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U.S. Food and Staples Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedOct 24, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies62
  • 7D-1.2%
  • 3M2.9%
  • 1Y16.0%
  • YTD10.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Food and Staples Retail industry has dropped 1.2%, driven by Walmart declining 1.4%. In the past year, the industry has gained 16%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 8.7% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 25 Oct 2025US$1.6tUS$1.7tUS$44.5b21.3x35.1x0.9x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025US$1.5tUS$1.7tUS$44.1b20.7x34.5x0.9x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025US$1.6tUS$1.8tUS$35.5b21.6x43.8x0.9x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025US$1.5tUS$1.8tUS$35.5b22.2x42.2x0.8x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025US$1.5tUS$1.8tUS$35.8b21.9x41.7x0.8x
Tue, 13 May 2025US$1.5tUS$1.8tUS$36.0b24.5x42.2x0.8x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025US$1.3tUS$1.8tUS$36.0b22x37x0.7x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025US$1.5tUS$1.8tUS$31.1b26.5x48.2x0.8x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025US$1.5tUS$1.8tUS$31.8b27x48x0.8x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025US$1.4tUS$1.8tUS$32.0b24.5x44.8x0.8x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024US$1.5tUS$1.8tUS$31.9b25.7x45.9x0.8x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024US$1.4tUS$1.8tUS$25.9b21.8x52.2x0.8x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024US$1.3tUS$1.8tUS$28.6b21.5x46.5x0.7x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024US$1.3tUS$1.8tUS$27.8b21.7x46.3x0.7x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024US$1.2tUS$1.8tUS$31.4b22.1x39.7x0.7x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024US$1.2tUS$1.8tUS$31.2b21x38.9x0.7x
Wed, 15 May 2024US$1.1tUS$1.7tUS$27.5b19.2x41.6x0.7x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024US$1.1tUS$1.7tUS$27.3b19.7x41.5x0.6x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024US$1.1tUS$1.7tUS$36.6b20.4x31.2x0.7x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024US$1.1tUS$1.7tUS$36.2b19.7x29.5x0.6x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024US$1.0tUS$1.7tUS$31.9b19.4x31.8x0.6x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023US$963.8bUS$1.7tUS$32.0b19.8x30.1x0.6x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023US$932.9bUS$1.7tUS$29.3b19.3x31.8x0.5x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023US$944.3bUS$1.7tUS$30.6b19.2x30.8x0.6x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023US$937.9bUS$1.7tUS$31.7b19.3x29.6x0.6x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023US$978.1bUS$1.7tUS$28.0b21.1x35x0.6x
Tue, 20 Jun 2023US$945.8bUS$1.7tUS$28.1b18.3x33.6x0.6x
Thu, 18 May 2023US$948.6bUS$1.7tUS$28.6b19.6x33.1x0.6x
Sat, 15 Apr 2023US$941.9bUS$1.7tUS$28.7b20.3x32.8x0.6x
Mon, 13 Mar 2023US$742.8bUS$1.5tUS$22.2b19.5x33.5x0.5x
Wed, 08 Feb 2023US$779.4bUS$1.5tUS$19.3b20.2x40.4x0.5x
Fri, 06 Jan 2023US$751.9bUS$1.5tUS$26.8b18.4x28x0.5x
Sun, 04 Dec 2022US$813.7bUS$1.5tUS$26.7b20.2x30.4x0.6x
Tue, 01 Nov 2022US$783.9bUS$1.4tUS$30.4b20.7x25.8x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.8x


Total Market Cap: US$783.9bTotal Earnings: US$30.4bTotal Revenue: US$1.4tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Food and Staples Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 37.9x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Consumer Retailing 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 37.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.68x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Retailing industry have grown 14% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.2% 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 Market1.93%
Consumer Staples-0.85%
Food and Staples Retail-1.18%
Drug Retail13.77%
Big Box Super Stores-0.97%
Food Distributors-2.43%
Food Retail-3.12%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Big Box Super Stores industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 35.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 7.5%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 8.8% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Drug Retail industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 79% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Big Box Super Stores industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.5% 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
TGT TargetUS$94.263.8%
+US$1.6b		-37.6%PE10.9x
DLTR Dollar TreeUS$99.052.7%
+US$526.7m		49.1%PE18.1x
GRDN Guardian Pharmacy ServicesUS$28.5314.3%
+US$226.7m		66.1%PS1.4x
TBBB BBB FoodsUS$28.846.8%
+US$214.4m		-15.8%PS0.9x
CART MaplebearUS$39.151.7%
+US$173.9m		-12.1%PE21.5x

