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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedAug 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies383
  • 7D-2.7%
  • 3M-2.6%
  • 1Y3.2%
  • YTD5.1%

In the last week, the Consumer Staples industry is up 1.1%, with Coca-Cola up 3.5%. In the same time, Walmart was down 10%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 4.5%. 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, 21 Aug 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$105.9b18.2x32.1x1.2x
Sun, 19 Jul 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b19.2x32.9x1.2x
Tue, 16 Jun 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$103.8b18.7x33x1.3x
Thu, 14 May 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$101.9b18.7x33.9x1.3x
Sat, 11 Apr 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b20.1x34x1.3x
Mon, 09 Mar 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.7b22.5x34.2x1.3x
Wed, 04 Feb 2026US$3.4tUS$2.6tUS$103.4b21.8x33.2x1.3x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.5x29.8x1.2x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.5b21.2x29.4x1.2x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$113.7b21.1x28.9x1.2x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$110.8b21.3x29.4x1.2x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$103.9b22.3x32.2x1.2x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.5b21x30.5x1.2x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.9b20.8x30.3x1.2x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.3b20.1x30.5x1.2x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.1x29.6x1.2x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.1b21.7x31.6x1.2x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.3b22.2x31.3x1.2x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.6x30.9x1.2x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b24.2x32.7x1.2x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.4b20.9x32.8x1.2x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b21.9x31.7x1.2x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b20.9x31.2x1.2x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.1b20.8x28.4x1.2x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b19.9x28.3x1.1x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.8b20.9x29x1.2x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.8b19.9x28.5x1.1x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$112.5b20.4x26.9x1.2x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$110.7b21.1x26.6x1.1x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.2b21.1x25.9x1.1x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.2x26.3x1.1x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.1b21x26x1x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$99.0b22.3x27.1x1x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$100.0b21x27.8x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.8x


Total Market Cap: US$2.8tTotal Earnings: US$100.0bTotal Revenue: US$2.6tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 30.2x202420252026
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 30.2x.
  • 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 remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.3% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Consumer Staples sector?

US Market-2.09%
Consumer Staples-2.75%
Personal Products3.30%
Beverage2.31%
Food1.47%
Household Products-1.23%
Tobacco-2.62%
Food and Staples Retail-6.66%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 177x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 20.7%, 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 24.5x.
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 5.3% 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$90.503.5%
+US$13.3b		28.1%PE27.2x
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$191.521.4%
+US$4.1b		9.8%PE27.5x
EL Estée Lauder CompaniesUS$96.1510.1%
+US$3.2b		9.6%PE191.1x
MO Altria GroupUS$66.942.9%
+US$3.1b		-1.1%PE14.1x
PEP PepsiCoUS$142.081.0%
+US$2.0b		-4.6%PE18.6x

Latest News

EL
US$96.15
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
10.1%
1Y
9.6%
PEP
US$142.08
PepsiCo
7D
1.0%
1Y
-4.6%
PG
US$142.97
Procter & Gamble
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-9.9%
TGT
US$158.25
Target
7D
1.8%
1Y
63.0%
PM
US$191.52
Philip Morris International
7D
1.4%
1Y
9.8%
Narrative Update • Aug 20

PM: Smoke Free Shift And FDA Rulings Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile

Analysts have raised their average price target for Philip Morris International to about $204 from about $193, citing recent research that highlights confidence in IQOS and pouch volumes, a resilient combustible business, and modestly higher margin and P/E assumptions despite slightly softer modeled revenue growth. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary around Philip Morris International focuses on how the company is executing on reduced risk products, the resilience of its combustible portfolio, and what that could mean for valuation and medium term growth expectations.
CASY
US$828.38
Casey's General Stores
7D
-2.1%
1Y
64.6%
COST
US$933.51
Costco Wholesale
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-2.6%
MNST
US$47.49
Monster Beverage
7D
1.7%
1Y
47.6%
Narrative Update • Aug 17

MNST: International Strength Stock Split And 2027 Margin Turn Guide Balanced Outlook

Monster Beverage's updated analyst price target has shifted from about $96 to roughly $50, reflecting a recalibration of fair value and growth assumptions, even as many analysts continue to cite strong category trends, solid revenue execution, and supportive pricing dynamics in their research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Monster Beverage shows a wide spread of price targets and mixed views on how the current valuation lines up with execution and growth expectations.
PRMB
US$23.10
Primo Brands
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-7.3%
WMT
US$103.84
Walmart
7D
-10.3%
1Y
6.0%
Seeking Alpha • Aug 17

Walmart: Earnings Setup As Consumer Tailwinds Turn Into Headwinds In The Second Half

Summary Walmart maintains a hold rating due to its premium valuation and mixed technical outlook ahead of Q2 earnings. WMT's Q1 results showed solid revenue and eCommerce growth, but cautious guidance and elevated costs weighed on sentiment. Management reaffirmed FY 2027 guidance, projecting 3.5%-4.5% net sales growth and $2.75-$2.85 adjusted EPS, disappointing those hoping for upgrades. Technical signals suggest sideways price action, with key resistance at $122 and support at $105 amid ongoing valuation concerns. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
CHD
US$97.41
Church & Dwight
7D
-3.9%
1Y
2.6%
Seeking Alpha • Aug 16

Church & Dwight: Volume-Driven Growth And Margin Recovery Support A Buy

Summary Church & Dwight is rated Buy, supported by robust volume-led organic growth, market share gains, and consistent guidance outperformance. CHD’s strategy of acquiring and scaling underpenetrated, high-margin brands like TheraBreath and Hero underpins a multi-year growth runway. Gross margin expansion and operating leverage are expected to accelerate as comps ease, with margin improvement likely in H2 and into 2027. CHD trades below its historical valuation, offering potential for multiple re-rating, estimate revisions, and double-digit total returns. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
KMB
US$108.69
Kimberly-Clark
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-18.3%
KOF
US$113.24
Coca-Cola FEMSA. de
7D
4.0%
1Y
32.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 14

KOF: Mexico Volume Support And Steady Margins Will Underpin Forward P/E

Coca-Cola FEMSA's updated analyst price target of $120.05, down from $123.03, reflects a slightly higher discount rate and modest tweaks to growth and margin assumptions, even as recent Street research highlights mixed views with raised targets from several firms and a downgrade to Hold. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Coca-Cola FEMSA shows a mix of optimism and caution around execution, growth drivers and where the stock sits relative to analyst valuation ranges.
KO
US$90.50
Coca-Cola
7D
3.5%
1Y
28.1%
MO
US$66.94
Altria Group
7D
2.9%
1Y
-1.1%
CL
US$89.70
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
-3.5%
1Y
4.0%