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U.S. Food Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies26
  • 7D-2.4%
  • 3M9.5%
  • 1Y-0.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Food Retail industry has dropped 2.4%, driven by Kroger declining 6.0%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 12 Apr 2026US$105.1bUS$286.0bUS$3.4b13.9x30.9x0.4x
Tue, 10 Mar 2026US$105.4bUS$285.4bUS$3.4b15.6x30.6x0.4x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026US$100.0bUS$284.6bUS$3.5b18.3x28.9x0.4x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026US$98.4bUS$284.1bUS$3.6b15.3x27.5x0.3x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025US$104.5bUS$283.1bUS$5.5b15.9x19.1x0.4x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025US$105.5bUS$282.4bUS$5.5b18.7x19.1x0.4x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$105.7bUS$281.9bUS$5.5b17.9x19.2x0.4x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$111.3bUS$281.4bUS$5.3b17.4x20.9x0.4x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$116.4bUS$280.6bUS$5.3b19.8x22.1x0.4x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$111.3bUS$280.1bUS$5.3b18.6x20.8x0.4x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$111.4bUS$279.6bUS$5.3b19.2x20.9x0.4x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$110.6bUS$278.1bUS$5.4b19.8x20.7x0.4x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$103.7bUS$277.3bUS$5.4b23.1x19.3x0.4x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$114.9bUS$279.4bUS$5.4b27.5x21.3x0.4x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$106.0bUS$279.4bUS$5.4b27.1x19.7x0.4x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$109.3bUS$280.0bUS$5.4b28.1x20.1x0.4x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$99.7bUS$279.3bUS$3.5b19.3x28.7x0.4x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$95.9bUS$279.1bUS$3.6b20.7x26.7x0.3x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$92.4bUS$278.8bUS$3.0b19.1x31.3x0.3x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$92.8bUS$277.9bUS$3.1b19.4x30.2x0.3x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$88.6bUS$277.8bUS$3.1b16.8x28.7x0.3x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$87.5bUS$275.0bUS$3.1b18.2x28.3x0.3x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$86.2bUS$274.7bUS$2.9b16x29.7x0.3x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$85.5bUS$274.7bUS$2.9b17.7x29.1x0.3x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$74.9bUS$272.3bUS$2.7b15.9x28x0.3x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$75.5bUS$272.3bUS$2.4b16.3x31.5x0.3x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$74.2bUS$272.2bUS$2.4b16.5x31.4x0.3x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$73.7bUS$272.1bUS$3.9b16.5x19x0.3x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$75.3bUS$271.5bUS$4.0b16.1x18.8x0.3x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$67.1bUS$270.3bUS$4.7b14.8x14.2x0.2x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$69.1bUS$270.1bUS$4.7b15.1x14.6x0.3x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$64.9bUS$269.3bUS$4.8b14.3x13.6x0.2x
Mon, 22 May 2023US$67.2bUS$269.0bUS$4.5b15.2x15x0.2x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023US$65.6bUS$265.3bUS$4.9b14.9x13.5x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.5x


Total Market Cap: US$65.6bTotal Earnings: US$4.9bTotal Revenue: US$265.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Food Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.6x202420252026
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 30.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 23.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.33x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food Retail industry have declined 11% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.5% 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 Market3.38%
Consumer Staples0.53%
Food and Staples Retail-0.13%
Food Retail-2.43%
Food Distributors3.15%
Big Box Super Stores-0.13%
Drug Retail-2.72%
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
TBBB BBB FoodsUS$37.643.7%
+US$157.6m		38.5%PS1x
CART MaplebearUS$39.251.2%
+US$115.5m		-4.7%PE21.6x
IMKT.A Ingles MarketsUS$94.043.2%
+US$55.5m		48.8%PE18.8x
WMK Weis MarketsUS$71.992.4%
+US$42.3m		-10.9%PE19x
DDL Dingdong (Cayman)US$2.652.3%
+US$12.9m		22.1%PE13.6x

Latest News

IMKT.A
US$94.04
Ingles Markets
7D
3.2%
1Y
48.8%
CART
US$39.25
Maplebear
7D
1.2%
1Y
-4.7%
TBBB
US$37.64
BBB Foods
7D
3.7%
1Y
38.5%
CASY
US$738.17
Casey's General Stores
7D
-0.7%
1Y
61.4%
KR
US$67.99
Kroger
7D
-6.0%
1Y
-0.3%

Kroger Co (KR): The "Grocery Alchemist" Fusing Physical Scale with Agentic AI

The Kroger Co (KR) , the largest supermarket chain in the United States, closed the April 8, 2026, session at $70.96 USD on the NYSE. The stock faced a tough day, dropping -2.37% as it gave back recent gains following a broader market rotation out of defensive staples.
SFM
US$77.17
Sprouts Farmers Market
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-50.9%
WMK
US$71.99
Weis Markets
7D
2.4%
1Y
-10.9%

Weis Markets: Shifts Toward Higher-Value Baskets

Apr 08
DDL
US$2.65
Dingdong (Cayman)
7D
2.3%
1Y
22.1%

DDL: Leadership Transition And Modest Profitability Will Likely Keep Shares Pressured

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Dingdong (Cayman) to reflect updated views on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, which together indicate a modestly refined fair value estimate of approximately $1.62 per share. What's in the News Founder Mr. Changlin Liang resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Dingdong (Cayman) Limited, effective March 4, 2026, and will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors (company announcement).
NGVC
US$26.46
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
7D
1.2%
1Y
-41.5%
ACI
US$17.28
Albertsons Companies
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-18.5%

ACI: Food Disinflation And Value Focus Will Limit Future Earnings Power

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Albertsons Companies has increased by $0.14. Analysts cite improved Q3 results, supported by digital and pharmacy growth and ongoing progress on company initiatives, as key factors behind the higher fair value estimate.
GO
US$6.84
Grocery Outlet Holding
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-51.7%

GO: Store Optimization And New Openings Will Support Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Grocery Outlet Holding to about $10.31 from roughly $12.24. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth and P/E expectations, which are partly offset by a higher projected profit margin.
CHSN
US$2.49
Chanson International Holding
7D
6.4%
1Y
-90.1%
WNW
US$3.44
Meiwu Technology
7D
-32.0%
1Y
-97.5%
VLGE.A
US$43.89
Village Super Market
7D
1.8%
1Y
22.7%