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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies415
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M0.9%
  • 1Y1.3%
  • YTD-31.4%

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
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
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
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.2x


Total Market Cap: US$2.7tTotal Earnings: US$93.1bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.4x202420252026
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 29.4x.
  • 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 5.1% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.0% 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-1.43%
Consumer Staples-0.73%
Tobacco1.82%
Beverage-0.33%
Food and Staples Retail-0.75%
Food-0.93%
Household Products-0.97%
Personal Products-1.68%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 160x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 15.3% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 25.5x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 33% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 15% 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
CLX CloroxUS$100.832.3%
+US$280.6m		-38.1%PE15.5x
KO Coca-ColaUS$69.910.06%
+US$172.1m		13.2%PE23.1x
KHC Kraft HeinzUS$24.250.5%
+US$142.0m		-20.8%PS1.1x
KVUE KenvueUS$17.250.3%
+US$114.9m		-18.6%PE23.1x
MO Altria GroupUS$57.660.1%
+US$100.7m		8.5%PE10.9x

Latest News

COST
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Costco Wholesale
7D
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1Y
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DG
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Dollar General
7D
-3.7%
1Y
77.8%
RLX
US$2.33
RLX Technology
7D
2.2%
1Y
5.9%

RLX: Stable Margins And Faster Revenue Will Drive Shares Higher

Analysts have slightly raised their price target on RLX Technology, reflecting marginally faster expected revenue growth, a modest reduction in discount rates, and a minor adjustment to future earnings multiples, while profit margin forecasts remain broadly stable. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at $2.61 per share, indicating no material revision to the intrinsic value estimate.
KHC
US$24.25
Kraft Heinz
7D
0.5%
1Y
-20.8%

KHC: Cyclical Headwinds And 2025 Reset Will Support Future Earnings Recovery

Analysts have modestly reduced their blended price target for Kraft Heinz by a few dollars per share to the mid $20s, citing softer organic sales trends, trimmed 2025 guidance, and a still challenging operating environment despite largely cyclical headwinds. Analyst Commentary Street research commentary on Kraft Heinz highlights a cautious but not outright negative stance, with price targets edging down into the mid 20s as analysts recalibrate expectations for growth, profitability, and industry conditions.
KVUE
US$17.25
Kenvue
7D
0.3%
1Y
-18.6%

KVUE: Share Price Will Recover As Legal Overhangs Ease Post Kimberly-Clark Acquisition

Analysts have modestly raised their Kenvue price target to $18 from $17, citing improving sentiment around the Skin Health and Beauty segment, an attractive takeout valuation relative to perceived standalone fair value, and a generally balanced view of legal and execution risks. Analyst Commentary Street research on Kenvue reflects a mix of cautious optimism and lingering concern, with recent target changes clustering in the high teens to low 20s and framed heavily by legal risk, category growth, and potential corporate actions.
EL
US$104.72
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-2.7%
1Y
45.1%

EL: Digital Commerce And Luxury Fragrance Initiatives Will Support Balanced Future Performance

Narrative Update on Estée Lauder Companies Analysts have nudged their price target for Estée Lauder Companies slightly higher, to approximately 104 dollars from about 102 dollars. They cite modestly stronger long term revenue growth expectations and a marginally lower discount rate, which together support a higher justified valuation multiple.
CLX
US$100.83
Clorox
7D
2.3%
1Y
-38.1%

CLX: Margin Recovery And ERP Progress Will Support Earnings Outlook

Clorox's analyst price target has been reduced by about $5 to reflect softer near term results and guidance, with analysts citing muted growth expectations, operating deleverage from recent disruptions, and a more cautious outlook on topline and earnings across consumer staples. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge that Clorox's recent results and guidance were soft, but stress that the outcome was not as negative as many investors had anticipated.
WMT
US$111.41
Walmart
7D
-0.3%
1Y
22.7%
TAP
US$46.68
Molson Coors Beverage
7D
0.6%
1Y
-15.5%

TAP Weak Category Trends And Share Losses Will Pressure Shares Ahead

The fair value estimate for Molson Coors Beverage has been reduced from $54.00 to $40.00 as analysts trim price targets in response to a weaker near term outlook, softer category trends, and lowered guidance, despite improved margin expectations and a more modest future valuation multiple. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have been trimming price targets for Molson Coors, highlighting a more cautious stance on the company despite pockets of operational progress.
PG
US$143.31
Procter & Gamble
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-13.2%
PM
US$160.40
Philip Morris International
7D
-0.4%
1Y
31.5%

PM: Recent Pullback Will Offer Bullish Entry As Earnings Guidance Will Hold

Analysts have modestly increased their price target on Philip Morris International by $0.00 to reflect slightly lower discount rate assumptions, broadly stable growth and margin forecasts, and their view that the recent share pullback is an overreaction that offers an attractive entry point for investors. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts argue that the share price pullback is disconnected from fundamentals, given better than expected Q3 organic sales, margin expansion, and EPS growth, supporting a more attractive risk reward valuation.
MO
US$57.66
Altria Group
7D
0.1%
1Y
8.5%

MO: Future Returns Will Depend On Combustible Volume Pressures

Altria Group's updated analyst price target has been trimmed modestly to reflect a slightly lower fair value and higher discount rate, as analysts factor in mixed Q3 results with accelerated Marlboro volume declines and share losses in oral tobacco, partly offset by improving revenue trends and resilient profit margins. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have tempered their outlook on Altria following its latest quarterly update, trimming price targets to reflect softer growth expectations and execution risk in the core combustible and oral tobacco franchises.
MDLZ
US$53.83
Mondelez International
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-10.1%

MDLZ: AI Cost Cuts Will Support Future Margin Expansion Despite Demand Headwinds

Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets on Mondelez International, trimming the equity fair value estimate by about $0.17 per share to reflect slightly lower long term growth and earnings expectations amid softer consumer demand and a recalibration of valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Street research reflects a generally cautious but still constructive stance on Mondelez, with most firms trimming price targets while maintaining ratings that range from Neutral to positive.
TGT
US$97.75
Target
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-28.0%

TGT: Reinvestment And Turnaround Spending Will Prolong Margin Pressure And Earnings Weakness

Analysts have reduced our Target fair value estimate to approximately $67 from $82, reflecting lower assumed revenue growth and margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and more conservative valuation multiples amid a tougher macro backdrop and increased reinvestment needs highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has tilted more cautious on Target, with a series of price target cuts, largely Neutral or lower ratings, and an emphasis on execution risk in the company’s turnaround plan.
KO
US$69.91
Coca-Cola
7D
0.06%
1Y
13.2%
SEB
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Seaboard
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1.7%
1Y
81.0%