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Consumer Staples Sector

Consumer staples sector stocks represent companies that sell essential goods such as food, beverage, household products, and personal care items. These stocks are generally considered defensive investments as they tend to be less affected by economic fluctuations compared to other sectors. Investors often turn to consumer staples stocks for stable dividends, consistent earnings, and reliable performance during market downturns. However, these stocks may not offer as much growth potential as other sectors. It is advisable for investors to diversify their portfolios by including consumer staples sector stocks to weather market volatility.

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Symbol Exchange Name MCAP Price Change PE Ratio Yield
TEDU NASDAQ Tarena International Inc 0.27B 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
SKIN NASDAQ The Beauty Health Co 0.18B 1.39 -0.36 0.00 0.00
CHGG NYSE Chegg Inc 0.15B 1.40 1.83 0.00 0.00
BYND NASDAQ Beyond Meat Inc 0.59B 1.47 127.70 0.00 0.00
BRCC NYSE BRC Inc 0.17B 1.53 -2.55 0.00 0.00
HAIN NASDAQ The Hain Celestial Group Inc 0.14B 1.59 -3.71 0.00 0.00
WALD NASDAQ Waldencast PLC 0.23B 1.85 -0.54 0.00 0.00
HFFG NASDAQ HF Foods Group Inc 0.11B 2.16 -1.82 23.98 0.00
SNDL NASDAQ SNDL Inc 0.56B 2.18 -1.14 303.03 0.00
ABEV NYSE Ambev S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing 1 Common Share) 34.30B 2.20 -0.68 12.14 0.08
RLX NYSE RLX Technology Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing the right to receive one (1) Class A ordinary share 2.91B 2.39 -0.42 31.04 0.00
ISPR NASDAQ Ispire Technology Inc 0.14B 2.41 1.69 0.00 0.00
IH NYSE iHuman Inc. American depositary shares, each representing five Class A ordinary shares 0.13B 2.61 -1.51 9.86 0.00
ZVIA NYSE Zevia PBC 0.20B 2.63 4.17 0.00 0.00
VFF NASDAQ Village Farms International Inc 0.35B 3.08 1.99 28.74 0.00
GOTU NYSE Gaotu Techedu Inc. American Depositary Shares 0.75B 3.09 0.00 0.00 0.00
EWCZ NASDAQ European Wax Center Inc 0.15B 3.55 -4.57 19.50 0.00
LND NYSE Brasilagro Brazilian Agric Real Estate Co Sponsored ADR (Brazil) 0.36B 3.66 -1.09 14.54 0.04
HNST NASDAQ The Honest Co Inc 0.41B 3.71 -1.33 56.83 0.00
DNUT NASDAQ Krispy Kreme Inc 0.68B 3.99 -1.12 0.00 0.03
COTY NYSE Coty Inc 3.54B 4.05 0.38 9.03 0.00
BRFS NYSE BRF S.A. 6.66B 4.18 0.49 0.00 0.00
WEST NASDAQ Westrock Coffee Co 0.42B 4.41 0.23 0.00 0.00
ABVE NASDAQ Above Food Ingredients Inc 0.24B 4.62 -1.71 0.00 0.00
BGS NYSE B&G Foods Inc 0.37B 4.65 4.50 8.16 0.19
VSTA NASDAQ Vasta Platform Ltd 0.40B 4.95 0.60 4.53 0.00
NWL NASDAQ Newell Brands Inc 2.16B 5.15 -5.68 4.40 0.08
STKL NASDAQ SunOpta, Inc. - Common Stock 0.69B 5.80 -1.37 0.00 0.00
UDMY NASDAQ Udemy Inc 1.00B 6.85 -1.02 43.86 0.00
DDC NYSE DDC Enterprise Ltd 0.16B 7.18 -0.35 1.48 0.00
CDXC NASDAQ ChromaDex Corp 0.59B 7.53 -3.84 0.00 0.00
YSG NYSE Yatsen Holding Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing twenty (20) Class A Ordinary Shares 0.72B 7.64 -3.54 0.00 0.00
STG NYSE Sunlands Technology Group 0.11B 8.00 0.00 1.79 0.00
