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
VFF NASDAQ Village Farms International Inc 0.13B 1.20 4.83 634.22 0.00
SNDL NASDAQ SNDL Inc 0.33B 1.29 0.75 18.98 0.00
CHGG NYSE Chegg Inc 0.17B 1.57 0.65 1,041.48 0.00
BRCC NYSE BRC Inc 0.13B 1.61 1.59 0.00 0.00
HAIN NASDAQ The Hain Celestial Group Inc 0.15B 1.66 9.22 11.35 0.00
SKIN NASDAQ The Beauty Health Co 0.25B 1.98 -2.95 0.00 0.00
RLX NYSE RLX Technology Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing the right to receive one (1) Class A ordinary share 2.46B 2.02 0.50 32.80 0.00
IH NYSE iHuman Inc. American depositary shares, each representing five Class A ordinary shares 0.12B 2.38 0.00 8.75 0.00
ABEV NYSE Ambev S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing 1 Common Share) 38.82B 2.49 0.21 14.36 0.07
WALD NASDAQ Waldencast PLC 0.33B 2.72 7.94 0.00 0.00
ISPR NASDAQ Ispire Technology Inc 0.16B 2.83 -11.29 0.00 0.00
ZVIA NYSE Zevia PBC 0.19B 2.94 -2.00 0.00 0.00
HFFG NASDAQ HF Foods Group Inc 0.17B 3.26 -1.16 12.35 0.00
DNUT NASDAQ Krispy Kreme Inc 0.59B 3.44 7.84 139.46 0.04
BRFS NYSE BRF S.A. 5.65B 3.53 -2.24 9.33 0.03
BYND NASDAQ Beyond Meat Inc 0.27B 3.59 2.28 579.98 0.00
GOTU NYSE Gaotu Techedu Inc. American Depositary Shares 0.89B 3.60 -0.28 211.80 0.00
LND NYSE Brasilagro Brazilian Agric Real Estate Co Sponsored ADR (Brazil) 0.37B 3.71 -1.07 6.76 0.07
VSTA NASDAQ Vasta Platform Ltd 0.34B 4.25 -0.24 3.99 0.00
BGS NYSE B&G Foods Inc 0.34B 4.31 -0.24 6.31 0.17
HNST NASDAQ The Honest Co Inc 0.54B 4.86 -1.02 23.81 0.00
COTY NYSE Coty Inc 4.25B 4.87 -1.32 10.12 0.00
EWCZ NASDAQ European Wax Center Inc 0.22B 5.16 1.28 26.75 0.00
WEST NASDAQ Westrock Coffee Co 0.54B 5.73 -3.70 0.00 0.00
NWL NASDAQ Newell Brands Inc 2.40B 5.74 0.27 9.23 0.05
STKL NASDAQ SunOpta, Inc. - Common Stock 0.73B 6.23 -3.86 0.00 0.00
UDMY NASDAQ Udemy Inc 1.07B 7.17 1.92 0.00 0.00
CDXC NASDAQ ChromaDex Corp 0.59B 7.53 -3.84 0.00 0.00
AFRI NASDAQ Forafric Global PLC 0.21B 7.76 -0.52 0.00 0.00
MAMA NASDAQ Mama`s Creations Inc 0.31B 8.30 0.98 80.09 0.00
COUR NYSE Coursera Inc 1.37B 8.51 -0.82 23.87 0.00
DAO NYSE Youdao Inc 1.04B 8.71 1.40 50.78 0.00
NUS NYSE Nu Skin Enterprises Inc 0.44B 8.89 11.21 22.37 0.03
AGRO NYSE Adecoagro SA 0.92B 9.23 0.93 15.10 0.04
YSG NYSE Yatsen Holding Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing twenty (20) Class A Ordinary Shares 0.90B 9.77 -3.46 0.00 0.00
OTLY NASDAQ Oatly Group AB - American Depositary Shares 0.30B 10.15 -7.23 0.00 0.00
HLF NYSE Herbalife Ltd 1.04B 10.18 -1.84 3.70 0.00
QSG NASDAQ QuantaSing Group Limited - American Depositary Shares 0.52B 10.20 4.51 7.93 0.00
TAL NYSE TAL Education Group 6.22B 10.22 -4.40 76.84 0.00
AVO NASDAQ Mission Produce Inc 0.84B 11.89 0.51 23.35 0.00
LFVN NASDAQ Lifevantage Corp 0.16B 12.54 1.30 17.16 0.01
CCU NYSE Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. Common Stock 2.37B 12.84 0.79 13.56 0.04
