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U.S. Food Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies26
  • 7D-4.5%
  • 3M0.6%
  • 1Y-2.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Food Retail industry has dropped 4.5%, driven by a pullback from Casey's General Stores of 7.1%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. 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
Thu, 18 Jun 2026US$110.0bUS$291.5bUS$2.7b17.2x40.4x0.4x
Sat, 16 May 2026US$109.8bUS$290.8bUS$2.6b16.5x41.8x0.4x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026US$105.1bUS$286.0bUS$3.4b13.9x30.9x0.4x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$104.7bUS$285.5bUS$3.5b15.3x30.1x0.4x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$101.9bUS$284.6bUS$3.5b17.9x29.4x0.4x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$98.9bUS$284.1bUS$3.6b15.3x27.6x0.3x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$104.5bUS$283.1bUS$5.5b16.3x19.1x0.4x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$104.9bUS$282.4bUS$5.5b18.2x19x0.4x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$105.0bUS$282.0bUS$5.5b18.3x19.1x0.4x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$111.3bUS$281.4bUS$5.3b17.4x20.9x0.4x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$116.9bUS$280.6bUS$5.3b20.1x22.2x0.4x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$111.0bUS$280.1bUS$5.3b18.6x20.8x0.4x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$114.3bUS$279.6bUS$5.3b19.2x21.4x0.4x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$110.6bUS$278.1bUS$5.4b20x20.7x0.4x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$103.1bUS$277.9bUS$5.4b23.3x19.2x0.4x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$115.1bUS$279.4bUS$5.4b27.9x21.3x0.4x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$106.0bUS$279.4bUS$5.4b27.1x19.7x0.4x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$107.9bUS$280.0bUS$5.4b27.9x19.8x0.4x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$99.8bUS$279.5bUS$3.5b19.2x28.5x0.4x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$96.8bUS$279.1bUS$3.6b20.3x26.9x0.3x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$92.4bUS$278.7bUS$3.0b19.1x31.3x0.3x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$92.1bUS$277.9bUS$3.1b19.2x30x0.3x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$86.7bUS$277.8bUS$3.1b16.8x28.1x0.3x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$87.5bUS$275.0bUS$3.1b18.2x28.3x0.3x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$86.2bUS$274.7bUS$2.9b16.1x29.7x0.3x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$86.2bUS$274.7bUS$2.9b17.4x29.4x0.3x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$74.9bUS$272.3bUS$2.7b15.9x28x0.3x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$75.5bUS$272.3bUS$2.4b15.6x31.5x0.3x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$73.9bUS$272.2bUS$2.4b16.5x31.3x0.3x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$74.7bUS$272.1bUS$3.9b16.7x19.2x0.3x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$75.3bUS$271.5bUS$4.0b16.1x18.8x0.3x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$67.3bUS$270.3bUS$4.7b14.8x14.3x0.2x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$69.1bUS$270.1bUS$4.7b15.1x14.6x0.3x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$64.9bUS$269.3bUS$4.8b14.3x13.6x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.6x


Total Market Cap: US$64.9bTotal 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 25.2x202420252026
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 40.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 25.2x.
  • 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 Market1.98%
Consumer Staples-1.93%
Food and Staples Retail-1.92%
Food Retail-4.48%
Drug Retail26.62%
Food Distributors1.73%
Big Box Super Stores-1.92%
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
CART MaplebearUS$42.823.9%
+US$378.4m		-0.7%PE21.1x
TBBB BBB FoodsUS$42.546.0%
+US$290.5m		66.4%PS1.1x
GO Grocery Outlet HoldingUS$9.482.6%
+US$23.7m		-27.4%PS0.2x
REBN Reborn CoffeeUS$1.6013.5%
+US$1.6m		-34.7%PS1.1x

Latest News

TBBB
US$42.54
BBB Foods
7D
6.0%
1Y
66.4%
REBN
US$1.60
Reborn Coffee
7D
13.5%
1Y
-34.7%
SFM
US$79.66
Sprouts Farmers Market
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-50.8%
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ACI
US$14.41
Albertsons Companies
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-31.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 15

ACI: Cost Discipline And Buybacks Will Support Returns Despite Sector Caution

Analysts have reduced their average price target on Albertsons Companies by $1 to $19. This reflects updated views on sector conditions and company specific drivers, while core model assumptions such as fair value and profit margin remain essentially unchanged.
CART
US$42.82
Maplebear
7D
3.9%
1Y
-0.7%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 15

Instacart: Expanding Adjusted EBITDA As Take Rates Rise

Summary Instacart stands out as a differentiated small/mid-cap growth opportunity in a top-heavy market. CART has underperformed the S&P 500, losing ~5% YTD, but continues to deliver consistent top-line and profit growth. I maintain a "Buy" rating on CART, emphasizing its strong fundamentals and uncorrelated success drivers. Despite limited mainstream attention, CART's patient investors are likely to see substantial future rewards. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
CASY
US$850.85
Casey's General Stores
7D
-7.1%
1Y
68.0%
KR
US$61.82
Kroger
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-5.6%
WMK
US$76.45
Weis Markets
7D
-6.8%
1Y
4.4%
DDL
US$2.24
Dingdong (Cayman)
7D
-10.8%
1Y
11.4%
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$9.48
Grocery Outlet Holding
7D
2.6%
1Y
-27.4%
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.
YSWY
US$20.26
Yesway
7D
-14.6%
1Y
n/a
IMKT.A
US$87.07
Ingles Markets
7D
-7.0%
1Y
42.4%