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U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies414
  • 7D2.2%
  • 3M17.5%
  • 1Y11.0%
  • YTD15.0%

In the last week, the Consumer Staples industry is up 2.2%, with Walmart up 5.7%. During this same period, the Constellation Brands underperformed, falling 9.9%. This means that the industry has gained 11% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 10% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 18 Feb 2026US$3.6tUS$2.7tUS$101.5b23.5x35.8x1.4x
Fri, 16 Jan 2026US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b21.8x31.6x1.3x
Sun, 14 Dec 2025US$3.4tUS$2.7tUS$109.4b22.8x31x1.3x
Tue, 11 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$111.7b20.6x28.5x1.2x
Thu, 09 Oct 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$112.3b20.7x28.9x1.2x
Sat, 06 Sep 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$110.2b22x30.1x1.2x
Mon, 04 Aug 2025US$3.3tUS$2.8tUS$101.9b21x32.3x1.2x
Wed, 02 Jul 2025US$3.2tUS$2.8tUS$105.1b20.1x30.7x1.2x
Fri, 30 May 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$104.5b20.3x31x1.2x
Sun, 27 Apr 2025US$3.2tUS$2.7tUS$107.8b20.5x29.7x1.2x
Tue, 25 Mar 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$102.8b21.2x30.2x1.2x
Thu, 20 Feb 2025US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$106.1b21.1x31.1x1.2x
Sat, 18 Jan 2025US$3.1tUS$2.7tUS$101.4b22.3x30.5x1.2x
Mon, 16 Dec 2024US$3.3tUS$2.7tUS$101.5b23.3x32.3x1.2x
Wed, 13 Nov 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$95.7b21x33.1x1.2x
Fri, 11 Oct 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$100.8b21.7x31.8x1.2x
Sun, 08 Sep 2024US$3.2tUS$2.6tUS$101.6b21.6x31.5x1.2x
Tue, 06 Aug 2024US$3.1tUS$2.6tUS$105.0b21x29.4x1.2x
Thu, 04 Jul 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$106.9b19.3x28x1.1x
Sat, 01 Jun 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$105.7b19.5x28.2x1.1x
Mon, 29 Apr 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$101.8b19.7x29x1.1x
Wed, 27 Mar 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$110.1b20.5x27.6x1.2x
Fri, 23 Feb 2024US$3.0tUS$2.6tUS$111.1b20.9x26.8x1.1x
Sun, 21 Jan 2024US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$108.3b21.3x26x1.1x
Tue, 19 Dec 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$104.5b21.2x26.5x1.1x
Thu, 16 Nov 2023US$2.7tUS$2.6tUS$100.0b21.6x27.4x1x
Sat, 14 Oct 2023US$2.6tUS$2.6tUS$101.6b20.3x25.3x1x
Mon, 11 Sep 2023US$2.8tUS$2.6tUS$99.8b21.4x27.6x1.1x
Wed, 09 Aug 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.2b23.5x29.5x1.1x
Fri, 07 Jul 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$93.3b21.7x30.2x1.1x
Sun, 04 Jun 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$94.7b21.4x29.4x1.1x
Tue, 02 May 2023US$2.9tUS$2.5tUS$95.9b21x30x1.1x
Thu, 30 Mar 2023US$2.8tUS$2.5tUS$96.5b20.1x28.6x1.1x
Sat, 25 Feb 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$90.3b20.6x28.3x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.3x


Total Market Cap: US$2.6tTotal Earnings: US$90.3bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.6x202420252026
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 35.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have grown 4.0% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 4.6% 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-1.93%
Consumer Staples2.21%
Personal Products5.20%
Food and Staples Retail3.23%
Household Products2.06%
Tobacco1.41%
Food1.00%
Beverage0.34%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 166x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 31.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 2.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Household Products industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 25.3x.
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 2.7% 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
COST Costco WholesaleUS$1.01k4.2%
+US$17.9b		-4.2%PE54.1x
WMT WalmartUS$128.851.7%
+US$17.1b		24.2%PE44.8x
KO Coca-ColaUS$79.563.6%
+US$11.8b		15.2%PE26.1x
EL Estée Lauder CompaniesUS$112.1410.7%
+US$3.9b		55.3%PS2.8x
MO Altria GroupUS$66.543.3%
+US$3.6b		26.1%PE16.1x

Latest News

PG
US$160.07
Procter & Gamble
7D
0.6%
1Y
-3.2%
MDLZ
US$62.59
Mondelez International
7D
3.2%
1Y
2.3%
WMT
US$133.89
Walmart
7D
5.7%
1Y
29.0%

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PM
US$187.51
Philip Morris International
7D
2.6%
1Y
26.0%

PM: Regulatory Setbacks Will Pressure Overextended Post Earnings Share Performance

The analyst price target for Philip Morris International has been revised to $161.61 from $158.00, as analysts factor in updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, following a recent series of target increases from several major firms alongside a downgrade from one broker. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Philip Morris International has featured a series of upward price target revisions, alongside a downgrade that introduces a more cautious note.
EL
US$108.24
Estée Lauder Companies
7D
6.8%
1Y
49.9%

EL: AI Fragrance Personalization Will Support Long Term Earnings Recovery

Analysts have lifted their price target on Estée Lauder Companies to $130, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Estée Lauder Companies issued earnings guidance for the year ending June 30, 2026, with expected reported sales growth of 3% to 5% and reported EPS between $0.98 and $1.22 (Company guidance).
FLO
US$10.36
Flowers Foods
7D
-12.3%
1Y
-43.5%
HSY
US$222.58
Hershey
7D
-2.8%
1Y
36.6%
HRL
US$23.78
Hormel Foods
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-15.9%
STZ
US$149.30
Constellation Brands
7D
-9.9%
1Y
-11.9%
CELH
US$44.68
Celsius Holdings
7D
-3.6%
1Y
96.5%
KO
US$78.68
Coca-Cola
7D
2.4%
1Y
13.9%

KO: Fair Value View Will Weigh Portfolio Shift And Leadership Transition

Analysts have modestly raised their Coca-Cola fair value estimate to about US$79.80 from roughly US$77.57, citing updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions reflected in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around the modestly higher fair value estimate for Coca-Cola gives you a window into how analysts are thinking about the trade off between valuation, execution, and growth expectations.
GIS
US$48.34
General Mills
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-16.0%

GIS: Protein Offerings And Perennial Grains Will Support Steady Future Margins

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for General Mills at approximately US$52.42 per share, making only very small adjustments to assumptions such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This reflects a largely unchanged outlook despite the use of refreshed model inputs.
PEP
US$165.94
PepsiCo
7D
-0.6%
1Y
15.2%
TSN
US$63.94
Tyson Foods
7D
-1.6%
1Y
10.5%
COST
US$1,018.48
Costco Wholesale
7D
4.9%
1Y
-3.6%

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Analysts maintained their fair value estimate for Costco Wholesale at $1,205, while adjusting their assumptions to reflect slightly higher revenue growth, modestly improved profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E. These changes reflect renewed coverage and mixed but improving expectations for food retailers as discussed in recent Street research.
MO
US$67.25
Altria Group
7D
4.4%
1Y
27.5%