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 0.12B 1.09 0.47 634.22 0.00
SNDL NASDAQ SNDL Inc 0.33B 1.29 0.75 16.50 0.00
BRCC NYSE BRC Inc 0.12B 1.46 -3.95 0.00 0.00
CHGG NYSE Chegg Inc 0.17B 1.57 0.65 1,041.48 0.00
HAIN NASDAQ The Hain Celestial Group Inc 0.15B 1.66 9.22 10.93 0.00
SKIN NASDAQ The Beauty Health Co 0.25B 1.95 0.52 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 31.90 0.00
WALD NASDAQ Waldencast PLC 0.28B 2.25 4.66 0.00 0.00
IH NYSE iHuman Inc. American depositary shares, each representing five Class A ordinary shares 0.12B 2.38 0.00 9.54 0.00
ABEV NYSE Ambev S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing 1 Common Share) 38.89B 2.49 0.21 14.46 0.06
ISPR NASDAQ Ispire Technology Inc 0.15B 2.61 -2.98 0.00 0.00
BYND NASDAQ Beyond Meat Inc 0.21B 2.77 12.15 579.98 0.00
DNUT NASDAQ Krispy Kreme Inc 0.48B 2.80 -4.77 139.46 0.05
ZVIA NYSE Zevia PBC 0.19B 2.94 -2.00 0.00 0.00
HFFG NASDAQ HF Foods Group Inc 0.17B 3.30 -0.31 12.02 0.00
BRFS NYSE BRF S.A. 5.65B 3.53 -2.24 8.57 0.03
GOTU NYSE Gaotu Techedu Inc. American Depositary Shares 0.89B 3.60 -0.28 214.68 0.00
LND NYSE Brasilagro Brazilian Agric Real Estate Co Sponsored ADR (Brazil) 0.37B 3.71 -1.07 6.78 0.07
VSTA NASDAQ Vasta Platform Ltd 0.35B 4.37 2.71 4.13 0.00
BGS NYSE B&G Foods Inc 0.35B 4.39 0.92 6.04 0.18
HNST NASDAQ The Honest Co Inc 0.53B 4.82 -2.63 26.11 0.00
COTY NYSE Coty Inc 4.25B 4.87 -1.32 9.30 0.00
EWCZ NASDAQ European Wax Center Inc 0.22B 5.16 1.28 28.10 0.00
NWL NASDAQ Newell Brands Inc 2.26B 5.42 -6.23 8.57 0.05
WEST NASDAQ Westrock Coffee Co 0.54B 5.73 -3.70 0.00 0.00
STKL NASDAQ SunOpta, Inc. - Common Stock 0.69B 5.85 -2.18 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
HLF NYSE Herbalife Ltd 0.82B 8.04 -0.62 3.13 0.00
MAMA NASDAQ Mama`s Creations Inc 0.31B 8.30 0.98 75.45 0.00
COUR NYSE Coursera Inc 1.37B 8.51 -0.82 25.84 0.00
QSG NASDAQ QuantaSing Group Limited - American Depositary Shares 0.44B 8.59 -8.09 8.46 0.00
DAO NYSE Youdao Inc 1.03B 8.63 -0.24 49.75 0.00
NUS NYSE Nu Skin Enterprises Inc 0.44B 8.89 11.21 22.32 0.03
AGRO NYSE Adecoagro SA 0.92B 9.23 0.93 14.60 0.04
YSG NYSE Yatsen Holding Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing twenty (20) Class A Ordinary Shares 0.88B 9.59 0.74 0.00 0.00
OTLY NASDAQ Oatly Group AB - American Depositary Shares 0.30B 10.15 -7.23 0.00 0.00
TAL NYSE TAL Education Group 6.22B 10.22 -4.40 74.79 0.00
AVO NASDAQ Mission Produce Inc 0.81B 11.50 0.00 22.52 0.00
LFVN NASDAQ Lifevantage Corp 0.16B 12.54 1.30 18.69 0.01
CCU NYSE Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. Common Stock 2.37B 12.84 0.79 13.52 0.04
FTLF NASDAQ FitLife Brands Inc 0.12B 12.85 -3.53 14.44 0.00
UTZ NYSE Utz Brands Inc 1.15B 13.42 -0.23 38.03 0.02
GO NASDAQ Grocery Outlet Holding Corp 1.37B 13.98 2.61 73.06 0.00