UTZ NYSE Utz Brands Inc 1.13B 13.18 -0.31 41.64 0.02
FTLF NASDAQ FitLife Brands Inc 0.13B 13.75 -2.76 14.47 0.00
GO NASDAQ Grocery Outlet Holding Corp 1.37B 13.98 2.61 78.06 0.00
DOLE NYSE Dole PLC 1.35B 14.22 0.86 11.46 0.02
NATR NASDAQ Natures Sunshine Products Inc 0.28B 15.31 0.14 29.47 0.00
SKIL NYSE Skillsoft Corp 0.14B 15.77 -1.69 7.35 0.00
FLO NYSE Flowers Foods Inc 3.41B 16.15 -0.25 14.60 0.06
LMNR NASDAQ Limoneira Co 0.30B 16.38 -0.67 222.22 0.02
KLG NYSE WK Kellogg Co 1.48B 17.11 -2.34 35.22 0.03
NOMD NYSE Nomad Foods Ltd 2.63B 17.26 -0.70 10.69 0.04
WILC NASDAQ G. Willi-Food International Ltd 0.26B 18.86 4.20 12.30 0.03
CAG NYSE Conagra Brands Inc 9.13B 19.13 -1.85 8.08 0.07
AKO.A NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 3.12B 19.80 -3.42 12.75 0.07
THS NYSE Treehouse Foods Inc 1.03B 20.44 -2.39 209.00 0.00
ACI NYSE Albertsons Companies Inc 12.00B 21.28 -1.89 13.51 0.02
LAUR NASDAQ Laureate Education Inc 3.34B 22.45 0.23 12.67 0.00
LINC NASDAQ Lincoln Educational Services Corp 0.71B 22.56 -1.10 58.08 0.00
UNFI NYSE United Natural Foods Inc 1.38B 22.72 0.45 18.83 0.00
KVUE NYSE Kenvue Inc 45.27B 23.58 -1.21 38.11 0.04
FC NYSE Franklin Covey Co 0.30B 23.62 0.05 25.15 0.00
EPC NYSE Edgewell Personal Care Co 1.11B 23.68 -0.09 15.85 0.02
CHSCM NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3 0.50B 24.11 0.13 0.00 0.07
LWAY NASDAQ Lifeway Foods Inc 0.37B 24.62 3.77 37.42 0.00
CHSCN NASDAQ CHS Inc - Preferred Class B Series 2 Reset Rate 0.44B 24.95 -0.28 0.00 0.07
CHSCL NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 4 0.54B 25.54 0.40 0.00 0.07
AKO.B NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 4.05B 25.64 -1.99 15.64 0.06
CHSCO NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 0.58B 25.91 -0.24 0.00 0.07
TBBB NYSE BBB Foods Inc 3.01B 26.19 -1.10 115.30 0.00
KHC NASDAQ The Kraft Heinz Co 32.12B 27.14 2.54 12.39 0.06
CVGW NASDAQ Calavo Growers Inc 0.49B 27.52 3.17 33.77 0.03
CHSCP NASDAQ CHS Inc 0.39B 27.85 0.33 0.00 0.07
BF.B NYSE Brown-Forman Corp 13.28B 28.09 1.12 15.77 0.03
BF.A NYSE Brown Forman Inc Class A Common Stock 13.52B 28.59 1.57 15.91 0.03
MGPI NASDAQ MGP Ingredients Inc 0.64B 29.88 -0.50 62.12 0.02
USNA NYSE Usana Health Sciences Inc 0.57B 30.35 -0.66 18.13 0.00
CPB NYSE Campbell Soup Co 9.08B 30.46 -1.89 20.83 0.05
COE NYSE China Online Education Group 0.18B 30.50 -0.04 29.77 0.00
UTI NYSE Universal Technical Institute Inc 1.70B 31.26 -1.89 29.77 0.00
CENTA NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Company - Class A Common Stock Nonvoting 1.98B 31.26 -0.73 19.02 0.00
SMPL NASDAQ The Simply Good Foods Co 3.18B 31.67 -0.76 23.00 0.00
ALCO NASDAQ Alico Inc 0.24B 32.04 -0.66 15.32 0.01
HELE NASDAQ Helen Of Troy Ltd 0.74B 32.12 3.38 4.26 0.00
PRDO NASDAQ Perdoceo Education Corp 2.15B 32.88 0.59 13.03 0.02
