenue growth expectations and a lower discount rate. These factors more than offset a modest trim to long term profit margin assumptions and a slightly richer projected future P/E multiple.
ADM
US$60.49
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
4.0%
1Y
22.4%
PEP
US$138.96
PepsiCo
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-4.4%

PEP: Mixed Ratings And FY25 EPS Outlook Will Guide Near-Term Risk Reward

We are modestly raising our PepsiCo fair value estimate by approximately $1.50 per share to $155.91, as analysts balance recent target cuts and rating downgrades with solid Q3 execution, a slightly improved long term margin outlook, and support from resilient earnings growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Street research following the Q3 update reflects a mixed but generally balanced view on PepsiCo, with modest target cuts offset by at least one notable upgrade and recognition of resilient earnings power.
MNST
US$75.72
Monster Beverage
7D
-2.2%
1Y
46.9%

MNST: Shares Will Likely Trade Sideways As Category Momentum Normalizes

Analysts have nudged our Monster Beverage fair value estimate higher to approximately $75.77 from about $74.68, reflecting incremental optimism around sustained revenue growth, resilient margins, and a higher justified future earnings multiple following a series of price target increases and better than expected quarterly performance. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a constructive but increasingly balanced stance on Monster Beverage, with most covering firms lifting price targets while keeping ratings largely unchanged.
PG
US$139.91
Procter & Gamble
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-13.3%
CL
US$77.20
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-11.7%

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.
MO
US$55.16
Altria Group
7D
-4.5%
1Y
7.2%

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$52.73
Mondelez International
7D
-3.8%
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.
KO
US$67.84
Coca-Cola
7D
-3.2%
1Y
11.5%