DOLE NYSE Dole PLC 1.33B 14.00 1.38 11.37 0.02
NATR NASDAQ Natures Sunshine Products Inc 0.28B 15.31 0.14 27.91 0.00
LMNR NASDAQ Limoneira Co 0.29B 15.80 0.67 62.71 0.02
SKIL NYSE Skillsoft Corp 0.14B 15.90 -5.14 7.35 0.00
KLG NYSE WK Kellogg Co 1.37B 15.91 1.28 24.52 0.04
FLO NYSE Flowers Foods Inc 3.41B 16.15 -0.25 14.80 0.06
NOMD NYSE Nomad Foods Ltd 2.61B 17.11 -0.24 10.36 0.04
WILC NASDAQ G. Willi-Food International Ltd 0.26B 18.86 4.20 13.05 0.03
THS NYSE Treehouse Foods Inc 0.98B 19.49 -1.42 194.20 0.00
AKO.A NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 3.12B 19.80 -3.42 12.81 0.07
CAG NYSE Conagra Brands Inc 9.74B 20.40 -0.49 30.10 0.07
ACI NYSE Albertsons Companies Inc 12.00B 21.28 -1.89 13.12 0.03
LAUR NASDAQ Laureate Education Inc 3.34B 22.45 0.23 12.58 0.00
LINC NASDAQ Lincoln Educational Services Corp 0.71B 22.56 -1.10 59.03 0.00
KVUE NYSE Kenvue Inc 45.27B 23.58 -1.21 37.38 0.04
FC NYSE Franklin Covey Co 0.31B 23.62 0.05 17.16 0.00
EPC NYSE Edgewell Personal Care Co 1.11B 23.68 -0.09 13.69 0.03
CHSCM NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3 0.50B 24.11 -0.35 0.00 0.07
CHSCN NASDAQ CHS Inc - Preferred Class B Series 2 Reset Rate 0.44B 24.60 -0.13 0.00 0.07
LWAY NASDAQ Lifeway Foods Inc 0.37B 24.62 3.77 36.94 0.00
CHSCL NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 4 0.54B 25.37 -0.20 0.00 0.07
AKO.B NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 4.05B 25.64 -1.99 15.75 0.07
UNFI NYSE United Natural Foods Inc 1.56B 25.73 -0.16 18.45 0.00
KHC NASDAQ The Kraft Heinz Co 30.65B 25.90 0.39 11.79 0.06
CHSCO NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 0.58B 25.91 -0.24 0.00 0.08
TBBB NYSE BBB Foods Inc 3.01B 26.19 -1.10 131.90 0.00
CVGW NASDAQ Calavo Growers Inc 0.47B 26.32 -1.19 33.66 0.03
HELE NASDAQ Helen Of Troy Ltd 0.61B 26.41 0.08 5.28 0.00
BF.A NYSE Brown Forman Inc Class A Common Stock 12.73B 26.92 -0.41 14.93 0.03
CHSCP NASDAQ CHS Inc 0.39B 27.55 0.18 0.00 0.07
BF.B NYSE Brown-Forman Corp 13.13B 27.77 0.40 14.63 0.03
COE NYSE China Online Education Group 0.17B 29.00 2.77 32.70 0.00
MGPI NASDAQ MGP Ingredients Inc 0.64B 29.88 -0.50 60.00 0.02
USNA NYSE Usana Health Sciences Inc 0.57B 30.35 -0.66 16.77 0.00
CENTA NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Company - Class A Common Stock Nonvoting 1.98B 31.26 -0.73 16.65 0.00
SMPL NASDAQ The Simply Good Foods Co 3.20B 31.67 -0.76 21.94 0.00
ALCO NASDAQ Alico Inc 0.24B 32.04 -0.66 14.78 0.01
PRDO NASDAQ Perdoceo Education Corp 2.15B 32.88 0.59 14.53 0.02
KDP NASDAQ Keurig Dr Pepper Inc 44.82B 33.00 0.45 30.05 0.03
UTI NYSE Universal Technical Institute Inc 1.88B 34.50 -0.77 32.28 0.00
TR NYSE Tootsie Roll Industries Inc 2.46B 34.82 4.10 27.54 0.01
FDP NYSE Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc 1.69B 35.20 -0.34 10.63 0.03