KDP NASDAQ Keurig Dr Pepper Inc 44.82B 33.00 0.45 30.45 0.03
TR NYSE Tootsie Roll Industries Inc 2.54B 34.82 4.10 28.63 0.01
FDP NYSE Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc 1.69B 35.20 -0.34 11.08 0.03
COCO NASDAQ The Vita Coco Co Inc 2.02B 35.52 -0.27 36.69 0.00
CENT NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Co 2.28B 35.99 0.00 21.30 0.00
ANDE NASDAQ Andersons Inc 1.24B 36.26 0.34 12.11 0.02
NGVC NYSE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc 0.88B 38.21 -3.04 21.96 0.01
VLGEA NASDAQ Village Super Market Inc 0.57B 38.36 -0.86 9.57 0.03
VITL NASDAQ Vital Farms Inc 1.73B 38.91 -0.64 34.08 0.00
ACU NYSE Acme United Corp 0.17B 44.08 0.51 17.41 0.01
FIZZ NASDAQ National Beverage Corp 4.20B 44.88 -1.56 22.25 0.00
PPC NASDAQ Pilgrims Pride Corp 10.65B 44.91 -3.67 8.87 0.00
CELH NASDAQ Celsius Holdings Inc 12.12B 47.00 2.42 136.64 0.00
ADM NYSE Archer-Daniels Midland Co 22.66B 47.16 -0.26 19.35 0.04
BTI NYSE British American Tobacco Industries, p.l.c. Common Stock ADR 103.55B 47.34 0.81 27.68 0.06
TAP NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Co 10.02B 49.56 0.99 10.06 0.04
LW NYSE Lamb Weston Holdings Inc 7.24B 51.32 -0.12 20.13 0.03
GIS NYSE General Mills Inc 27.98B 51.58 0.43 12.58 0.05
EDU NYSE New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc 8.83B 54.00 -0.89 22.76 0.00
TSN NYSE Tyson Foods Inc 19.70B 55.29 -0.60 21.10 0.04
HIMS NYSE Hims & Hers Health Inc 12.49B 55.78 5.71 70.43 0.00
SPB NYSE Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc 1.40B 56.92 0.29 27.16 0.03
TAP.A NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Company Class A Common Stock 11.91B 58.93 6.15 11.02 0.03
MO NYSE Altria Group Inc 100.29B 59.54 0.26 9.70 0.07
UVV NYSE Universal Corp 1.50B 60.31 -0.38 15.45 0.06
BRBR NYSE BellRing Brands Inc 7.81B 61.47 -1.98 27.07 0.00
JBSS NASDAQ John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc 0.73B 62.62 -1.27 14.28 0.01
CHEF NASDAQ The Chefs' Warehouse Inc 2.55B 62.78 -1.62 42.90 0.00
IMKTA NASDAQ Ingles Markets Inc 1.19B 62.78 0.39 20.36 0.01
UL NYSE Unilever PLC Common Stock 154.78B 63.13 0.08 22.63 0.03
MNST NASDAQ Monster Beverage Corp 62.20B 63.78 -0.27 38.70 0.00
BUD NYSE Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium) 132.52B 68.40 -0.15 19.85 0.02
FRPT NASDAQ Freshpet Inc 3.36B 68.81 1.26 227.97 0.00
MDLZ NASDAQ Mondelez International Inc 89.28B 68.95 -0.89 24.97 0.03
KO NYSE Coca-Cola Co 305.65B 71.01 -0.48 28.06 0.03
KR NYSE The Kroger Co 47.24B 71.45 2.32 19.23 0.02
MKC NYSE McCormick & Co Inc 19.44B 72.44 0.32 25.07 0.02
WMK NYSE Weis Markets Inc 2.00B 74.27 2.45 18.71 0.02
TPB NYSE Turning Point Brands Inc 1.36B 75.77 -0.52 26.86 0.00
BG NYSE Bunge Global SA 15.35B 76.74 0.27 9.85 0.04
SYY NYSE Sysco Corp 37.41B 77.18 0.06 19.86 0.03
MKC.V NYSE McCormick & Company, Incorporated Common Stock 20.75B 77.31 2.39 25.18 0.02
