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U.S. Food Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies26
  • 7D2.3%
  • 3M0.8%
  • 1Y-6.5%
  • YTDn/a

The Food Retail industry is up 1.6% in the last week, with Kroger up 4.0%. In the same time, Sprouts Farmers Market was down 10%. In contrast, the industry has lost 4.0% in the last 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 11 Jul 2026US$106.0bUS$292.4bUS$2.8b17.9x38.4x0.4x
Mon, 08 Jun 2026US$105.3bUS$290.8bUS$2.6b17.8x40.1x0.4x
Wed, 06 May 2026US$110.8bUS$290.2bUS$2.8b17.9x40.2x0.4x
Fri, 03 Apr 2026US$105.7bUS$285.8bUS$3.4b14x31x0.4x
Sun, 01 Mar 2026US$105.1bUS$285.0bUS$3.4b16.8x30.7x0.4x
Tue, 27 Jan 2026US$99.7bUS$284.6bUS$3.5b14.5x28.8x0.4x
Thu, 25 Dec 2025US$99.8bUS$284.1bUS$3.6b15.1x27.9x0.4x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025US$101.4bUS$283.1bUS$5.5b15.5x18.6x0.4x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025US$108.3bUS$282.4bUS$5.5b18.7x19.6x0.4x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025US$110.0bUS$282.0bUS$5.4b17.2x20.5x0.4x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025US$112.4bUS$281.3bUS$5.3b17.8x21.1x0.4x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025US$115.8bUS$280.0bUS$5.3b19.6x22x0.4x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025US$111.1bUS$279.7bUS$5.3b18.8x20.8x0.4x
Thu, 08 May 2025US$117.7bUS$279.2bUS$5.3b22.1x22.1x0.4x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025US$112.4bUS$277.8bUS$5.4b20.5x21x0.4x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025US$109.3bUS$280.0bUS$5.4b25.7x20.1x0.4x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025US$108.0bUS$279.6bUS$5.4b27.3x19.9x0.4x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024US$105.9bUS$279.6bUS$5.4b26.5x19.5x0.4x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024US$107.4bUS$279.8bUS$5.4b25.5x19.9x0.4x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024US$99.5bUS$279.3bUS$3.5b19.2x28.6x0.4x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024US$95.1bUS$279.1bUS$3.6b21.7x26.4x0.3x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024US$91.9bUS$278.6bUS$2.9b19.2x31.3x0.3x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024US$90.3bUS$278.0bUS$3.1b18.1x29.4x0.3x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024US$86.9bUS$277.5bUS$3.1b17.1x28.4x0.3x
Fri, 10 May 2024US$88.1bUS$274.9bUS$3.1b18x28.5x0.3x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024US$89.0bUS$274.7bUS$2.9b16.2x30.6x0.3x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024US$81.5bUS$272.4bUS$2.7b17.8x30.4x0.3x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024US$75.5bUS$272.7bUS$2.6b14.6x29.2x0.3x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023US$74.8bUS$272.3bUS$2.4b16.5x31.3x0.3x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023US$73.8bUS$272.3bUS$2.1b16.7x34.5x0.3x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023US$72.2bUS$272.0bUS$3.9b17.1x18.6x0.3x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023US$76.4bUS$271.5bUS$4.0b15.7x19.1x0.3x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023US$68.1bUS$270.3bUS$4.7b15.1x14.4x0.3x
Tue, 18 Jul 2023US$66.7bUS$269.3bUS$4.8b14x13.9x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.9x


Total Market Cap: US$66.7bTotal Earnings: US$4.8bTotal Revenue: US$269.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Food Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 25.7x202420252026
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 38.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 25.7x.
  • 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 2.8% 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 Market0.74%
Consumer Staples-0.96%
Food and Staples Retail0.27%
Food Retail2.28%
Big Box Super Stores0.20%
Food Distributors-0.87%
Drug Retail-3.57%
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
KR KrogerUS$60.544.0%
+US$1.4b		-14.2%PE35.5x
CASY Casey's General StoresUS$819.832.8%
+US$829.3m		58.7%PE42.5x
CART MaplebearUS$48.395.7%
+US$613.4m		0.8%PE23.9x
ACI Albertsons CompaniesUS$14.764.5%
+US$308.6m		-33.4%PE33.3x
TBBB BBB FoodsUS$42.581.2%
+US$61.5m		73.3%PS1.1x

