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Consumer Staples Sector

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

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Symbol Exchange Name MCAP Price Change PE Ratio Yield
TEDU NASDAQ Tarena International Inc 0.27B 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
SKIN NASDAQ The Beauty Health Co 0.18B 1.39 -0.36 0.00 0.00
CHGG NYSE Chegg Inc 0.15B 1.40 1.83 166.66 0.00
BYND NASDAQ Beyond Meat Inc 0.58B 1.47 127.70 588.43 0.00
BRCC NYSE BRC Inc 0.17B 1.53 -2.55 0.00 0.00
HAIN NASDAQ The Hain Celestial Group Inc 0.14B 1.59 -3.71 82.44 0.00
WALD NASDAQ Waldencast PLC 0.23B 1.85 -0.54 0.00 0.00
ABEV NYSE Ambev S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing 1 Common Share) 34.30B 2.20 1.16 12.73 0.08
RLX NYSE RLX Technology Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing the right to receive one (1) Class A ordinary share 2.91B 2.39 -0.42 30.64 0.00
HFFG NASDAQ HF Foods Group Inc 0.13B 2.40 0.42 26.53 0.00
ISPR NASDAQ Ispire Technology Inc 0.14B 2.41 1.69 0.00 0.00
SNDL NASDAQ SNDL Inc 0.63B 2.46 -0.98 312.50 0.00
ZVIA NYSE Zevia PBC 0.20B 2.63 4.17 0.00 0.00
IH NYSE iHuman Inc. American depositary shares, each representing five Class A ordinary shares 0.15B 2.99 0.34 9.78 0.00
GOTU NYSE Gaotu Techedu Inc. American Depositary Shares 0.76B 3.11 2.64 155.47 0.00
VFF NASDAQ Village Farms International Inc 0.37B 3.29 -3.10 28.82 0.00
EWCZ NASDAQ European Wax Center Inc 0.15B 3.55 -4.57 18.70 0.00
LND NYSE Brasilagro Brazilian Agric Real Estate Co Sponsored ADR (Brazil) 0.37B 3.70 -0.46 14.63 0.07
HNST NASDAQ The Honest Co Inc 0.41B 3.71 -1.33 60.83 0.00
DNUT NASDAQ Krispy Kreme Inc 0.68B 3.99 -1.12 139.46 0.03
COTY NYSE Coty Inc 3.54B 4.05 0.38 9.36 0.00
BRFS NYSE BRF S.A. 6.66B 4.18 0.49 0.00 0.00
WEST NASDAQ Westrock Coffee Co 0.43B 4.49 0.45 0.00 0.00
BGS NYSE B&G Foods Inc 0.37B 4.65 4.50 9.06 0.17
VSTA NASDAQ Vasta Platform Ltd 0.40B 4.95 0.60 4.63 0.00
ABVE NASDAQ Above Food Ingredients Inc 0.26B 5.06 17.13 0.00 0.00
NWL NASDAQ Newell Brands Inc 2.16B 5.15 -5.68 6.47 0.06
STKL NASDAQ SunOpta, Inc. - Common Stock 0.69B 5.80 -1.37 0.00 0.00
UDMY NASDAQ Udemy Inc 1.01B 6.69 2.93 35.21 0.00
DDC NYSE DDC Enterprise Ltd 0.17B 7.18 -0.35 1.39 0.00
CDXC NASDAQ ChromaDex Corp 0.59B 7.53 -3.84 0.00 0.00
YSG NYSE Yatsen Holding Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing twenty (20) Class A Ordinary Shares 0.72B 7.64 -3.54 0.00 0.00
AGRO NYSE Adecoagro SA 0.77B 7.65 0.66 21.98 0.04
QSG NASDAQ QuantaSing Group Limited - American Depositary Shares 0.39B 7.71 -0.13 8.45 0.00
STG NYSE Sunlands Technology Group 0.11B 8.00 0.00 1.89 0.00
HLF NYSE Herbalife Ltd 0.90B 8.74 1.40 2.68 0.00
AFRI NASDAQ Forafric Global PLC 0.24B 8.81 0.92 0.00 0.00
LFVN NASDAQ Lifevantage Corp 0.12B 9.25 -2.74 11.76 0.02
COUR NYSE Coursera Inc 1.65B 10.08 -1.08 24.33 0.00
NUS NYSE Nu Skin Enterprises Inc 0.53B 10.62 -0.10 5.38 0.02
TAL NYSE TAL Education Group 6.75B 11.09 2.78 75.97 0.00
