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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 31, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies407
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M6.5%
  • 1Y6.6%
  • YTD6.9%

In the last week, the Consumer Staples industry is up 1.4%, with Walmart up 2.3%. Meanwhile, Sysco actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 15% in the last week. This means that the industry has gained 6.6% 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
Tue, 31 Mar 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$100.6b20.1x33.3x1.3x
Thu, 26 Feb 2026US$3.6tUS$2.7tUS$100.2b22.8x35.7x1.3x
Sat, 24 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$107.5b21.9x31.7x1.3x
Mon, 22 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$108.2b21.6x31x1.3x
Wed, 19 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.1b20.9x28.7x1.2x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.4b20.6x29.5x1.3x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.4b21.3x30x1.2x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.9b21.8x33.3x1.2x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$104.7b20.9x31x1.2x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.6b21.5x30.9x1.2x
Mon, 05 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$106.4b20.6x30.5x1.2x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$105.4b21.3x30.3x1.2x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.9b21.2x31.6x1.2x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.6b22.1x30.7x1.2x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.4x31.4x1.2x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.2b22.7x31.3x1.2x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.3b21.9x33.1x1.2x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b21.6x31.8x1.2x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.1b20.4x29x1.2x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.7b19.6x28.1x1.1x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.3b19.1x28.4x1.2x
Tue, 07 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$102.0b19.8x29x1.1x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.8b20.9x28.9x1.1x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.4b20.8x26.9x1.1x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$110.1b21.4x26.4x1.1x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.8x26.7x1.1x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21x26.3x1x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$102.1b20.8x25.3x1x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.6x28x1.1x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$97.1b21.7x29.1x1.1x
Sat, 15 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.2b22.2x29.9x1.1x
Mon, 12 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.6b21.2x29.6x1.1x
Wed, 10 May 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$95.6b20.7x29.6x1.1x
Fri, 07 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.8b20.4x29.1x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.1x


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 33.3x 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-3.50%
Consumer Staples1.45%
Food3.62%
Food and Staples Retail1.67%
Beverage1.41%
Tobacco0.80%
Household Products0.097%
Personal Products-6.86%
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 27.7%, 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 28% 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$124.271.8%
+US$17.7b		39.9%PE45.3x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$996.432.3%
+US$10.0b		4.4%PE51.7x
PEP PepsiCoUS$155.293.1%
+US$6.5b		3.8%PE25.8x
KO Coca-ColaUS$76.051.8%
+US$5.9b		5.8%PE25x
PG Procter & GambleUS$144.440.9%
+US$3.0b		-15.3%PE20.8x

Latest News

MKC
US$50.44
McCormick
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-38.7%
HSY
US$207.89
Hershey
7D
-3.4%
1Y
22.6%
SYY
US$71.33
Sysco
7D
-13.4%
1Y
-5.4%
PM
US$165.34
Philip Morris International
7D
0.9%
1Y
4.6%

PM: Smoke Free Product Shift Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted the average price target for Philip Morris International to $210, citing stronger contributions from ZYN nicotine pouches and faster growth in next generation products as key supports for the new valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a cluster of higher price targets for Philip Morris International, with several bullish analysts highlighting ZYN nicotine pouches and next generation products as key inputs to their revised models.
PEP
US$155.29
PepsiCo
7D
3.1%
1Y
3.8%
MNST
US$72.46
Monster Beverage
7D
-0.7%
1Y
22.7%
STZ
US$150.00
Constellation Brands
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-18.8%
PG
US$144.44
Procter & Gamble
7D
0.9%
1Y
-15.3%
ELF
US$60.61
e.l.f. Beauty
7D
-10.3%
1Y
-5.7%
KVUE
US$17.24
Kenvue
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-27.8%
KO
US$76.05
Coca-Cola
7D
1.8%
1Y
5.8%

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.
KMB
US$96.47
Kimberly-Clark
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-32.6%

KMB: Future Returns Will Hinge On Cost Hedges Versus 2027 Oil Risk

The analyst price target for Kimberly-Clark has shifted from about $119 to roughly $114, as analysts factor in steady near term top-line trends, cost hedging through 2026, and potential oil related cost risk for 2027. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Kimberly-Clark, with price targets moving in a relatively tight band and different views on how near term execution and cost risk feed into valuation.
MO
US$65.99
Altria Group
7D
2.6%
1Y
12.2%
WMT
US$124.27
Walmart
7D
1.8%
1Y
39.9%
COST
US$996.43
Costco Wholesale
7D
2.3%
1Y
4.4%

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$121.20
Target
7D
4.6%
1Y
16.1%

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.