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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedSep 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies386
  • 7D0.4%
  • 3M-2.1%
  • 1Y2.1%
  • YTD3.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has remained flat. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. 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
Fri, 18 Sep 2026US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$105.9b18x30.8x1.2x
Sun, 16 Aug 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$104.6b19.7x32.5x1.2x
Tue, 14 Jul 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.3b19.3x32.1x1.2x
Thu, 11 Jun 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$103.7b19.5x32.3x1.2x
Sat, 09 May 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$102.1b18.8x34x1.3x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.9b19.9x33.6x1.3x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026US$3.6tUS$2.7tUS$100.3b23x35.5x1.3x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$106.6b21.9x31.8x1.3x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.9x30.9x1.3x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$112.3b20.8x28.8x1.2x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.9b20.9x29.4x1.3x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.5x29.7x1.2x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.9b21.6x32.9x1.2x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.5b20.4x30.5x1.2x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$105.6b21.5x31.2x1.2x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$105.1b20.7x30.5x1.2x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$105.2b19.7x29.2x1.2x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.1b20.9x31.8x1.2x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.0b22.8x31.5x1.2x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.6x31.4x1.2x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$100.8b24.4x32.3x1.2x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.4b21.2x33x1.2x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.2b21.6x31.6x1.2x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b21.4x30.8x1.2x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.4b20.6x28.3x1.2x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b19.8x28x1.1x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b20x29.6x1.2x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.6b20.5x28.9x1.1x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.9b20.3x27.2x1.2x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.1b21.1x26.7x1.1x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.4x26.9x1.1x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.4b20.9x26.2x1.1x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b20.6x25.5x1x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.9x27.6x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.6x


Total Market Cap: US$2.7tTotal Earnings: US$98.9bTotal Revenue: US$2.6tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 30.3x202420252026
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 30.3x.
  • 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 2.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.5% 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-1.07%
Consumer Staples0.40%
Household Products2.57%
Beverage0.39%
Food and Staples Retail0.36%
Food-1.13%
Personal Products-1.48%
Tobacco-2.55%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 179x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 27.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 8.9% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 24.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Tobacco industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 34% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 13% 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
PG Procter & GambleUS$147.553.2%
+US$10.6b		-6.2%PE21.8x
WMT WalmartUS$106.791.0%
+US$8.4b		3.1%PE38.4x
MNST Monster BeverageUS$44.513.3%
+US$2.8b		37.7%PE41x
TGT TargetUS$159.832.6%
+US$1.9b		78.7%PE16.5x
MO Altria GroupUS$69.701.3%
+US$1.5b		9.0%PE14.6x

Latest News

KR
US$60.75
Kroger
7D
6.7%
1Y
-7.9%
PEP
US$133.66
PepsiCo
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-5.0%
COST
US$893.93
Costco Wholesale
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-6.1%
Narrative Update • Sep 16

COST: Membership Model And Special Dividend Potential Will Support Premium Future P/E

Analysts have trimmed the Costco Wholesale fair value estimate from $1,314.67 to $1,286.69, reflecting slightly softer revenue growth and margin assumptions, as well as a modestly lower forward P/E multiple in response to more cautious recent research commentary on supply chain costs and potential earnings risk. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Costco Wholesale shows a split tone.
TGT
US$159.83
Target
7D
2.6%
1Y
78.7%
MNST
US$44.51
Monster Beverage
7D
3.3%
1Y
37.7%
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CASY
US$607.45
Casey's General Stores
7D
-3.2%
1Y
11.7%
Seeking Alpha • Sep 16

Casey's General Stores: A $100+ Post-Earnings Sell-Off - Why I'm Not Buying Yet

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EL
US$93.86
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-2.7%
1Y
6.7%
WMT
US$106.79
Walmart
7D
1.0%
1Y
3.1%
KO
US$88.06
Coca-Cola
7D
0.3%
1Y
32.5%
PM
US$190.48
Philip Morris International
7D
0.4%
1Y
17.8%
Seeking Alpha • Sep 11

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Summary Philip Morris offers a secure, above-market dividend yield with robust, near double-digit growth potential for years to come. Recent Q2 results were strong, supporting strong EPS guidance and ongoing investment in Next Generation Products. PM's valuation is elevated versus peers, but profitability and momentum remain strong. I maintain a bullish stance for conservative and dividend-growth investors alike, despite quant caution on valuation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
USFD
US$92.16
US Foods Holding
7D
-4.1%
1Y
17.6%
Seeking Alpha • Sep 11

US Foods Holding: Great Business, Mediocre Investment

Summary US Foods Holding (USFD) delivers strong operational growth, with Q2 2026 revenue up 4.5% and significant margin expansion. USFD’s Pronto program and AI-driven initiatives are driving innovation, with Pronto revenue projected to reach $1.3B in 2026 and $1.7B in 2027. Management guides for 2026 revenue growth of 4–6%, EBITDA growth of 9–13%, and adjusted EPS up 18–24%, supported by ongoing share buybacks. Despite robust performance, USFD trades at a premium to most peers and offers only market-level upside, justifying a reaffirmed 'hold' rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
BG
US$119.31
Bunge Global
7D
-4.2%
1Y
49.3%
Narrative Update • Sep 10

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PG
US$147.55
Procter & Gamble
7D
3.2%
1Y
-6.2%
DLTR
US$114.40
Dollar Tree
7D
-3.6%
1Y
16.4%
Narrative Update • Sep 09

DLTR: Temporary Tariff Refunds Will Likely Overstate Earnings Power Going Forward

The analyst price target for Dollar Tree has increased, with the fair value estimate moving from $85.00 to $98.00 as analysts respond to recent Q2 results, updated earnings models, improving traffic trends, and support from tariff refunds and share repurchase plans. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around Dollar Tree point to a mixed backdrop, with many firms lifting price targets after Q2 while still flagging execution and growth risks.
MO
US$69.70
Altria Group
7D
1.3%
1Y
9.0%
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Summary Altria Group remains a compelling income alternative, yielding 6.4% after its 57th consecutive annual dividend increase and robust Q2 2026 results. MO's pricing power, high margins (64.8% smokeable segment), and investment-grade balance sheet underpin reliable cash flow despite secular volume declines. MO's valuation is attractive at 12.13x forward earnings and 13x FCF, with dividend growth outpacing comparable high-yield bonds after tax. Risks include ongoing cigarette volume declines, regulatory threats, and intensifying competition in nicotine pouches, but MO's cash generation and capital return remain resilient. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
HSY
US$168.33
Hershey
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-11.0%
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