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
CHGG NYSE Chegg Inc 0.10B 0.92 -1.02 166.66 0.00
BYND NASDAQ Beyond Meat Inc 0.49B 1.07 -2.30 0.00 0.00
BRCC NYSE BRC Inc 0.13B 1.16 -4.55 0.00 0.00
HAIN NASDAQ The Hain Celestial Group Inc 0.11B 1.16 0.87 73.67 0.00
SKIN NASDAQ The Beauty Health Co 0.19B 1.51 -1.31 0.00 0.00
SNDL NASDAQ SNDL Inc 0.44B 1.71 -1.16 238.10 0.00
IH NYSE iHuman Inc. American depositary shares, each representing five Class A ordinary shares 0.11B 2.18 0.50 7.06 0.00
WALD NASDAQ Waldencast PLC 0.29B 2.33 -7.74 0.00 0.00
GOTU NYSE Gaotu Techedu Inc. American Depositary Shares 0.57B 2.36 0.43 144.18 0.00
RLX NYSE RLX Technology Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing the right to receive one (1) Class A ordinary share 2.90B 2.38 0.64 27.25 0.00
ABEV NYSE Ambev S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing 1 Common Share) 37.73B 2.42 -0.42 13.32 0.08
HFFG NASDAQ HF Foods Group Inc 0.13B 2.51 -1.19 14.25 0.00
ZVIA NYSE Zevia PBC 0.18B 2.61 0.78 0.00 0.00
HNST NASDAQ The Honest Co Inc 0.31B 2.76 2.23 44.08 0.00
ISPR NASDAQ Ispire Technology Inc 0.16B 2.82 0.56 0.00 0.00
COTY NYSE Coty Inc 2.73B 3.12 -0.80 7.20 0.00
EWCZ NASDAQ European Wax Center Inc 0.16B 3.60 0.84 15.46 0.00
LND NYSE Brasilagro Brazilian Agric Real Estate Co Sponsored ADR (Brazil) 0.36B 3.62 1.25 14.54 0.04
STKL NASDAQ SunOpta, Inc. - Common Stock 0.44B 3.71 -2.37 91.88 0.00
WEST NASDAQ Westrock Coffee Co 0.36B 3.74 -6.27 0.00 0.00
NWL NASDAQ Newell Brands Inc 1.61B 3.83 5.22 6.31 0.07
DNUT NASDAQ Krispy Kreme Inc 0.70B 4.08 1.37 175.27 0.02
YSG NYSE Yatsen Holding Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing twenty (20) Class A Ordinary Shares 0.39B 4.13 0.00 0.00 0.00
VFF NASDAQ Village Farms International Inc 0.48B 4.18 0.97 70.20 0.00
BRFS NYSE BRF S.A. 6.66B 4.18 0.49 0.00 0.00
BGS NYSE B&G Foods Inc 0.36B 4.51 -1.53 7.78 0.18
VSTA NASDAQ Vasta Platform Ltd 0.40B 4.95 0.21 4.57 0.00
UDMY NASDAQ Udemy Inc 0.86B 5.95 0.17 42.92 0.00
COUR NYSE Coursera Inc 1.24B 7.39 -0.74 16.53 0.00
CDXC NASDAQ ChromaDex Corp 0.59B 7.53 -3.84 0.00 0.00
AGRO NYSE Adecoagro SA 1.12B 7.93 -0.19 34.02 0.04
DAO NYSE Youdao Inc 1.13B 9.48 3.16 66.39 0.00
GO NASDAQ Grocery Outlet Holding Corp 0.96B 9.82 -3.50 10.93 0.00
NUS NYSE Nu Skin Enterprises Inc 0.48B 9.89 -1.60 4.68 0.02
UTZ NYSE Utz Brands Inc 0.91B 10.40 -2.81 164.00 0.03
AFRI NASDAQ Forafric Global PLC 0.28B 10.53 -0.66 0.00 0.00
OTLY NASDAQ Oatly Group AB - American Depositary Shares 0.32B 10.67 -1.57 0.00 0.00
FLO NYSE Flowers Foods Inc 2.31B 10.94 0.46 11.34 0.10
TAL NYSE TAL Education Group 6.71B 11.32 -1.40 40.52 0.00
AVO NASDAQ Mission Produce Inc 0.87B 12.26 2.43 21.98 0.00
HLF NYSE Herbalife Ltd 1.28B 12.42 -0.29 4.12 0.00
