Consumer Staples Stocks List This page shows information about the 50 largest consumer staples stocks including Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Philip Morris International. Learn more about consumer staples stocks. #1 - Procter & GambleNYSE:PGStock Price: $144.38 (+$1.45)Market Cap: $340.61 billionP/E Ratio: 25.3Dividend Yield: 2.56%Consensus Rating: Buy (10 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $155.27 (7.5% Upside)Procter & Gamble Co. engages in the provision of branded consumer packaged goods. It operates through the following segments: Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric & Home Care, and Baby, Feminine & Family Care. The Beauty segment offers hair, skin, and personal care. The Grooming segment consists of shave care like female and male blades and razors, pre and post shave products, and appliances. The Health Care segment includes oral care products like toothbrushes, toothpaste, and personal health care such as gastrointestinal, rapid diagnostics, respiratory, and vitamins, minerals, and supplements. The Fabric and Home care segment consists of fabric enhancers, laundry additives and detergents, and air, dish, and surface care. The Baby, Feminine and Family Care segment sells baby wipes, diapers, and pants, adult incontinence, feminine care, paper towels, tissues, and toilet paper. The company was founded by William Procter and James Gamble in 1837 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.#2 - Coca-ColaNYSE:KOStock Price: $60.23 (+$0.21)Market Cap: $260.57 billionP/E Ratio: 27.4Dividend Yield: 3.07%Consensus Rating: Buy (12 Buy Ratings, 6 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $67.55 (12.2% Upside)The Coca-Cola Co. engages in the manufacturing and marketing of non-alcoholic beverages. It operates through the following segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, North America, Asia Pacific, Global Ventures, and Bottling Investments. The company was founded by Asa Griggs Candler on May 8, 1886 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.#3 - PepsiCoNASDAQ:PEPStock Price: $177.00 (+$1.87)Market Cap: $243.77 billionP/E Ratio: 27.6Dividend Yield: 2.63%Consensus Rating: Hold (5 Buy Ratings, 6 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $184.23 (4.1% Upside)PepsiCo, Inc. engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of beverages, food, and snacks. It operates through the following business segments: Frito-Lay North America (FLNA), Quaker Foods North America (QFNA), PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), Latin America (LatAm), Europe, Africa, Middle East, and South Asia (AMESA), and Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, and China Region (APAC). The FLNA segment consists of branded convenient food businesses in the United States and Canada. The QFNA segment includes cereals, rice, and pasta under the Quaker, Pearl Milling Company, Quaker Chewy, Cap'n Crunch, Life, and Rice-A-Roni brands. The PBNA segment is composed of beverage concentrates, fountain syrups, and finished goods under various beverage brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade, Mountain Dew, Diet Pepsi, Aquafina, Diet Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, and Mug. The LatAm segment covers beverage, food, and snack businesses in the Latin American region. The Europe segment offers beverage, food, and snack goods in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa regions. The AMESA segment deals with all beverage and convenient food businesses in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. The APA#4 - Philip Morris InternationalNYSE:PMStock Price: $95.88 (+$1.09)Market Cap: $148.64 billionP/E Ratio: 16.5Dividend Yield: 5.36%Consensus Rating: Buy (6 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $109.73 (14.4% Upside)Philip Morris International, Inc. is a holding company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cigarettes, tobacco, and nicotine-containing products. Its products include cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heat-not-burn, vapor, and oral nicotine products. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: European Union, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, South and Southeast Asia, East Asia and Australia, and Americas. The company was founded by Philip Morris in 1847 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.#5 - UnileverNYSE:ULStock Price: $49.85 (+$0.70)Market Cap: $126.23 billionDividend Yield: 3.68%Consensus Rating: Hold (2 Buy Ratings, 2 Hold Ratings, 2 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $46.00 (-7.7% Upside)Unilever Plc engages in the manufacture and sale of consumer goods. It operates through the following segments: Beauty and Personal Care, Foods and Refreshment, and Home Care. The Beauty and Personal Care segment offers skin cleansing, hair care, skin care, and deodorants categories. The Foods and Refreshment segment sells ice cream, savory, dressings, and tea. The Home Care segment includes fabric category and a wide range of cleaning products. The company was founded by Antonius Johannes Jurgens, Samuel van den Bergh, and William Hulme Lever on January 1, 1930 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.#6 - Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NVNYSE:BUDStock Price: $60.29 (+$0.38)Market Cap: $104.72 billionP/E Ratio: 20.4Dividend Yield: 0.66%Consensus Rating: Hold (7 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, 2 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $64.70 (7.3% Upside)Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV operates as a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It operates through the following geographical segments: North America, Middle Americas, South America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Global Export and Holding Companies. The company was founded on August 2, 1977 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.#7 - DiageoNYSE:DEOStock Price: $174.83 (+$2.97)Market Cap: $98.93 billionDividend Yield: 1.77%Consensus Rating: Hold (2 Buy Ratings, 6 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $4,081.00 (2,234.3% Upside)Diageo Plc engages in the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages. Its brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JeB, Buchanan's, Windsor and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray, and Guinness. It operates through the following geographical segments: North America; Europe and Turkey; Africa; Latin America and Caribbean; Asia Pacific; ISC; and Corporate and Other. The company was founded on October 21, 1886 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.#8 - Mondelez InternationalNASDAQ:MDLZStock Price: $67.37 (+$0.97)Market Cap: $91.85 billionP/E Ratio: 34.4Dividend Yield: 2.32%Consensus Rating: Buy (12 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $72.94 (8.3% Upside)Mondelez International, Inc. engages in the manufacture and marketing of snack food and beverage products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Latin America, Asia, Middle East, and Africa, Europe, and North America. Its products include beverages, biscuits, chocolate, gum and candy, cheese and grocery, and meals. Its brands include, but are not limited to, Nabisco, Oreo, and LU biscuits, Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk, and Milka chocolates, and Trident gum. The company was founded by James Lewis Kraft in 1903 is headquartered in Chicago, IL.