AGRO NYSE Adecoagro SA 0.84B 8.35 0.76 22.51 0.04
COUR NYSE Coursera Inc 1.40B 8.43 -0.30 19.16 0.00
LFVN NASDAQ Lifevantage Corp 0.11B 8.71 0.41 10.92 0.02
HLF NYSE Herbalife Ltd 0.90B 8.74 1.40 2.52 0.00
AFRI NASDAQ Forafric Global PLC 0.24B 8.81 0.92 0.00 0.00
MAMA NASDAQ Mama`s Creations Inc 0.43B 10.59 -2.31 96.27 0.00
NUS NYSE Nu Skin Enterprises Inc 0.53B 10.79 -1.38 5.28 0.02
DAO NYSE Youdao Inc 1.33B 11.09 -0.27 38.59 0.00
AVO NASDAQ Mission Produce Inc 0.86B 12.23 -1.69 20.95 0.00
TAL NYSE TAL Education Group 7.46B 12.26 -5.04 43.27 0.00
UTZ NYSE Utz Brands Inc 1.07B 12.26 -0.57 175.50 0.02
FLO NYSE Flowers Foods Inc 2.59B 12.27 -2.39 11.47 0.08
CCU NYSE Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. Common Stock 2.36B 12.76 -0.12 14.96 0.04
DOLE NYSE Dole PLC 1.25B 13.10 0.39 10.71 0.03
NOMD NYSE Nomad Foods Ltd 2.04B 13.58 -1.31 7.32 0.06
GO NASDAQ Grocery Outlet Holding Corp 1.34B 13.67 -4.71 170.13 0.00
LMNR NASDAQ Limoneira Co 0.25B 14.01 0.29 0.00 0.02
NATR NASDAQ Natures Sunshine Products Inc 0.25B 14.30 0.85 17.97 0.00
OTLY NASDAQ Oatly Group AB - American Depositary Shares 0.45B 14.75 2.01 0.00 0.00
KVUE NYSE Kenvue Inc 31.09B 16.20 3.22 19.16 0.06
SKIL NYSE Skillsoft Corp 0.15B 17.77 1.14 3.77 0.00
FTLF NASDAQ FitLife Brands Inc 0.17B 18.02 -1.64 23.90 0.00
FC NYSE Franklin Covey Co 0.23B 18.14 -2.47 21.49 0.00
THS NYSE Treehouse Foods Inc 0.92B 18.16 0.06 50.56 0.00
ACI NYSE Albertsons Companies Inc 10.02B 18.25 -0.09 10.47 0.03
CAG NYSE Conagra Brands Inc 9.06B 18.94 -1.36 9.71 0.08
AKO.A NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 3.08B 19.54 -0.11 12.74 0.06
EPC NYSE Edgewell Personal Care Co 0.92B 19.83 0.05 14.36 0.03
SMPL NASDAQ The Simply Good Foods Co 1.98B 19.85 3.20 19.19 0.00
USNA NYSE Usana Health Sciences Inc 0.37B 20.07 -0.15 11.75 0.00
HELE NASDAQ Helen Of Troy Ltd 0.46B 20.07 -0.40 4.17 0.00
WILC NASDAQ G. Willi-Food International Ltd 0.30B 21.42 1.17 10.14 0.05
LINC NASDAQ Lincoln Educational Services Corp 0.71B 22.41 0.90 42.22 0.00
KLG NYSE WK Kellogg Co 1.99B 22.99 -0.05 0.00 0.00
CVGW NASDAQ Calavo Growers Inc 0.42B 23.53 -0.89 29.61 0.04
AKO.B NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 3.82B 24.20 -0.05 15.67 0.05
LWAY NASDAQ Lifeway Foods Inc 0.38B 24.63 1.95 34.27 0.00
MGPI NASDAQ MGP Ingredients Inc 0.53B 24.90 0.83 8.73 0.02
CHSCM NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3 0.50B 25.04 0.33 0.00 0.07
CHSCN NASDAQ CHS Inc - Preferred Class B Series 2 Reset Rate 0.44B 25.19 -0.20 0.00 0.07
CHSCL NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 4 0.54B 25.58 0.28 0.00 0.07
KHC NASDAQ The Kraft Heinz Co 30.29B 25.59 -0.49 9.51 0.06
TBBB NYSE BBB Foods Inc 3.05B 26.55 3.35 178.57 0.00
BF.B NYSE Brown-Forman Corp 12.64B 26.74 -3.26 15.21 0.03
CHSCO NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 0.58B 26.80 -0.04 0.00 0.07
KDP NASDAQ Keurig Dr Pepper Inc 36.70B 27.01 -2.44 23.41 0.03
CENTA NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Company - Class A Common Stock Nonvoting 1.75B 27.89 -1.37 12.76 0.00
