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U.S. Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedOct 22, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies145
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M-5.8%
  • 1Y-14.1%
  • YTD-6.5%

The Food is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but McCormick has stood out, gaining 5.0%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 14% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$436.0bUS$552.0bUS$16.3b17.9x26.8x0.8x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$440.3bUS$556.3bUS$16.5b18.2x26.6x0.8x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$445.7bUS$555.2bUS$16.3b20.9x27.4x0.8x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$449.3bUS$547.6bUS$24.0b19x18.7x0.8x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$516.3bUS$548.1bUS$23.4b18.9x22x0.9x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$434.4bUS$468.0bUS$22.7b18.9x19.2x0.9x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$439.2bUS$471.4bUS$24.5b16.6x17.9x0.9x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$447.3bUS$471.6bUS$24.4b18.6x18.3x0.9x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$444.5bUS$478.3bUS$22.2b20.3x20x0.9x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$446.8bUS$464.4bUS$21.6b20x20.7x1x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$468.2bUS$459.4bUS$21.2b20x22.1x1x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$480.7bUS$462.0bUS$22.5b18.3x21.3x1x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$497.6bUS$461.6bUS$22.2b19.7x22.4x1.1x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$482.7bUS$461.0bUS$22.2b20.2x21.7x1x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$465.0bUS$472.8bUS$24.4b18.1x19x1x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$457.5bUS$473.7bUS$25.1b14.5x18.2x1x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$491.4bUS$474.0bUS$24.3b15.7x20.2x1x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$479.9bUS$472.1bUS$24.7b16.8x19.4x1x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$468.7bUS$477.1bUS$24.9b15x18.8x1x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$495.6bUS$491.0bUS$25.9b16.1x19.2x1x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$495.8bUS$490.0bUS$25.5b16.6x19.4x1x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$479.5bUS$490.5bUS$25.6b15.6x18.7x1x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$457.1bUS$489.2bUS$26.1b17.1x17.5x0.9x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$499.6bUS$491.3bUS$26.2b18.4x19.1x1x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$513.2bUS$491.1bUS$26.4b16.2x19.5x1x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$549.7bUS$494.2bUS$26.1b17.5x21x1.1x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023US$554.4bUS$499.3bUS$26.7b16.9x20.7x1.1x
Tue, 16 May 2023US$575.8bUS$499.1bUS$27.7b18.9x20.8x1.2x
Thu, 13 Apr 2023US$566.3bUS$495.5bUS$28.2b18.4x20.1x1.1x
Sat, 11 Mar 2023US$529.7bUS$493.6bUS$28.0b16.4x18.9x1.1x
Mon, 06 Feb 2023US$546.3bUS$491.5bUS$28.1b18.2x19.5x1.1x
Wed, 04 Jan 2023US$556.0bUS$485.5bUS$27.6b17.9x20.1x1.1x
Fri, 02 Dec 2022US$568.4bUS$485.0bUS$27.7b19.7x20.5x1.2x
Sun, 30 Oct 2022US$558.3bUS$480.7bUS$29.2b21.6x19.1x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

19.1x


Total Market Cap: US$558.3bTotal Earnings: US$29.2bTotal Revenue: US$480.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.2x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Food industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 27.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 20.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.80x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food industry have declined 18% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 4.7% 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 Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Consumer Staples industry?

US Market1.08%
Consumer Staples0.53%
Food0.51%
Agricultural Products3.58%
Packaged Foods and Meats-0.016%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.4x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 14.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 5.0% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Agricultural Products industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 13.0x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Agricultural Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 16% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 4.6% per year.
  • In contrast, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 15% 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
MKC McCormickUS$68.585.0%
+US$880.3m		-13.6%PE23.7x
GIS General MillsUS$49.183.0%
+US$768.1m		-28.3%PE9x
KHC Kraft HeinzUS$25.631.8%
+US$522.0m		-27.8%PS1.2x
BG Bunge GlobalUS$95.482.6%
+US$478.1m		7.3%PE13.9x
MDLZ Mondelez InternationalUS$61.970.5%
+US$401.1m		-12.2%PE22x

Latest News

KHC
US$25.63
Kraft Heinz
7D
1.8%
1Y
-27.8%
DAR
US$31.12
Darling Ingredients
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-18.6%
VITL
US$38.28
Vital Farms
7D
-2.6%
1Y
6.5%
BG
US$95.48
Bunge Global
7D
2.6%
1Y
7.3%
MKC
US$68.58
McCormick
7D
5.0%
1Y
-13.6%

Consumer Health Trends Will Foster Global Market Expansion

McCormick's fair value estimate has been reduced by approximately $5 to $77.38, as analysts cite headwinds from rising tariffs, elevated commodity costs, and questions regarding future profit margins and revenue growth. Analyst Commentary Wall Street analysts have reacted to McCormick's recent results and outlook with a host of both positive and negative considerations, leading to a number of price target revisions and ratings changes across the sector.
MDLZ
US$61.97
Mondelez International
7D
0.5%
1Y
-12.2%

Robust Pricing And Brand Collaborations Will Unlock Global Potential

Analysts have slightly reduced their average fair value estimate for Mondelez International by approximately $1 to $72.71. This decision reflects expectations for softer organic sales growth and recent adjustments to sales and earnings forecasts.
HSY
US$184.20
Hershey
7D
-3.9%
1Y
1.2%

Tariff Mitigation And New Reese's Product Will Create Opportunity

Hershey's fair value estimate was modestly increased to $191.95 from $189.18 as analysts cited strengthening category growth, improved earnings outlook, and revitalized innovation as supporting factors for higher price targets across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hershey reflects a dynamic outlook, with both bullish and cautious perspectives shaping the current investment narrative.
ADM
US$61.91
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
-2.3%
1Y
10.4%
FRPT
US$57.51
Freshpet
7D
11.6%
1Y
-56.8%

Digital And Production Upgrades Will Unlock Long Term Potential

Freshpet’s analyst consensus price target has been revised down from $84.56 to $79.31. Analysts highlight slowing revenue growth and intensifying competition as key factors impacting the company’s outlook.
ABVE
US$3.95
Above Food Ingredients
7D
-21.9%
1Y
648.1%

Above Food: Merger Intrigue Merits Extreme Caution

Oct 09
CPB
US$31.38
Campbell's
7D
4.1%
1Y
-33.2%
CALM
US$91.15
Cal-Maine Foods
7D
-2.0%
1Y
3.0%
TR
US$42.49
Tootsie Roll Industries
7D
-1.7%
1Y
47.1%

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Oct 06
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GIS
US$49.18
General Mills
7D
3.0%
1Y
-28.3%
JBS
US$13.10
JBS
7D
2.3%
1Y
n/a
SEB
US$3,293.39
Seaboard
7D
-4.4%
1Y
10.2%