#9 - British American TobaccoNYSE:BTIStock Price: $36.33 (+$0.54)Market Cap: $89.26 billionDividend Yield: 7.42%Consensus Rating: Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 2 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $4,066.67 (11,093.7% Upside)British American Tobacco plc is a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and distribution of tobacco products. Its brands include Kent, Dunhill, Lucky Strike, and Pall Mall. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Asia-Pacific and Middle East (APME), Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa (AMSSA), and Europe and North Africa (ENA). The APME geographical segment consists of markets in the Middle East merged with Asia-Pacific. The AMSSA geographical segment is composed of markets in East and Central Africa, West Africa, and Southern Africa merged with the Americas region. The ENA geographical segment includes markets in Russia, Ukraine, Caucasus, Central Asia, Belarus, Turkey, and North Africa merged with the Western Europe region. The company was founded by James Buchanan Duke on September 29, 1902 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.#10 - Estée Lauder CompaniesNYSE:ELStock Price: $234.69 (+$0.13)Market Cap: $83.84 billionP/E Ratio: 57.1Dividend Yield: 1.13%Consensus Rating: Buy (20 Buy Ratings, 5 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $279.96 (19.3% Upside)The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. engages in the manufacture of skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. It sells products under the following brand names: Estée Lauder, Clinique, Origins, MAC, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda and Too Faced. Its channels consist of department stores, multi-brand retailers, upscale perfumeries and pharmacies, and prestige salons and spas. The company was founded by Estee Lauder and Joseph Lauder in 1946 and is headquartered in New York, NY.#11 - Altria GroupNYSE:MOStock Price: $45.96 (+$0.64)Market Cap: $82.06 billionP/E Ratio: 14.4Dividend Yield: 8.30%Consensus Rating: Hold (3 Buy Ratings, 7 Hold Ratings, 2 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $47.13 (2.5% Upside)Altria Group, Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States. It operates through the following segments: Smokeable Products, Oral tobacco products, and Wine. The Smokeable Products segment consists of cigarettes manufactured and sold by PM USA and machine-made large cigars and pipe tobacco manufactured and sold by Middleton. The Oral tobacco products segment is primarily moist smokeless tobacco products (MSTs) through brands like Copenhagen and Skoal as well as on! oral nicotine pouches sold by Helix. The Wine segment, through subsidiary Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Ltd, produces Washington State wines, primarily Chateau Ste. Michelle and 14 Hands, and owns wineries in or distributes wines from several other wine regions. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.#12 - Colgate-PalmoliveNYSE:CLStock Price: $72.91 (+$0.71)Market Cap: $60.54 billionP/E Ratio: 34.2Dividend Yield: 2.60%Consensus Rating: Buy (7 Buy Ratings, 5 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $81.73 (12.1% Upside)Colgate-Palmolive Co. is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of consumer products. It operates through the Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition segments. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment represents North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa or Eurasia, all of which sell to a variety of retail and wholesale customers and distributors. The Pet Nutrition segment offers pet nutrition products for dogs and cats. The company was founded by William Colgate in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, NY.#13 - Constellation BrandsNYSE:STZ.BStock Price: $310.00Market Cap: $57.19 billionP/E Ratio: 1,000.0Dividend Yield: 0.93%Consensus Rating: N/A (0 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: N/AConstellation Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces, imports, markets, and sells beer, wine, and spirits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. It provides beer primarily under the Corona Extra, Corona Premier, Corona Familiar, Corona Light, Corona Refresca, Corona Hard Seltzer, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Modelo Chelada, Pacifico, and Victoria brands. The company offers wine under the 7 Moons, Cook's California Champagne, Cooper & Thief, Crafters Union, Kim Crawford, Meiomi, Mount Veeder, Ruffino, SIMI, The Dreaming Tree, Charles Smith, The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi, My Favorite Neighbor, and Schrader; and spirits under the Casa Noble, Copper & Kings, High West, Mi CAMPO, Nelson's Green Brier, and SVEDKA brands. It provides its products to wholesale distributors, retailers, on-premise locations, and state alcohol beverage control agencies. Constellation Brands, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Victor, New York.#14 - Monster BeverageNASDAQ:MNSTStock Price: $103.57 (+$0.58)Market Cap: $54.11 billionP/E Ratio: 46.4Consensus Rating: Buy (12 Buy Ratings, 5 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $110.28 (6.5% Upside)Monster Beverage Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the development, marketing, sale, and distribution of energy drink beverages and concentrates. It operates through the following segments: Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, and Other. The Monster Energy Drinks segment sells ready-to-drink packaged energy drinks to bottlers and full-service beverage distributors. The Strategic Brands segment sells concentrates and beverage bases to authorized bottling and canning operations. The Other segment consists of certain products sold by its subsidiary, American Fruits and Flavors LLC to independent third-party customers. The company was founded on April 25, 1990, and is headquartered in Corona, CA.#15 - HersheyNYSE:HSYStock Price: $243.70 (+$0.55)Market Cap: $49.72 billionP/E Ratio: 30.6Dividend Yield: 1.70%Consensus Rating: Hold (3 Buy Ratings, 8 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $244.54 (0.3% Upside)The Hershey Co. engages in the manufacture and marketing of chocolate, sweets, mints and confectionery products. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: North America and International and Other. The North America is responsible for the traditional chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery market position of the company, as well as its grocery and snacks market positions, in the United States and Canada. The International and Other segment includes the combination of all other operating segments, including those geographic regions where the company operates outside of North America. Its brands include Hershey's, Reese's, and Kisses. The company was founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, PA.#16 - Keurig Dr PepperNASDAQ:KDPStock Price: $35.04 (+$0.18)Market Cap: $49.28 billionP/E Ratio: 34.7Dividend Yield: 2.29%Consensus Rating: Hold (4 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $38.33 (9.4% Upside)Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. engages in the production and marketing of non-alcoholic beverages. It operates through the following segments: Coffee Systems, Packaged Beverages, Beverage Concentrates, and Latin America Beverages. The Coffee Systems segment includes the manufacture and distribution of finished goods relating to coffee, pods, and brewers. The Packaged Beverages segment offers finished beverages and other products, including owned brands and third-party brands. The Beverage Concentrates segment sells branded concentrates and syrup to third-party bottlers. The Latin America Beverages segment refers to sales in Mexico, the Caribbean, and other international markets from the production of concentrates, syrup, and finished beverages. