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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies411
  • 7D-4.4%
  • 3M9.2%
  • 1Y7.4%
  • YTD9.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 4.4%, and Walmart contributed the most with a 2.6% decline. In contrast, Target has gained 6.7%. In the past year, the industry has gained 7.4%. Looking forward, 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
Tue, 10 Mar 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.7b22.5x34.2x1.3x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b22.5x34.1x1.3x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.5x29.8x1.2x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.5b21.2x29.4x1.2x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$113.8b20.8x29x1.2x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$110.8b21.2x29.4x1.2x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$103.9b22.2x32.2x1.2x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$103.7b21x31x1.2x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.9b20.9x30x1.2x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.4b20.7x30.9x1.2x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.1x29.6x1.2x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.1b21.2x31.2x1.2x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.0b21x31.3x1.2x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.6x30.9x1.2x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b24.2x32.7x1.2x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$96.9b21x32.6x1.2x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.5b21.7x31.6x1.2x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b20.9x31.2x1.2x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.1b20.6x28.4x1.2x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b20x28.3x1.1x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.8b20.9x28.9x1.2x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.8b19.7x28.5x1.1x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$110.2b20.6x27.6x1.2x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$110.7b21x26.4x1.1x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.2b21.1x25.9x1.1x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.2x26.3x1.1x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.6b21.2x25.9x1x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$99.0b22.3x27x1x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$100.0b21x27.8x1.1x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$3.0tUS$2.5tUS$94.9b23x31.4x1.2x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21x29.9x1.1x
Mon, 22 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$94.9b21.9x30.1x1.1x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.1b20.3x29.1x1.1x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.2b20.1x28.1x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.1x


Total Market Cap: US$2.5tTotal Earnings: US$90.2bTotal 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 34.2x 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 3.7% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 4.6% 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-2.17%
Consumer Staples-4.45%
Food and Staples Retail-2.46%
Food-3.77%
Beverage-6.73%
Household Products-7.65%
Personal Products-9.10%
Tobacco-15.36%
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 30.4%, 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 below its 3-year average of 25.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 30% 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 6.1% 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
TGT TargetUS$120.146.2%
+US$3.2b		5.5%PE14.7x
KR KrogerUS$73.376.3%
+US$1.4b		8.3%PE44.3x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$1.01k0.3%
+US$944.6m		7.6%PE52.2x
SFM Sprouts Farmers MarketUS$77.805.2%
+US$360.6m		-41.4%PE14.1x
CART MaplebearUS$38.852.7%
+US$243.0m		1.4%PE21.3x

Latest News

KO
US$77.80
Coca-Cola
7D
-3.0%
1Y
8.9%
MDLZ
US$58.17
Mondelez International
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-14.6%

MDLZ: Consistent Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Future Re Rating

Analysts have made a small adjustment to their view on Mondelez International, trimming the average price target by $1 to $73 while highlighting steady guidance through the 2026 CAGNY conference and mixed sentiment across U.S. food peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research around the 2026 CAGNY conference shows that views on Mondelez are split, with some firms trimming price targets and others lifting them, while ratings generally stay positive.
PG
US$155.22
Procter & Gamble
7D
-5.1%
1Y
-11.9%

PG: Brand Refresh And Buybacks Will Support Stable Earnings Outlook

Analysts have maintained their Procter & Gamble price target at $168, reflecting unchanged assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. This suggests that recent research has not materially shifted their valuation view.
PEP
US$161.53
PepsiCo
7D
-3.4%
1Y
3.4%

PEP: Turnaround Plan Price Cuts And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Outlook

Analysts have inched their average PepsiCo fair value estimate higher to about $170.81 from $170.38, reflecting recent price target increases tied to the company’s turnaround plans, reiterated 2026 guidance, and expectations for mid single digit sales growth by the second half of 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes cluster around PepsiCo’s turnaround plans and reiterated 2026 guidance, with several firms adjusting price targets and at least one trimming expectations.
COST
US$1,005.30
Costco Wholesale
7D
0.3%
1Y
7.6%
PM
US$173.25
Philip Morris International
7D
-5.8%
1Y
15.0%
KR
US$73.37
Kroger
7D
6.3%
1Y
8.3%
MNST
US$75.73
Monster Beverage
7D
-6.6%
1Y
35.8%

MNST: International Share Gains And Product Pipeline Should Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their implied fair value estimate for Monster Beverage from $80.77 to $87.16, citing higher Street price targets supported by strong recent revenue trends, particularly in international markets, alongside ongoing product innovation and growth in the energy drink category. Analyst Commentary Street research on Monster Beverage has been active following recent Q4 results, with multiple firms lifting price targets and updating ratings as they reassess the balance between strong revenue trends and margin pressures.
ODD
US$13.99
Oddity Tech
7D
13.6%
1Y
-67.0%

ODD: Corrective Actions On Ad Disruption Will Restore Confidence Over Time

Analysts have sharply cut their price targets on Oddity Tech into a roughly $10 to $30 range from prior levels as high as $80, citing higher customer acquisition costs tied to disruptions at a major advertising partner and weaker near term visibility on growth and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research reports cluster around a similar theme for Oddity Tech, with most firms cutting ratings and bringing price targets into a lower $10 to $30 range after the Q4 print and Q1 outlook tied to issues with a major advertising partner.
SENE.A
US$140.42
Seneca Foods
7D
3.9%
1Y
60.2%
WMT
US$124.34
Walmart
7D
-2.8%
1Y
42.2%

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.
TGT
US$120.14
Target
7D
6.2%
1Y
5.5%

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.
CL
US$93.00
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
-4.4%
1Y
-4.6%
CART
US$38.85
Maplebear
7D
2.7%
1Y
1.4%

CART: Expanding Retail Partnerships And Data Platform Will Drive Future Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Maplebear by about $0.59 to reflect updated assumptions around slightly adjusted discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Maplebear completed a share repurchase of 46,729,794 shares, representing 17.67% of shares, for a total of US$1.814b under the buyback announced on June 6, 2024.
SAM
US$230.78
Boston Beer Company
7D
3.4%
1Y
-1.1%
AGRO
US$9.99
Adecoagro
7D
7.2%
1Y
-7.9%

AGRO: Profertil Commodity Risks Will Limit Upside After Capital Raise

Analysts have raised their price targets on Adecoagro, with Citi initiating coverage at $13 and BofA lifting its target to $9 from $7.50, citing an expectation of long term support from sugar prices as well as additional earnings contribution and diversification potential from the Profertil acquisition. Analyst Commentary Recent coverage has highlighted both the potential upside tied to sugar pricing and the added earnings contribution that could come from the Profertil acquisition.