BF.A NYSE Brown Forman Inc Class A Common Stock 13.42B 28.38 -0.67 15.15 0.03
CHSCP NASDAQ CHS Inc 0.39B 29.15 0.31 0.00 0.07
LAUR NASDAQ Laureate Education Inc 4.47B 30.33 -0.53 21.50 0.00
BRBR NYSE BellRing Brands Inc 3.89B 30.84 -2.38 17.22 0.00
CPB NYSE Campbell Soup Co 9.24B 31.05 -1.06 14.99 0.05
VLGEA NASDAQ Village Super Market Inc 0.46B 31.26 -0.61 8.23 0.03
CENT NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Co 1.99B 31.66 1.19 14.07 0.00
UTI NYSE Universal Technical Institute Inc 1.78B 32.78 -0.61 25.62 0.00
FDP NYSE Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc 1.69B 35.46 2.79 21.55 0.03
ALCO NASDAQ Alico Inc 0.27B 35.67 -0.37 0.00 0.01
TR NYSE Tootsie Roll Industries Inc 2.63B 36.05 1.90 27.34 0.01
PRDO NASDAQ Perdoceo Education Corp 2.38B 36.69 -0.92 13.81 0.02
FIZZ NASDAQ National Beverage Corp 3.45B 36.87 -0.60 17.31 0.00
PPC NASDAQ Pilgrims Pride Corp 8.89B 37.42 -1.84 7.38 0.00
VITL NASDAQ Vital Farms Inc 1.78B 39.90 -2.33 29.33 0.00
NGVC NYSE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc 0.92B 40.29 1.06 17.07 0.02
UNFI NYSE United Natural Foods Inc 2.36B 40.53 1.23 19.31 0.00
ACU NYSE Acme United Corp 0.15B 40.59 -2.08 15.51 0.02
COCO NASDAQ The Vita Coco Co Inc 2.37B 41.61 1.59 35.81 0.00
ANDE NASDAQ Andersons Inc 1.59B 46.45 -0.94 19.71 0.02
TAP.A NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Company Class A Common Stock 9.29B 47.00 -7.63 9.03 0.04
TAP NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Co 9.30B 47.04 1.45 8.62 0.04
GIS NYSE General Mills Inc 25.91B 48.57 -0.50 8.81 0.05
COE NYSE China Online Education Group 0.29B 49.42 -0.17 0.00 0.00
BTI NYSE British American Tobacco Industries, p.l.c. Common Stock ADR 111.34B 51.14 -0.29 27.93 0.06
TSN NYSE Tyson Foods Inc 18.29B 51.41 1.36 23.37 0.04
UVV NYSE Universal Corp 1.32B 53.04 -0.69 12.33 0.06
FRPT NASDAQ Freshpet Inc 2.63B 53.95 -3.36 74.56 0.00
EDU NYSE New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc 8.65B 54.36 2.90 25.90 0.00
SPB NYSE Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc 1.35B 55.83 1.02 24.05 0.03
MDLZ NASDAQ Mondelez International Inc 74.56B 57.78 -0.13 21.52 0.03
CHEF NASDAQ The Chefs' Warehouse Inc 2.41B 59.33 -0.20 34.10 0.00
ADM NYSE Archer-Daniels Midland Co 29.08B 60.52 -1.39 26.32 0.03
CELH NASDAQ Celsius Holdings Inc 15.61B 60.54 0.69 158.50 0.00
BUD NYSE Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium) 118.72B 60.80 1.31 20.23 0.02
UL NYSE Unilever PLC Common Stock 149.15B 60.83 -0.23 23.16 0.03
JBSS NASDAQ John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc 0.74B 63.76 -7.03 11.17 0.01
LW NYSE Lamb Weston Holdings Inc 9.01B 64.65 -1.56 29.68 0.02
MKC.V NYSE McCormick & Company, Incorporated Common Stock 17.79B 66.29 -0.47 22.21 0.03
MO NYSE Altria Group Inc 111.88B 66.65 1.96 10.76 0.07
LRN NYSE Stride Inc 2.93B 66.72 -4.76 10.61 0.00
WMK NYSE Weis Markets Inc 1.65B 66.83 1.45 15.76 0.02
MKC NYSE McCormick & Co Inc 17.94B 66.85 -0.78 22.28 0.03
MNST NASDAQ Monster Beverage Corp 66.54B 68.15 1.58 41.51 0.00
IMKTA NASDAQ Ingles Markets Inc 1.30B 68.35 -0.41 23.19 0.01