CENT NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Co 2.24B 35.32 -0.36 18.72 0.00
COCO NASDAQ The Vita Coco Co Inc 2.02B 35.52 -0.27 35.73 0.00
ANDE NASDAQ Andersons Inc 1.24B 36.26 0.34 11.61 0.02
VITL NASDAQ Vital Farms Inc 1.66B 37.36 -0.54 34.38 0.00
CPB NYSE Campbell Soup Co 11.40B 38.25 3.89 20.43 0.05
VLGEA NASDAQ Village Super Market Inc 0.57B 38.36 -0.86 10.13 0.03
ACU NYSE Acme United Corp 0.15B 39.38 -1.38 16.78 0.01
FIZZ NASDAQ National Beverage Corp 4.05B 43.26 -1.46 21.73 0.00
NGVC NYSE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc 1.00B 43.73 -0.69 22.05 0.01
PPC NASDAQ Pilgrims Pride Corp 10.65B 44.91 -3.67 8.85 0.00
CELH NASDAQ Celsius Holdings Inc 12.12B 47.00 2.42 140.58 0.00
ADM NYSE Archer-Daniels Midland Co 22.66B 47.16 -0.26 18.58 0.04
BTI NYSE British American Tobacco Industries, p.l.c. Common Stock ADR 103.61B 47.34 0.81 25.36 0.06
TAP NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Co 9.87B 48.81 -1.08 9.68 0.04
GIS NYSE General Mills Inc 28.74B 52.99 0.06 12.64 0.05
SPB NYSE Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc 1.31B 53.32 2.62 25.00 0.03
LW NYSE Lamb Weston Holdings Inc 7.60B 53.86 0.62 20.33 0.03
EDU NYSE New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc 8.83B 54.00 -0.89 23.46 0.00
TSN NYSE Tyson Foods Inc 19.70B 55.29 -0.60 21.77 0.04
HIMS NYSE Hims & Hers Health Inc 12.49B 55.78 5.71 73.31 0.00
TAP.A NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Company Class A Common Stock 11.91B 58.93 6.15 10.46 0.04
MO NYSE Altria Group Inc 100.29B 59.54 0.26 9.84 0.07
UVV NYSE Universal Corp 1.49B 60.31 -0.38 15.41 0.06
BRBR NYSE BellRing Brands Inc 7.81B 61.47 -1.98 27.07 0.00
CHEF NASDAQ The Chefs' Warehouse Inc 2.54B 62.52 -1.08 41.98 0.00
JBSS NASDAQ John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc 0.73B 62.62 -1.27 13.40 0.01
IMKTA NASDAQ Ingles Markets Inc 1.19B 62.78 0.39 19.38 0.01
UL NYSE Unilever PLC Common Stock 154.84B 63.13 0.08 22.79 0.03
MNST NASDAQ Monster Beverage Corp 62.20B 63.78 -0.27 41.21 0.00
MDLZ NASDAQ Mondelez International Inc 85.94B 66.37 -0.39 25.07 0.03
BUD NYSE Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium) 132.57B 68.40 -0.15 20.21 0.02
FRPT NASDAQ Freshpet Inc 3.36B 68.81 1.26 226.53 0.00
KO NYSE Coca-Cola Co 300.18B 69.74 1.31 28.41 0.03
KR NYSE The Kroger Co 48.93B 74.00 2.83 19.54 0.02
WMK NYSE Weis Markets Inc 2.00B 74.27 2.45 18.17 0.02
USFD NYSE US Foods Holding Corp 17.42B 75.28 -0.45 35.33 0.00
SYY NYSE Sysco Corp 36.49B 75.28 0.73 19.57 0.03
TPB NYSE Turning Point Brands Inc 1.36B 75.77 -0.52 28.17 0.00
MKC.V NYSE McCormick & Company, Incorporated Common Stock 19.59B 77.31 2.39 26.31 0.02
MKC NYSE McCormick & Co Inc 20.82B 77.57 5.34 26.42 0.02
K NYSE Kellanova Co 27.89B 79.86 0.42 20.03 0.03
