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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
Sat, 03 Jan 2026US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.5x29.8x1.2x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.5b21.2x29.4x1.2x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$113.8b20.8x29x1.2x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$110.8b21.2x29.4x1.2x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$103.9b22.2x32.2x1.2x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$103.7b21x31x1.2x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.9b20.9x30x1.2x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.4b20.7x30.9x1.2x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.9b20.1x29.6x1.2x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.1b21.2x31.2x1.2x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.0b21x31.3x1.2x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.6x30.9x1.2x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b24.2x32.7x1.2x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$96.9b21x32.6x1.2x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.5b21.7x31.6x1.2x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b20.9x31.2x1.2x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$107.1b20.6x28.4x1.2x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b20x28.3x1.1x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.8b20.9x28.9x1.2x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.8b19.7x28.5x1.1x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$110.2b20.6x27.6x1.2x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$110.7b21x26.4x1.1x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.2b21.1x25.9x1.1x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.2x26.3x1.1x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$102.6b21.2x25.9x1x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$99.0b22.3x27x1x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$100.0b21x27.8x1.1x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$3.0tUS$2.5tUS$94.9b23x31.4x1.2x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.9b21x29.9x1.1x
Mon, 22 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$94.9b21.9x30.1x1.1x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$97.1b20.3x29.1x1.1x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023US$2.5tUS$2.3tUS$90.2b20.1x28.1x1.1x
Sun, 12 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$87.6b21.7x29.2x1.1x
Tue, 10 Jan 2023US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$93.1b21.3x28.9x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.9x


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
WMT WalmartUS$112.760.9%
+US$8.1b		24.2%PE39.2x
DLTR Dollar TreeUS$127.703.0%
+US$745.7m		74.1%PE22.8x
BG Bunge GlobalUS$92.644.0%
+US$688.5m		19.9%PE13.5x
CELH Celsius HoldingsUS$47.754.7%
+US$556.8m		65.8%PE395.1x
ADM Archer-Daniels-MidlandUS$59.052.0%
+US$547.8m		18.0%PE23.9x

Latest News

ADM
US$59.05
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
2.0%
1Y
18.0%
COST
US$854.50
Costco Wholesale
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-6.8%
BG
US$92.64
Bunge Global
7D
4.0%
1Y
19.9%

BG: Ongoing Share Cancellations Will Drive Higher Future Earnings Power

Analysts have raised their price target on Bunge Global by approximately 3 dollars to around 108 dollars per share, citing slightly higher long term profit margin expectations and a modestly richer future earnings multiple, despite trimming near term revenue growth assumptions and applying a marginally higher discount rate. What's in the News Bunge Global amended Article 4 of its Articles of Association, reducing share capital by USD 123,826.10 to USD 2,085,117.63 after cancelling 12,382,610 repurchased shares with a nominal value of USD 0.01 per share.
KHC
US$24.39
Kraft Heinz
7D
1.1%
1Y
-20.3%

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.
DLTR
US$127.70
Dollar Tree
7D
3.0%
1Y
74.1%

DLTR: Future Returns Will Balance SNAP Pressures With Execution And Competitive Risks

Analysts have nudged their Dollar Tree price target slightly higher to about $118 per share, reflecting modestly better long term margin and valuation expectations, even as they flag mounting pressure on lower income shoppers from reduced SNAP benefits and intensifying value competition among discounters. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on Dollar Tree remain mixed, with more cautious commentary emerging even as some on the Street acknowledge operational improvements and long term margin potential.
PEP
US$142.23
PepsiCo
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-5.0%

PEP: Mixed Ratings And FY25 EPS Outlook Will Guide Near-Term Risk Reward

We are modestly raising our PepsiCo fair value estimate by approximately $1.50 per share to $155.91, as analysts balance recent target cuts and rating downgrades with solid Q3 execution, a slightly improved long term margin outlook, and support from resilient earnings growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Street research following the Q3 update reflects a mixed but generally balanced view on PepsiCo, with modest target cuts offset by at least one notable upgrade and recognition of resilient earnings power.
MNST
US$76.17
Monster Beverage
7D
-1.5%
1Y
45.4%

MNST: Shares Will Likely Trade Sideways As Category Momentum Normalizes

Analysts have nudged our Monster Beverage fair value estimate higher to approximately $75.77 from about $74.68, reflecting incremental optimism around sustained revenue growth, resilient margins, and a higher justified future earnings multiple following a series of price target increases and better than expected quarterly performance. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a constructive but increasingly balanced stance on Monster Beverage, with most covering firms lifting price targets while keeping ratings largely unchanged.
WMT
US$112.76
Walmart
7D
0.9%
1Y
24.2%
PG
US$141.79
Procter & Gamble
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-14.1%
PM
US$160.30
Philip Morris International
7D
-0.5%
1Y
31.4%

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.
CELH
US$47.75
Celsius Holdings
7D
4.7%
1Y
65.8%

CELH: Share Repurchases Will Support Constructive Long-Term Outlook After Recent Pullback

Analysts have modestly reduced their average price target for Celsius Holdings to a mid 60 dollar range from the high 60 dollar to low 70 dollar range, citing tempered revenue growth expectations, a slightly higher discount rate, and a lower future P E multiple. They still highlight robust category growth, strong Celsius and Alani Nu retail trends, and continued EBITDA upside as support for an attractive long term outlook.
CL
US$77.69
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-13.8%

CL: Emerging Market Strength Will Support Gradual Recovery As Q3 Softness Fades

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Colgate-Palmolive to $87 from the low-to-mid $90s, reflecting near term softness in Q3 results and muted personal care growth, even as they expect organic sales momentum to gradually improve. Analyst Commentary Analysts remain divided on Colgate-Palmolive, with recent target cuts reflecting near term execution risk, while longer term growth and margin recovery expectations stay largely intact.
STZ
US$141.17
Constellation Brands
7D
1.3%
1Y
-36.4%

STZ: Lowered Guidance And Q2 Update Will Pressure Near-Term Upside

Analysts have lowered their price target on Constellation Brands by $30, to $175 from $205, citing already-reduced guidance and near-term headwinds. They expect top line trends to improve on easier comparisons into 2026.
MDLZ
US$53.63
Mondelez International
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-10.4%

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$100.51
Target
7D
1.0%
1Y
-26.0%

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$69.12
Coca-Cola
7D
-1.1%
1Y
11.9%