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U.S. Packaged Foods and Meats Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies105
  • 7D-1.0%
  • 3M2.5%
  • 1Y-11.5%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by Kraft Heinz declining 4.7%. On the other hand General Mills is actually up 6.3%. The industry has fallen 10% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 22% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Packaged Foods and Meats Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 13 Aug 2026US$319.2bUS$395.9bUS$7.3b18.1x44x0.8x
Sat, 11 Jul 2026US$308.4bUS$392.2bUS$6.5b17.1x47.7x0.8x
Mon, 08 Jun 2026US$310.6bUS$392.0bUS$7.7b16.8x40.5x0.8x
Wed, 06 May 2026US$318.2bUS$389.5bUS$7.8b18.5x40.8x0.8x
Fri, 03 Apr 2026US$324.7bUS$388.5bUS$7.6b20x42.7x0.8x
Sun, 01 Mar 2026US$359.3bUS$387.2bUS$7.3b24.6x49x0.9x
Tue, 27 Jan 2026US$335.4bUS$394.0bUS$11.3b20.7x29.7x0.9x
Thu, 25 Dec 2025US$330.1bUS$394.0bUS$11.4b20.1x29x0.8x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025US$358.5bUS$407.8bUS$13.9b19.4x25.8x0.9x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025US$373.0bUS$399.5bUS$13.1b20.3x28.4x0.9x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025US$375.4bUS$404.1bUS$12.9b21.5x29.1x0.9x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025US$392.6bUS$398.6bUS$13.0b21.1x30.2x1x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025US$389.5bUS$393.3bUS$20.9b20.3x18.6x1x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025US$380.6bUS$313.8bUS$19.4b21.8x19.6x1.2x
Thu, 08 May 2025US$384.9bUS$313.7bUS$19.6b20.7x19.6x1.2x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025US$404.6bUS$313.4bUS$20.8b20.3x19.5x1.3x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025US$399.0bUS$313.2bUS$20.7b20.8x19.3x1.3x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025US$393.9bUS$317.2bUS$18.5b20.7x21.3x1.2x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024US$393.4bUS$303.3bUS$17.9b21.6x22x1.3x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024US$410.5bUS$297.9bUS$17.7b22x23.1x1.4x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024US$431.0bUS$297.6bUS$17.7b21.1x24.3x1.4x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024US$440.1bUS$297.0bUS$17.3b22.1x25.5x1.5x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024US$423.5bUS$296.5bUS$17.5b21.5x24.2x1.4x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024US$396.3bUS$303.7bUS$18.6b18.4x21.3x1.3x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024US$403.2bUS$303.7bUS$19.2b17.8x21x1.3x
Fri, 10 May 2024US$422.3bUS$304.0bUS$18.3b18.7x23x1.4x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024US$415.5bUS$298.0bUS$17.9b20.8x23.2x1.4x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024US$410.0bUS$299.3bUS$17.8b20.2x23.1x1.4x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024US$434.0bUS$310.8bUS$19.1b19.9x22.7x1.4x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023US$423.1bUS$310.2bUS$18.8b19.4x22.5x1.4x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023US$412.7bUS$310.7bUS$18.9b19.6x21.8x1.3x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023US$383.0bUS$309.2bUS$19.5b19.4x19.6x1.2x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023US$427.1bUS$306.0bUS$19.4b22.5x22x1.4x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023US$440.7bUS$306.3bUS$19.5b20x22.6x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

22.6x


Total Market Cap: US$440.7bTotal Earnings: US$19.5bTotal Revenue: US$306.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Packaged Foods and Meats Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Packaged Foods and Meats industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 44.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 26.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.81x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Packaged Foods and Meats industry have declined 28% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 8.9% 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. Packaged Foods and Meats compare with similar industries?

