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U.S. Household Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
  • 7D0.6%
  • 3M-10.4%
  • 1Y-13.6%
  • YTD1.8%

The Household Products industry has been flat over the last week, but Spectrum Brands Holdings has lost 5.7%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 14% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 4.6% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 22 May 2026US$399.2bUS$120.4bUS$19.5b19.7x20.4x3.3x
Sun, 19 Apr 2026US$410.0bUS$118.6bUS$19.2b20.7x21.3x3.5x
Tue, 17 Mar 2026US$418.3bUS$118.6bUS$19.2b19.3x21.8x3.5x
Thu, 12 Feb 2026US$441.5bUS$118.6bUS$19.2b20.5x23x3.7x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026US$461.2bUS$141.6bUS$22.8b16.5x20.2x3.3x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025US$464.4bUS$141.7bUS$22.8b17.3x20.3x3.3x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025US$472.8bUS$141.7bUS$22.8b20.9x20.8x3.3x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025US$511.6bUS$147.9bUS$23.0b20.3x22.2x3.5x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025US$527.7bUS$147.9bUS$23.0b20.9x22.9x3.6x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025US$449.6bUS$120.6bUS$18.9b22.2x23.8x3.7x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025US$454.7bUS$120.6bUS$18.9b20.1x24.1x3.8x
Sat, 24 May 2025US$469.0bUS$120.6bUS$18.9b22.1x24.8x3.9x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025US$485.7bUS$121.5bUS$19.0b18.7x25.5x4x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025US$484.4bUS$121.5bUS$19.0b18.7x25.5x4x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025US$481.1bUS$121.5bUS$19.0b20.3x25.3x4x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025US$453.5bUS$121.0bUS$17.9b22.5x25.4x3.7x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024US$495.5bUS$120.9bUS$17.9b26x27.7x4.1x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024US$475.5bUS$121.0bUS$17.9b17.6x26.5x3.9x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024US$506.5bUS$128.3bUS$18.7b20.7x27.1x3.9x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024US$512.0bUS$128.3bUS$18.7b21.3x27.4x4x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024US$488.1bUS$121.2bUS$18.4b20.1x26.5x4x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024US$481.8bUS$121.3bUS$18.0b25.4x26.8x4x
Sun, 26 May 2024US$475.8bUS$121.3bUS$18.0b24.1x26.4x3.9x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024US$527.3bUS$140.8bUS$20.0b24.7x26.3x3.7x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024US$536.9bUS$140.6bUS$19.7b25x27.3x3.8x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024US$517.6bUS$140.6bUS$19.7b24.1x26.3x3.7x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024US$436.1bUS$120.6bUS$17.4b23.8x25x3.6x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023US$422.8bUS$120.6bUS$17.4b23.2x24.3x3.5x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023US$430.3bUS$120.5bUS$17.3b23.4x24.8x3.6x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023US$389.8bUS$106.1bUS$15.1b24.5x25.8x3.7x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023US$421.5bUS$106.1bUS$15.1b25.4x27.9x4x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023US$408.4bUS$97.7bUS$14.8b26.1x27.7x4.2x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023US$396.4bUS$97.6bUS$14.7b25.5x26.9x4.1x
Mon, 29 May 2023US$379.3bUS$97.6bUS$14.7b25.4x25.8x3.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.8x


Total Market Cap: US$379.3bTotal Earnings: US$14.7bTotal Revenue: US$97.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Household Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 24.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Household Products industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 20.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 24.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.8x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Household Products industry have grown 9.9% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 7.3% 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 Market-0.82%
Consumer Staples-2.33%
Household Products0.62%
Household Products0.62%
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
PG Procter & GambleUS$143.400.5%
+US$1.6b		-13.1%PE20.5x
CL Colgate-PalmoliveUS$90.441.8%
+US$1.3b		-0.5%PE34.7x
KMB Kimberly-ClarkUS$98.732.1%
+US$683.8m		-29.4%PE19x
CLX CloroxUS$95.174.4%
+US$483.7m		-27.3%PE15.2x
CHD Church & DwightUS$95.641.0%
+US$234.6m		0.5%PE30.9x

Latest News

KMB
US$98.73
Kimberly-Clark
7D
2.1%
1Y
-29.4%
REYN
US$21.62
Reynolds Consumer Products
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-2.3%
Narrative Update • May 20

REYN: Cost Discipline And Stable Margins Will Support Future Share Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Reynolds Consumer Products by $1 to $3, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts still see upside potential even after the recent US$1 to US$3 trims, suggesting the stock is not viewed as fully valued at current levels.
WDFC
US$206.49
WD-40
7D
2.3%
1Y
-14.9%
SPB
US$75.53
Spectrum Brands Holdings
7D
-5.7%
1Y
29.1%
Seeking Alpha • May 19

Spectrum Brands: Growth And Value Still Make A Compelling Mix

Summary Spectrum Brands Holdings delivered robust Q2 2026 results, with revenue up 4.9% and net income surging to $22.1 million. SPB’s Global Pet Care and Home & Garden segments drove double-digit revenue and profit growth, offsetting weakness in Home and Personal Care. Management guides for flat to low single-digit revenue growth and low to mid single-digit EBITDA growth for the full year, supported by cost initiatives and pricing. Despite relative valuation premiums, SPB remains a value play on an absolute basis, justifying a continued soft ‘buy’ rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
PG
US$143.40
Procter & Gamble
7D
0.5%
1Y
-13.1%
CL
US$90.44
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
1.8%
1Y
-0.5%
CENT
US$38.61
Central Garden & Pet
7D
1.9%
1Y
7.4%
CHD
US$95.64
Church & Dwight
7D
1.0%
1Y
0.5%
Narrative Update • May 15

CHD: 2026 Execution And Portfolio Actions Will Test Rerated P E Expectations

Analysts have nudged the modeled fair value for Church & Dwight higher by about $0.63 to $102.16. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E that align with the recent series of modest price target changes across the Street.
CLX
US$95.17
Clorox
7D
4.4%
1Y
-27.3%
Narrative Update • May 14

CLX: GOJO Integration And Need Based Focus Will Support Long Term Earnings

Analysts have trimmed the blended fair value estimate for Clorox to about $144 from roughly $155, as a series of firms cut price targets, citing refreshed views on growth, margins, and future P/E multiples following recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research has been dominated by cuts to fair value estimates and price targets, yet there are still some constructive signals in the commentary that matter if you are focused on Clorox's long term setup rather than just near term P/E compression.
ENR
US$17.30
Energizer Holdings
7D
3.6%
1Y
-24.2%
ODC
US$75.23
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
7D
-3.9%
1Y
57.4%