NOMD NYSE Nomad Foods Ltd 1.84B 12.58 -1.80 7.94 0.06
LMNR NASDAQ Limoneira Co 0.23B 12.64 -1.10 45.89 0.02
MAMA NASDAQ Mama`s Creations Inc 0.51B 12.66 -1.18 106.75 0.00
CCU NYSE Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. Common Stock 2.36B 12.75 0.60 16.26 0.03
DOLE NYSE Dole PLC 1.41B 14.83 -0.51 11.13 0.02
FC NYSE Franklin Covey Co 0.20B 16.92 0.06 71.67 0.00
CAG NYSE Conagra Brands Inc 8.26B 17.26 -0.52 9.77 0.08
KVUE NYSE Kenvue Inc 33.16B 17.31 -0.15 22.33 0.05
ACI NYSE Albertsons Companies Inc 9.52B 17.33 0.24 10.12 0.04
EPC NYSE Edgewell Personal Care Co 0.82B 17.51 0.00 31.72 0.04
FTLF NASDAQ FitLife Brands Inc 0.17B 18.34 -0.22 23.10 0.00
HELE NASDAQ Helen Of Troy Ltd 0.43B 18.82 -1.29 4.91 0.00
SMPL NASDAQ The Simply Good Foods Co 1.79B 18.83 -0.06 18.77 0.00
USNA NYSE Usana Health Sciences Inc 0.36B 19.84 -0.80 21.66 0.00
AKO.A NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 3.36B 21.27 -5.97 12.58 0.05
CVGW NASDAQ Calavo Growers Inc 0.38B 21.47 0.17 28.61 0.04
NATR NASDAQ Natures Sunshine Products Inc 0.38B 21.60 0.24 26.25 0.00
LINC NASDAQ Lincoln Educational Services Corp 0.71B 22.36 2.39 55.27 0.00
LWAY NASDAQ Lifeway Foods Inc 0.35B 22.89 0.40 30.72 0.00
KLG NYSE WK Kellogg Co 1.99B 22.99 -0.05 0.00 0.00
THS NYSE Treehouse Foods Inc 1.19B 23.61 0.05 10.74 0.00
MGPI NASDAQ MGP Ingredients Inc 0.52B 24.22 0.54 8.65 0.02
CHSCM NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3 0.50B 24.75 0.17 0.00 0.07
KHC NASDAQ The Kraft Heinz Co 29.79B 25.17 0.83 9.32 0.07
NGVC NYSE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc 0.58B 25.24 -0.46 12.34 0.02
CHSCN NASDAQ CHS Inc - Preferred Class B Series 2 Reset Rate 0.44B 25.25 -0.20 0.00 0.07
CHSCL NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 4 0.54B 25.42 0.24 0.00 0.07
BF.A NYSE Brown Forman Inc Class A Common Stock 12.08B 26.07 -0.27 15.20 0.04
CHSCO NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 0.58B 26.09 0.16 0.00 0.08
AKO.B NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 4.20B 26.62 -1.38 15.33 0.05
BF.B NYSE Brown-Forman Corp 12.38B 26.72 -4.92 15.26 0.03
UTI NYSE Universal Technical Institute Inc 1.48B 27.10 1.09 24.30 0.00
KDP NASDAQ Keurig Dr Pepper Inc 36.95B 27.20 -0.44 23.57 0.03
CPB NYSE Campbell Soup Co 8.26B 27.71 -0.58 13.92 0.06
CHSCP NASDAQ CHS Inc 0.39B 28.40 0.03 0.00 0.07
WILC NASDAQ G. Willi-Food International Ltd 0.41B 29.23 -0.03 13.70 0.03
CENTA NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Company - Class A Common Stock Nonvoting 1.82B 29.29 0.55 11.48 0.00
PRDO NASDAQ Perdoceo Education Corp 1.91B 29.77 0.17 13.38 0.02
BRBR NYSE BellRing Brands Inc 3.66B 30.89 0.99 14.22 0.00
LAUR NASDAQ Laureate Education Inc 4.64B 31.47 3.87 26.10 0.00
CENT NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Co 1.99B 31.95 -0.63 12.67 0.00
