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U.S. Household Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
  • 7D1.9%
  • 3M-11.9%
  • 1Y-13.9%
  • YTD3.7%

In the last week, the Household Products industry is up 1.9%, with Procter & Gamble up 1.8%. In the past year, the industry is down 14%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 4.8% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 29 May 2026US$413.2bUS$120.4bUS$19.5b20.1x21.2x3.4x
Sun, 26 Apr 2026US$412.1bUS$120.1bUS$19.4b20.5x21.2x3.4x
Tue, 24 Mar 2026US$402.1bUS$118.6bUS$19.2b19.1x20.9x3.4x
Thu, 19 Feb 2026US$443.2bUS$118.6bUS$19.2b20.3x23.1x3.7x
Sat, 17 Jan 2026US$473.1bUS$141.6bUS$22.8b16.7x20.7x3.3x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025US$463.6bUS$141.6bUS$22.8b17.4x20.3x3.3x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025US$469.6bUS$141.7bUS$22.8b21.1x20.6x3.3x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025US$503.4bUS$147.9bUS$23.0b19.8x21.9x3.4x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025US$533.9bUS$147.9bUS$23.0b21.5x23.2x3.6x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025US$513.7bUS$148.0bUS$23.3b21.2x22.1x3.5x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025US$457.8bUS$120.6bUS$18.9b21.4x24.2x3.8x
Sat, 31 May 2025US$479.4bUS$120.6bUS$18.9b22.2x25.4x4x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025US$457.9bUS$120.8bUS$19.0b18.1x24.1x3.8x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025US$473.3bUS$121.5bUS$19.0b18.2x24.9x3.9x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025US$474.9bUS$121.5bUS$19.0b19.8x25x3.9x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025US$461.9bUS$121.0bUS$17.9b23.1x25.8x3.8x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024US$487.6bUS$121.0bUS$17.9b25x27.3x4x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024US$476.2bUS$121.0bUS$17.9b17.9x26.5x3.9x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024US$503.3bUS$128.3bUS$18.7b20.9x26.9x3.9x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024US$523.9bUS$128.3bUS$18.7b21.6x28x4.1x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024US$498.4bUS$128.3bUS$18.8b23.5x26.5x3.9x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024US$472.7bUS$121.3bUS$18.0b25.1x26.3x3.9x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024US$474.2bUS$121.3bUS$18.0b24.3x26.3x3.9x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024US$466.5bUS$121.3bUS$17.8b24.8x26.2x3.8x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024US$540.4bUS$140.6bUS$19.7b25.4x27.5x3.8x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024US$530.9bUS$140.6bUS$19.7b24.7x27x3.8x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024US$428.1bUS$120.6bUS$17.4b23.4x24.6x3.6x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023US$422.9bUS$120.6bUS$17.4b23.1x24.3x3.5x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023US$438.4bUS$120.5bUS$17.3b23.7x25.3x3.6x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023US$391.2bUS$106.1bUS$15.1b24.6x25.9x3.7x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023US$421.4bUS$106.1bUS$15.1b25.4x27.9x4x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023US$408.6bUS$98.8bUS$15.1b25.7x27x4.1x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023US$389.1bUS$97.6bUS$14.7b25.4x26.4x4x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023US$382.2bUS$97.6bUS$14.7b25.4x26x3.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26x


Total Market Cap: US$382.2bTotal 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 21.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 24.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 3.7x.
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 Market1.83%
Consumer Staples-1.07%
Household Products1.90%
Household Products1.90%
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$145.911.8%
+US$5.8b		-13.4%PE20.8x
CL Colgate-PalmoliveUS$91.661.3%
+US$976.2m		-0.7%PE35.1x
CHD Church & DwightUS$97.632.1%
+US$471.5m		-0.5%PE31.6x
KMB Kimberly-ClarkUS$100.141.4%
+US$468.0m		-30.4%PE19.3x
CLX CloroxUS$96.201.1%
+US$124.5m		-26.6%PE15.4x

Latest News

CLX
US$96.20
Clorox
7D
1.1%
1Y
-26.6%
PG
US$145.91
Procter & Gamble
7D
1.8%
1Y
-13.4%
Seeking Alpha • May 28

Procter & Gamble: Priced Like A Hyper Growth Tech Stock

Summary Procter & Gamble is reiterated a Sell due to overvaluation and a premature recovery thesis despite recent organic sales growth. Q3 showed encouraging 7% net sales growth and broad-based organic gains, but margins continued to contract and profitability remains under pressure. Procter & Gamble left full-year guidance unchanged, signaling tepid expectations for organic sales and core EPS growth, with management hinting at Middle East headwinds. Share buybacks fell sharply despite strong cash flow, suggesting management may see limited upside or overvaluation at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
KMB
US$100.14
Kimberly-Clark
7D
1.4%
1Y
-30.4%
Seeking Alpha • May 26

Kimberly-Clark: Caught In An Inflationary Squeeze

Summary Based on management guidance, Kimberly-Clark is expected to generate free cash flows of $2.0 billion in 2026, roughly in line with the 5-year average. To highlight the lack of growth in its portfolio, the company also generated free cash flows of $2.0 billion back in 2013. Indeed, 13 years without growth is a long time. In early November 2025, Kimberly-Clark announced the acquisition of the consumer health giant Kenvue at an enterprise value of approximately $48.7 billion. While I view both portfolios as highly complementary, any corporate transaction of this size is not without risks, and that includes the $2.1 billion of expected annual run-rate synergies. Kimberly-Clark seems to be caught in a squeeze, with the inability to raise prices on one hand, combined with rapidly rising input costs on the other. If packaged food companies are any indication of what may happen to KMB's margins, I think there could be more downside from here. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
REYN
US$22.10
Reynolds Consumer Products
7D
2.2%
1Y
-0.9%
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$201.69
WD-40
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-16.3%
SPB
US$78.46
Spectrum Brands Holdings
7D
3.9%
1Y
34.4%
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
CL
US$91.66
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
1.3%
1Y
-0.7%
CHD
US$97.63
Church & Dwight
7D
2.1%
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.
ENR
US$18.55
Energizer Holdings
7D
7.2%
1Y
-20.3%