MAMA NASDAQ Mama`s Creations Inc 0.45B 11.10 1.37 98.18 0.00
DAO NYSE Youdao Inc 1.34B 11.24 -0.89 39.27 0.00
CCU NYSE Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. Common Stock 2.16B 11.69 -1.48 14.77 0.04
AVO NASDAQ Mission Produce Inc 0.86B 12.23 -1.69 21.35 0.00
UTZ NYSE Utz Brands Inc 1.06B 12.26 -0.57 58.86 0.02
FLO NYSE Flowers Foods Inc 2.72B 12.90 1.34 12.08 0.08
DOLE NYSE Dole PLC 1.25B 13.10 0.39 10.97 0.03
NOMD NYSE Nomad Foods Ltd 2.04B 13.58 -1.31 7.70 0.06
NATR NASDAQ Natures Sunshine Products Inc 0.25B 14.30 0.85 18.87 0.00
LMNR NASDAQ Limoneira Co 0.27B 14.69 0.18 57.72 0.02
OTLY NASDAQ Oatly Group AB - American Depositary Shares 0.45B 14.75 2.01 0.00 0.00
GO NASDAQ Grocery Outlet Holding Corp 1.51B 15.44 -0.17 193.63 0.00
KVUE NYSE Kenvue Inc 31.09B 16.20 3.22 20.12 0.05
ACI NYSE Albertsons Companies Inc 9.33B 16.98 -2.33 11.37 0.03
SKIL NYSE Skillsoft Corp 0.15B 17.77 1.14 4.91 0.00
FTLF NASDAQ FitLife Brands Inc 0.17B 18.02 -1.64 23.89 0.00
FC NYSE Franklin Covey Co 0.23B 18.14 -2.47 24.01 0.00
THS NYSE Treehouse Foods Inc 0.92B 18.16 0.06 53.06 0.00
CAG NYSE Conagra Brands Inc 9.06B 18.94 -1.36 10.44 0.08
AKO.A NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 3.08B 19.54 -0.11 12.43 0.06
HELE NASDAQ Helen Of Troy Ltd 0.45B 19.67 -0.33 4.37 0.00
EPC NYSE Edgewell Personal Care Co 0.94B 19.83 0.05 14.68 0.03
USNA NYSE Usana Health Sciences Inc 0.37B 20.51 -3.30 11.46 0.00
WILC NASDAQ G. Willi-Food International Ltd 0.29B 20.83 -0.62 9.77 0.05
LINC NASDAQ Lincoln Educational Services Corp 0.71B 22.41 0.90 50.43 0.00
KLG NYSE WK Kellogg Co 1.99B 22.99 -0.05 0.00 0.00
CVGW NASDAQ Calavo Growers Inc 0.44B 23.53 -0.89 31.65 0.03
SMPL NASDAQ The Simply Good Foods Co 2.40B 24.07 -0.22 20.23 0.00
MGPI NASDAQ MGP Ingredients Inc 0.51B 24.16 -1.87 8.79 0.02
AKO.B NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 3.82B 24.20 -0.05 15.15 0.06
CHSCM NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3 0.50B 25.04 0.33 0.00 0.07
CHSCN NASDAQ CHS Inc - Preferred Class B Series 2 Reset Rate 0.44B 25.19 -0.20 0.00 0.07
CHSCL NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 4 0.54B 25.58 0.28 0.00 0.07
KHC NASDAQ The Kraft Heinz Co 30.29B 25.59 -0.49 9.43 0.06
KDP NASDAQ Keurig Dr Pepper Inc 35.62B 26.22 -0.78 24.38 0.03
CENTA NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Company - Class A Common Stock Nonvoting 1.65B 26.27 0.00 13.16 0.00
TBBB NYSE BBB Foods Inc 3.05B 26.55 3.35 188.68 0.00
LWAY NASDAQ Lifeway Foods Inc 0.40B 26.59 0.04 38.20 0.00
BF.B NYSE Brown-Forman Corp 12.64B 26.74 -3.26 15.70 0.03
CHSCO NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 0.58B 26.80 -0.04 0.00 0.07
BF.A NYSE Brown Forman Inc Class A Common Stock 13.42B 28.38 -0.67 15.49 0.03
CHSCP NASDAQ CHS Inc 0.39B 29.15 0.31 0.00 0.07
LAUR NASDAQ Laureate Education Inc 4.47B 30.33 -0.53 17.83 0.00
CPB NYSE Campbell Soup Co 9.24B 31.05 -1.06 15.45 0.05