Latest News

TGT
US$94.26
Target
7D
3.8%
1Y
-37.6%
CASY
US$531.14
Casey's General Stores
7D
-6.3%
1Y
35.8%

Analysts Raise Targets for Casey's General Stores as Growth Outlook and Valuation Improve

Casey's General Stores saw its analyst price target increase from $581 to $583.69, as analysts highlighted the company's strong Q1 earnings beat, continued momentum, and improved growth prospects in both fuel and in-store operations. Analyst Commentary Analysts have responded positively to Casey's General Stores' latest performance and outlook, with several major firms raising their price targets and highlighting key drivers for the company's growth and valuation.
WMT
US$106.17
Walmart
7D
-1.4%
1Y
28.7%
DLTR
US$99.05
Dollar Tree
7D
2.7%
1Y
49.1%

Analysts Remain Split on Dollar Tree Outlook as Valuation Slips Amid Mixed Signals

Dollar Tree's analyst price target has been revised slightly lower, from around $109.91 to $108.35, as analysts weigh solid recent results and sales growth while considering lingering concerns about margin visibility and operational execution. Analyst Commentary Analysts remain divided in their outlook on Dollar Tree, with recent commentary reflecting both confidence in the company's growth drivers and caution regarding the challenges ahead.
PSMT
US$123.15
PriceSmart
7D
1.1%
1Y
34.3%

Here's Why We Think PriceSmart (NASDAQ:PSMT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Oct 22
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CHEF
US$58.54
Chefs' Warehouse
7D
0.7%
1Y
48.7%

Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Oct 22
Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
SYY
US$77.35
Sysco
7D
-3.2%
1Y
4.6%

Analysts Cite Improved Fundamentals as Sysco Faces Labor Tensions and Modest Valuation Uptick

Sysco's analyst price target has increased modestly from $85.60 to $86.73, as analysts cite improved U.S. case growth, margin momentum, and a shift toward more conservative guidance. This could set the stage for future outperformance.
DG
US$101.99
Dollar General
7D
-3.5%
1Y
26.9%
COST
US$932.14
Costco Wholesale
7D
-0.4%
1Y
4.6%
SFM
US$106.25
Sprouts Farmers Market
7D
-5.0%
1Y
-11.0%

Healthy Organic Foods And Midwest Expansion Will Open Future Markets

Sprouts Farmers Market's average analyst price target has been revised slightly lower by $1.86 to $178.64, as analysts cite a combination of steady growth prospects and increased competition as factors behind their updated outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity around Sprouts Farmers Market reflects both optimism for the company's multi-year outlook and caution due to competitive and market pressures.
ACI
US$18.65
Albertsons Companies
7D
-5.5%
1Y
1.3%

Digital Channels And Pharmacy Integration Will Secure Long-Term Success

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Albertsons Companies, with expectations shifting from $24.06 to $23.63 per share. They cite ongoing margin pressures and the need for continued price investments, despite progress in company initiatives.
CART
US$39.15
Maplebear
7D
1.7%
1Y
-12.1%

Digital Channels And AI Will Fuel Grocery Market Expansion

Narrative Update: Maplebear Analyst Price Target Revised Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Maplebear from $58.72 to $56.81, citing modest reductions in projected revenue growth and profit margin estimates. What's in the News Mesa partnered with Instacart+ to offer members a complimentary one-year subscription, which includes free grocery delivery for orders over $35, Peacock, and New York Times Cook benefits.
NGVC
US$40.50
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
7D
4.2%
1Y
52.4%
GRDN
US$28.53
Guardian Pharmacy Services
7D
14.3%
1Y
66.1%
KR
US$67.11
Kroger
7D
-2.7%
1Y
17.0%
TBBB
US$28.84
BBB Foods
7D
6.8%
1Y
-15.8%