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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedAug 23, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies414
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M0.4%
  • 1Y2.1%
  • YTD3.5%

The Consumer Staples industry has been flat over the last week, but Walmart has lost 3.2%. In line with that, the industry has also been flat over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 10% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
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
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$94.3b22.1x30.5x1.1x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21.4x29.9x1.1x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$94.9b21.9x30.1x1.1x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.1b20x29.1x1.1x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.3b19.8x28.1x1.1x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$87.6b21.7x29.2x1.1x
Mon, 09 Jan 2023US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$93.1b21.5x29.2x1.2x
Wed, 07 Dec 2022US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$100.0b22.9x27.2x1.2x
Fri, 04 Nov 2022US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$104.8b21.2x24.6x1.1x
Sun, 02 Oct 2022US$2.4tUS$2.2tUS$105.1b17.8x22.5x1.1x
Tue, 30 Aug 2022US$2.6tUS$2.2tUS$104.4b20.3x25x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25x


Total Market Cap: US$2.6tTotal Earnings: US$104.4bTotal Revenue: US$2.2tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.8x202320242025
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 32.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.8x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x.
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 7.9% 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 Market0.45%
Consumer Staples-0.18%
Tobacco6.94%
Food2.65%
Household Products2.22%
Personal Products0.83%
Beverage0.26%
Food and Staples Retail-2.08%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 135x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 29.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 20.6% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 25.8x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 29% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 21% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.8% 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$158.672.8%
+US$10.1b		-6.2%PE23.7x
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$171.753.3%
+US$8.7b		42.9%PE32.6x
MO Altria GroupUS$67.672.8%
+US$3.1b		29.0%PE13x
MDLZ Mondelez InternationalUS$63.412.1%
+US$1.7b		-11.0%PE22.5x
ADM Archer-Daniels-MidlandUS$62.925.3%
+US$1.5b		4.0%PE27.5x

Latest News

COTY
US$3.93
Coty
7D
-20.1%
1Y
-60.5%

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WMT
US$96.83
Walmart
7D
-3.2%
1Y
27.9%
BJ
US$97.11
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings
7D
-5.9%
1Y
17.3%
MO
US$67.67
Altria Group
7D
2.8%
1Y
29.0%
TGT
US$99.24
Target
7D
-3.7%
1Y
-37.4%
PG
US$158.67
Procter & Gamble
7D
2.8%
1Y
-6.2%
PEP
US$149.64
PepsiCo
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-14.9%
PM
US$171.75
Philip Morris International
7D
3.3%
1Y
42.9%
BG
US$87.11
Bunge Global
7D
6.5%
1Y
-11.7%
MNST
US$62.84
Monster Beverage
7D
-2.8%
1Y
34.7%

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CELH
US$61.52
Celsius Holdings
7D
7.4%
1Y
55.6%

Expanding Health Trends Will Drive Global Beverage Success

Upgraded consensus forecasts for revenue growth and net profit margin suggest improving fundamentals for Celsius Holdings, driving the analyst price target higher from $50.12 to $55.45. What's in the News Celsius Holdings is expected to report Q2 2025 results on August 8.
ADM
US$62.92
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
5.3%
1Y
4.0%

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The analyst price target for Archer-Daniels-Midland has been raised to $55.00, primarily reflecting early stabilization in Nutrition, improved industry conditions and execution, and an expected Q2 EBITDA beat, partially offset by weaker North American crush margins. Analyst Commentary Early signs of stabilization in the Nutrition segment More constructive industry backdrop in Agricultural Services Improved company execution and increased policy visibility Expectation of Q2 EBITDA beating consensus by 6% Upside partially offset by anticipated weaker crush margins in North America Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Archer-Daniels-Midland The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from $52.33 to $55.00.
KO
US$70.13
Coca-Cola
7D
0.3%
1Y
0.5%
MDLZ
US$63.41
Mondelez International
7D
2.1%
1Y
-11.0%

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PPC
US$46.16
Pilgrim's Pride
7D
-3.8%
1Y
3.3%
COST
US$958.54
Costco Wholesale
7D
-1.4%
1Y
9.0%

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