FIZZ NASDAQ National Beverage Corp 3.02B 32.25 1.26 16.14 0.00
UNFI NYSE United Natural Foods Inc 2.06B 33.80 -0.59 17.21 0.00
TBBB NYSE BBB Foods Inc 3.90B 33.95 -2.42 192.16 0.00
VLGEA NASDAQ Village Super Market Inc 0.51B 34.48 -0.61 9.18 0.03
VITL NASDAQ Vital Farms Inc 1.59B 35.46 3.39 22.49 0.00
FDP NYSE Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc 1.70B 35.56 0.23 21.41 0.03
ALCO NASDAQ Alico Inc 0.28B 36.38 -0.39 33.76 0.01
TR NYSE Tootsie Roll Industries Inc 2.73B 37.47 0.14 27.84 0.01
PPC NASDAQ Pilgrims Pride Corp 9.41B 39.60 -0.46 7.28 0.00
ACU NYSE Acme United Corp 0.16B 41.08 -1.25 16.34 0.02
COE NYSE China Online Education Group 0.25B 42.00 1.55 7.90 0.00
ODD NASDAQ ODDITY Tech Ltd 2.43B 42.35 1.37 21.97 0.00
TAP.A NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Company Class A Common Stock 8.67B 43.89 -3.55 8.12 0.04
GIS NYSE General Mills Inc 25.11B 47.06 0.00 9.54 0.05
TAP NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Co 9.32B 47.18 1.45 8.09 0.04
CELH NASDAQ Celsius Holdings Inc 12.38B 48.02 -0.16 405.75 0.00
ANDE NASDAQ Andersons Inc 1.78B 52.69 -0.26 24.80 0.01
UVV NYSE Universal Corp 1.31B 52.75 -0.51 11.91 0.06
MDLZ NASDAQ Mondelez International Inc 69.34B 53.74 0.17 19.75 0.04
COCO NASDAQ The Vita Coco Co Inc 3.08B 54.03 -0.98 45.16 0.00
BTI NYSE British American Tobacco Industries, p.l.c. Common Stock ADR 118.68B 54.64 -1.55 28.68 0.06
EDU NYSE New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc 9.03B 56.72 -0.67 24.66 0.01
TSN NYSE Tyson Foods Inc 20.17B 57.13 -1.57 42.95 0.04
MO NYSE Altria Group Inc 97.18B 57.89 0.20 10.53 0.08
ADM NYSE Archer-Daniels Midland Co 28.14B 58.56 1.00 24.22 0.03
LW NYSE Lamb Weston Holdings Inc 8.36B 60.18 1.21 14.96 0.04
SPB NYSE Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc 1.45B 62.01 -0.40 15.68 0.03
KR NYSE The Kroger Co 39.86B 62.98 0.08 54.64 0.02
CHEF NASDAQ The Chefs' Warehouse Inc 2.58B 63.53 0.10 35.15 0.00
UL NYSE Unilever PLC Common Stock 138.91B 63.70 -2.08 21.57 0.04
FRPT NASDAQ Freshpet Inc 3.12B 63.99 -0.05 26.39 0.00
BUD NYSE Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium) 124.58B 64.01 1.17 21.18 0.02
WMK NYSE Weis Markets Inc 1.63B 65.82 -0.16 16.83 0.02
MKC NYSE McCormick & Co Inc 17.86B 66.53 0.89 23.04 0.03
LRN NYSE Stride Inc 2.96B 67.60 4.63 10.55 0.00
MKC.V NYSE McCormick & Company, Incorporated Common Stock 18.28B 68.10 -0.38 22.78 0.03
IMKTA NASDAQ Ingles Markets Inc 1.30B 68.68 -0.90 15.72 0.01
JBSS NASDAQ John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc 0.81B 69.21 -0.88 12.42 0.01
KO NYSE Coca-Cola Co 304.47B 70.78 -0.28 22.50 0.03
SYY NYSE Sysco Corp 34.82B 72.71 -0.54 19.51 0.03
ELF NYSE e.l.f. Beauty Inc 4.53B 76.04 -0.99 56.51 0.00