US Market1.02%
Consumer Staples0.58%
Food-0.053%
Packaged Foods and Meats-1.02%
Agricultural Products3.59%
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
GIS General MillsUS$38.186.3%
+US$1.2b		-23.2%PS1.1x
HSY HersheyUS$184.232.6%
+US$934.3m		2.3%PE24.9x
MZTI MarzettiUS$115.904.2%
+US$127.2m		-36.7%PE18.1x
SENE.A Seneca FoodsUS$188.3710.3%
+US$119.4m		78.5%PE10.7x
MKC McCormickUS$52.970.8%
+US$115.6m		-25.0%PE8.8x

Latest News

SFD
US$22.74
Smithfield Foods
7D
-9.9%
1Y
-10.9%
HRL
US$24.39
Hormel Foods
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-15.8%
HSY
US$184.23
Hershey
7D
2.6%
1Y
2.3%
Narrative Update • Aug 12

HSY: Pricing Power And Cocoa Cost Relief Will Support Earnings Recovery

The analyst price target for Hershey has been revised slightly lower, with fair value moving from about $255 to about $248. Analysts are factoring in a modestly higher discount rate, more cautious revenue growth assumptions, and slightly reduced future P/E expectations, while profit margin forecasts remain relatively stable.
JBS
US$13.12
JBS
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-9.8%
TSN
US$55.81
Tyson Foods
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-3.3%
GIS
US$38.18
General Mills
7D
6.3%
1Y
-23.2%
Seeking Alpha • Aug 10

General Mills Is Struggling, But If You Believe In The Turnaround It Is The Right Time To Buy

Summary General Mills, Inc. fundamentals are relatively weak, with high demand elasticity, compressing margins, and poor growth metrics. The goodwill impairment is also a strong sign that the firm's brands are losing their appeal. This needs to be changed to reignite growth. The firm, however, pays attractive, sustainable quarterly dividends, and this is the heart of the investment thesis. Today, I rate GIS as buy. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
KHC
US$24.53
Kraft Heinz
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-12.5%
POST
US$80.58
Post Holdings
7D
-9.7%
1Y
-25.8%
New Narrative • Aug 10

Foodservice And Pet Portfolio Shifts Will Shape Earnings Resilience Over The Next Decade

Catalysts About Post Holdings Post Holdings is a consumer packaged goods company with businesses across ready to eat cereal, pet food, refrigerated retail and Foodservice. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
PPC
US$26.86
Pilgrim's Pride
7D
1.1%
1Y
-45.9%
JJSF
US$89.61
J&J Snack Foods
7D
5.8%
1Y
-21.6%
Analysis Article • Aug 08

J&J Snack Foods Corp. Just Beat EPS By 15%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

The investors in J&J Snack Foods Corp. 's ( NASDAQ:JJSF ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after...
SENE.A
US$188.37
Seneca Foods
7D
10.3%
1Y
78.5%
MKC
US$52.97
McCormick
7D
0.8%
1Y
-25.0%
Seeking Alpha • Aug 05

McCormick: A Spicy Total Returns Opportunity

Summary McCormick & Company is rated "Buy," trading at a 19% discount to fair value, with visible earnings durability and a 40-year dividend growth streak. Q2 2026 results beat expectations, driven by the McCormick de México acquisition, organic growth, and margin expansion from pricing and supply chain savings. The pending $44.8 billion Unilever Foods acquisition could add top brands, boost distribution, and drive mid- to high-teens EPS accretion by year 3 post-close. MKC offers a 3.7% yield, robust dividend safety, and potential for 13%+ annual total returns through FY 2031, despite macro and integration risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
MDLZ
US$62.18
Mondelez International
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-0.02%
CALM
US$82.21
Cal-Maine Foods
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-25.0%
AVO
US$12.74
Mission Produce
7D
4.9%
1Y
1.8%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 26

Mission Produce: A Post-Merger Assessment

Summary Mission Produce faces near-term headwinds from depressed avocado prices, but recent Calavo acquisition boosts global market share above 10%. Calavo deal brings $25M in expected synergies, expanded product mix, and geographic diversification, with full financial impact in 4QFY26. AVO anticipates improved pricing in 3QFY26 and volume growth outpacing the industry, supported by insider buying and a new $100M buyback. An analysis around Mission Produce follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
MZTI
US$115.90
Marzetti
7D
4.2%
1Y
-36.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 16

MZTI: Index Additions And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Marzetti to $204 from $232, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly higher discount rate. What’s in the News for Marzetti Marzetti was added to the Russell 2500 Value Benchmark, increasing its presence in a widely followed value-focused index.