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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJul 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies385
  • 7D3.6%
  • 3M-1.8%
  • 1Y7.0%
  • YTD8.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has risen 3.6%, driven by gains in Walmart and Coca-Cola of 3.4% and 7.7%, respectively. Meanwhile, Albertsons Companies actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 21% in the last week. This means that the industry has gained 7.0% over the past year. 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
Wed, 29 Jul 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$101.7b19.2x33x1.2x
Fri, 26 Jun 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$103.8b18.6x32.5x1.2x
Sun, 24 May 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$102.3b18.6x33.2x1.3x
Tue, 21 Apr 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.9b21x33.9x1.3x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.6b21x34x1.3x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026US$3.6tUS$2.7tUS$101.5b23.8x35.7x1.4x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b21.8x30.5x1.2x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$110.4b21.7x30.6x1.3x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.5b19.4x28.4x1.2x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.1x29.3x1.2x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.0b21.9x29.9x1.2x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$106.0b21.3x30.6x1.2x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.1b20.5x30.4x1.2x
Mon, 26 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.5b19.8x30.9x1.2x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b20.5x29.7x1.2x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b21.1x30.3x1.2x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$105.9b20.9x31.2x1.2x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$100.8b22.2x30.7x1.2x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$101.3b23.6x32.5x1.2x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$95.6b21.3x32.8x1.2x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.0b21.5x31.7x1.2x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.7b21.7x31.5x1.2x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$104.8b21.5x28.9x1.2x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.9b19.9x28x1.1x
Tue, 28 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.7b20.6x28.6x1.2x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$104.2b20.3x28.9x1.1x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$110.2b20.8x27.7x1.2x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$111.9b21x26.2x1.1x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.4b21.3x26.2x1.1x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.2b21.5x26.9x1.1x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$101.1b21.4x26.7x1x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.1b21.7x25.5x1x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b20.7x27.5x1.1x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.0b23.7x29.3x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.3x


Total Market Cap: US$2.8tTotal Earnings: US$97.0bTotal Revenue: US$2.5tTotal 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 2.2% 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-1.50%
Consumer Staples3.61%
Beverage5.79%
Food and Staples Retail3.39%
Food3.25%
Personal Products3.11%
Household Products1.07%
Tobacco1.04%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 175x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 28.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 28.8% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 24.6x.
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 29% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.5% 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
WMT WalmartUS$113.103.4%
+US$30.0b		15.9%PE39.6x
KO Coca-ColaUS$88.277.7%
+US$27.1b		27.2%PE26.5x
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$200.176.5%
+US$18.9b		23.0%PE28.8x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$966.584.0%
+US$16.6b		3.4%PE48.5x
PEP PepsiCoUS$142.865.3%
+US$9.8b		0%PE18.7x

Latest News

KO
US$88.27
Coca-Cola
7D
7.7%
1Y
27.2%
COST
US$966.58
Costco Wholesale
7D
4.0%
1Y
3.4%
MKC
US$51.53
McCormick
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-29.2%
PM
US$200.17
Philip Morris International
7D
6.5%
1Y
23.0%
ACI
US$11.58
Albertsons Companies
7D
-21.3%
1Y
-41.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 28

ACI: Restructuring And Retail Media Will Support Future Returns Despite Headwinds

Analysts have reduced the price target for Albertsons Companies to about $15.31 from $20.25 as they factor in weaker projected revenue growth, tighter profit margins, a higher discount rate, and a wave of recent downgrades and lower Street targets following disappointing Q1 results and guidance cuts. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Albertsons Companies has shifted more cautious after the fiscal Q1 earnings miss, guidance cuts, and leadership changes, but there are still some points that more optimistic analysts highlight around valuation and potential execution improvements.
ANDE
US$73.19
Andersons
7D
-9.5%
1Y
100.7%
DAR
US$58.42
Darling Ingredients
7D
-8.6%
1Y
76.0%
Narrative Update • Jul 27

