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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies411
  • 7D-1.0%
  • 3M10.1%
  • 1Y8.4%
  • YTD12.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 1.0%, driven by Philip Morris International declining 5.7%. In the past year, the industry has gained 8.4%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 11% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
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
Mon, 19 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21.7x30.1x1.1x
Wed, 17 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.5b21.6x30x1.1x
Fri, 14 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.1b20.4x29x1.1x
Sun, 12 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.4b19.6x27.5x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.5x


Total Market Cap: US$2.5tTotal Earnings: US$90.4bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Consumer Staples industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 35.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.7x.
  • 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 3.6% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 4.5% 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-1.22%
Consumer Staples-1.04%
Food and Staples Retail1.06%
Food-1.15%
Household Products-3.06%
Beverage-3.49%
Personal Products-7.78%
Tobacco-13.89%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 167x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 31.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 2.5% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 25.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 31% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 2.5% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.0% 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$127.811.6%
+US$16.4b		33.2%PE46.5x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$1.01k1.2%
+US$5.3b		-3.9%PE53.8x
TGT TargetUS$120.083.1%
+US$1.7b		3.0%PE14.7x
PRMB Primo BrandsUS$22.6515.4%
+US$1.1b		-31.2%PE102.4x
SJM J. M. SmuckerUS$114.737.6%
+US$862.1m		4.9%PS1.4x

Latest News

PG
US$158.30
Procter & Gamble
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-9.3%
PEP
US$163.92
PepsiCo
7D
-3.1%
1Y
6.5%
WMT
US$127.81
Walmart
7D
1.6%
1Y
33.2%

WMT: AI And Automation Shift Will Shape Retail Resilience And Risks

Our Walmart fair value estimate has edged up from $129.03 to $135.90 as analysts lift price targets into a $138 to $150 range, citing the retailer's shift toward a tech-enabled omnichannel model, its growing use of AI and automation, and the contribution from higher margin alternative businesses. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Walmart clusters into two clear camps, with most price targets now sitting in a $134 to $150 range and one group remaining more cautious in the low $120s to low $130s.
COST
US$1,006.74
Costco Wholesale
7D
1.2%
1Y
-3.9%

COST: Membership Strength And Pricing Power Will Support Defensive Upside Through 2026

Analysts have nudged their Costco Wholesale price target higher to $1,205, a modest revision that reflects slightly firmer assumptions on revenue growth and a small adjustment to the discount rate, while still factoring in a similar long term profit profile and P/E outlook to previous estimates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Costco points to generally constructive sentiment, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and reiterating positive views on the company’s positioning and execution.
MNST
US$78.61
Monster Beverage
7D
-8.0%
1Y
42.0%
MO
US$68.12
Altria Group
7D
-2.3%
1Y
21.8%
TGT
US$120.08
Target
7D
3.1%
1Y
3.0%

TGT: Upcoming Earnings And Investor Day Will Rebuild Earnings Power

The analyst price target for Target has been raised from about $137 to $140. This change reflects analysts' updated views that slightly higher long-term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions are reasonable in light of recent Street research, which has generally moved price targets higher while still noting mixed traffic and recovery expectations.
PM
US$179.04
Philip Morris International
7D
-5.7%
1Y
16.9%

PM: Next Generation Products Will Drive Renewed Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target on Philip Morris International to $210, citing stronger expectations for revenue from ZYN nicotine pouches and faster growth in next generation products, reflected in modest tweaks to growth, margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been marking up their expectations for Philip Morris International, with several research notes citing stronger prospects tied to ZYN nicotine pouches and next generation products.
EL
US$99.21
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-12.1%
1Y
38.0%

EL: Lower Margin Outlook And Guidance Will Pressure Shares

Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for Estée Lauder Companies from about $73.73 to around $74.37, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Balmain Beauty, part of Estée Lauder Companies, introduced Destin de Balmain, a refillable prestige fragrance described as a bold, floral fruity eau de parfum available globally in multiple bottle sizes including 10 ml travel spray and 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, and 150 ml bottles (company announcement).
SJM
US$114.73
J. M. Smucker
7D
7.6%
1Y
4.9%

SJM: Governance Changes And Execution In 2026 Will Shape EPS Outcomes

Our analyst fair value estimate for J. M.
PRMB
US$22.65
Primo Brands
7D
15.4%
1Y
-31.2%
KO
US$78.10
Coca-Cola
7D
-2.9%
1Y
11.4%

KO: Fair Value View Will Weigh Leadership Change And Portfolio Exit Plans

The analyst price target for Coca-Cola has increased from $79.80 to $82.63. Analysts cite a positive tone from recent company presentations and broadly higher Street targets as key supports for the update.
COKE
US$207.35
Coca-Cola Consolidated
7D
3.6%
1Y
52.9%
BJ
US$99.98
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings
7D
3.0%
1Y
-0.1%
DLTR
US$117.85
Dollar Tree
7D
-7.7%
1Y
68.0%
HSY
US$232.05
Hershey
7D
1.0%
1Y
31.1%

HSY: Easing Cocoa Costs Will Support Reinvestment And Future Earnings Power

Our fair value estimate for Hershey has been updated to $267 from $224, reflecting a series of higher analyst price targets that cite easing cocoa costs, tariff relief, and increased flexibility to reinvest in growth. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hershey has tilted clearly bullish, with a cluster of higher price targets and at least one rating upgrade as cocoa and tariff headwinds ease.