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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 03, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies420
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M0.05%
  • 1Y-2.1%
  • YTD3.3%

Last week, the Consumer Staples industry hasn't moved much but Walmart is up 3.0% in that time. In line with that, the industry has also been flat over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 9.9% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 03 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.5b21x29.4x1.2x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$115.5b19.7x28.4x1.2x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.0b21.2x29.1x1.2x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$103.9b21.7x32x1.2x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.3b21.9x30.8x1.2x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.9b20.9x30x1.2x
Mon, 19 May 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.4b20.7x31.3x1.2x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20x30.1x1.2x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.9b21.2x30.3x1.2x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.0b20.9x31.2x1.2x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22x30.9x1.2x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$101.2b23.6x32.5x1.2x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$96.0b19.6x32.4x1.2x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.5b21.4x31.6x1.2x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b20.8x31.5x1.2x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.2b20.8x28.3x1.2x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b20.1x28.3x1.1x
Tue, 21 May 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.8b20.5x28.9x1.2x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.8b19.8x28.4x1.1x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$110.0b20.2x27.5x1.2x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$111.5b21x26.2x1.1x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.1b21.4x26.2x1.1x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.4b21.7x26.2x1x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b21.1x26.2x1x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$99.0b22.2x27x1x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$100.0b21.9x28.1x1.1x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023US$3.0tUS$2.5tUS$95.2b23.5x31x1.2x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21x29.9x1.1x
Wed, 24 May 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.9b21.5x29.5x1.1x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.1b20.2x29.2x1.1x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023US$2.6tUS$2.4tUS$91.8b19.7x27.8x1.1x
Tue, 14 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$87.6b21.3x29.6x1.1x
Thu, 12 Jan 2023US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$93.0b21.3x29x1.2x
Sat, 10 Dec 2022US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$100.1b21.9x27.1x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.1x


Total Market Cap: US$2.7tTotal Earnings: US$100.1bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.3x202320242025
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 29.3x.
  • 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 4.0% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.1% 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 Market0.38%
Consumer Staples0.48%
Personal Products2.35%
Food and Staples Retail2.10%
Tobacco-0.71%
Beverage-0.82%
Food-0.95%
Household Products-1.51%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 154x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.4%, 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 25.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 32% 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 5.4% 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$112.413.0%
+US$26.4b		19.0%PE39.1x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$922.031.5%
+US$6.1b		-7.0%PE50.5x
EL Estée Lauder CompaniesUS$99.648.4%
+US$2.8b		28.6%PS2.5x
DG Dollar GeneralUS$110.035.5%
+US$1.3b		39.2%PE20.3x
PEP PepsiCoUS$148.610.4%
+US$871.4m		-7.2%PE28.5x

Latest News

KO
US$70.67
Coca-Cola
7D
-3.0%
1Y
13.6%
PM
US$154.62
Philip Morris International
7D
-1.2%
1Y
18.5%
EL
US$99.64
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
8.4%
1Y
28.6%
HSY
US$182.77
Hershey
7D
-2.1%
1Y
1.8%
PG
US$145.86
Procter & Gamble
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-16.7%

PG: Share Repurchase And New Collections Will Drive Continued Momentum

Procter & Gamble's analyst price target remains unchanged at $169.05 as analysts maintain stable estimates based on consistent fair value metrics and minimal adjustments to key financial assumptions. What's in the News Pantene launches the Abundant & Strong Collection, a new three-step system designed to reduce hair loss by up to 85% and promote stronger, denser hair using antioxidant technology.
COST
US$922.03
Costco Wholesale
7D
1.5%
1Y
-7.0%

COST: Solid Membership Retention And Defensive Edge Will Support Future Share Gains

Analysts have modestly lowered their average price target for Costco Wholesale, now expecting shares to reach around $1,020. Recent updates reflect both the company's continued strong performance as well as persistent concerns over its premium valuation and mixed quarterly results.
CL
US$78.82
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-16.7%

CL: Gradual Recovery Expected As Temporary Headwinds Ease In Personal Care Markets

Narrative Update on Colgate-Palmolive Colgate-Palmolive's analyst price target has been modestly reduced by $0.05 to $87.21. Analysts cite near-term growth challenges and muted sector outlooks following a soft Q3, but expect gradual improvement as temporary pressures ease.
STZ
US$137.86
Constellation Brands
7D
2.2%
1Y
-42.1%

STZ: Easing Headwinds And New Capacity Will Support Recovery Into 2026

Constellation Brands’ analyst price target has been cut from approximately $172 to $171. This revision reflects tempered revenue growth expectations and recent company guidance reductions, as analysts cite softer beer demand, inventory rebalancing, and increased margin pressures as factors behind the downgrade.
KDP
US$28.13
Keurig Dr Pepper
7D
1.6%
1Y
-13.8%

KDP: Merger Execution And Tariff Exemption Will Drive Long-Term Value

Analysts have lowered their average price target for Keurig Dr Pepper from approximately $35.44 to $34.73 per share. They cite concerns over the recent merger reception, near-term uncertainty, and ongoing revisions to earnings expectations.
MDLZ
US$55.99
Mondelez International
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-11.5%

MDLZ: AI-Driven Cost Cuts Will Support Margin Expansion Amid Commodity Relief

Mondelez International's fair value estimate has been modestly reduced to $69.02 per share. Analysts cite softer Q3 results, evolving market dynamics, and tempered near-term earnings forecasts as key reasons for recent price target adjustments across the Street.
WMT
US$112.41
Walmart
7D
3.0%
1Y
19.0%

WMT: AI Shopping Agent And CEO Transition Will Drive Stable Performance Ahead

Walmart's analyst price target was raised significantly, from $117 to $130. Analysts pointed to robust quarterly results, continued share gains across product categories, and overall business momentum as the primary drivers behind the upward revision.
KHC
US$24.96
Kraft Heinz
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-19.5%

KHC: Upcoming Split And Industry Challenges Will Influence Share Performance In 2025

Kraft Heinz's analyst price target has been revised downward by $0.05 to $27.08. This reflects a cautious analyst outlook amid ongoing concerns about industry headwinds, soft fundamentals, and uncertainty following the company's planned split.
PEP
US$148.61
PepsiCo
7D
0.4%
1Y
-7.2%
BF.B
US$29.89
Brown-Forman
7D
3.8%
1Y
-27.8%
SYY
US$74.44
Sysco
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-7.4%
DG
US$110.03
Dollar General
7D
5.5%
1Y
39.2%