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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies418
  • 7D0.4%
  • 3M-5.0%
  • 1Y-1.0%
  • YTD-0.6%

The Consumer Staples is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but PepsiCo has stood out, gaining 3.7%. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. 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, 18 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.1b20.8x28.9x1.2x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$112.4b21.2x29.4x1.2x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.4b21.3x30.1x1.2x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.8b22x33.3x1.2x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$104.7b21x31.3x1.2x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.7b21.4x31.3x1.2x
Sun, 04 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$106.4b20.6x30.5x1.2x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$105.4b21.2x29.8x1.2x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$104.8b21.1x32x1.2x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.6b22.1x30.6x1.2x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.7x31.4x1.2x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$97.1b22.4x32.3x1.2x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.9b21.5x33.1x1.2x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b21.6x31.8x1.2x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.1b20.3x29.2x1.2x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.7b19.7x28x1.1x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.3b19.1x28.6x1.2x
Mon, 06 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b20.1x29.1x1.1x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$103.9b20.9x29.4x1.2x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.3b20.9x26.9x1.1x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$110.1b21.4x26.4x1.1x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b22x26.7x1.1x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21x26.2x1x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$102.1b20.8x25.3x1x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.6x28x1.1x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$96.4b21.2x29.4x1.1x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.2b22.5x29.8x1.1x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.6b21.2x29.6x1.1x
Tue, 09 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$96.6b21.1x29.9x1.1x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.8b20.4x29x1.1x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.5b20.5x28.1x1.1x
Mon, 30 Jan 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$91.0b20.4x28.2x1.1x
Wed, 28 Dec 2022US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$100.0b20.9x27x1.2x
Fri, 25 Nov 2022US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$100.1b23.8x27.5x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.5x


Total Market Cap: US$2.7tTotal Earnings: US$100.1bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.3x202320242025
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 29.3x.
  • 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 3.5% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.1% 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-2.74%
Consumer Staples0.44%
Tobacco3.91%
Beverage1.54%
Food0.59%
Food and Staples Retail0.25%
Household Products0.15%
Personal Products-4.43%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 152x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 31.4%, 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 25.7x.
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 decline of 15% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.4% 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
PEP PepsiCoUS$147.833.7%
+US$7.1b		-6.6%PE28x
WMT WalmartUS$102.950.5%
+US$4.2b		22.4%PE38.5x
HSY HersheyUS$179.006.0%
+US$2.0b		5.3%PE26.7x
MNST Monster BeverageUS$71.842.6%
+US$1.8b		34.9%PE40.6x
ADM Archer-Daniels-MidlandUS$58.744.9%
+US$1.3b		11.4%PE23.7x

Latest News

COST
US$912.59
Costco Wholesale
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-0.8%

COST: Strong Sales And Membership Model Will Drive Market Share Gains

Costco Wholesale’s analyst price targets have been reduced by approximately $30 to $70 per share following its fiscal Q4 report. Analysts cite a mixed performance, ongoing industry headwinds, and the company’s premium valuation as key factors in their updated outlooks.
LW
US$56.25
Lamb Weston Holdings
7D
-6.8%
1Y
-26.8%

LW: Volume Gains And Gross Margins Will Support Renewed Recovery Momentum

Analysts have lifted their price targets for Lamb Weston Holdings, with increases ranging from $2 to $3 per share. This is based on improving volume growth, gross margins, and signs of renewed commercial momentum, which are supporting a more optimistic outlook for the company's recovery.
KDP
US$26.96
Keurig Dr Pepper
7D
3.2%
1Y
-13.7%

KDP: Execution of $18 Billion Merger Will Drive Shareholder Value Over Time

Keurig Dr Pepper's analyst price target has significantly decreased in recent updates. Targets now range from $24 to $38, as analysts cite concerns about merger-related uncertainty, deal risks, and near-term complexities impacting future growth prospects.
TGT
US$88.48
Target
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-43.5%

TGT: Leadership Transition And Operational Efficiency Will Drive Business Recovery

Target’s analyst price target was revised down from $101.36 to $100.70 per share. Analysts point to continued sales headwinds and the need for significant reinvestment to improve long-term performance.
WMT
US$102.95
Walmart
7D
0.5%
1Y
22.4%
MDLZ
US$55.57
Mondelez International
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-13.0%

MDLZ: AI-Driven Marketing Will Improve Margins and Unlock Cost Savings

Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Mondelez International to $69.07 from $69.61. This change reflects recent price target downgrades that cite ongoing challenges in sales growth and evolving market dynamics for consumer staples.
EL
US$86.09
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-3.9%
1Y
33.3%
CELH
US$40.16
Celsius Holdings
7D
-9.9%
1Y
55.7%
KVUE
US$16.24
Kenvue
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-31.5%
KR
US$66.10
Kroger
7D
2.6%
1Y
13.8%
COKE
US$159.65
Coca-Cola Consolidated
7D
9.7%
1Y
32.0%
MNST
US$71.84
Monster Beverage
7D
2.6%
1Y
34.9%
ADM
US$58.74
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
4.9%
1Y
11.4%

ADM: Soybean Incentives And Policy Uncertainty Will Influence Future Performance

Analysts have lowered their price target on Archer-Daniels-Midland from $58.30 to $57.60, citing persistent profit headwinds and softer demand in key segments. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst perspectives on Archer-Daniels-Midland reflect ongoing debate around the company’s outlook.
PM
US$152.76
Philip Morris International
7D
-1.5%
1Y
16.0%

PM: Share Pullback Will Present Attractive Buying Opportunity Following Guidance Update

Analysts have lowered their fair value price target for Philip Morris International from $188.00 to $185.44, citing slightly softer revenue growth and profit margin expectations. However, they note that the recent share pullback provides an attractive buying opportunity in light of overall positive business performance.
HSY
US$179.00
Hershey
7D
6.0%
1Y
5.3%
PEP
US$147.83
PepsiCo
7D
3.7%
1Y
-6.6%