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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJun 27, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies396
  • 7D1.1%
  • 3M0.5%
  • 1Y6.2%
  • YTD6.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has risen 1.1%, driven by gains from Coca-Cola of 4.1%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 6.2%. 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
Sat, 27 Jun 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.8b18.6x32.1x1.2x
Mon, 25 May 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$102.3b18.6x33.2x1.3x
Wed, 22 Apr 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.8b20.8x33.8x1.3x
Fri, 20 Mar 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$100.6b21x33.2x1.3x
Sun, 15 Feb 2026US$3.6tUS$2.7tUS$101.5b23.8x35.8x1.4x
Tue, 13 Jan 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b22x30.9x1.2x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$110.4b22.1x30.6x1.3x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$111.6b20.2x28.2x1.2x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.1x29.3x1.2x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.0b21.7x29.9x1.2x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$98.3b21.1x32.7x1.2x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.1b20.5x30.7x1.2x
Tue, 27 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.5b19.6x30.9x1.2x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.7x30.1x1.2x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b21.2x30.2x1.2x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.9b20.9x31.2x1.2x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$100.8b21.9x30.6x1.2x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$101.3b23.3x32.4x1.2x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$95.7b20.9x33.2x1.2x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b21.7x31.7x1.2x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.7b21.6x31.6x1.2x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.0b21.5x29.2x1.2x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.9b20.4x28x1.1x
Wed, 29 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.7b20.6x28.6x1.2x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$104.1b19.8x29.1x1.2x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$110.2b20.8x27.7x1.2x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$111.9b21x26.2x1.1x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.3b21.5x26.1x1.1x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.4x26.3x1.1x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$101.1b21.4x26.7x1x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.5b22x25.7x1x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b20.6x27.6x1.1x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.0b23.7x29.3x1.1x
Tue, 04 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.3b21.6x30.4x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

30.4x


Total Market Cap: US$2.8tTotal Earnings: US$93.3bTotal 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 3.6% 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 Market-2.65%
Consumer Staples1.09%
Food2.98%
Tobacco2.93%
Beverage2.90%
Personal Products0.86%
Household Products0.28%
Food and Staples Retail0.059%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 173x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.2%, 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 24.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 32% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 29% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.9% 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
KO Coca-ColaUS$82.634.1%
+US$13.9b		17.5%PE25.9x
MO Altria GroupUS$73.796.8%
+US$7.8b		25.6%PE15.3x
MNST Monster BeverageUS$96.385.5%
+US$4.9b		56.2%PE46.4x
TGT TargetUS$140.397.4%
+US$4.4b		41.5%PE18.5x
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$180.771.3%
+US$3.7b		-0.1%PE25.5x

Latest News

KO
US$82.63
Coca-Cola
7D
4.1%
1Y
17.5%
KDP
US$33.40
Keurig Dr Pepper
7D
8.6%
1Y
1.7%
MNST
US$96.38
Monster Beverage
7D
5.5%
1Y
56.2%
DLTR
US$123.87
Dollar Tree
7D
10.9%
1Y
25.5%
MO
US$73.79
Altria Group
7D
6.8%
1Y
25.6%
WMT
US$115.69
Walmart
7D
-1.3%
1Y
18.9%
BG
US$110.54
Bunge Global
7D
-1.8%
1Y
37.4%
PEP
US$141.39
PepsiCo
7D
-0.4%
1Y
7.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 25

PEP: Health-Focused Portfolio And Automation Initiatives Will Support Turnaround Outlook

The analyst price target for PepsiCo has been reduced by about $2 to align with a slightly lower fair value estimate of $168.27, as analysts factor in softer volume trends in key U.S. retail and snacks categories and rising cost pressures, alongside still supportive long term views on the strength of the brand portfolio. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PepsiCo highlights a mix of optimism around the brand portfolio and caution around near term execution in key categories, which is feeding into a wide range of price targets and ratings.
PM
US$180.77
Philip Morris International
7D
1.3%
1Y
-0.1%
KOF
US$107.09
Coca-Cola FEMSA. de
7D
-2.2%
1Y
13.5%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 24

Coca-Cola FEMSA: A Bottling Fortress Facing A Mexican Tax Reset

Summary Coca-Cola FEMSA is a leading Latin American bottler with robust route density, digital execution, and a conservative balance sheet. 2026 is a transition year due to Mexico's excise tax hike, pressuring volumes and margins; South America provides partial offset. KOF trades at reasonable valuations (forward EV/EBITDA ~7.5x, ~4% yield), but Mexico-driven risks and execution challenges justify a Hold rating. Key catalysts include Mexico stabilization, South American strength, price-pack optimization, and digital route enhancements, but regulatory and water risks remain material. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
TGT
US$140.39
Target
7D
7.4%
1Y
41.5%
CASY
US$778.63
Casey's General Stores
7D
-7.6%
1Y
53.8%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 24

Casey's General Stores: The Costco Effect Has Gone Too Far

Summary Casey's General Stores delivers robust growth, driven by aggressive expansion, acquisitions, and strong operational execution. CASY's forward P/E sits close to 40x, well above historical averages and peers, raising concerns about valuation-driven underperformance. Despite a 14% dividend increase and strong balance sheet, current growth is likely priced in, elevating downside risk in a market correction. I maintain a Hold rating, citing quality fundamentals but cautioning that paying above 30x earnings could result in future underperformance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
COCO
US$73.71
Vita Coco Company
7D
-12.3%
1Y
109.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 24

COCO: Extended Sales Momentum Will Eventually Test Premium Market Expectations

The Vita Coco Company price target has been raised from $72 to $85, as analysts point to what they describe as "impressive" growth compared with broader U.S. staples coverage and growing confidence in the durability of the stock's sales momentum. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Vita Coco Company points to a mix of optimism on growth and execution, alongside a few areas where analysts are more cautious on how the story supports higher valuation over time.
PG
US$149.02
Procter & Gamble
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-6.8%
EL
US$80.54
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-5.0%
1Y
0.6%
KMB
US$109.37
Kimberly-Clark
7D
6.6%
1Y
-14.5%
Narrative Update • Jun 19

KMB: Future Upside Will Depend On Kenvue Deal Execution Beyond 2026

The analyst price target for Kimberly-Clark edges higher to reflect a modest fair value adjustment to about $114.67. Analysts factor in updated assumptions on long term Kenvue deal benefits, along with slight tweaks to revenue growth, margin outlook, and future P/E expectations.