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.#17 - General MillsNYSE:GISStock Price: $80.58 (+$0.79)Market Cap: $47.51 billionP/E Ratio: 16.8Dividend Yield: 2.71%Consensus Rating: Hold (5 Buy Ratings, 9 Hold Ratings, 2 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $82.69 (2.6% Upside)General Mills, Inc. engages in the manufacture and marketing of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. The firm operates through the following segments: North America Retail, Europe & Australia, Convenience Stores & Foodservice, Pet, and Asia & Latin America. The North America Retail segment includes grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, natural food chains, drug, dollar and discount chains and e-commerce grocery providers. The Europe & Australia segment refers to the retail and foodservice businesses in the greater Europe and Australian region, which includes yogurt, meal kits, super-premium ice cream, refrigerated and frozen dough products, shelf stable vegetables, grain snacks and dessert and baking mixes. The Convenience Stores & Foodservice segment consists of ready-to-eat cereals, snacks, refrigerated yogurt, frozen meals, unbaked and fully baked frozen dough products, and baking mixes. The Pet segment represents the pet food products sold in the United States in specialty channels, including national pet superstore chains, regional pet store chains, neighborhood pet stores and farm and feed stores, e-commerce retailers, military outlets, hardware#18 - Kraft HeinzNASDAQ:KHCStock Price: $37.81 (+$0.18)Market Cap: $46.32 billionP/E Ratio: 19.8Dividend Yield: 4.25%Consensus Rating: Hold (5 Buy Ratings, 6 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $42.67 (12.8% Upside)The Kraft Heinz Co. engages in the manufacture and market of food and beverage products. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada and International. Its brands include Oscar Meyer, Velveeta, Smart Ones, Caprisun, Kool-Aid, Golden circle and Honig. The company was founded on July 2, 2015, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.#19 - Kimberly-ClarkNYSE:KMBStock Price: $128.24 (+$2.87)Market Cap: $43.27 billionP/E Ratio: 22.4Dividend Yield: 3.76%Consensus Rating: Hold (1 Buy Ratings, 9 Hold Ratings, 2 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $128.09 (-0.1% Upside)Kimberly-Clark Corp. engages in the manufacture and marketing of products made from natural or synthetic fibers. It operates through the following segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. The Personal Care segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swim pants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and other related products. The Consumer Tissue segment produces and sells facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, and related products for household use. The K-C Professional segment supplies workplace supporting products such as wipers, tissue, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers. The company was founded by John A. Kimberly, Havilah Babcock, Charles B. Clark, and Frank C. Shattuck in 1872 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.#20 - AmbevNYSE:ABEVStock Price: $2.68 (-$0.01)Market Cap: $42.18 billionP/E Ratio: 14.9Dividend Yield: 4.56%Consensus Rating: Buy (2 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: N/AAmbev SA engages in the production, distribution, and sale of beverages. Its products include beer, carbonated soft drinks, and other non-alcoholic and non-carbonated products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Brazil, and Central America and The Caribbean (CAC), and Canada. The Brazil segment focuses on the beer sales division and the NAB sales division. The CAC segment includes its direct operations in the Dominican Republic, Saint Vincent, Antigua, Dominica, Cuba, Guatemala, Barbados, and Panama. The Canada segment covers includes domestic sales in Canada and some exports to the United States market. The Canada segment represents the Labatt's operations. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.#21 - Archer-Daniels-MidlandNYSE:ADMStock Price: $76.55 (+$2.29)Market Cap: $41.83 billionP/E Ratio: 9.9Dividend Yield: 2.42%Consensus Rating: Buy (5 Buy Ratings, 2 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $104.71 (36.8% Upside)Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. engages in the production of oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa, and other agricultural commodities. It operates through the following segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, Nutrition, and Other. The Ag Services and Oilseeds segment includes activities related to the origination, merchandising, transportation, and storage of agricultural raw materials, and the crushing and further processing of oilseeds such as soybeans and soft seeds cottonseed, sunflower seed, canola, rapeseed, and flaxseed into vegetable oils and protein meals. The Carbohydrate Solutions segment consists of corn and wheat wet and dry milling and other activities. The Nutrition segment serves various end markets including food, beverages, nutritional supplements, and feed and premix for livestock, aquaculture, and pet food. The Other segment refers to the company's remaining operations. The company founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.#22 - CortevaNYSE:CTVAStock Price: $57.51 (+$0.90)Market Cap: $40.98 billionP/E Ratio: 36.6Dividend Yield: 1.06%Consensus Rating: Buy (14 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $72.53 (26.1% Upside)Corteva, Inc. engages in the provision of seed and crop protection solutions, which focus on the agriculture industry and contributing to food supply. It operates through the Seed and Crop Protection segments. The Seed segment is involved in developing and supplying advanced germplasm and traits that produce yield for farms. The Crop Protection segment offers the global agricultural input industry with products that protect against weeds, insects, other pests, and diseases, and that improve overall crop health both above and below ground via nitrogen management and seed-applied technologies. The company was founded in 1802 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.#23 - SyscoNYSE:SYYStock Price: $73.90 (+$0.96)Market Cap: $37.51 billionP/E Ratio: 26.7Dividend Yield: 2.69%Consensus Rating: Buy (9 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $89.67 (21.3% Upside)Sysco Corp. engages in selling, marketing, and distribution of food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, and lodging establishments. It operates through the following segments: U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other. The U.S. Foodservice Operations consists of U.S. Broadline operations, custom-cut meat and seafood companies, FreshPoint, and European Imports. The International Foodservice Operations segment includes broadline operations in America and Europe, which distribute a full line of food products and a wide variety of non-food products. The SYGMA segment represents its customized distribution subsidiary. The Other segment covers hotel supply operations. The company was founded by John F. Baugh in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.