DAR: Renewable Diesel Policy Tailwinds Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Darling Ingredients by about $3 to roughly $75, citing higher price targets across the Street. These are supported by expectations for stronger margins at Diamond Green Diesel, a constructive Q2 setup, and a supportive policy backdrop for renewable diesel despite near term volatility and execution risk.
MDLZ
US$62.48
Mondelez International
7D
4.4%
1Y
-10.4%
COCO
US$69.58
Vita Coco Company
7D
-8.3%
1Y
89.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 24

COCO: Copra Acquisition And Buybacks Will Extend Premium Multiple Expectations

The Vita Coco Company’s updated analyst price target has increased from $75.11 to $83.56. Analysts cite recent Q2 sales and EBITDA outperformance, improved pricing, and continued confidence in the company’s sales momentum as key factors supporting the higher valuation.
ADM
US$83.18
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
-3.5%
1Y
53.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 23

ADM: Elevated P/E Assumptions Will Increase Downside Risk If Earnings Disappoint

Analysts have raised their Archer-Daniels-Midland fair value estimate to $60 from $50, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E after a series of recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Archer-Daniels-Midland points to a mixed backdrop, with several firms adjusting price targets while keeping a cautious tone on the stock's risk and reward balance.
PEP
US$142.86
PepsiCo
7D
5.3%
1Y
0%
Narrative Update • Jul 23

PEP: Dividend Strength And Activist Stake Will Drive International-Led Turnaround

The analyst price target for PepsiCo has been trimmed by about $9 to reflect lower modeled revenue growth, a reduced future P/E assumption near 21x, and ongoing concerns around North America weakness, while international performance remains resilient. Analyst Commentary Street research on PepsiCo has shifted toward more cautious expectations after the latest quarter, with many firms trimming price targets and focusing more heavily on the split between North America softness and resilient international operations.
MO
US$74.82
Altria Group
7D
2.5%
1Y
26.0%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 21

Altria: Why The 30% Premium Is Too Much

Summary Altria Group, Inc. is rated Sell due to a 30% premium to its historical P/E, despite stagnant results and uncertain smoke-free growth. MO's Q1 outperformed the industry in smokeables, but oral tobacco remains challenged, with on! Growing shipments yet losing share amid intense competition. Management reaffirmed 2026 EPS guidance ($5.56–$5.72) but expressed caution given macro uncertainty and lack of conviction in near-term margin expansion. MO's high gross margins and cash flow support dividends, but secular decline in cigarettes and unclear oral tobacco prospects limit long-term appeal. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
FLO
US$7.54
Flowers Foods
7D
-11.3%
1Y
-54.2%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 20

Flowers Foods: The Deal Behind Its First Dividend Cut In 24 Years

Summary Flowers Foods (FLO) faces headwinds after a $846.2M debt-financed acquisition and a recent dividend cut, challenging its historical stability. FLO's valuation is pressured by sector-wide derating tied to interest rates and internal factors, notably the costly Simple Mills acquisition. The dividend cut, ending a 24-year growth streak, signals diminished income appeal and has driven away income-focused investors. I rate FLO a hold, with fair value in the $8.35–10.57 range on $465–495M EBITDA at 7.5–8x, reflecting current business fundamentals. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
MNST
US$97.74
Monster Beverage
7D
3.5%
1Y
59.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 20

MNST: International Demand And Stock Split Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have raised the Monster Beverage fair value estimate from $87.00 to $113.00, reflecting a series of higher price targets across the Street that indicate confidence in the company's top line momentum and product pipeline, even as some now highlight valuation as a key constraint. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Monster Beverage points to a mix of enthusiasm around growth drivers and a growing debate around valuation.
WMT
US$113.10
Walmart
7D
3.4%
1Y
15.9%
BG
US$117.37
Bunge Global
7D
-3.4%
1Y
53.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 15

BG: Fair Outlook Balances Viterra Integration Benefits And Margin Improvement Expectations

Analysts have lifted their price target for Bunge Global to $121.60 from $93.50, citing updated assumptions that combine more modest revenue growth expectations with higher projected profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Bunge Global Bunge Global received a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating after full-year earnings estimates were raised by 17.4% over the past three months, with the stock return of about 27.6% year to date compared with 5.9% for the Basic Materials sector, according to Zacks.