KR NYSE The Kroger Co 45.81B 69.13 -0.01 16.15 0.02
KO NYSE Coca-Cola Co 306.36B 71.22 4.07 22.81 0.03
USFD NYSE US Foods Holding Corp 16.88B 74.95 -2.93 31.03 0.00
K NYSE Kellanova Co 26.87B 77.22 0.34 22.69 0.03
XLP AMEX SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples 9.79B 79.29 -0.47 52.05 2.72
SYY NYSE Sysco Corp 38.27B 79.91 1.37 19.91 0.03
CHD NYSE Church & Dwight Co Inc 20.59B 84.51 -1.32 27.66 0.01
KOF NYSE Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. American Depositary Shares, each representing 10 Units (each Unit consists of 3 Series B Shares and 5 Series L Shares) 17.77B 84.58 0.58 35.43 0.04
STRA NASDAQ Strategic Education Inc 2.03B 84.89 -0.56 15.80 0.03
BJ NYSE BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc 11.63B 88.26 -1.43 20.24 0.00
CCEP NASDAQ Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc - Ordinary Shares 40.28B 89.28 0.57 22.92 0.02
TPB NYSE Turning Point Brands Inc 1.62B 89.90 -0.05 32.11 0.00
CALM NASDAQ Cal-Maine Foods Inc 4.38B 90.34 1.11 3.38 0.10
JJSF NASDAQ J&J Snack Foods Corp 1.80B 92.66 0.33 19.73 0.04
BG NYSE Bunge Global SA 18.95B 94.73 -2.60 9.54 0.03
TGT NYSE Target Corp 43.20B 95.08 0.88 10.81 0.05
FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. Common Stock 33.03B 95.60 1.00 55.01 0.06
IPAR NASDAQ Inter Parfums Inc 3.08B 95.91 -0.08 17.76 0.04
DEO NYSE Diageo plc Common Stock 54.33B 97.74 1.66 21.78 0.04
DG NYSE Dollar General Corp 21.53B 97.80 -1.79 18.27 0.02
DLTR NASDAQ Dollar Tree Inc 20.21B 99.10 0.30 19.21 0.00
PFGC NYSE Performance Food Group Co 15.74B 100.36 -1.18 44.38 0.00
SJM NYSE JM Smucker Co 10.89B 102.09 0.87 11.55 0.04
SENEB NASDAQ Seneca Foods Corp. - Class B Common Stock 0.70B 102.50 0.50 17.72 0.00
POST NYSE Post Holdings Inc 5.59B 102.88 -0.20 17.68 0.00
WMT NYSE Walmart Inc 821.60B 103.05 0.58 38.18 0.01
SFM NASDAQ Sprouts Farmers Market Inc 10.41B 106.94 0.13 15.30 0.00
INGR NYSE Ingredion Inc 7.40B 115.23 -0.42 11.27 0.03
KMB NYSE Kimberly-Clark Corp 39.84B 120.05 -0.54 20.26 0.04
OLLI NASDAQ Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 7.41B 120.81 -3.02 35.02 0.00
PSMT NASDAQ Pricesmart Inc 3.74B 121.21 0.11 23.85 0.01
CLX NYSE Clorox Co 14.90B 122.39 -0.57 17.25 0.04
ELF NYSE e.l.f. Beauty Inc 7.13B 125.73 2.38 72.27 0.00
COKE NASDAQ Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc 11.35B 132.82 0.14 18.59 0.01
STZ NYSE Constellation Brands Inc 23.28B 133.02 -0.88 19.12 0.03
PM NYSE Philip Morris International Inc 224.70B 144.35 -0.98 20.59 0.04
PEP NASDAQ PepsiCo Inc 200.40B 146.56 -0.68 27.77 0.04
PG NYSE Procter & Gamble Co 351.21B 150.30 0.49 21.95 0.03
ATGE NYSE Adtalem Global Education Inc 5.56B 153.08 -0.02 14.99 0.00
HSY NYSE The Hershey Co 33.88B 167.07 -2.39 25.36 0.03
LANC NASDAQ Lancaster Colony Corp 4.67B 169.23 0.85 0.00 0.00
LOPE NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education Inc 6.02B 214.30 1.49 22.82 0.00
SAM NYSE Boston Beer Co Inc 2.34B 219.63 0.44 24.04 0.00
COST NASDAQ Costco Wholesale Corp 412.05B 929.76 -0.26 50.05 0.01
GHC NYSE Graham Holdings Co 5.03B 1,152.06 -0.35 6.11 0.01