#24 - Brown-FormanNYSE:BF.AStock Price: $62.11 (-$0.40)Market Cap: $29.77 billionP/E Ratio: 41.1Dividend Yield: 1.32%Consensus Rating: Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: N/ABrown-Forman Corporation manufactures, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells various alcoholic beverages. It provides spirits, wines, whiskey spirits, whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink and ready-to-pour products, ready-to-drink cocktails, vodkas, tequilas, champagnes, brandy, bourbons, and liqueurs. The company offers its products primarily under the Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Canadian Mist, GlenDronach, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh, Old Forester, Early Times, Slane Irish Whiskey, Coopers' Craft, el Jimador, Herradura, New Mix, Pepe Lopez, Antiguo, Finlandia, Korbel Champagne, and Sonoma-Cutrer brands. It is also involved in the sale of used barrels, bulk whiskey, and wine; and provision of contract bottling services. The company serves retail customers and consumers through distributors or state governments; and retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments directly. It has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Mexico, and internationally. Brown-Forman Corporation was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.#25 - Coca-Cola Europacific PartnersNYSE:CCEPStock Price: $55.90 (+$0.81)Market Cap: $25.53 billionDividend Yield: 4.03%Consensus Rating: Hold (3 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $61.79 (10.5% Upside)Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc engages in the distribution and sale of non-alcoholic ready to drink beverages. It operates through the following geographical segments: Iberia, Germany, Great Britain, France, Belgium/Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. The company was founded on August 4, 2015 and is headquartered in Uxbridge, the United Kingdom.#26 - KelloggNYSE:KStock Price: $64.93 (+$0.19)Market Cap: $22.20 billionP/E Ratio: 23.3Dividend Yield: 3.65%Consensus Rating: Hold (1 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, 4 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $71.78 (10.5% Upside)Kellogg Co. engages in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of ready-to-eat cereal and convenience foods. It operates through the following segments: North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Middle East Africa. The North America segment includes the U.S. businesses and Canada. The Europe segment consists of European countries. The Latin America segment focuses on Central and South America, and Mexico. The Asia Middle East Africa segment is involved in Africa, Middle East, Australia, and Other Asian and Pacific markets. The company was founded by Will Keith Kellogg in 1906 and is headquartered in Battle Creek, MI.#27 - International Flavors & FragrancesNYSE:IFFStock Price: $83.31 (+$0.55)Market Cap: $21.25 billionDividend Yield: 3.91%Consensus Rating: Hold (8 Buy Ratings, 6 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $117.31 (40.8% Upside)International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. engages in the manufacture and supply of flavors and fragrances used in the food, beverage, personal care, and household products industries. It operates through the following segments: Nourish, Health & Biosciences, Scent and Pharma Solutions. The Nourish segment consists of legacy Taste segment combined with N&B's Food & Beverage division and the food protection business of N&B's Health & Biosciences division. The Health & Biosciences business consists of a biotechnology-driven portfolio of enzymes, food cultures, probiotics and specialty ingredients for food, home and personal care, and health and wellness applications. The Scent business creates fragrance compounds, fragrance ingredients and cosmetic ingredients that are integral elements in the world's finest perfumes and best-known household and personal care products. The Pharma Solutions business produces a vast portfolio including cellulosics and seaweed-based pharma excipients, used to improve the functionality and delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients, including controlled or modified drug release formulations, and enabling. The company was founded in 1833 and is headqua#28 - Hormel FoodsNYSE:HRLStock Price: $38.55 (+$0.20)Market Cap: $21.07 billionP/E Ratio: 21.5Dividend Yield: 2.87%Consensus Rating: Hold (1 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $44.71 (16.0% Upside)Hormel Foods Corp. engages in the production of meat and food products. It operates through the following segments: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International and Other. The Grocery Products segment focuses on the processing, marketing, and sale of shelf-stable food products sold in the retail market. The Refrigerated Foods segment is involved in the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded pork, beef, and poultry products for retail, foodservice, deli, and commercial customers. The Jennie-O Turkey Store segment includes the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded turkey products for retail, foodservice, and fresh product customers. The International and Other segment manages Hormel Foods International, which manufactures, markets, and sells company products internationally. The company was founded by George A. Hormel in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, MN.#29 - Church & DwightNYSE:CHDStock Price: $85.44 (-$0.02)Market Cap: $20.85 billionP/E Ratio: 50.9Dividend Yield: 1.28%Consensus Rating: Hold (6 Buy Ratings, 9 Hold Ratings, 3 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $87.88 (2.8% Upside)Church & Dwight Co., Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of household, personal care, and specialty products. It operates through the following segments: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, Specialty Products, and Corporate. The Consumer Domestic segment offers household products, such as laundry detergents, fabric softener sheets, cat litter, and household cleaning products, and personal care products including antiperspirants, oral care products, depilatories, reproductive health products, oral analgesics, nasal saline moisturizers, and dietary supplements. The Consumer International segment sells personal care products, household and over-the-counter products in Canada, France, Australia, China, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Brazil. The Specialty Products segment consists of sales to businesses which participated in different product areas, namely animal productivity, specialty chemicals, and specialty cleaners. The Corporate segment includes equity in earnings of affiliates from Armand and ArmaKleen in 2021, 2020 and 2019. The company was founded by Dwight John and Austin Church in 1846 and is headquartered in Ewing, NJ.#30 - Tyson FoodsNYSE:TSNStock Price: $58.48 (-$0.06)Market Cap: $20.80 billionP/E Ratio: 8.7Dividend Yield: 3.28%Consensus Rating: Hold (1 Buy Ratings, 6 Hold Ratings, 2 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $68.00 (16.3% Upside)Tyson Foods, Inc. engages in the production of frozen and refrigerated food products. It operates through the following segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. The Beef segment includes processing live fed cattle and fabricating dressed beef carcasses into primal and sub-primal meat cuts and case-ready products. The Pork segment focuses on live market hogs and fabricating pork carcasses. The Chicken segment is involved in raising and processing live chickens into fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken products, and sales from specialty products. The Prepared Foods segment manufactures and markets food products and offers logistic operations to move products through the supply chain. The company was founded by John W. Tyson in 1935 and is headquartered in Springdale, AR.