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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedAug 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies380
  • 7D0.2%
  • 3M-4.4%
  • 1Y4.3%
  • YTD7.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has remained flat. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 4.3% in that time. 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
Tue, 18 Aug 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$104.6b19.8x32.5x1.2x
Thu, 16 Jul 2026US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.3b19.4x32x1.2x
Sat, 13 Jun 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$103.8b19.3x32.8x1.3x
Mon, 11 May 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$102.1b18.8x34x1.3x
Wed, 08 Apr 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$100.9b19.7x33.8x1.3x
Fri, 06 Mar 2026US$3.5tUS$2.7tUS$100.5b22.3x35x1.3x
Sun, 01 Feb 2026US$3.4tUS$2.6tUS$103.7b21.8x32.5x1.3x
Tue, 30 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$108.1b21.6x30.9x1.3x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.5b21.3x28.9x1.2x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$112.9b20.6x29.4x1.2x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.6b21.5x29.6x1.2x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025US$3.4tUS$2.8tUS$101.8b21.5x33x1.2x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.5b21x30.2x1.2x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.6b21.1x30.3x1.2x
Tue, 13 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$105.1b20.6x30.5x1.2x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025US$3.0tUS$2.7tUS$108.3b20.2x27.6x1.1x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$103.1b21.8x31.9x1.2x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$103.0b22.8x31.3x1.2x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.3b22.6x31x1.2x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024US$3.3tUS$2.6tUS$100.9b24x32.5x1.2x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$97.4b20.6x32.8x1.2x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$102.2b21.6x31.6x1.2x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.4b21.3x31.2x1.2x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$107.3b20.5x28.5x1.2x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.7b19.8x28x1.1x
Wed, 15 May 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$102.3b20.4x29.5x1.2x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$103.8b20.2x28.9x1.1x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$112.6b20.5x26.8x1.1x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024US$2.9tUS$2.6tUS$110.5b21x26.6x1.1x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.6b21.2x27x1.1x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.5x26.1x1.1x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$102.7b20.6x25.5x1x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$98.9b22.2x27.3x1.1x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$100.1b20.7x27.6x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.6x


Total Market Cap: US$2.8tTotal Earnings: US$100.1bTotal Revenue: US$2.6tTotal 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 2.3% 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 Market0.11%
Consumer Staples0.17%
Food0.87%
Food and Staples Retail0.69%
Beverage0.26%
Household Products-2.19%
Tobacco-2.34%
Personal Products-2.52%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 177x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 29.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 21.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 24.5x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Tobacco industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 34% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 13% 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$114.331.5%
+US$13.3b		13.5%PE40x
KDP Keurig Dr PepperUS$30.283.3%
+US$1.3b		-12.6%PE30.6x
TBBB BBB FoodsUS$48.4519.2%
+US$971.1m		90.4%PS1.1x
MDLZ Mondelez InternationalUS$62.181.1%
+US$829.6m		0.5%PE22.6x
DAR Darling IngredientsUS$67.677.7%
+US$763.8m		118.1%PE17.9x

Latest News

CASY
US$870.01
Casey's General Stores
7D
1.8%
1Y
71.9%
TBBB
US$48.45
BBB Foods
7D
19.2%
1Y
90.4%
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SYY
US$81.85
Sysco
7D
-2.4%
1Y
3.3%
WMT
US$114.33
Walmart
7D
1.5%
1Y
13.5%
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CHD
US$97.98
Church & Dwight
7D
-5.1%
1Y
5.6%
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DAR
US$67.67
Darling Ingredients
7D
7.7%
1Y
118.1%
KDP
US$30.28
Keurig Dr Pepper
7D
3.3%
1Y
-12.6%
PFGC
US$104.68
Performance Food Group
7D
-8.0%
1Y
6.0%
PEP
US$138.24
PepsiCo
7D
0.4%
1Y
-7.6%
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MDLZ
US$62.18
Mondelez International
7D
1.1%
1Y
0.5%
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Summary Mondelez remains a compelling core holding-type stock, combining strong brands, global scale, and robust emerging market momentum. MDLZ delivered net revenue growth and positive volume/mix, with emerging markets driving 8%+ organic growth. With a BBB credit rating, a 3.2% well-covered dividend yield, and 12 years of dividend growth, MDLZ offers defensive income. Despite a forward P/E of 20.4, I maintain a 'Buy' rating, expecting low- to mid-teens annual total returns. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
CELH
US$29.95
Celsius Holdings
7D
10.1%
1Y
-51.1%
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PG
US$143.12
Procter & Gamble
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-8.1%
MO
US$63.96
Altria Group
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-3.1%
PM
US$184.52
Philip Morris International
7D
-0.8%
1Y
10.8%
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CL
US$90.21
Colgate-Palmolive
7D
-3.2%
1Y
7.1%
EL
US$84.34
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-7.1%