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U.S. Food Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies26
  • 7D5.9%
  • 3M4.1%
  • 1Y1.3%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Food Retail industry is up 5.9%, with Casey's General Stores up 17%. In the same time, Albertsons Companies was down 5.8%. Despite this gain, the industry's performance has been flat over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 13 Jun 2026US$112.3bUS$291.5bUS$2.7b18.4x41.3x0.4x
Mon, 11 May 2026US$109.4bUS$290.8bUS$2.8b16.5x39.3x0.4x
Wed, 08 Apr 2026US$109.2bUS$285.9bUS$3.4b13.9x32.1x0.4x
Fri, 06 Mar 2026US$102.8bUS$285.4bUS$3.4b15.8x29.9x0.4x
Sun, 01 Feb 2026US$97.4bUS$284.5bUS$3.5b15x28.1x0.3x
Tue, 30 Dec 2025US$99.7bUS$284.1bUS$3.6b15.3x27.9x0.4x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025US$103.1bUS$283.1bUS$5.5b15.8x18.8x0.4x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025US$106.7bUS$282.4bUS$5.5b18.9x19.3x0.4x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025US$106.0bUS$282.0bUS$5.4b16.9x19.8x0.4x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025US$111.6bUS$281.3bUS$5.3b17.3x21x0.4x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025US$116.9bUS$280.6bUS$5.3b20.2x22.2x0.4x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025US$110.9bUS$280.1bUS$5.3b18.5x20.7x0.4x
Tue, 13 May 2025US$114.3bUS$279.5bUS$5.3b19.7x21.5x0.4x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025US$105.8bUS$277.9bUS$5.4b19.7x19.8x0.4x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025US$101.7bUS$277.3bUS$5.4b23.6x19x0.4x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025US$110.5bUS$279.6bUS$5.4b27.8x20.4x0.4x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025US$104.1bUS$279.3bUS$5.4b25.3x19.3x0.4x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024US$108.4bUS$280.0bUS$5.4b28.1x19.9x0.4x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024US$100.6bUS$279.3bUS$3.5b19.1x29x0.4x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024US$96.2bUS$279.1bUS$3.6b20.9x26.7x0.3x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024US$91.5bUS$278.6bUS$2.9b18.8x31.1x0.3x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024US$92.5bUS$277.9bUS$3.1b19.1x30.1x0.3x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024US$86.8bUS$277.8bUS$3.1b16.7x28.1x0.3x
Wed, 15 May 2024US$87.8bUS$275.0bUS$3.1b18.5x28.4x0.3x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024US$88.1bUS$274.7bUS$2.9b16.1x30.3x0.3x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024US$86.0bUS$274.7bUS$2.9b17.8x29.2x0.3x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024US$74.0bUS$272.3bUS$2.7b14.3x27.5x0.3x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024US$75.7bUS$272.3bUS$2.4b16.8x31.6x0.3x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023US$73.4bUS$272.2bUS$2.4b16.4x31x0.3x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023US$73.1bUS$272.0bUS$3.9b17.4x18.8x0.3x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023US$75.7bUS$271.5bUS$4.0b15.8x18.9x0.3x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023US$66.8bUS$270.3bUS$4.7b15x14.2x0.2x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023US$68.8bUS$269.3bUS$4.8b14.7x14.4x0.3x
Tue, 20 Jun 2023US$64.7bUS$269.4bUS$4.8b14x13.5x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.5x


Total Market Cap: US$64.7bTotal Earnings: US$4.8bTotal Revenue: US$269.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Food Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 25x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Food Retail industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 41.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 25.0x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.34x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food Retail industry have declined 17% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.7% 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, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Food Retail compare with similar industries?

US Market0.81%
Consumer Staples2.71%
Food and Staples Retail2.51%
Food Retail5.91%
Drug Retail9.27%
Food Distributors5.57%
Big Box Super Stores2.11%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CASY Casey's General StoresUS$895.1417.5%
+US$4.9b		76.8%PE46.3x
KR KrogerUS$64.711.8%
+US$698.4m		-1.3%PE39.3x
TBBB BBB FoodsUS$42.126.8%
+US$325.5m		60.9%PS1x
SFM Sprouts Farmers MarketUS$86.334.2%
+US$325.4m		-45.3%PE16x
WMK Weis MarketsUS$82.635.6%
+US$109.1m		11.9%PE20x

Latest News

CASY
US$895.14
Casey's General Stores
7D
17.5%
1Y
76.8%
KR
US$64.71
Kroger
7D
1.8%
1Y
-1.3%
NGVC
US$31.58
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
7D
4.9%
1Y
-24.0%
New Narrative • Jun 12

Health And Wellness Tailwinds And Loyalty Program Will Support Long-Term Upside Potential

Catalysts About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage operates natural and organic grocery stores focused on high-quality products at always-affordable prices. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
WMK
US$82.63
Weis Markets
7D
5.6%
1Y
11.9%
DDL
US$2.41
Dingdong (Cayman)
7D
-1.6%
1Y
14.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 11

DDL: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their $3.54 price target on Dingdong (Cayman) steady, citing updated assumptions that align slightly higher revenue growth and profit margin expectations with a modestly reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News Dingdong (Cayman) reported a buyback tranche update covering the period from March 6, 2025 to March 5, 2026, according to company disclosures.
GO
US$9.58
Grocery Outlet Holding
7D
11.9%
1Y
-29.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 11

GO: Store Closures And Restructuring Will Support Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Grocery Outlet Holding to $10.50 from $10.31, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Chief Financial Officer transition: Christopher M.
SFM
US$86.33
Sprouts Farmers Market
7D
4.2%
1Y
-45.3%
YSWY
US$23.24
Yesway
7D
4.8%
1Y
n/a
ACI
US$15.41
Albertsons Companies
7D
-5.8%
1Y
-27.4%
TBBB
US$42.12
BBB Foods
7D
6.8%
1Y
60.9%
REBN
US$1.40
Reborn Coffee
7D
-15.2%
1Y
-43.3%
CART
US$41.25
Maplebear
7D
-0.04%
1Y
-4.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 07

CART: Physical AI Retail Partnerships Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Maplebear slightly from $50.14 to $50.00. This change reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, expected revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples.
HCWC
US$0.27
Healthy Choice Wellness
7D
-5.0%
1Y
-33.7%
MSS
US$0.97
Maison Solutions
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-89.2%