#31 - McCormick & Company, IncorporatedNYSE:MKCStock Price: $72.75 (+$0.13)Market Cap: $19.50 billionP/E Ratio: 28.9Dividend Yield: 2.15%Consensus Rating: Hold (3 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, 2 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $80.43 (10.6% Upside)McCormick & Co., Inc. engages in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. It operates through the Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments. The Consumer segment sells spices, seasonings, condiments, and sauces. The Flavor Solutions segment includes seasoning blends, spices and herbs, condiments, coating systems, and compound flavors. The company was founded by Willoughby M. McCormick in 1889 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.#32 - CloroxNYSE:CLXStock Price: $155.70 (+$1.71)Market Cap: $19.23 billionP/E Ratio: 44.5Dividend Yield: 3.07%Consensus Rating: Hold (1 Buy Ratings, 5 Hold Ratings, 7 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $141.00 (-9.4% Upside)The Clorox Co. engages in the manufacture and marketing of consumer and professional products. It operates through the following business segments: Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle, and International. The Health and Wellness segment consists of cleaning products, professional products and vitamins, minerals and supplements mainly marketed and sold in the United States. The Household segments consists of bags and wraps, grilling products and cat litter marketed and sold in the United States. The Lifestyle segment refers to food, natural personal care products and water-filtration products marketed and sold in the United States. The International segment covers products sold outside the United States, excluding natural personal care products. The company was founded by Edward Hughes, Charles Husband, William Hussey, Rufus Myers, and Archibald Taft on May 3, 1913 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.#33 - Conagra BrandsNYSE:CAGStock Price: $36.13 (+$0.61)Market Cap: $17.22 billionP/E Ratio: 25.6Dividend Yield: 3.72%Consensus Rating: Hold (5 Buy Ratings, 6 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $40.73 (12.7% Upside)Conagra Brands, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of processed and packaged foods. It operates through the following segments: Grocery and Snacks, Refrigerated and Frozen, International, and Foodservice. The Grocery and Snacks segment includes branded, shelf stable food products sold in various retail channels in the United States. The Refrigerated and Frozen segment is composed of branded, temperature-controlled food products sold in various retail channels in the United States. The International segment offers branded food products in various temperature states, sold in various retail and foodservice channels outside of the United States. The Foodservice segment focuses on branded and customized food products, including meals, entrees, sauces, and a variety of custom-manufactured culinary products packaged for sale to restaurants and other foodservice establishments in the United States. The company was founded by Alva Kinney and Frank Little in 1919 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.#34 - J. M. SmuckerNYSE:SJMStock Price: $153.76 (+$1.88)Market Cap: $16.40 billionP/E Ratio: 23.2Dividend Yield: 2.69%Consensus Rating: Hold (1 Buy Ratings, 5 Hold Ratings, 4 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $150.30 (-2.3% Upside)The J. M. Smucker Co. engages in the manufacture and marketing of food and beverage products. It operates through the following segments: U.S. Retail Coffee, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods, U.S. Retail Pet Foods, and International and Away From Home. The U. S. Retail Coffee segment includes domestic sales of Folgers, Dunkin' Donuts, and Café Bustelo branded coffee. The U.S. Retail Consumer Foods segment sells Smucker's, Jif, and Crisco branded products. The U.S. Retail Pet Foods comprises Rachael Ray Nutrish, Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Natural Balance, Kibbles 'n Bits, 9Lives, Nature's Recipe, and Pup-Peroni branded products. The International and Foodservice segment covers products distributed domestically and in foreign countries through retail channels and foodservice distributors and operators. The company was founded by Jerome Monroe Smucker in 1897 and is headquartered in Orrville, OH.#35 - Campbell SoupNYSE:CPBStock Price: $54.09 (+$0.71)Market Cap: $16.20 billionP/E Ratio: 20.0Dividend Yield: 2.77%Consensus Rating: Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 7 Hold Ratings, 3 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $51.33 (-5.1% Upside)Campbell Soup Co. engages in the business of manufacturing and marketing food and beverage products. It operates under the Meals and Beverages, and Snacks segments. The Meals and Beverages segment includes soup, meals, and beverage products in retail and foodservice. The Snacks segment offers cookies, crackers, bakery, and frozen products. The company was founded by Joseph Campbell and Abraham Anderson in1869 and is headquartered in Camden, NJ.#36 - ChewyNYSE:CHWYStock Price: $37.68 (-$0.93)Market Cap: $15.95 billionConsensus Rating: Buy (12 Buy Ratings, 9 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $45.10 (19.7% Upside)Chewy, Inc. operates as a pure-play pet e-tailer in the United States. It supplies pet medications, food, treats and other pet-health products and services for dogs, cats, fish, birds, small pets, horses, and reptiles. The company was founded by Ryan Cohen and Michael Day in September 2011 and is headquartered in Dania Beach, FL.#37 - Lamb WestonNYSE:LWStock Price: $99.03 (+$1.72)Market Cap: $14.25 billionP/E Ratio: 30.4Dividend Yield: 1.15%Consensus Rating: Buy (4 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $96.80 (-2.3% Upside)Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of value-added frozen potato products. It operates through the following business segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. The Global segment includes branded and private label frozen potato products sold in North America and international markets. The Foodservice segment comprises branded and private label frozen potato products sold throughout the United States and Canada. The Retail segment consists of consumer facing retail branded and private label frozen potato products sold primarily to grocery, mass merchants, club, and specialty retailers. The Other segment comprises vegetable and dairy businesses. The company was founded on July 5, 2016, and is headquartered in Eagle, ID.#38 - Molson Coors BeverageNYSE:TAPStock Price: $50.55 (+$0.64)Market Cap: $10.93 billionDividend Yield: 3.29%Consensus Rating: Hold (3 Buy Ratings, 6 Hold Ratings, 4 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $53.82 (6.5% Upside)Molson Coors Beverage Co. is a holding company, which engages in the production and sale of beer. It operates through the following segments: Americas, and EMEA and APAC. The Americas segment operates in the U.S., Canada and various countries in the Caribbean, Latin, and South America. The EMEA and APAC segment operates in Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Montenegro, the Republic of Ireland, Romania, Serbia, the UK, various other European countries, and certain countries within the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company was founded in 1786 and is headquartered in Golden, CO.