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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies418
  • 7D0.6%
  • 3M-3.7%
  • 1Y-0.03%
  • YTD-0.07%

In the last week, Consumer Staples has been flat. In line with that, the industry has also been flat over the past 12 months. 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
Sun, 16 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.1b20.8x28.9x1.2x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$112.2b20.8x28.8x1.2x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.2b21.5x30.2x1.3x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.8b22x33.3x1.2x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$104.7b21.7x31.3x1.2x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.7b21.4x31.5x1.2x
Fri, 02 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.1b20.5x30.3x1.2x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$105.4b21.1x29.8x1.2x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.9b21.1x31.1x1.2x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.5b22x30.9x1.2x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.7x31.4x1.2x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$98.0b22.5x31.9x1.2x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.9b21.8x33.1x1.2x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.7b21.5x31.5x1.2x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$104.9b20.6x29.2x1.2x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.7b19.4x28.2x1.2x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.5b19.6x28.8x1.2x
Sat, 04 May 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b20.1x28.9x1.1x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$103.9b20.6x29.6x1.2x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.3b20.7x26.9x1.1x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$107.8b21.4x26x1.1x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b22x26.7x1.1x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.8b21.3x26.2x1x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.5b21x25.8x1x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.1x28x1.1x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$96.4b22.2x29.8x1.1x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.0b20.7x30x1.1x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.6b21.5x29.6x1.1x
Sun, 07 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$96.6b21.3x30x1.1x
Tue, 04 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.8b20.7x29x1.1x
Thu, 02 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.6b20.2x27.7x1.1x
Sat, 28 Jan 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$91.0b20.4x28.2x1.1x
Mon, 26 Dec 2022US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$100.0b20.5x26.9x1.2x
Wed, 23 Nov 2022US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$100.1b24x27.4x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.4x


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-0.39%
Consumer Staples0.63%
Tobacco4.59%
Beverage1.87%
Food1.25%
Food and Staples Retail0.11%
Household Products0.084%
Personal Products-0.71%
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 31.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 21.9% 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 22% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.3% 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
PEP PepsiCoUS$145.852.0%
+US$4.0b		-8.1%PE27.6x
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$155.431.3%
+US$3.2b		20.9%PE28.1x
KO Coca-ColaUS$71.160.9%
+US$2.6b		15.3%PE23.5x
COKE Coca-Cola ConsolidatedUS$159.5415.8%
+US$1.9b		31.8%PE22.3x
HSY HersheyUS$179.205.0%
+US$1.7b		4.8%PE26.7x

Latest News

LW
US$57.01
Lamb Weston Holdings
7D
-8.7%
1Y
-24.5%

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.
KO
US$71.16
Coca-Cola
7D
0.9%
1Y
15.3%
KDP
US$27.13
Keurig Dr Pepper
7D
4.5%
1Y
-14.3%

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$89.90
Target
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-40.9%

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$102.48
Walmart
7D
-0.1%
1Y
21.6%
PFGC
US$95.08
Performance Food Group
7D
-3.7%
1Y
14.3%

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Nov 13
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KOF
US$87.97
Coca-Cola FEMSA. de
7D
-2.5%
1Y
13.4%

KOF: Minimal Impact From New Mexico Tax Will Sustain Performance

The analyst price target for Coca-Cola FEMSA has been revised downward from $110 to $100. Analysts cite that recent tax changes in Mexico are expected to have minimal effect on overall sales performance.
COKE
US$159.54
Coca-Cola Consolidated
7D
15.8%
1Y
31.8%
CLX
US$103.68
Clorox
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-38.2%

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Nov 12
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MNST
US$71.31
Monster Beverage
7D
2.3%
1Y
37.1%
CHD
US$84.10
Church & Dwight
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-22.9%

CHD: Share Buybacks And Raised 2025 Outlook Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Church & Dwight to $96.95 per share. This reflects updated views on the company's revenue growth, profit margins, and a tightening price target range following overall cautious sentiment in the consumer staples sector.
PM
US$155.43
Philip Morris International
7D
1.3%
1Y
20.9%

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.
PG
US$147.67
Procter & Gamble
7D
0.5%
1Y
-12.9%

PG: Share Buyback And Product Rollout Will Drive Long-Term Upside

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Procter & Gamble to $169.05 from $168.64. They cite incremental improvements in revenue growth forecasts even as profit margin projections moderate.
CL
US$78.05
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-16.6%

CL: Future Cost Optimization Will Drive Competitive Advantage Amid Category Headwinds

Colgate-Palmolive’s fair value estimate has been reduced from $90.74 to $88.84 per share. Analysts cite persistent category headwinds and a moderated sales outlook as factors behind lower price targets across the sector.
HSY
US$179.20
Hershey
7D
5.0%
1Y
4.8%
PEP
US$145.85
PepsiCo
7D
2.0%
1Y
-8.1%