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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJul 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies397
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M-1.0%
  • 1Y4.2%
  • YTD6.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 3.1%, driven by Walmart declining 8.6%. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. 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, 03 Jul 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$101.6b19x32.4x1.2x
Sun, 31 May 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$102.5b18.8x32.2x1.2x
Tue, 28 Apr 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.8b20.9x34.2x1.3x
Thu, 26 Mar 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$100.7b20.9x32.9x1.2x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026US$3.5tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b23.6x34.8x1.3x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b22x31.5x1.3x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$109.4b21.9x31x1.3x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.1b20.8x28.9x1.2x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$112.2b20.5x28.8x1.2x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.2b22.2x30.1x1.2x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$101.2b21.8x32.6x1.2x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$104.7b21.7x31.3x1.2x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.7b20.3x31.4x1.2x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.5x29.6x1.2x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$105.4b21.2x29.7x1.2x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.8b21.9x31.1x1.2x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.3x30.8x1.2x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.5x32.2x1.2x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$98.2b21.8x32.2x1.2x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$100.8b21.7x31.8x1.2x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.6b21.7x31.7x1.2x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$104.8b20.8x28.9x1.2x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.7b19.2x28.2x1.2x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.7b19.8x28.6x1.2x
Thu, 02 May 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$101.2b20.5x29.1x1.1x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$103.7b20.6x29.6x1.2x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.3b20.5x26.9x1.1x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.2b21.6x25.9x1.1x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.9x26.3x1.1x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21.3x26.3x1x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.6b20.6x25.5x1x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b21.9x28x1.1x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$96.4b22.2x29.8x1.1x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.0b21.5x29.9x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.9x


Total Market Cap: US$2.8tTotal Earnings: US$93.0bTotal 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 3.8% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.3% 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 Market1.38%
Consumer Staples0.46%
Personal Products5.48%
Tobacco3.22%
Beverage2.79%
Food2.19%
Household Products2.09%
Food and Staples Retail-1.71%
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 28.3%, 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 Tobacco industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 30% 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 4.7% 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$84.144.6%
+US$16.0b		17.9%PE26.4x
PG Procter & GambleUS$151.412.0%
+US$6.8b		-5.9%PE21.6x
PEP PepsiCoUS$144.223.4%
+US$6.4b		6.5%PE22.6x
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$182.271.9%
+US$5.2b		1.9%PE25.7x
CL Colgate-PalmoliveUS$95.134.5%
+US$3.3b		2.5%PE36.5x

Latest News

PEP
US$144.22
PepsiCo
7D
3.4%
1Y
6.5%
STZ
US$137.47
Constellation Brands
7D
-4.8%
1Y
-20.2%
COCO
US$66.16
Vita Coco Company
7D
-19.9%
1Y
76.1%
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WMT
US$111.84
Walmart
7D
-3.4%
1Y
13.7%
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Summary Walmart has benefited from investor rotation into blue-chip mega caps amid a highly concentrated 2026 market. WMT shares have surged ~20% over 12 months, nearing a $1 trillion market cap. The recent pullback from May highs prompts debate over a potential downward re-rating versus a buyable correction. Market gains remain narrowly focused on AI-linked infrastructure and mega caps, with small-cap sentiment notably weak. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
PG
US$151.41
Procter & Gamble
7D
2.0%
1Y
-5.9%
KHC
US$25.37
Kraft Heinz
7D
8.1%
1Y
-4.8%
Narrative Update • Jul 01

KHC: Heavier Brand Spending And Inflation Will Pressure Margins And Drive Repricing

The analyst price target for Kraft Heinz has been raised by $2 to reflect updated fair value assumptions, supported by recent Street research that highlights both ongoing investment in brands and operations, as well as concerns about cost inflation and earnings durability. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kraft Heinz reflects a mixed picture, with some firms lifting price targets while others flag risks around margins, leverage, and the pace of earnings progress.
TGT
US$130.21
Target
7D
-6.7%
1Y
25.1%
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Summary Target Corporation has demonstrated a clear operational turnaround, with comp sales up 5.6% and traffic growth of 4.4% YoY. Management's merchandising shifts, grocery resets, and digital initiatives are driving renewed top-line momentum and improved gross margin. Despite revenue gains, operating income fell 22% due to higher SG&A, reflecting the cost of executing the turnaround. I maintain a Hold rating on TGT, as valuation is no longer deeply discounted and risk-reward is less compelling versus other alternatives. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
SYY
US$84.83
Sysco
7D
4.9%
1Y
9.9%
BF.B
US$26.16
Brown-Forman
7D
-5.5%
1Y
-7.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 01

BF.B: Future Returns Will Hinge On Post Bid Execution And Demand Recovery

Brown-Forman's updated analyst price target has been lowered to $28.03 from $30.91, as analysts cite ongoing U.S. spirits softness, cost pressures, and a heavier reliance on broad-based demand recovery rather than M&A possibilities to support valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Brown-Forman shows a divided view, with some seeing improving fundamentals and others focusing on category weakness, cost pressure, and governance questions after the rejected takeover approach.
BG
US$106.46
Bunge Global
7D
-4.6%
1Y
35.7%
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.
HRL
US$25.00
Hormel Foods
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-18.0%
KO
US$84.14
Coca-Cola
7D
4.6%
1Y
17.9%
MO
US$72.71
Altria Group
7D
-0.7%
1Y
21.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 29

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Altria Group's analyst fair value estimate has shifted from $65.50 to about $70.36. This change reflects recent price target increases across several firms as analysts point to potential next-generation product growth following updated FDA guidance.
USFD
US$104.29
US Foods Holding
7D
8.4%
1Y
33.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 26

USFD: Softer Restaurant Traffic And Contracts Plus Buybacks Will Shape Outlook

Analysts have reduced the implied fair value for US Foods Holding from $107.40 to $104.50, citing lower organic growth expectations in light of softer chain restaurant traffic. They have also made modest adjustments to discount rate and margin assumptions, alongside noting lower Street price targets in the $88 to $90 range.
PM
US$182.27
Philip Morris International
7D
1.9%
1Y
1.9%
CL
US$95.13
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
4.5%
1Y
2.5%