#39 - Albertsons CompaniesNYSE:ACIStock Price: $19.18 (-$0.32)Market Cap: $10.28 billionP/E Ratio: 7.9Dividend Yield: 2.46%Consensus Rating: Hold (2 Buy Ratings, 8 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $27.77 (44.8% Upside)Albertsons Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of food and drug stores in the United States. The company's food and drug retail stores offer grocery products, general merchandise, health and beauty care products, pharmacy, fuel, and other items and services. It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in stores. As of February 26, 2022, it operated 2,276 stores under various banners, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw's, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market; and 1,722 pharmacies, 1,317 in-store branded coffee shops, 402 adjacent fuel centers, 22 distribution centers, and 20 manufacturing facilities, as well as various digital platforms. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.#40 - Service Co. InternationalNYSE:SCIStock Price: $65.25 (+$0.09)Market Cap: $9.99 billionP/E Ratio: 18.6Dividend Yield: 1.66%Consensus Rating: Buy (2 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $77.00 (18.0% Upside)Service Corp. International engages in the provision of funeral goods and services. It operates through the Funeral and Cemetery segments. The Funeral segment offers services related to cremations, including the use of home facilities and motor vehicles, arranging and directing services, removal, preparation, embalming, memorialization, and catering. The Cemetery segment provides property interment rights, including lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, niches, and interment options. The company was founded by Robert L. Waltrip in July 1962 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.#41 - CotyNYSE:COTYStock Price: $11.01 (+$0.14)Market Cap: $9.39 billionP/E Ratio: 78.6Consensus Rating: Buy (6 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $11.84 (7.5% Upside)Coty, Inc. engages in the manufacture, market, sale, and distribution of branded beauty products. It operates through the following segments: Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. The segments Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific focus on prestige fragrances, prestige skin care, prestige cosmetics, mass color cosmetics, mass fragrance, mass skin care and body care. The company was founded by Francois Coty in 1904 and is headquartered in New York, NY.#42 - AramarkNYSE:ARMKStock Price: $33.36 (-$0.31)Market Cap: $8.69 billionP/E Ratio: 38.3Dividend Yield: 1.31%Consensus Rating: Hold (2 Buy Ratings, 5 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $42.63 (27.8% Upside)Aramark engages in the provision of food, facilities, and uniform services. It operates through the following segments: Food and Support Services United States (FSS United States), Food and Support Services International (FSS International), and Uniform and Career Apparel (Uniform). The FSS United States segment offers food, hospitality and facility services for school districts, colleges and universities, healthcare facilities, businesses, sports, entertainment and recreational venues, conference and convention centers, national and state parks, and correctional institutions. The FSS International segment covers food, refreshment, specialized dietary and support services, including facility maintenance and housekeeping, provided to business, educational and healthcare institutions and in sports, leisure, and other facilities serving the general public. The Uniform segment consists of the rental, sale, cleaning, maintenance, and delivery of personalized uniforms and other textile items on a contract basis, and direct marketing of personalized uniforms and accessories to clients. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.#43 - Darling IngredientsNYSE:DARStock Price: $54.18 (+$1.28)Market Cap: $8.67 billionP/E Ratio: 12.0Consensus Rating: Buy (8 Buy Ratings, 2 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $93.40 (72.4% Upside)Darling Ingredients, Inc. engages in the development and production of natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. It operates through the following segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients. The Feed Ingredients segment includes ingredients business such as fats and proteins used cooking oil, trap grease and food residuals collection, the Rothsay ingredients, and the ingredients and specialty products. The Food Ingredients segment comprises gelatin, natural casings and meat by-products, and specialty products activities. The Fuel Ingredients segment consists of biofuel and bioenergy services. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.#44 - US FoodsNYSE:USFDStock Price: $34.93 (-$0.13)Market Cap: $7.84 billionP/E Ratio: 34.9Consensus Rating: Buy (5 Buy Ratings, 2 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $44.90 (28.5% Upside)US Foods Holding Corp. operates as a foodservice distributor. Its products include frozen and dry food and non-food products to foodservice customers throughout the U.S. The company offers services under brands Chef's Line, del Pasado, Glenview Farms, Cattleman's Selection, Cross Valley Farms, Harbor Banks, Hilltop Hearth, Devonshire, and Metro Deli. The company was founded on May 23, 2007, and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.#45 - IngredionNYSE:INGRStock Price: $98.15 (+$1.55)Market Cap: $6.47 billionP/E Ratio: 13.4Dividend Yield: 2.94%Consensus Rating: Hold (1 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $107.25 (9.3% Upside)Ingredion, Inc. engages in the development, production, and sale of food and beverage ingredients, primarily starches and sweeteners. The firm is involved in transforming corn, tapioca, potatoes, plant-based stevia, grains, fruits, gums, and vegetables into value-added ingredients and biomaterials for the food, beverage, brewing, and other industries. It operates through the following geographical segments: North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The North America segment includes businesses in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The South America segment refers to the businesses in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay. The Asia-Pacific segment consists of businesses in South Korea, Thailand, China, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, India, and Vietnam. The EMEA segment focuses on the businesses in Pakistan, Germany, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Westchester, IL.#46 - CelsiusNASDAQ:CELHStock Price: $83.47 (-$0.31)Market Cap: $6.40 billionConsensus Rating: Buy (5 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $109.88 (31.6% Upside)Celsius Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, sale, and distribution of functional drinks and liquid supplements. It also offers post-workout functional energy drinks and protein bars. The company was founded in April 2004 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.#47 - New York TimesNYSE:NYTStock Price: $37.59 (+$0.73)Market Cap: $6.18 billionP/E Ratio: 35.8Dividend Yield: 0.98%Consensus Rating: Hold (2 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $37.08 (-1.3% Upside)The New York Times Co. is a media organization, which engages in creating, collecting, and distributing news and information. It offers news products and other interest-specific products, and related content and services. It offers newspapers, print, and digital products and investments. The firm also manages The New York Times, NYTimes.com, and mobile applications. The company was founded by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones on September 18, 1851, and is headquartered in New York, NY.