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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedApr 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies402
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M2.0%
  • 1Y6.2%
  • YTD8.3%

The Consumer Staples industry is up 1.4% in the last week, with Walmart up 3.6%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 8.2%. 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, 22 Apr 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.8b20.8x33.8x1.3x
Fri, 20 Mar 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$100.6b21x33.2x1.3x
Sun, 15 Feb 2026US$3.6tUS$2.7tUS$101.5b23.8x35.8x1.4x
Tue, 13 Jan 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b22x30.9x1.2x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$110.4b22.1x30.6x1.3x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$111.6b20.2x28.2x1.2x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.1x29.3x1.2x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.0b21.7x29.9x1.2x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$98.3b21.1x32.7x1.2x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.1b20.5x30.7x1.2x
Tue, 27 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.5b19.6x30.9x1.2x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.7x30.1x1.2x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b21.2x30.2x1.2x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.9b20.9x31.2x1.2x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$100.8b21.9x30.6x1.2x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$101.3b23.3x32.4x1.2x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$95.7b20.9x33.2x1.2x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b21.7x31.7x1.2x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.7b21.6x31.6x1.2x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.0b21.5x29.2x1.2x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.9b20.4x28x1.1x
Wed, 29 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.7b20.6x28.6x1.2x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$104.1b19.8x29.1x1.2x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$110.2b20.8x27.7x1.2x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$111.9b21x26.2x1.1x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.3b21.5x26.1x1.1x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.4x26.3x1.1x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$101.1b21.4x26.7x1x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.5b22x25.7x1x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b20.6x27.6x1.1x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.0b23.7x29.3x1.1x
Tue, 04 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.3b21.6x30.4x1.1x
Thu, 01 Jun 2023US$2.7tUS$2.5tUS$94.7b21x28.9x1.1x
Sat, 29 Apr 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.9b20.4x30x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

30x


Total Market Cap: US$2.9tTotal Earnings: US$95.9bTotal Revenue: US$2.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.9x202420252026
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 33.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.9x.
  • 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 2.0% 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 Market1.31%
Consumer Staples1.32%
Food and Staples Retail3.61%
Personal Products-0.38%
Food-0.79%
Beverage-1.07%
Household Products-1.33%
Tobacco-6.08%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 169x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 30.0%, 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 25.1x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 30% 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$129.603.6%
+US$36.3b		36.6%PE47.2x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$1.01k3.2%
+US$13.8b		2.7%PE52.2x
TGT TargetUS$132.1010.5%
+US$5.7b		40.4%PE16.1x
CASY Casey's General StoresUS$781.825.3%
+US$1.5b		70.4%PE44.4x
DG Dollar GeneralUS$124.113.8%
+US$995.4m		28.2%PE18.1x

Latest News

PM
US$153.25
Philip Morris International
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-6.6%
MDLZ
US$56.13
Mondelez International
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-17.8%

MDLZ: Cocoa Cost Reset From 2026 Will Support Earnings Recovery

Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Mondelez International slightly higher to $66.36 from $66.08, citing a mix of refreshed price targets across the Street and expectations that factors like cocoa costs and earnings normalization are being recalibrated in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Mondelez International reflects an active debate around how much earnings power to assign to the business as input costs reset and category growth expectations are reassessed.
COST
US$1,005.81
Costco Wholesale
7D
3.2%
1Y
2.7%

Costco: When Compounding Is Already Priced In

Apr 20
PG
US$142.32
Procter & Gamble
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-15.2%

PG: Buybacks And Brand Partnerships Will Support Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Procter & Gamble to $164.18 from $166.95, reflecting modestly lower assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, fair value, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News P&G revised its fiscal 2026 diluted EPS growth outlook to a range of 1% to 6%, from a prior range of 3% to 9%, citing higher non core restructuring charges, while keeping all in sales growth guidance at 1% to 5% versus the prior year (Corporate guidance).
MO
US$64.65
Altria Group
7D
-1.5%
1Y
9.9%

MO: Future Returns Will Depend On Illicit Trade Progress Not Volume Stabilization

Altria's updated fair value estimate edges down from $52.11 to $51.79 per share as analysts refine their price targets around moderating cigarette volume declines, improving trends in next generation products, and ongoing efforts to address illicit trade. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a mix of enthusiasm and caution on Altria Group, with several firms moving their price targets higher while still flagging meaningful execution and growth risks.
HSY
US$188.71
Hershey
7D
-4.5%
1Y
12.7%

HSY: Cocoa Cost Normalization Will Shape Future Earnings Resilience

Hershey's updated analyst price target edges lower by about $2, as analysts weigh slightly higher revenue growth and margin expectations against a modestly reduced future P/E, along with a series of recent target cuts and rating shifts across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a mix of optimism and caution on Hershey, with several firms adjusting price targets higher or lower and a few making rating changes that affect how investors may think about valuation and execution risk.
WMT
US$129.60
Walmart
7D
3.6%
1Y
36.6%

WMT: AI Omnichannel And Advertising Profits Will Balance Rising Competitive Risks

The analyst price target for Walmart has been lifted by $17, with analysts pointing to the company's progress in tech enabled omnichannel retail, AI driven commerce initiatives, and broader digital opportunities as key supports for the higher fair value assumptions, despite only modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate, and future P/E inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Walmart points to an active debate around how much value to place on its tech enabled retail model, AI and automation investments, and newer profit pools such as advertising and connected TV.
STZ
US$156.95
Constellation Brands
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-16.1%

STZ: Beer Depletion Stability And Q3 Execution Will Drive Rerating Confidence

The analyst price target for Constellation Brands has shifted slightly to $219, as analysts factor in updated assumptions for modestly higher revenue growth, a lower profit margin, and a somewhat higher future P/E multiple following a series of recent price target increases and upgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a clear tilt toward a more constructive view on Constellation Brands, with a cluster of price target revisions and rating changes pointing to improved confidence in the company’s execution and long term earnings power.
KR
US$68.81
Kroger
7D
2.4%
1Y
-5.7%
TGT
US$132.10
Target
7D
10.5%
1Y
40.4%
CART
US$42.85
Maplebear
7D
8.4%
1Y
1.2%
KO
US$74.70
Coca-Cola
7D
-1.6%
1Y
1.1%
CASY
US$781.82
Casey's General Stores
7D
5.3%
1Y
70.4%

CASY: Inside Store Execution And S&P 500 Inclusion Will Support Premium Multiple

Analysts have made a modest adjustment to the Casey's General Stores fair value estimate to $739.63, reflecting updated views on discount rates, slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, and steady profitability following a series of higher Street price targets anchored in recent Q3 results and inside store performance. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Casey's General Stores has centered on the latest fiscal Q3 report, with several firms adjusting price targets and revisiting their views on execution, mix, and store level performance.
DG
US$124.11
Dollar General
7D
3.8%
1Y
28.2%

DG: Leadership Change And 2026 EPS Outlook Will Shape Fairly Balanced Risk

Analysts have kept Dollar General's fair value estimate effectively unchanged at about $116.63. This reflects only very small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.
CL
US$81.81
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-14.6%
BG
US$125.83
Bunge Global
7D
2.9%
1Y
57.1%

BG: Buybacks And Stable Assumptions Will Support Steady Fair Value Outlook

Analysts have lifted their price target for Bunge Global from $132.50 to $135.00, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that support a slightly higher valuation framework. What's in the News Bunge Global SA announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.72 per share, payable on June 1, 2026, with an ex dividend and record date of May 22, 2026 (Key Developments).