USFD NYSE US Foods Holding Corp 16.99B 76.23 0.85 32.03 0.00
MNST NASDAQ Monster Beverage Corp 75.14B 76.91 -0.66 43.02 0.00
SFM NASDAQ Sprouts Farmers Market Inc 7.73B 79.34 -0.43 15.50 0.00
XLP AMEX SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples 9.79B 79.51 -0.17 52.05 2.72
STRA NASDAQ Strategic Education Inc 1.90B 81.09 0.31 17.79 0.03
K NYSE Kellanova Co 29.03B 83.44 -0.02 0.00 0.00
CHD NYSE Church & Dwight Co Inc 20.50B 85.39 -0.09 26.98 0.01
IPAR NASDAQ Inter Parfums Inc 2.75B 85.65 0.45 16.70 0.04
CALM NASDAQ Cal-Maine Foods Inc 4.23B 87.26 -0.37 3.04 0.11
DEO NYSE Diageo plc Common Stock 49.78B 89.55 2.83 20.93 0.05
PFGC NYSE Performance Food Group Co 14.13B 90.12 -0.12 42.13 0.00
JJSF NASDAQ J&J Snack Foods Corp 1.72B 90.78 -0.21 26.76 0.04
BJ NYSE BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc 11.89B 90.88 -2.46 20.94 0.00
CCEP NASDAQ Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc - Ordinary Shares 41.13B 91.69 0.45 22.35 0.03
BG NYSE Bunge Global SA 17.87B 92.42 -0.19 10.52 0.03
TGT NYSE Target Corp 42.14B 93.06 0.95 12.38 0.04
SJM NYSE JM Smucker Co 10.18B 95.37 -1.31 9.97 0.05
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) 20.35B 96.87 2.51 37.57 0.04
POST NYSE Post Holdings Inc 5.21B 101.00 0.17 17.89 0.00
FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. Common Stock 35.42B 102.50 1.55 57.90 0.05
CLX NYSE Clorox Co 12.51B 102.52 1.09 15.79 0.05
KMB NYSE Kimberly-Clark Corp 34.21B 103.08 0.28 16.59 0.05
TPB NYSE Turning Point Brands Inc 1.97B 103.21 -4.58 33.38 0.00
ATGE NYSE Adtalem Global Education Inc 3.78B 104.15 0.48 16.76 0.00
INGR NYSE Ingredion Inc 7.01B 110.41 0.57 11.01 0.03
WMT NYSE Walmart Inc 894.33B 112.21 -0.29 39.41 0.01
OLLI NASDAQ Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 6.94B 113.08 -0.74 32.40 0.00
PSMT NASDAQ Pricesmart Inc 3.83B 124.21 0.33 26.43 0.01
DLTR NASDAQ Dollar Tree Inc 26.20B 131.78 2.50 25.34 0.00
STZ NYSE Constellation Brands Inc 24.11B 138.51 -0.65 20.74 0.03
PEP NASDAQ PepsiCo Inc 191.03B 139.71 -0.15 26.42 0.04
PG NYSE Procter & Gamble Co 329.43B 140.98 0.44 20.42 0.03
DG NYSE Dollar General Corp 32.05B 145.59 5.25 24.99 0.02
LOPE NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education Inc 4.36B 155.74 0.48 23.13 0.00
PM NYSE Philip Morris International Inc 243.83B 156.64 -2.02 22.14 0.04
COKE NASDAQ Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc 10.81B 162.34 -2.17 20.75 0.01
LANC NASDAQ Lancaster Colony Corp 4.67B 169.23 0.85 0.00 0.00
HSY NYSE The Hershey Co 36.55B 180.25 0.15 26.90 0.03
SAM NYSE Boston Beer Co Inc 2.13B 199.84 2.42 23.47 0.00
COST NASDAQ Costco Wholesale Corp 382.77B 862.34 -0.39 46.91 0.01
GHC NYSE Graham Holdings Co 4.83B 1,107.50 2.40 6.73 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.