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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJul 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies388
  • 7D-1.0%
  • 3M-1.4%
  • 1Y5.8%
  • YTD5.1%

In the last week, the Consumer Staples industry is down 1.0% with Philip Morris International down the most at 6.3%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 5.8%. 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
Wed, 15 Jul 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.3b19x32.4x1.2x
Fri, 12 Jun 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$103.7b19x32.8x1.3x
Sun, 10 May 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$102.1b18.8x34x1.3x
Tue, 07 Apr 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.9b19.9x33.6x1.3x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$100.5b22.7x35.2x1.3x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$106.6b22x31.9x1.3x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.9x30.9x1.3x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$112.5b21.3x28.7x1.2x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.9b21.3x29.5x1.3x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.5x29.6x1.2x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$101.9b21.2x32.9x1.2x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.5b20.5x30.2x1.2x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.6b21.2x30.6x1.2x
Mon, 12 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$105.1b20.7x30.5x1.2x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025US$3.0tUS$2.7tUS$108.3b19.5x28.1x1.1x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.0b21.2x32x1.2x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.0b22.8x31.3x1.2x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.4x31.4x1.2x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b24x32.5x1.2x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.4b20.6x32.9x1.2x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.2b21.6x31.6x1.2x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$101.5b21.2x31x1.2x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$107.3b20.5x28.6x1.2x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b19.8x28x1.1x
Tue, 14 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b20.4x29.5x1.2x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.6b20.3x29x1.1x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$112.2b20.5x26.9x1.1x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.1b21.1x26.7x1.1x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.6b21.5x27.2x1.1x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.1x25.9x1x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b20.6x25.5x1x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.8x27.5x1.1x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$100.1b21.1x27.8x1.1x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$94.1b23x30.4x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

30.4x


Total Market Cap: US$2.9tTotal Earnings: US$94.1bTotal Revenue: US$2.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 30.1x202420252026
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 30.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have grown 3.1% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.2% 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 Market0.22%
Consumer Staples-1.01%
Food and Staples Retail0.61%
Food-0.28%
Tobacco-1.46%
Beverage-2.47%
Personal Products-4.39%
Household Products-4.40%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 174x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 28.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 28.8% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 24.6x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Tobacco industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 29% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 3.8% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.5% 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
WMT WalmartUS$113.701.9%
+US$17.2b		19.2%PE39.8x
TGT TargetUS$134.005.1%
+US$2.9b		31.1%PE17.6x
ADM Archer-Daniels-MidlandUS$82.285.2%
+US$2.0b		53.1%PE36.7x
CASY Casey's General StoresUS$847.195.6%
+US$1.7b		63.7%PE43.9x
BG Bunge GlobalUS$116.635.2%
+US$1.1b		57.2%PE33x

Latest News

PG
US$146.08
Procter & Gamble
7D
-4.4%
1Y
-4.3%
ADM
US$82.28
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
5.2%
1Y
53.1%
KO
US$83.08
Coca-Cola
7D
-1.2%
1Y
19.8%
COST
US$921.75
Costco Wholesale
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-4.7%
DAR
US$61.83
Darling Ingredients
7D
6.2%
1Y
71.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 13

DAR: Policy Support And Higher Margin Expansion Will Test Execution Risks

Darling Ingredients' analyst price target has been adjusted higher from $61.22 to $63.11 as analysts factor in supportive renewable diesel policy, expected benefits at the Diamond Green Diesel unit, and the company's exposure to higher margin markets, alongside ongoing commodity and execution risks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Darling Ingredients points to a mixed setup, with several firms acknowledging supportive renewable diesel policy while still highlighting execution and commodity related risks.
PM
US$175.95
Philip Morris International
7D
-6.3%
1Y
-2.7%
DG
US$120.14
Dollar General
7D
4.1%
1Y
6.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 13

DG: Raised Guidance And Store Expansion Will Support A Measured Earnings Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their Dollar General price target from $137.93 to $131.07. This reflects updated views on the company’s fair value, discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations.
CL
US$91.03
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
-4.2%
1Y
3.3%
WMT
US$113.70
Walmart
7D
1.9%
1Y
19.2%
PEP
US$135.45
PepsiCo
7D
-6.6%
1Y
1.2%
MO
US$70.16
Altria Group
7D
-3.8%
1Y
20.0%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 10

Altria Group: High Dividends Are Much More Addictive Than Nicotine

Summary Altria Group earns a buy rating for its robust cash flow, strong dividend coverage, and defensive qualities amid declining smoking trends. MO's pricing power and brand loyalty offset shipment declines, with Marlboro maintaining a 39.7% market share and premium dominance. Product diversification into e-vapor and oral nicotine, plus a stake in Anheuser-Busch, supports operational resilience and liquidity. Valuation remains attractive, with a 9–14% margin of safety and technicals indicating consolidation but ongoing buying opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
TGT
US$134.00
Target
7D
5.1%
1Y
31.1%
MNST
US$98.01
Monster Beverage
7D
1.1%
1Y
66.3%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 09

Monster Energy Sells Something Far More Valuable Than Just A Beverage

Summary Monster Energy (MNST) positions its beverages as productivity tools, not just thirst-quenchers, appealing to a broad consumer base. MNST leverages the universal desire for increased daily productivity, promising consumers a perceived edge in extracting more from each day. The investment thesis centers on MNST's ability to market its products as essential for productivity, enhancing perceived value beyond taste. Rising worker productivity and compensation trends reinforce the relevance and appeal of MNST's core value proposition. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
KMB
US$106.82
Kimberly-Clark
7D
-6.9%
1Y
-15.7%
CASY
US$847.19
Casey's General Stores
7D
5.6%
1Y
63.7%
BG
US$116.63
Bunge Global
7D
5.2%
1Y
57.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 01

BG: Higher Margins And Completed Buyback Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target for Bunge Global to $150 from $145, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E that collectively reshape their valuation view on the stock. What's in the News Bunge Global reported that from March 10, 2026 to March 31, 2026, it repurchased 0 shares for $0 million, and stated that this completed the buyback announced on March 10, 2026.