#48 - RHNYSE:RHStock Price: $245.21 (-$1.21)Market Cap: $5.87 billionP/E Ratio: 9.4Consensus Rating: Hold (9 Buy Ratings, 8 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $346.06 (41.1% Upside)RH, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer in the home furnishings. It offers products in various categories, including furniture, lighting, textiles, bathware, décor, outdoor and garden, and child and teen furnishings. The company provides its products through its retail galleries; and Source Books, a series of catalogs, as well as online through rh.com, rhbabyandchild.com, rhteen.com, and rhmodern.com, as well as waterworks.com. As of January 29, 2022, it operated a total of 67 RH Galleries and 38 RH outlet stores in 30 states in the District of Columbia and Canada, as well as 14 Waterworks showrooms throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. The company was formerly known as Restoration Hardware Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to RH in January 2017. RH was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Corte Madera, California.#49 - Flowers FoodsNYSE:FLOStock Price: $27.01 (+$0.33)Market Cap: $5.71 billionP/E Ratio: 25.2Dividend Yield: 3.30%Consensus Rating: Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $26.00 (-3.7% Upside)Flowers Foods, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of bakery products. The firm offers bakery foods for retail and food service customers in the United States. Its brands include Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake and Mrs. Freshley's. The company was founded by William Howard Flowers, Sr. and Joseph Hampton Flowers, Jr. in 1919 and is headquartered in Thomasville, GA.#50 - Lancaster ColonyNASDAQ:LANCStock Price: $199.29 (+$1.14)Market Cap: $5.49 billionP/E Ratio: 53.9Dividend Yield: 1.72%Consensus Rating: Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)Consensus Price Target: $140.00 (-29.8% Upside)Lancaster Colony Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of specialty food products. It operates through the following segments: Retail and Foodservice. The Retail and Foodservice segments both focus on the manufacture and sale of frozen breads, refrigerated dressings, dips and shelf-stable dressings, and croutons under the brand names New York BRAND Bakery, Sister Schubert's, Marzetti Frozen Pasta, and Flatout. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Westerville, OH.Recent Consumer Staples HeadlinesGeneral Mills Retreats To Buy Zone Ahead Of Earnings March 20th, 2023 11:10 AMGeneral Mills has a high bar to cross for Q3 results but may surprise the market due to underlying momentum and pricing power. The End of Coca Cola's Compressed Margins March 20th, 2023 7:15 AMCoca cola headwinds may be behind for the company as oil targets are lowered by Goldman Sachs, increased sales potential in China may bring on further growthThree Staples Stocks With Double-Digit Upside AheadMarch 10th, 2023 11:45 AMConsumer staples stocks will return to favor as inflation rages on and the FOMC hikes rates above the 5.5% mark later this year. 10 Best Consumer Staples ETFs March 9th, 2023 7:00 AMConsumer staples ETFs may offer trading flexibility, portfolio diversification and tax benefits. Check out the best consumer staples ETFs.What Are Consumer Staples Stocks?February 24th, 2023 12:00 PMConsumer staples stocks come from companies that produce in-demand goods and offer investors a safe harbor during inflation. Learn more.More Consumer Staples Headlines Top HeadlinesMarch 17th, 2023 9:10 AMMilk the Dividends on These 3 Cash CowsMarch 16th, 2023 7:00 AM3 Chip Stocks Approaching Buy Points March 16th, 2023 9:15 AMCharles Schwab And The Safest 30% You Can Make This YearMarch 17th, 2023 9:14 AM3 Stocks For A Defensive Tech Portfolio March 14th, 2023 11:00 AMHealthcare Stocks With at Least 30 Years of Dividend IncreasesMarch 17th, 2023 1:22 PMThis Small Tech With Big Growth Prospects Is Nearing A Buy PointMarch 17th, 2023 9:00 AMPacWest Bancorp May Escape a Credit Downgrade After this HappensAll Headlines Consumer Staples Stocks ExplainedConsumer Staple Stocks and InflationAre Dividend Consumer Staple Stocks a Good Investment?When Do Consumer Staples Stocks Do Well?Consumer Staples Stock Share PerformanceTop Consumer Staples Stock ListHow to Invest in Consumer Staples StockConsumer Staples Stock ETFConsumer Staples Index FundThe consumer staples sector consists of companies providing basic goods and services. This sector includes food and beverages, personal care, and home appliances. The consumer staples sector is generally considered defensive because consumer demand for basic goods and services is relatively insensitive to economic cycles. This sector often outperforms the broader market during times of economic uncertainty and market volatility. The consumer goods sector is one of the largest sectors of the US stock market, with a market capitalization of over $2 trillion. The sector is home to some of the largest and best-known companies in the world, including Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), Coca-Cola (NASDAQ: COKE), and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP). Consumer Staple Stocks and Inflation What are consumer staples stocks? Consumer goods are goods that people cannot or do not want to cut back on, regardless of the state of the economy. These things include food, clothing, and shelter. Inflation can have a significant impact on consumer spending. When inflation is high, it erodes margins and squeezes profits. This is because companies have to pay more for their inputs but may not be able to pass these higher costs on to consumers. As a result, income may suffer. In addition, inflation can affect consumer goods stocks in yet another way. When inflation is high, consumers may cut back on spending, which leads to lower sales for businesses in the sector. In general, inflation will be a headwind for consumer staples. However, there are also some potential compensating factors. Thus, firms in this industry can benefit from higher product prices because consumers still have to buy these goods. In addition, firms can compensate for higher input costs by being more efficient or by passing on some of the costs to consumers. Are Dividend Consumer Staple Stocks a Good Investment? One of the benefits of buying dividend stocks is that dividend payments can help offset some of the decline in stock value during an economic downturn. Another benefit is that investors can benefit from the compounding effect of dividends if they invest long-term. When dividends are paid, investors can invest that money in the company to buy more shares and earn a higher total return. Another benefit of these companies is that downturns help improve the company’s valuation. When stock prices are down, this helps improve companies’ valuation ratios such as price-to-earnings (P/E), which, when combined with higher than average earnings per share, can be snapped up at a relative bargain. When Do Consumer Staples Stocks Do Well? When the economy is struggling, people still need to buy basic necessities like food and toilet paper. That's why consumer staples tend to do well even when the rest of the market is in a slump. The prices of consumer staples stocks can rise even during an economic downturn as they are regarded by some as safe investments for people to park their cash into. Many companies in the consumer staples sector