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U.S. Beverage Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies62
  • 7D-2.3%
  • 3M-3.6%
  • 1Y7.6%
  • YTD8.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Beverage industry has dropped 2.3%, driven by Coca-Cola declining 3.0%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 7.6%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 8.6% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Beverage Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 01 Jun 2026US$757.7bUS$225.9bUS$27.9b24.8x27.2x3.4x
Wed, 29 Apr 2026US$743.5bUS$224.8bUS$28.0b24.5x26.5x3.3x
Fri, 27 Mar 2026US$730.1bUS$221.3bUS$26.9b24.5x27.1x3.3x
Sun, 22 Feb 2026US$794.2bUS$220.7bUS$26.2b26.2x30.3x3.6x
Tue, 20 Jan 2026US$732.2bUS$225.5bUS$25.8b23.5x28.4x3.2x
Thu, 18 Dec 2025US$825.7bUS$225.4bUS$25.8b23.1x32x3.7x
Sat, 15 Nov 2025US$713.6bUS$225.2bUS$25.7b23.3x27.8x3.2x
Mon, 13 Oct 2025US$704.4bUS$222.1bUS$28.1b23.3x25.1x3.2x
Wed, 10 Sep 2025US$697.3bUS$222.4bUS$26.4b24.4x26.4x3.1x
Fri, 08 Aug 2025US$710.1bUS$221.8bUS$26.4b26.1x26.9x3.2x
Sun, 06 Jul 2025US$718.0bUS$220.7bUS$26.8b29.5x26.8x3.3x
Tue, 03 Jun 2025US$718.3bUS$220.5bUS$27.3b29.4x26.4x3.3x
Thu, 01 May 2025US$724.7bUS$220.1bUS$27.4b25.7x26.4x3.3x
Sat, 29 Mar 2025US$736.6bUS$219.7bUS$28.0b28.5x26.3x3.4x
Mon, 24 Feb 2025US$735.5bUS$219.4bUS$29.1b22x25.3x3.4x
Wed, 22 Jan 2025US$672.6bUS$212.9bUS$28.3b22.5x23.8x3.2x
Fri, 20 Dec 2024US$698.6bUS$213.5bUS$28.3b24.5x24.7x3.3x
Sun, 17 Nov 2024US$698.4bUS$213.5bUS$28.2b25x24.7x3.3x
Tue, 15 Oct 2024US$767.0bUS$214.2bUS$28.8b26.9x26.7x3.6x
Thu, 12 Sep 2024US$773.2bUS$213.9bUS$30.8b22.8x25.1x3.6x
Sat, 10 Aug 2024US$750.3bUS$214.6bUS$30.9b23.3x24.3x3.5x
Mon, 08 Jul 2024US$727.9bUS$213.9bUS$30.5b22.7x23.9x3.4x
Wed, 05 Jun 2024US$744.1bUS$214.0bUS$29.7b25.7x25x3.5x
Fri, 03 May 2024US$747.5bUS$214.4bUS$29.7b25.3x25.2x3.5x
Sun, 31 Mar 2024US$757.7bUS$213.2bUS$29.1b25.7x26x3.6x
Tue, 27 Feb 2024US$735.2bUS$212.4bUS$28.7b27.2x25.6x3.5x
Thu, 25 Jan 2024US$735.3bUS$211.3bUS$27.1b28.4x27.1x3.5x
Sat, 23 Dec 2023US$730.6bUS$211.5bUS$27.1b28.5x27x3.5x
Mon, 20 Nov 2023US$717.4bUS$211.3bUS$27.1b28.6x26.5x3.4x
Wed, 18 Oct 2023US$680.9bUS$208.4bUS$25.8b27.2x26.4x3.3x
Fri, 15 Sep 2023US$753.6bUS$207.4bUS$23.6b30.5x31.9x3.6x
Sun, 13 Aug 2023US$778.5bUS$207.6bUS$23.6b33.9x33x3.8x
Tue, 11 Jul 2023US$756.1bUS$203.4bUS$20.8b33.5x36.3x3.7x
Thu, 08 Jun 2023US$754.0bUS$203.0bUS$21.0b33.3x35.9x3.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

35.9x


Total Market Cap: US$754.0bTotal Earnings: US$21.0bTotal Revenue: US$203.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Beverage Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Beverage 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 27.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 3.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Beverage industry have grown 9.9% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 3.6% 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 industry?

