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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies415
  • 7D-0.9%
  • 3M7.1%
  • 1Y4.3%
  • YTD5.3%

Last week, the Consumer Staples industry hasn't moved much but Philip Morris International is up 5.8% in that time. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 4.3% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 10% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 29 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$106.6b21.7x32.1x1.3x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.9x30.9x1.2x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$112.3b20.9x28.8x1.2x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.9b20.7x29.4x1.3x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.4x30x1.2x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.9b21.5x32.9x1.2x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.5b20.8x30.5x1.2x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$106.6b21.4x31.2x1.2x
Sat, 10 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$105.1b20.7x30.7x1.2x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$105.2b20.3x29.2x1.2x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.1b21.2x32.4x1.2x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.0b22.6x31.2x1.2x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.6x31.4x1.2x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.1b23.4x32.1x1.2x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.4b21.3x33x1.2x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.2b21.4x31.5x1.2x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b21x30.8x1.2x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.4b20.5x28x1.1x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.3b19.8x28.1x1.1x
Sun, 12 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b20x29.6x1.2x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.6b20.7x28.9x1.1x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.9b20.5x26.9x1.1x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.1b21.1x26.7x1.1x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.4x26.9x1.1x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21.2x26.5x1x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.6b20.6x25.9x1x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.9x27.6x1.1x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b21.2x28.1x1.1x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.3b22.5x30x1.1x
Sat, 17 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21.7x30.1x1.1x
Mon, 15 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.5b20.8x30.3x1.1x
Wed, 12 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.9b20.6x29.1x1.1x
Fri, 10 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.5b20x27.6x1.1x
Sun, 05 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$90.6b21.9x28.5x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.5x


Total Market Cap: US$2.6tTotal Earnings: US$90.6bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Consumer Staples 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 29.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have grown 5.6% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.1% 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 sector?

US Market0.90%
Consumer Staples-0.87%
Tobacco3.43%
Food0.86%
Household Products0.56%
Beverage0.30%
Personal Products-2.00%
Food and Staples Retail-2.18%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 165x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 33.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 15.3% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 25.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 33% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 15% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 5.4% 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
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$177.894.6%
+US$12.2b		36.5%PE32.2x
KO Coca-ColaUS$73.432.2%
+US$6.7b		14.6%PE24.2x
PEP PepsiCoUS$148.693.0%
+US$5.9b		-2.1%PE28.5x
SYY SyscoUS$84.119.5%
+US$3.5b		14.7%PE22.4x
TSN Tyson FoodsUS$65.226.7%
+US$1.4b		14.9%PE48.6x

Latest News

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1Y
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DAR
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1Y
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SYY
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9.5%
1Y
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TGT
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Target
7D
-3.4%
1Y
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PG
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Procter & Gamble
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-0.02%
1Y
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MO
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Altria Group
7D
-2.1%
1Y
15.9%

MO: Future Returns Will Hinge On Persistent Premium Share And Volume Pressures

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DLTR
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Dollar Tree
7D
-7.5%
1Y
57.5%

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PEP
US$148.69
PepsiCo
7D
3.0%
1Y
-2.1%

PEP: FY25 EPS Guidance And AI Supply Chain Pilots Will Shape Outlook

The analyst price target for PepsiCo has moved from US$155.91 to US$157.27, with analysts attributing this change to modest adjustments in revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions following recent mixed Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around PepsiCo reflects a mix of optimism and caution, which is feeding into the modest shift in the consolidated price target.
COST
US$952.89
Costco Wholesale
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-2.7%
PFGC
US$98.16
Performance Food Group
7D
4.2%
1Y
8.0%
TSN
US$65.22
Tyson Foods
7D
6.7%
1Y
14.9%

TSN: Beef Capacity Cuts And Steady Chicken And Pork Will Support Earnings

Analysts recently lifted their price target on Tyson Foods by US$7 to US$67, citing expectations that improving U.S. beef margins, along with solid chicken and pork fundamentals, could support stronger earnings than current market pricing implies. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are pointing to a clearer earnings setup for Tyson Foods at current levels, supported by industry trends in beef and stable conditions in chicken and pork.
WMT
US$117.41
Walmart
7D
-0.4%
1Y
19.0%

WMT: AI Partnerships And New CEO Are Set To Balance Opportunities

Analysts have nudged our Walmart fair value estimate up to US$123.20 from about US$121.38, reflecting modestly higher assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, following a series of upward price target revisions and constructive commentary on partnerships like Gemini and other alternative revenue streams. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Walmart has been active, with several firms updating price targets and framing the stock around its execution in core retail, newer revenue streams, and the upcoming CEO transition.
PM
US$177.89
Philip Morris International
7D
4.6%
1Y
36.5%

PM: Pullback And Guidance Reset Will Shape Post Earnings Share Performance

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Philip Morris International from $153.00 to $158.00, citing recent research that characterizes the post-earnings pullback as an overreaction. The research highlights better-than-expected Q3 organic sales, profit margin expansion, and EPS growth as support for a higher target, despite adjustments to operating profit guidance and U.S. ZYN dynamics.
EL
US$115.21
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-3.6%
1Y
34.8%

EL: Future Equity Overhang From Lockups Will Likely Pressure Shares

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KO
US$73.43
Coca-Cola
7D
2.2%
1Y
14.6%
USFD
US$84.26
US Foods Holding
7D
2.9%
1Y
17.5%