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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 10, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies417
  • 7D0.1%
  • 3M-5.2%
  • 1Y-2.3%
  • YTD-0.7%

Last week, the Consumer Staples industry hasn't moved much but Philip Morris International is up 6.3% in that time. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. 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, 10 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.6b20.2x28.5x1.2x
Wed, 08 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$112.3b20.7x28.7x1.2x
Fri, 05 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.2b21.7x30x1.2x
Sun, 03 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$101.9b21x32.3x1.2x
Tue, 01 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.1b20.1x30.7x1.2x
Thu, 29 May 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$104.5b19.9x31.2x1.2x
Sat, 26 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b20.5x29.8x1.2x
Mon, 24 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b21.2x30.2x1.2x
Wed, 19 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$106.1b21.1x31.1x1.2x
Fri, 17 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.1x30.4x1.2x
Sun, 15 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$101.5b23.3x32.3x1.2x
Tue, 12 Nov 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$95.7b21.3x33.2x1.2x
Thu, 10 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$100.8b21.6x31.6x1.2x
Sat, 07 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.6b21.6x31.5x1.2x
Mon, 05 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.0b21.5x29.4x1.2x
Wed, 03 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.9b20x27.9x1.1x
Fri, 31 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.7b19.7x28.2x1.1x
Sun, 28 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b19.7x29x1.1x
Tue, 26 Mar 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$110.2b20.7x27.7x1.2x
Thu, 22 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.1b20.7x26.7x1.1x
Sat, 20 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.3b21.3x26x1.1x
Mon, 18 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.4x26.5x1.1x
Wed, 15 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$100.1b21.6x27.1x1x
Fri, 13 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.7b20.3x25.5x1x
Sun, 10 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b21.4x27.6x1.1x
Tue, 08 Aug 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$96.3b24x29.7x1.1x
Thu, 06 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.3b21.7x30.4x1.1x
Sat, 03 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.7b21.4x29.4x1.1x
Mon, 01 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.9b20.4x29.9x1.1x
Wed, 29 Mar 2023US$2.7tUS$2.5tUS$96.7b20.2x28.4x1.1x
Fri, 24 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$90.3b20.5x28.4x1.1x
Sun, 22 Jan 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$92.8b21x28.1x1.1x
Tue, 20 Dec 2022US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$100.0b21.8x26.6x1.2x
Thu, 17 Nov 2022US$2.7tUS$2.3tUS$99.6b23.8x26.9x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.9x


Total Market Cap: US$2.7tTotal Earnings: US$99.6bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.2x202320242025
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 29.2x.
  • 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 grown 3.9% 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-1.96%
Consumer Staples0.12%
Tobacco2.66%
Food and Staples Retail1.38%
Food-0.054%
Beverage-0.38%
Household Products-2.43%
Personal Products-2.60%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 151x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 31.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 17.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 25.8x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 32% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 18% 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
PM Philip Morris InternationalUS$153.396.3%
+US$14.1b		21.5%PE27.8x
KO Coca-ColaUS$70.553.8%
+US$11.1b		11.3%PE23.3x
WMT WalmartUS$102.591.0%
+US$8.0b		21.8%PE38.3x
MNST Monster BeverageUS$69.734.8%
+US$3.2b		25.1%PE39.4x
CL Colgate-PalmoliveUS$78.765.0%
+US$3.0b		-14.4%PE21.8x

Latest News

KVUE
US$16.88
Kenvue
7D
4.6%
1Y
-29.0%
PRMB
US$14.46
Primo Brands
7D
-34.2%
1Y
-40.3%
COST
US$922.74
Costco Wholesale
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-1.1%
EL
US$87.75
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-9.2%
1Y
37.3%

EL: Future Earnings May Rise as Digital Expansion Accelerates

Analysts have raised their price target for Estée Lauder Companies from $95.09 to $101.87. They cite expectations for stronger revenue growth and improved profit margins supported by updated forecasts.
MNST
US$69.73
Monster Beverage
7D
4.8%
1Y
25.1%
CELH
US$41.52
Celsius Holdings
7D
-29.9%
1Y
51.6%
ELF
US$73.74
e.l.f. Beauty
7D
-39.6%
1Y
-38.7%
ADM
US$56.98
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
-5.2%
1Y
8.8%

ADM: Soybean Incentives And Policy Uncertainty Will Influence Future Performance

Analysts have lowered their price target on Archer-Daniels-Midland from $58.30 to $57.60, citing persistent profit headwinds and softer demand in key segments. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst perspectives on Archer-Daniels-Midland reflect ongoing debate around the company’s outlook.
PM
US$153.39
Philip Morris International
7D
6.3%
1Y
21.5%

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$146.98
Procter & Gamble
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-11.5%

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$78.76
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
5.0%
1Y
-14.4%

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$170.61
Hershey
7D
5.1%
1Y
-4.4%
MO
US$58.03
Altria Group
7D
2.4%
1Y
7.6%
WMT
US$102.59
Walmart
7D
1.0%
1Y
21.8%

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Oct 31
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KDP
US$25.96
Keurig Dr Pepper
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-21.8%

KDP: Execution Following JDE Peet’s Acquisition Will Drive Potential Upside

The fair value estimate for Keurig Dr Pepper has increased to $35.44 from $34.06. Analysts acknowledge improving profit margins, even with slower revenue growth and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the JDE Peet's acquisition.
KO
US$70.55
Coca-Cola
7D
3.8%
1Y
11.3%

Analysts Adjust Price Targets as Coca-Cola Shows Resilience and Faces International Uncertainty

Coca-Cola's analyst consensus price target has been modestly increased from $78 to around $80 per share. Analysts cite continued strong quarterly performance and expectations for resilient organic sales growth, despite some international volume softness.