USFD NYSE US Foods Holding Corp 17.98B 77.73 0.40 36.95 0.00
K NYSE Kellanova Co 27.71B 79.86 0.42 20.01 0.03
XLP AMEX SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples 9.79B 80.81 -0.37 52.05 2.72
STRA NASDAQ Strategic Education Inc 2.06B 85.06 -1.75 17.14 0.03
PFGC NYSE Performance Food Group Co 13.86B 88.80 -0.86 39.34 0.00
CCEP NASDAQ Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc - Ordinary Shares 42.65B 93.37 0.22 26.44 0.02
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) 19.90B 94.72 -3.34 14.69 0.04
SJM NYSE JM Smucker Co 10.21B 95.72 -1.52 11.64 0.04
CHD NYSE Church & Dwight Co Inc 23.88B 96.95 0.54 42.08 0.01
WMT NYSE Walmart Inc 782.88B 98.10 -1.26 40.34 0.01
DLTR NASDAQ Dollar Tree Inc 20.48B 98.12 -0.59 21.57 0.00
CALM NASDAQ Cal-Maine Foods Inc 4.92B 101.38 -0.23 4.97 0.07
SENEA NASDAQ Seneca Foods Corp 0.70B 101.59 0.06 17.09 0.00
SENEB NASDAQ Seneca Foods Corp. - Class B Common Stock 0.71B 102.50 0.50 17.21 0.00
TGT NYSE Target Corp 47.28B 104.06 -1.32 11.45 0.04
DEO NYSE Diageo plc Common Stock 58.19B 104.73 -0.25 16.05 0.04
PSMT NASDAQ Pricesmart Inc 3.24B 105.41 1.10 22.77 0.01
FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. Common Stock 36.67B 105.68 0.78 25.66 0.03
BJ NYSE BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc 14.27B 108.08 -5.40 24.77 0.00
POST NYSE Post Holdings Inc 6.06B 108.84 0.41 18.97 0.00
DG NYSE Dollar General Corp 25.03B 113.73 -0.64 21.59 0.02
COKE NASDAQ Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc 10.11B 115.97 -1.48 17.76 0.01
ATGE NYSE Adtalem Global Education Inc 4.24B 117.99 -0.73 19.96 0.00
JJSF NASDAQ J&J Snack Foods Corp 2.30B 118.24 -1.01 29.90 0.03
CLX NYSE Clorox Co 15.05B 122.10 -1.48 22.72 0.04
ELF NYSE e.l.f. Beauty Inc 7.15B 126.02 -0.25 57.28 0.00
OLLI NASDAQ Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 7.77B 126.68 -0.76 39.08 0.00
KMB NYSE Kimberly-Clark Corp 42.93B 129.38 -1.95 17.63 0.04
PEP NASDAQ PepsiCo Inc 180.79B 131.86 0.63 19.89 0.04
IPAR NASDAQ Inter Parfums Inc 4.32B 134.49 2.43 26.23 0.02
INGR NYSE Ingredion Inc 8.78B 136.49 -0.54 14.32 0.02
LRN NYSE Stride Inc 6.26B 143.74 0.07 21.08 0.00
PG NYSE Procter & Gamble Co 372.97B 159.08 -0.49 24.93 0.03
HSY NYSE The Hershey Co 32.70B 161.41 -0.85 20.27 0.03
SFM NASDAQ Sprouts Farmers Market Inc 15.91B 162.62 -1.23 35.97 0.00
STZ NYSE Constellation Brands Inc 29.00B 164.49 0.73 13.46 0.02
LANC NASDAQ Lancaster Colony Corp 4.67B 169.23 0.85 0.00 0.00
PM NYSE Philip Morris International Inc 282.91B 181.76 0.41 28.34 0.03
LOPE NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education Inc 5.27B 185.66 -0.56 21.71 0.00
SAM NYSE Boston Beer Co Inc 2.13B 191.44 -3.48 31.55 0.00
GHC NYSE Graham Holdings Co 4.14B 949.93 -0.92 6.53 0.01
COST NASDAQ Costco Wholesale Corp 468.17B 1,055.68 1.49 55.04 0.00

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.