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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedApr 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies406
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M8.2%
  • 1Y12.0%
  • YTD7.9%

In the last week, the Consumer Staples industry is up 1.4%, with Walmart up 1.9%. This means that the industry has gained 12% over the past year. Looking forward, 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
Mon, 06 Apr 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.9b19.9x33.6x1.3x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026US$3.6tUS$2.7tUS$100.3b23x35.5x1.3x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$106.6b21.9x31.8x1.3x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.9x30.9x1.3x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$112.3b20.8x28.8x1.2x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.9b20.9x29.4x1.3x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.5x29.7x1.2x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.9b21.6x32.9x1.2x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.5b20.4x30.5x1.2x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$105.6b21.5x31.2x1.2x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$105.1b20.7x30.5x1.2x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$105.2b19.7x29.2x1.2x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.1b20.9x31.8x1.2x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.0b22.8x31.5x1.2x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.6x31.4x1.2x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$100.8b24.4x32.3x1.2x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.4b21.2x33x1.2x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.2b21.6x31.6x1.2x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b21.4x30.8x1.2x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.4b20.6x28.3x1.2x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b19.8x28x1.1x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b20x29.6x1.2x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.6b20.5x28.9x1.1x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.9b20.3x27.2x1.2x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.1b21.1x26.7x1.1x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.4x26.9x1.1x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.4b20.9x26.2x1.1x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b20.6x25.5x1x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.9x27.6x1.1x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$100.2b20.8x27.6x1.1x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$94.3b23x30.3x1.1x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21.7x30.1x1.1x
Tue, 16 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.5b20.7x30.3x1.1x
Thu, 13 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.1b20.4x28.9x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.9x


Total Market Cap: US$2.8tTotal Earnings: US$97.1bTotal Revenue: US$2.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.8x202420252026
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 33.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.8x.
  • 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 2.1% 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 Market3.46%
Consumer Staples1.41%
Food and Staples Retail2.01%
Beverage1.37%
Food0.67%
Personal Products0.15%
Household Products-0.05%
Tobacco-3.35%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 168x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 29.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 2.5% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 25.2x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 30% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 2.5% 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
WMT WalmartUS$125.791.9%
+US$18.3b		50.1%PE45.8x
COST Costco WholesaleUS$1.01k1.8%
+US$8.2b		11.8%PE52.7x
KO Coca-ColaUS$76.720.6%
+US$1.9b		12.2%PE25.2x
CASY Casey's General StoresUS$743.425.5%
+US$1.4b		77.8%PE42.3x
MNST Monster BeverageUS$72.371.5%
+US$1.0b		26.7%PE37.1x

Latest News

COST
US$1,014.96
Costco Wholesale
7D
1.8%
1Y
11.8%

Costco Stock Deep Dive: Vibecession Winner Or Overpriced Recession Insurance

Apr 06
MDLZ
US$57.54
Mondelez International
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-11.8%
MNST
US$72.37
Monster Beverage
7D
1.5%
1Y
26.7%

MNST: International And Zero Sugar Demand Should Support Future Upside

Monster Beverage's updated analyst price target edges lower to reflect slightly reduced fair value and margin assumptions, even as analysts point to solid sales trends and ongoing category growth as support for the longer term story. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Monster Beverage, with many firms adjusting price targets after Q4 results and the subsequent share pullback.
KDP
US$25.31
Keurig Dr Pepper
7D
-4.3%
1Y
-24.7%

KDP: 2026 Product Lineup And JDEP Integration Will Support Upside Repricing

Analysts have lowered the blended fair value estimate for Keurig Dr Pepper by about $0.43 per share to $35.29. This reflects updated price targets that incorporate modest adjustments to growth, profitability assumptions, and future P/E expectations following recent target changes from firms including Deutsche Bank, Barclays, and Wells Fargo.
MO
US$65.76
Altria Group
7D
-1.9%
1Y
18.1%

MO: Illicit Trade Controls And Slower Volume Declines Will Shape Future Returns

Analyst price targets for Altria Group have moved higher, with several firms lifting their views by $4 to $8 per share as analysts point to moderating U.S. cigarette volume declines, potential stabilization in Altria's market share, and improvements in addressing illicit trade. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a mix of optimism and caution around Altria Group, with several firms adjusting price targets and reassessing how the cigarette and next generation product trends could affect valuation and execution risk.
MKC
US$48.85
McCormick
7D
-9.1%
1Y
-33.9%

MKC: Unilever Foods Merger Will Support Future Margin And Earnings Power

Analysts have trimmed McCormick's implied fair value to about $63 from roughly $73, reflecting lower assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, partly offset by a higher future P/E multiple and a wave of reduced price targets across recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on McCormick has centered on lower price targets, revised long term goals, and differing views on the risk and reward trade off as the company recalibrates expectations.
HSY
US$206.19
Hershey
7D
-3.4%
1Y
26.8%

HSY: Easing Cocoa Costs And Tariff Removal Will Support Earnings Recovery

Hershey's updated analyst price target holds steady at $267, as analysts balance recent target cuts from several firms with upward revisions and upgrades that highlight easing cocoa costs, potential earnings recovery and slightly higher long term assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are leaning into a more constructive view on Hershey, even as some firms trim targets or remove the stock from preferred lists.
WMT
US$125.79
Walmart
7D
1.9%
1Y
50.1%

WMT: AI Commerce And Drone Expansion Will Support Margins Versus Intensifying Rivals

Analysts have nudged their average Walmart price target higher by roughly $10 to $20 into a $138 to $150 range, citing the retailer's push into AI enabled commerce, expanding digital and advertising platforms, and continued share gains that are pressuring peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Walmart highlights a wide range of views, but most commentary clusters around its push into AI powered commerce, growing digital and advertising businesses, and the valuation reset following its latest earnings and guidance.
KO
US$76.72
Coca-Cola
7D
0.6%
1Y
12.2%
CASY
US$743.42
Casey's General Stores
7D
5.5%
1Y
77.8%

CASY: Higher Margin Inside-Store Mix Will Support Premium EBITDA Profile

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Casey's General Stores to $808 from $750, citing stronger modeled revenue growth, a slightly lower discount rate, and Street research that points to solid Q3 execution, resilient inside-store trends, and support from higher price targets across several covering firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Casey's General Stores has been active, with several firms revisiting their assumptions following the latest fiscal Q3 report.
TGT
US$120.45
Target
7D
1.4%
1Y
27.6%

TGT: Merchandising And Guest Experience Investments Will Rebuild Earnings Power

Analysts have raised Target's fair value estimate to $154.82 from $140.00. This change reflects a series of higher price targets tied to updated earnings models, slightly stronger assumed revenue growth and margins, and a higher future P/E multiple following Q4 results, guidance, and investor day commentary.
SYY
US$71.16
Sysco
7D
2.7%
1Y
2.4%
PM
US$158.10
Philip Morris International
7D
-4.1%
1Y
4.5%

PM: Smoke Free Product Shift Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted the average price target for Philip Morris International to $210, citing stronger contributions from ZYN nicotine pouches and faster growth in next generation products as key supports for the new valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a cluster of higher price targets for Philip Morris International, with several bullish analysts highlighting ZYN nicotine pouches and next generation products as key inputs to their revised models.
ADM
US$73.83
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
2.9%
1Y
71.8%
PG
US$143.12
Procter & Gamble
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-10.7%
KR
US$72.35
Kroger
7D
-1.9%
1Y
8.9%