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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies414
  • 7D2.8%
  • 3M11.5%
  • 1Y6.6%
  • YTD8.7%

The Consumer Staples industry is up 2.8% in the last week, with Walmart up 6.1%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 6.6%. 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, 03 Feb 2026US$3.4tUS$2.6tUS$103.4b22x33x1.3x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.5x29.9x1.2x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.5b21.2x29.3x1.2x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$113.7b20.9x29x1.2x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$110.8b21.2x29.3x1.2x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.3b21.5x33.6x1.2x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.5b21x30.5x1.2x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.6b21.2x30.3x1.2x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.9b19.9x30.3x1.2x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.1x29.2x1.2x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.1b21.9x31.6x1.2x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.4b22.2x31.3x1.2x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.5x31x1.2x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b24.2x32.7x1.2x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.4b21.3x32.8x1.2x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b21.3x31.7x1.2x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b20.9x31.2x1.2x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.1b20.6x28.4x1.2x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b19.9x28.3x1.1x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$102.4b20.3x29.5x1.2x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.8b19.9x28.8x1.1x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$112.6b19.9x26.9x1.2x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$110.6b20.9x26.7x1.1x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.1b21.1x26x1.1x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.5x26.2x1.1x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b20.7x26x1x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$99.0b22.5x27.1x1x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$100.0b21x27.8x1.1x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$94.1b23.1x30.5x1.1x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21.6x29.9x1.1x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.0b21.9x30x1.1x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.1b20x28.9x1.1x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.3b20x27.8x1.1x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$89.0b21.1x28.5x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.5x


Total Market Cap: US$2.5tTotal Earnings: US$89.0bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.5x202420252026
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 33.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.5x.
  • 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 5.1% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 4.8% 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-0.35%
Consumer Staples2.81%
Food and Staples Retail3.36%
Beverage3.01%
Household Products2.33%
Food1.41%
Tobacco0.16%
Personal Products0.08%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 166x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 33.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 15.3% 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 33% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 15% 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
WMT WalmartUS$124.066.1%
+US$56.7b		23.1%PE43.2x
PEP PepsiCoUS$155.206.4%
+US$12.9b		3.3%PE29.7x
KO Coca-ColaUS$75.333.8%
+US$11.9b		18.9%PE24.9x
PG Procter & GambleUS$153.192.5%
+US$8.6b		-9.2%PE22x
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$179.942.4%
+US$6.5b		38.0%PE32.6x

Latest News

CL
US$91.89
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
7.9%
1Y
5.6%
COST
US$968.36
Costco Wholesale
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-3.7%
PM
US$179.94
Philip Morris International
7D
2.4%
1Y
38.0%
MO
US$62.23
Altria Group
7D
-1.2%
1Y
17.7%
SYY
US$82.86
Sysco
7D
9.6%
1Y
14.6%
TGT
US$109.53
Target
7D
5.4%
1Y
-18.4%
BJ
US$92.30
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-7.3%
PG
US$153.19
Procter & Gamble
7D
2.5%
1Y
-9.2%
STZ
US$155.66
Constellation Brands
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-10.8%
CART
US$37.81
Maplebear
7D
-6.3%
1Y
-21.5%

CART: Expanded Buybacks Will Support Future Returns From Retail Partnerships

Analysts have slightly trimmed their price target on Maplebear, reflecting a fair value update to US$50.37 along with modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Instacart introduced Data Hub, a clean room solution that lets CPG brands and agencies securely combine their data with Instacart grocery purchase signals to build audiences, analyze customer behavior, and measure omnichannel performance, with a broader rollout planned through 2026 (Product-Related Announcements).
DLTR
US$117.22
Dollar Tree
7D
-6.5%
1Y
63.6%

DLTR: SNAP Headwinds And Mixed Consumer Outlook Likely To Cap Future Upside

Analysts modestly lifted their Dollar Tree fair value estimate from $119.17 to $122.26 as mixed but generally supportive price target revisions, including higher targets from several firms alongside fresh downgrades and caution around lower income consumers and SNAP exposure, led to slightly adjusted growth, margin, discount rate, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Dollar Tree reflects a split view, with some firms lifting price targets and others turning more cautious as they reassess execution risks and the spending power of lower income shoppers.
PEP
US$155.20
PepsiCo
7D
6.4%
1Y
3.3%

PEP: FY25 EPS Guidance And AI Supply Chain Pilots Will Shape Outlook

The analyst price target for PepsiCo has moved from US$155.91 to US$157.27, with analysts attributing this change to modest adjustments in revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions following recent mixed Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around PepsiCo reflects a mix of optimism and caution, which is feeding into the modest shift in the consolidated price target.
CELH
US$51.32
Celsius Holdings
7D
-5.9%
1Y
116.0%

CELH: Share Repurchases And Distribution Expansion Will Support Constructive Long-Term Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Celsius Holdings by mid single digits in US$ terms, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth and profit margins, while still applying a higher future P/E multiple that they see as supported by category strength, the Alani transition and incremental distribution opportunities. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Celsius Holdings shows a mix of price target adjustments and rating changes, with a clear cluster of views that remain constructive on the company despite some trimmed targets.
WMT
US$124.06
Walmart
7D
6.1%
1Y
23.1%

WMT: AI Partnerships And New CEO Are Set To Balance Opportunities

Analysts have nudged our Walmart fair value estimate up to US$123.20 from about US$121.38, reflecting modestly higher assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, following a series of upward price target revisions and constructive commentary on partnerships like Gemini and other alternative revenue streams. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Walmart has been active, with several firms updating price targets and framing the stock around its execution in core retail, newer revenue streams, and the upcoming CEO transition.
DG
US$143.51
Dollar General
7D
-4.5%
1Y
100.8%

DG: Higher Guidance And Buybacks Will Mask Prolonged Margin And Multiple Pressure

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Dollar General to US$100.54 from about US$98.73, citing slightly higher assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E. What's in the News Dollar General updated its long running share repurchase program, reporting that between August 2, 2025 and November 1, 2025 it bought back 0 shares for US$0.
KO
US$75.33
Coca-Cola
7D
3.8%
1Y
18.9%