Introduction

The consumer staples sector is known for consisting of companies that produce essential products that consumers use on a daily basis. These products include food, beverages, household goods, and personal care items. Investors often turn to consumer staples sector stocks as a safe haven during times of economic uncertainty, as consumer spending on these essential products tends to remain relatively stable even when the economy is struggling. In this article, we will take a closer look at consumer staples sector stocks and why they are an important part of a diversified investment portfolio.

What are consumer staples sector stocks?

Consumer staples sector stocks are stocks of companies that produce and sell essential consumer products. These products are considered necessities, as consumers need them regardless of the state of the economy. Examples of companies in the consumer staples sector include Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and Walmart.

How do consumer staples sector stocks perform during economic downturns?

Consumer staples sector stocks are known for being relatively stable during economic downturns. While other sectors may experience volatility, consumer staples companies tend to see consistent demand for their products. This is because consumers continue to purchase essential items like food, beverages, and household goods even when they are cutting back on discretionary spending. As a result, consumer staples sector stocks can provide a source of stability in a volatile market.

Conclusion

Consumer staples sector stocks play a crucial role in a well-rounded investment portfolio. Their stability and consistent demand make them an attractive option for investors looking to mitigate risk during times of economic uncertainty. By including consumer staples sector stocks in your portfolio, you can help balance out the volatility of other sectors and potentially see steady returns over the long term.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some examples of consumer staples sector stocks?
Some examples of consumer staples sector stocks include Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Walmart, PepsiCo, and Colgate-Palmolive.

Are consumer staples sector stocks a good investment?
Consumer staples sector stocks can be a good investment for those looking for stability and consistent returns. They are often considered a defensive investment, as demand for their products remains relatively steady regardless of economic conditions.

How can I invest in consumer staples sector stocks?
Investors can invest in consumer staples sector stocks through individual stock purchases, mutual funds, or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on the consumer staples sector.