also offer higher dividend yields than other sectors, with an average yield of around 2%. The S&P 500 tracks companies that offer yields as high as 5%, but these are diversified across a wide range of industries that can contract sharply during a recession and are therefore riskier. One of the best examples of how a consumer staples stock has held up well during a recession is Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), the maker of household staples like Tide detergent and Gillette razors. During the financial crisis of 2008-2009, while the S&P 500 index was plunging by more than 50%, PG only fell by about 10%. Investors are often willing to pay a premium for these kinds of stocks, which is one reason why the consumer staples sector can trade at a higher valuation than the market as a whole such as the S&P 500. In 2021, the consumer staples sector ended with a P/E ratio of 22.74. During the same period, the S&P 500 ended at 23.63. Consumer Staples Stock Share Performance Over the past decade, consumer staples stocks have outperformed the broader market. The S&P 500 Consumer Staples Index has gained an average of 9.4% annually, while the S&P 500 Index has gained an average of 7.2% annually. There are several reasons for this outperformance. Consumer staples stocks tend to be less volatile than the broader market since their products and revenues are less cyclical in nature. Investors can feel more certain that its top lines are more predictable. In addition, consumer staples stocks have benefited from several tailwinds in recent years. The aging of the population has led to increased demand for healthcare products and services. The rise of the middle class in developing countries has led to increased demand for consumer staples products. Top Consumer Staples Stock List A few key consumer staples stocks belong on any investor's radar. These companies have solid fundamentals, have shown consistent growth, and have a history of paying dividends. Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG): Procter & Gamble is a consumer staples powerhouse. P&G’s brands include Ariel, Always, Gillette, Pantene, Oral-B, Pampers, and more. These brands are available in over 180 countries and are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide. Coca-Cola (NASDAQ: COKE): Coca-Cola is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Coke is a staple product because it is affordable, available almost everywhere, and has a unique taste many people enjoy. PepsiCo (PEP): PepsiCo is a close competitor to Coca-Cola. Pepsi is a staple product because it has been around for many years and is a trusted brand. Pepsi is also an affordable product, and it is available in many different stores. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ): Johnson & Johnson is a holding company that researches and develops, manufactures, and sells a range of products in the healthcare field. The healthcare sector is a staple sector because it provides essential goods and services to society. How to Invest in Consumer Staples Stock There are several reasons to invest in consumer staples stocks. They tend to be less volatile than other sectors, providing a measure of stability and downside protection in a portfolio. They also offer the potential for income and capital appreciation, as well as the potential to hedge inflation. When choosing a consumer staples stock, there are some factors to consider. The first is the company's financial strength. Look for companies with strong balance sheets and a history of profitability. These companies are more likely to weather economic downturns and continue to pay dividends. When assessing a company’s ongoing ability to pay dividends, one factor to consider is its dividend payout ratio, which is measured as a percentage. The second factor is the company's competitive advantage. Look for companies with a unique product or service that is in demand even when the economy weakens. These companies are more likely to maintain or grow their market share during tough times. The third factor is the company's valuation. Consumer staples stocks tend to trade at a premium to the market, so it is important to find companies that are trading at a reasonable price. Look for companies with a low P/E ratio and a high dividend yield. The other side to this is that a company could have a high P/E ratio and still be a viable investment. This is because investors sometimes pay more for a company with premium earnings, as can be seen from some of the most expensive stocks on the market today. Finally, consider the company's management team. Look for a team with a track record of success in running a consumer staples business. This will give you confidence that they have the experience and expertise to navigate through tough times. Consumer Staples Stock ETF If you're looking to invest in consumer staple stocks, one way to do so is through consumer staple ETFs. Consumer staple ETFs offer investors exposure to a basket of consumer staple stocks, which can provide diversification and reduce risk. Some popular consumer staple ETFs include the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSERACA: VDC) and the SPDR S&P Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA: PSCC). Both of these ETFs track broad-based indexes and hold various consumer staple stocks. If you're looking for a more targeted approach, there are also ETFs that focus on specific sub-sectors of the consumer staples sector, such as the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA: XRT) and the First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX ETF (NYSEARCA: FXG). No matter which consumer staple ETF you choose, be sure to do your homework before investing. Read the fund's prospectus and research the individual stocks that make up the fund. By doing so, you'll be better equipped to make an informed investment decision. There are a few things to consider when choosing a consumer staples stock ETF. The first is the expense ratio. A lower expense ratio means more of your investment goes into the actual fund, so choosing an ETF with a low expense ratio is important. The second is the fund's holdings. You'll want to ensure the fund invests in a diversified mix of consumer staples stocks so you're not too exposed to any company or sector. Finally, consider the fund's performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, but it can give you an idea of how the fund has performed in different market conditions. Consumer Staples Index Fund Index funds are an alternative to an ETF for passively investing in the consumer staples sector. The difference between an ETF and index funds is that investors do not own the assets an ETF tracks but instead own part of the ETF itself. With index funds, however, it's similar to buying a basket of stocks of many different companies. Index funds that track the consumer staples sector can expose investors to a defensive sector while still allowing them to benefit from the overall market growth. These funds can be a good choice for investors who are looking for stability and income. There are a number of different index funds that track the consumer staples sector. These funds can offer investors different levels of exposure, depending on their individual needs and goals. The Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund (VCSAX) is one of the largest and most popular index funds tracking the consumer staples sector. This fund invests in a wide range of companies, including food and beverage companies, household products companies, and retailers. 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