VLGEA NASDAQ Village Super Market Inc 0.46B 31.20 0.20 8.66 0.03
CENT NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Co 1.99B 31.66 1.19 14.52 0.00
UTI NYSE Universal Technical Institute Inc 1.78B 32.78 -0.61 29.27 0.00
BRBR NYSE BellRing Brands Inc 4.18B 33.21 -3.74 19.08 0.00
ALCO NASDAQ Alico Inc 0.26B 33.96 0.60 23.04 0.01
PRDO NASDAQ Perdoceo Education Corp 2.28B 35.09 0.55 16.01 0.01
FDP NYSE Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc 1.70B 35.46 2.79 11.04 0.03
FIZZ NASDAQ National Beverage Corp 3.45B 36.87 -0.60 18.25 0.00
PPC NASDAQ Pilgrims Pride Corp 9.35B 39.38 -3.30 7.25 0.00
VITL NASDAQ Vital Farms Inc 1.78B 39.90 -2.33 34.03 0.00
NGVC NYSE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc 0.92B 40.29 1.06 21.67 0.01
UNFI NYSE United Natural Foods Inc 2.36B 40.53 1.23 20.45 0.00
ACU NYSE Acme United Corp 0.15B 40.59 -2.08 15.86 0.02
TR NYSE Tootsie Roll Industries Inc 2.96B 40.61 -1.00 30.69 0.01
COCO NASDAQ The Vita Coco Co Inc 2.36B 41.61 1.59 38.18 0.00
ANDE NASDAQ Andersons Inc 1.45B 42.48 1.10 19.82 0.02
COE NYSE China Online Education Group 0.27B 46.88 3.56 10.72 0.00
TAP.A NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Company Class A Common Stock 11.65B 47.00 -7.63 10.04 0.04
TAP NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Co 9.30B 47.04 1.45 9.00 0.04
GIS NYSE General Mills Inc 25.91B 48.57 -0.50 9.06 0.05
FRPT NASDAQ Freshpet Inc 2.48B 50.90 -1.32 82.11 0.00
BTI NYSE British American Tobacco Industries, p.l.c. Common Stock ADR 111.27B 51.09 0.56 27.85 0.06
TSN NYSE Tyson Foods Inc 18.48B 51.95 0.71 23.55 0.04
UVV NYSE Universal Corp 1.32B 53.22 1.27 13.02 0.06
EDU NYSE New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc 8.65B 54.36 2.90 26.16 0.00
SPB NYSE Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc 1.30B 55.83 1.02 24.67 0.03
CHEF NASDAQ The Chefs' Warehouse Inc 2.42B 59.33 -0.20 36.27 0.00
UL NYSE Unilever PLC Common Stock 146.67B 59.82 1.51 23.99 0.03
BUD NYSE Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium) 117.59B 60.22 1.45 17.60 0.02
MDLZ NASDAQ Mondelez International Inc 79.51B 61.45 0.74 22.35 0.03
JBSS NASDAQ John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc 0.72B 61.47 0.49 12.19 0.01
CELH NASDAQ Celsius Holdings Inc 16.22B 62.94 2.94 163.03 0.00
ADM NYSE Archer-Daniels Midland Co 30.52B 63.52 0.23 27.18 0.03
LW NYSE Lamb Weston Holdings Inc 9.01B 64.65 -1.56 31.33 0.02
MKC.V NYSE McCormick & Company, Incorporated Common Stock 17.54B 65.37 0.59 23.27 0.03
MO NYSE Altria Group Inc 111.96B 66.65 1.96 12.49 0.06
MKC NYSE McCormick & Co Inc 17.93B 66.81 0.02 23.39 0.03
MNST NASDAQ Monster Beverage Corp 66.54B 68.15 1.58 43.41 0.00
KR NYSE The Kroger Co 45.81B 69.13 -0.01 17.43 0.02
WMK NYSE Weis Markets Inc 1.73B 70.03 0.54 17.05 0.02
KO NYSE Coca-Cola Co 306.39B 71.22 4.07 23.16 0.03
IMKTA NASDAQ Ingles Markets Inc 1.41B 74.04 2.20 24.37 0.01
USFD NYSE US Foods Holding Corp 16.88B 74.95 -2.93 32.41 0.00
K NYSE Kellanova Co 26.85B 77.22 0.34 21.74 0.03