US Market1.58%
Consumer Staples-2.67%
Beverage-2.34%
Soft Drinks-2.12%
Distillers and Wine Makers-5.37%
Brewers-7.03%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Soft Drinks industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 26.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 8.2%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 23.9% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Brewers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 52% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Distillers and Wine Makers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.4% 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
MNST Monster BeverageUS$88.081.5%
+US$1.3b		38.0%PE42.4x
KDP Keurig Dr PepperUS$30.033.1%
+US$1.2b		-9.7%PE22.3x
CELH Celsius HoldingsUS$33.2710.5%
+US$805.3m		-12.7%PE74.3x
PRMB Primo BrandsUS$24.805.6%
+US$475.4m		-22.9%PE123.3x
FIZZ National BeverageUS$36.994.8%
+US$160.1m		-18.7%PE18.4x

Latest News

TAP
US$39.53
Molson Coors Beverage
7D
-7.1%
1Y
-25.2%
Seeking Alpha • May 31

Molson Coors: Deeply Undervalued While Offering A Double-Digit Yield (Upgrade)

Summary Molson Coors Beverage Company is upgraded to Strong Buy, as the valuation disconnect widens despite solid fundamentals and recovery potential. TAP maintains robust cash flow and a healthy balance sheet and offers a potential double-digit combined dividend-plus-buyback yield, which is covered by the underlying free cash flow. Management targets $450 million in cost savings by 2029, network modernization, and premiumization to offset macro and competitive pressures. Intrinsic value for TAP is estimated far above the current price, indicating a significant margin of safety that doesn't seem justified given the company's position. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
SAM
US$177.28
Boston Beer Company
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-19.7%
Narrative Update • May 30

SAM: Margin Resilience And New RTD Offerings Will Support Future Upside

Boston Beer Company's updated analyst price target has moved from about $307.77 to roughly $288.38, as analysts factor in more cautious revenue growth assumptions, alongside slightly firmer profit margin and P/E expectations following a mix of recent target cuts and raises across the Street. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have recently adjusted their views on Boston Beer Company in different directions, yet several research notes still highlight positive angles on valuation, execution, and growth potential.
KDP
US$30.03
Keurig Dr Pepper
7D
3.1%
1Y
-9.7%
BF.B
US$25.72
Brown-Forman
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-22.5%
STZ
US$138.82
Constellation Brands
7D
-7.1%
1Y
-20.3%
Seeking Alpha • May 29

Constellation Brands: Valuation Is Drunk In Its Five-Year Low

Summary Constellation Brands faces headwinds from inflation, market saturation, and shifting consumer drinking habits impacting growth and technical sentiment. Despite sector challenges, STZ's valuation and core strengths provide resilience against market headwinds, warranting careful consideration before selling. Risk factors include inflation and declining alcohol consumption, but beer remains a preferred choice, supporting STZ's product mix. STZ's balance sheet and price ratios are highlighted as mitigating factors, with technicals reflecting ongoing investor caution. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
PEP
US$144.19
PepsiCo
7D
-4.2%
1Y
10.1%
PRMB
US$24.80
Primo Brands
7D
5.6%
1Y
-22.9%
KO
US$79.01
Coca-Cola
7D
-3.0%
1Y
9.7%
MNST
US$88.08
Monster Beverage
7D
1.5%
1Y
38.0%
Seeking Alpha • May 27

Monster Beverage: Growth Acceleration Justifies Its Premium Multiple

Summary Monster Beverage continues to deliver robust, accelerating revenue growth, with Q1 sales up 27% YOY and strong international momentum. MNST’s core business is outpacing the energy drink category globally, gaining market share in key regions and demonstrating pricing power against rivals like Red Bull. Despite a premium valuation, MNST’s consistent double-digit growth and brand strength justify its multiple, though any slowdown poses a risk. While a cheaper entry would be ideal, MNST’s history of compounding growth makes waiting for a better price a risky proposition. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
COCO
US$75.13
Vita Coco Company
7D
-1.2%
1Y
114.5%
CELH
US$33.27
Celsius Holdings
7D
10.5%
1Y
-12.7%
IPST
US$4.82
IP Strategy Holdings
7D
8.8%
1Y
-98.3%
COKE
US$173.26
Coca-Cola Consolidated
7D
-1.3%
1Y
53.6%
REED
US$1.71
Reed's
7D
7.5%
1Y
-71.5%
KOF
US$107.56
Coca-Cola FEMSA. de
7D
0.3%
1Y
9.8%
FIZZ
US$36.99
National Beverage
7D
4.8%
1Y
-18.7%