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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies414
  • 7D-2.6%
  • 3M12.3%
  • 1Y8.8%
  • YTD11.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 2.6%, driven by a pullback from Walmart of 6.6%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 8.8%. 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
Fri, 20 Feb 2026US$3.5tUS$2.6tUS$100.8b23.9x35x1.3x
Sun, 18 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b22x31.5x1.3x
Tue, 16 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$109.4b22.5x31x1.3x
Thu, 13 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.1b20.9x28.9x1.2x
Sat, 11 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$112.2b20.5x28.8x1.2x
Mon, 08 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.2b22x30.1x1.2x
Wed, 06 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$101.3b21.4x32.7x1.2x
Fri, 04 Jul 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$104.7b21.7x31.3x1.2x
Sun, 01 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.5b20.8x31.5x1.2x
Tue, 29 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b20.4x29.7x1.2x
Thu, 27 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$105.3b21.3x29.4x1.2x
Sat, 22 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.8b21.9x31.1x1.2x
Mon, 20 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.3x30.8x1.2x
Wed, 18 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$101.5b23.2x32.2x1.2x
Fri, 15 Nov 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$98.3b21.6x32.3x1.2x
Sun, 13 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$100.8b21.7x31.8x1.2x
Tue, 10 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.6b21.6x31.7x1.2x
Thu, 08 Aug 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$104.8b21x29x1.2x
Sat, 06 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.7b19.2x27.8x1.1x
Mon, 03 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.7b19.5x28.6x1.2x
Wed, 01 May 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b19.5x28.9x1.1x
Fri, 29 Mar 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$103.7b20.6x29.6x1.2x
Sun, 25 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.3b20.5x26.9x1.1x
Tue, 23 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.3b21.5x25.9x1.1x
Thu, 21 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.8x26.8x1.1x
Sat, 18 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21.3x26.3x1x
Mon, 16 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.6b20.3x25.3x1x
Wed, 13 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b21.9x28.1x1.1x
Fri, 11 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.4b22.2x29.5x1.1x
Sun, 09 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.0b21.5x29.9x1.1x
Tue, 06 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.4b20.9x29.4x1.1x
Thu, 04 May 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.3b20.2x29x1.1x
Sat, 01 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.8b21.1x28.9x1.1x
Mon, 27 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$90.3b20.7x28.3x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.3x


Total Market Cap: US$2.6tTotal Earnings: US$90.3bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.6x202420252026
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 35.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.6x.
  • 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 3.7% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 4.5% 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 Market0.64%
Consumer Staples-2.60%
Personal Products3.66%
Tobacco0.81%
Beverage-1.05%
Household Products-1.10%
Food-2.01%
Food and Staples Retail-4.09%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 167x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 31.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 5.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 25.3x.
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 growth rate of 5.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.1% 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
EL Estée Lauder CompaniesUS$111.745.0%
+US$1.9b		56.6%PS2.8x
MO Altria GroupUS$67.991.5%
+US$1.6b		25.1%PE16.4x
TGT TargetUS$115.662.6%
+US$1.3b		-9.7%PE13.9x
DLTR Dollar TreeUS$133.574.0%
+US$1.0b		75.1%PE23.8x
ELF e.l.f. BeautyUS$91.1322.6%
+US$992.1m		28.2%PE51.8x

Latest News

MNST
US$81.99
Monster Beverage
7D
1.0%
1Y
60.1%
COKE
US$176.79
Coca-Cola Consolidated
7D
8.0%
1Y
22.5%
WMT
US$124.87
Walmart
7D
-6.6%
1Y
28.5%
PM
US$183.50
Philip Morris International
7D
-2.9%
1Y
21.1%
PEP
US$164.59
PepsiCo
7D
-0.8%
1Y
7.2%
ELF
US$91.13
e.l.f. Beauty
7D
22.6%
1Y
28.2%
PG
US$158.56
Procter & Gamble
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-5.2%
MDLZ
US$58.64
Mondelez International
7D
-6.3%
1Y
-9.3%
CHD
US$103.25
Church & Dwight
7D
3.3%
1Y
-1.1%

CHD: Slower Volume Outlook Will Pressure Premium Future P E Multiple

The analyst price target for Church & Dwight has been lifted by $2 to $82.20, as analysts factor in modest adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E following a series of recent rating changes and target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Church & Dwight has featured a mix of upgrades and price target revisions, but not all of it has been upbeat.
COST
US$987.82
Costco Wholesale
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-4.6%

COST: Value Focus And Membership Model Will Balance Food Disinflation And Competition

Analysts have nudged their Costco Wholesale fair value estimate higher to about $1,048 from roughly $1,030, pointing to slightly stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples, partially tempered by a modestly higher discount rate and fresh price target raises across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Costco Wholesale has centered on fresh price target moves and updated views on how the membership model could hold up through changing consumer trends and spending patterns.
DG
US$151.79
Dollar General
7D
2.2%
1Y
99.4%

DG: Higher EPS Guidance And Completed Buybacks Will Conceal Ongoing Multiple Risk

Analysts have lifted their price target on Dollar General from about $100.54 to roughly $103.80, citing updated assumptions around slightly higher projected revenue growth, profit margins, a modestly lower discount rate, and a small adjustment to the expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Dollar General reported that from August 2, 2025 to November 1, 2025 it did not repurchase any shares, and that under the buyback announced on September 5, 2012 it has completed the repurchase of 123,531,571 shares, representing 45.04% of shares for a total of US$14,618.08m (Key Developments).
TGT
US$115.66
Target
7D
2.6%
1Y
-9.7%

TGT: Reinvestment In Merchandising And AI Will Rebuild Earnings Power

The analyst fair value estimate for Target has been raised by about $10 to $136.65, as analysts factor in modestly higher revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and a somewhat richer assumed future P/E multiple, while keeping a broadly similar discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Target reflects a mixed but improving tone, with several bullish analysts focusing on the potential for execution on the turnaround plan, valuation re-rating, and incremental investments in growth and efficiency.
EL
US$111.74
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
5.0%
1Y
56.6%

EL: AI Fragrance Personalization Will Support Long Term Earnings Recovery

Analysts have lifted their price target on Estée Lauder Companies to $130, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Estée Lauder Companies issued earnings guidance for the year ending June 30, 2026, with expected reported sales growth of 3% to 5% and reported EPS between $0.98 and $1.22 (Company guidance).
GIS
US$44.80
General Mills
7D
-7.8%
1Y
-24.3%

GIS: Protein Offerings And Perennial Grains Will Support Steady Future Margins

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for General Mills at approximately US$52.42 per share, making only very small adjustments to assumptions such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This reflects a largely unchanged outlook despite the use of refreshed model inputs.
DLTR
US$133.57
Dollar Tree
7D
4.0%
1Y
75.1%

DLTR: Higher Earnings Power And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Dollar Tree from $108.00 to $160.00, citing refreshed models that reflect revised discount rate assumptions, updated revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and slightly higher future P/E multiples, along with a mix of recent price target cuts, downgrades, and raises across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Dollar Tree reflects a split tape, with some firms taking a more cautious stance while others see room for upside as the company executes on its plans and the consumer environment evolves.
MO
US$67.99
Altria Group
7D
1.5%
1Y
25.1%