Latest News

DDL
US$2.16
Dingdong (Cayman)
7D
11.3%
1Y
0%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

DDL: Share Repurchase Completion And Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Upside

Analysts have updated their price target for Dingdong (Cayman) to $3.06 from $1.62, citing changes in fair value assumptions, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News for Dingdong (Cayman) Dingdong (Cayman) reported completion of a share repurchase program running from March 6, 2025 to March 5, 2026.
CART
US$48.39
Maplebear
7D
5.7%
1Y
0.8%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

CART: Future Margin Assumptions Will Likely Prove Too Optimistic

Analysts have lifted their price target on Maplebear to $37.00 from $36.00, citing updated assumptions that include a shift from previously declining revenue to expected revenue growth, higher projected profit margins of 16.01%, and a lower future P/E estimate of 12.21x, which together adjust the stock's assessed risk and return profile. What’s in the News for Maplebear Instacart, operated by Maplebear, is highlighted as the only stock under $50 on one buy list, with commentary focusing on its platform functionality, servicing costs, strong gross margin, and free cash flow profile, according to recent research coverage.
GO
US$9.98
Grocery Outlet Holding
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-24.8%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

GO: Goodwill Impairment And Index Removal Will Shape Bearish Outlook

Analysts have lifted their price target on Grocery Outlet Holding to $8.46 from $7.62, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What’s in the News for Grocery Outlet Holding Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
SFM
US$80.86
Sprouts Farmers Market
7D
-10.1%
1Y
-49.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

SFM: Specialty Shop Model And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Sprouts Farmers Market from about $185 to roughly $130, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple. Recent research also highlights both higher and lower Street price targets as views evolve on the company’s specialty shop model.
CASY
US$819.83
Casey's General Stores
7D
2.8%
1Y
58.7%
ACI
US$14.76
Albertsons Companies
7D
4.5%
1Y
-33.4%
WMK
US$79.77
Weis Markets
7D
-0.4%
1Y
6.9%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 06

Weis Markets: The Risk-Reward No Longer Works

Summary Weis Markets is trading at a premium, with current valuation metrics exceeding historical peer averages and limited operational upside forecasted. WMK's 'bond-proxy' profile is under pressure as dividend growth remains muted (~1.4% 10y CAGR), and recent buybacks appear one-off, limiting shareholder return catalysts. Despite ongoing store premiumization and stable margins (~5.3% EBITDA), same-store sales growth is slow (~2.2% over two years), and competitive pricing pressure persists. I assign a moderate 'Sell' rating as WMK's fair value is ~$75 per share, implying mid-single-digit downside from current ~$80 levels with limited near-term upside drivers. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
KR
US$60.54
Kroger
7D
4.0%
1Y
-14.2%
MSS
US$0.64
Maison Solutions
7D
-11.7%
1Y
-92.8%
IMKT.A
US$90.75
Ingles Markets
7D
0.6%
1Y
36.3%
TBBB
US$42.58
BBB Foods
7D
1.2%
1Y
73.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 29

TBBB: Future Upside Will Rely On Structural Low-Price Market Share Gains

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for BBB Foods higher to $49.98 from $47.43, citing updated assumptions around a lower discount rate, slightly different revenue growth expectations, improved profit margin forecasts, and a reduced future P/E multiple. These changes are supported by recent research that highlights strong same-store sales and potential market share gains in the low-price segment.
YSWY
US$20.38
Yesway
7D
-1.9%
1Y
n/a
Seeking Alpha • Jun 24

Yesway: Need Time To Prove That Earnings Growth Is Durable

Summary Yesway earns a hold rating as durable EBITDA growth hinges on inside-store momentum, new-store formats, and fuel margin resilience. YSWY’s Allsup’s foodservice platform drives positive inside merchandise sales, with 4.5% same-store growth and 36.1% margin in Q1 2026, reducing reliance on fuel. Unit growth focuses on larger, more productive stores, targeting ~15% ROI, but execution and development pace remain key risks. Fuel margin volatility is the primary swing factor; valuation at 16x NTM P/E reflects execution risks and potential margin normalization. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
REBN
US$1.46
Reborn Coffee
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-48.6%
VLGE.A
US$43.05
Village Super Market
7D
1.7%
1Y
18.3%
WBUY
US$0.79
Webuy Global
7D
-5.1%
1Y
-89.6%
HCWC
US$0.20
Healthy Choice Wellness
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-52.3%