BG NYSE Bunge Global SA 10.81B 80.44 -2.26 10.31 0.03
XLP AMEX SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples 9.79B 81.02 0.68 52.05 2.72
STRA NASDAQ Strategic Education Inc 2.06B 85.06 -1.75 18.19 0.03
PFGC NYSE Performance Food Group Co 13.86B 88.80 -0.86 36.29 0.00
CCEP NASDAQ Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc - Ordinary Shares 42.39B 92.71 0.56 25.69 0.02
SJM NYSE JM Smucker Co 10.21B 95.72 -1.52 11.09 0.04
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) 20.30B 96.65 -1.14 16.06 0.03
CHD NYSE Church & Dwight Co Inc 23.88B 96.95 0.54 41.25 0.01
WMT NYSE Walmart Inc 782.88B 98.10 -1.26 41.79 0.01
DLTR NASDAQ Dollar Tree Inc 20.48B 98.12 -0.59 19.53 0.00
CALM NASDAQ Cal-Maine Foods Inc 4.78B 98.57 -0.78 4.92 0.07
TGT NYSE Target Corp 45.11B 99.29 1.21 10.84 0.05
SENEA NASDAQ Seneca Foods Corp 0.69B 99.46 4.60 17.15 0.00
SENEB NASDAQ Seneca Foods Corp. - Class B Common Stock 0.56B 102.50 0.50 17.20 0.00
PSMT NASDAQ Pricesmart Inc 3.24B 105.41 1.10 22.38 0.01
FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. Common Stock 36.67B 105.68 0.78 26.58 0.03
DEO NYSE Diageo plc Common Stock 59.46B 107.02 0.33 15.63 0.04
BJ NYSE BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc 14.27B 108.08 -5.40 25.08 0.00
COKE NASDAQ Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc 9.46B 108.56 1.33 17.40 0.01
POST NYSE Post Holdings Inc 6.06B 108.84 0.41 19.33 0.00
DG NYSE Dollar General Corp 25.03B 113.73 -0.64 21.83 0.02
JJSF NASDAQ J&J Snack Foods Corp 2.24B 115.18 -0.07 29.08 0.03
OLLI NASDAQ Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 7.29B 118.86 4.39 40.55 0.00
CLX NYSE Clorox Co 15.05B 122.10 -1.48 21.56 0.04
ELF NYSE e.l.f. Beauty Inc 7.10B 126.02 -0.25 64.81 0.00
ATGE NYSE Adtalem Global Education Inc 4.57B 127.15 1.66 21.53 0.00
KMB NYSE Kimberly-Clark Corp 42.95B 129.45 0.91 17.56 0.04
PEP NASDAQ PepsiCo Inc 180.79B 131.86 0.63 19.42 0.04
IPAR NASDAQ Inter Parfums Inc 4.38B 134.49 2.43 25.40 0.02
INGR NYSE Ingredion Inc 8.78B 136.49 -0.54 14.31 0.02
LRN NYSE Stride Inc 6.26B 143.74 0.07 22.76 0.00
PG NYSE Procter & Gamble Co 372.97B 159.08 -0.49 25.29 0.03
HSY NYSE The Hershey Co 32.70B 161.41 -0.85 20.41 0.03
SFM NASDAQ Sprouts Farmers Market Inc 15.91B 162.62 -1.23 37.07 0.00
STZ NYSE Constellation Brands Inc 29.28B 164.49 0.73 12.72 0.02
LANC NASDAQ Lancaster Colony Corp 4.67B 169.23 0.85 28.09 0.02
PM NYSE Philip Morris International Inc 282.91B 181.76 0.41 28.69 0.03
LOPE NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education Inc 5.27B 185.66 -0.56 23.73 0.00
SAM NYSE Boston Beer Co Inc 2.65B 237.96 4.32 30.88 0.00
GHC NYSE Graham Holdings Co 4.14B 949.93 -0.92 6.70 0.01
COST NASDAQ Costco Wholesale Corp 468.17B 1,055.68 1.49 56.15 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.