XLP AMEX SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples 9.79B 79.29 -0.47 52.05 2.72
SYY NYSE Sysco Corp 38.24B 79.91 1.37 20.97 0.03
KOF NYSE Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. American Depositary Shares, each representing 10 Units (each Unit consists of 3 Series B Shares and 5 Series L Shares) 17.77B 84.58 0.58 13.86 0.04
STRA NASDAQ Strategic Education Inc 2.03B 84.89 -0.56 17.40 0.03
CHD NYSE Church & Dwight Co Inc 21.04B 86.38 -0.64 40.90 0.01
CCEP NASDAQ Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc - Ordinary Shares 40.33B 89.28 0.57 23.56 0.02
CALM NASDAQ Cal-Maine Foods Inc 4.38B 90.34 1.11 3.44 0.09
TPB NYSE Turning Point Brands Inc 1.64B 91.07 1.48 31.34 0.00
JJSF NASDAQ J&J Snack Foods Corp 1.80B 92.66 0.33 21.49 0.03
BJ NYSE BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc 12.40B 94.08 1.32 21.44 0.00
BG NYSE Bunge Global SA 18.95B 94.73 -2.60 9.75 0.03
IPAR NASDAQ Inter Parfums Inc 3.05B 95.05 1.24 19.52 0.03
TGT NYSE Target Corp 41.28B 95.08 0.88 10.98 0.05
FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. Common Stock 32.87B 95.14 -0.25 41.77 0.06
DLTR NASDAQ Dollar Tree Inc 19.53B 95.77 3.43 19.50 0.00
DEO NYSE Diageo plc Common Stock 54.33B 97.74 1.66 22.91 0.04
PFGC NYSE Performance Food Group Co 15.74B 100.36 -1.18 46.68 0.00
SENEB NASDAQ Seneca Foods Corp. - Class B Common Stock 0.70B 102.50 0.50 18.75 0.00
WMT NYSE Walmart Inc 818.01B 102.60 0.82 40.32 0.01
POST NYSE Post Holdings Inc 5.59B 102.88 -0.20 18.40 0.00
DG NYSE Dollar General Corp 22.71B 103.20 1.31 19.07 0.02
SJM NYSE JM Smucker Co 11.30B 105.93 0.78 11.44 0.04
SFM NASDAQ Sprouts Farmers Market Inc 11.15B 114.12 2.70 22.33 0.00
PSMT NASDAQ Pricesmart Inc 3.65B 118.53 0.00 25.90 0.01
KMB NYSE Kimberly-Clark Corp 39.83B 120.05 -0.54 16.25 0.04
INGR NYSE Ingredion Inc 7.71B 120.18 0.53 11.64 0.03
OLLI NASDAQ Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 7.41B 120.81 -3.02 35.12 0.00
CLX NYSE Clorox Co 14.90B 122.39 -0.57 17.84 0.04
ELF NYSE e.l.f. Beauty Inc 7.47B 131.60 -0.83 73.98 0.00
COKE NASDAQ Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc 11.54B 132.82 0.14 19.02 0.01
STZ NYSE Constellation Brands Inc 24.54B 140.20 -0.97 20.34 0.03
LRN NYSE Stride Inc 6.22B 142.50 1.29 25.54 0.00
PG NYSE Procter & Gamble Co 346.25B 147.94 0.31 23.38 0.03
PEP NASDAQ PepsiCo Inc 205.40B 150.22 0.90 28.80 0.04
ATGE NYSE Adtalem Global Education Inc 5.56B 153.08 -0.02 25.21 0.00
PM NYSE Philip Morris International Inc 246.13B 158.12 -0.85 22.50 0.04
LANC NASDAQ Lancaster Colony Corp 4.67B 169.23 0.85 0.00 0.00
HSY NYSE The Hershey Co 38.13B 188.10 -0.59 24.11 0.03
LOPE NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education Inc 6.02B 214.30 1.49 26.73 0.00
SAM NYSE Boston Beer Co Inc 2.39B 219.63 0.44 30.38 0.00
COST NASDAQ Costco Wholesale Corp 405.42B 914.80 0.43 51.73 0.01
GHC NYSE Graham Holdings Co 5.02B 1,152.06 -0.35 6.58 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.