Consumer Staples Sector

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

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Symbol Exchange Name MCAP Price Change PE Ratio Yield
TEDU NASDAQ Tarena International Inc 0.27B 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
CHGG NYSE Chegg Inc 0.11B 0.97 3.43 166.66 0.00
BYND NASDAQ Beyond Meat Inc 0.49B 1.07 -2.30 0.00 0.00
BRCC NYSE BRC Inc 0.13B 1.16 -4.55 0.00 0.00
SKIN NASDAQ The Beauty Health Co 0.19B 1.51 -1.31 0.00 0.00
SNDL NASDAQ SNDL Inc 0.53B 2.07 -3.73 250.00 0.00
WALD NASDAQ Waldencast PLC 0.29B 2.33 -7.74 0.00 0.00
RLX NYSE RLX Technology Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing the right to receive one (1) Class A ordinary share 2.90B 2.38 0.64 27.33 0.00
GOTU NYSE Gaotu Techedu Inc. American Depositary Shares 0.58B 2.39 0.42 144.18 0.00
ISPR NASDAQ Ispire Technology Inc 0.14B 2.46 -1.21 0.00 0.00
HFFG NASDAQ HF Foods Group Inc 0.13B 2.51 -1.19 13.66 0.00
IH NYSE iHuman Inc. American depositary shares, each representing five Class A ordinary shares 0.13B 2.52 -1.57 7.67 0.00
ABEV NYSE Ambev S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing 1 Common Share) 39.29B 2.52 -1.18 12.50 0.13
ZVIA NYSE Zevia PBC 0.18B 2.61 0.78 0.00 0.00
HNST NASDAQ The Honest Co Inc 0.30B 2.71 -3.57 45.17 0.00
ABVE NASDAQ Above Food Ingredients Inc 0.15B 2.94 13.76 0.00 0.00
COTY NYSE Coty Inc 2.90B 3.32 2.00 7.14 0.00
LND NYSE Brasilagro Brazilian Agric Real Estate Co Sponsored ADR (Brazil) 0.36B 3.59 -0.28 14.40 0.04
EWCZ NASDAQ European Wax Center Inc 0.16B 3.72 -1.46 14.00 0.00
NWL NASDAQ Newell Brands Inc 1.61B 3.83 5.22 6.02 0.08
STKL NASDAQ SunOpta, Inc. - Common Stock 0.46B 3.85 -1.79 93.00 0.00
VFF NASDAQ Village Farms International Inc 0.48B 4.18 0.97 72.20 0.00
BRFS NYSE BRF S.A. 6.66B 4.18 0.49 0.00 0.00
WEST NASDAQ Westrock Coffee Co 0.40B 4.18 -0.24 0.00 0.00
YSG NYSE Yatsen Holding Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing twenty (20) Class A Ordinary Shares 0.39B 4.31 -2.71 0.00 0.00
BGS NYSE B&G Foods Inc 0.36B 4.51 -1.53 8.51 0.17
DNUT NASDAQ Krispy Kreme Inc 0.78B 4.54 -3.41 164.06 0.02
VSTA NASDAQ Vasta Platform Ltd 0.40B 4.95 0.21 4.57 0.00
UDMY NASDAQ Udemy Inc 0.99B 6.85 -1.02 45.45 0.00
AGRO NYSE Adecoagro SA 1.05B 7.43 -2.11 32.86 0.05
CDXC NASDAQ ChromaDex Corp 0.59B 7.53 -3.84 0.00 0.00
COUR NYSE Coursera Inc 1.42B 8.44 0.84 17.30 0.00
DAO NYSE Youdao Inc 1.04B 8.73 -1.69 53.63 0.00
GO NASDAQ Grocery Outlet Holding Corp 0.99B 10.05 -2.20 11.53 0.00
UTZ NYSE Utz Brands Inc 0.91B 10.40 -2.81 172.50 0.02
NUS NYSE Nu Skin Enterprises Inc 0.51B 10.51 0.10 4.61 0.02
AFRI NASDAQ Forafric Global PLC 0.28B 10.53 -0.66 0.00 0.00
TAL NYSE TAL Education Group 6.71B 11.03 2.09 38.97 0.00
FLO NYSE Flowers Foods Inc 2.34B 11.10 0.73 12.03 0.09
OTLY NASDAQ Oatly Group AB - American Depositary Shares 0.34B 11.19 1.09 0.00 0.00
AVO NASDAQ Mission Produce Inc 0.87B 12.26 2.43 22.49 0.00
HLF NYSE Herbalife Ltd 1.28B 12.42 -0.29 4.36 0.00
NOMD NYSE Nomad Foods Ltd 1.84B 12.58 -1.80 8.33 0.05
CCU NYSE Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. Common Stock 2.34B 12.66 1.49 15.46 0.03
MAMA NASDAQ Mama`s Creations Inc 0.57B 13.97 -0.64 114.25 0.00
LMNR NASDAQ Limoneira Co 0.25B 14.04 0.36 47.17 0.02
DOLE NYSE Dole PLC 1.41B 14.83 -0.51 12.08 0.02
FC NYSE Franklin Covey Co 0.19B 16.22 -2.47 70.83 0.00
KVUE NYSE Kenvue Inc 32.65B 17.04 -0.38 22.68 0.05
ACI NYSE Albertsons Companies Inc 9.46B 17.22 -2.50 10.33 0.03
CAG NYSE Conagra Brands Inc 8.26B 17.26 -0.52 9.78 0.08
EPC NYSE Edgewell Personal Care Co 0.82B 17.51 0.00 32.38 0.04
FTLF NASDAQ FitLife Brands Inc 0.17B 18.34 -0.22 24.96 0.00
HELE NASDAQ Helen Of Troy Ltd 0.43B 18.82 -1.29 4.84 0.00
SMPL NASDAQ The Simply Good Foods Co 1.87B 19.64 0.77 19.27 0.00
USNA NYSE Usana Health Sciences Inc 0.37B 20.25 0.95 21.88 0.00
AKO.A NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 3.36B 21.27 -5.97 12.62 0.05
CVGW NASDAQ Calavo Growers Inc 0.38B 21.47 0.17 28.97 0.04
LINC NASDAQ Lincoln Educational Services Corp 0.71B 22.36 2.39 53.93 0.00
KLG NYSE WK Kellogg Co 1.99B 22.99 -0.05 0.00 0.00
NATR NASDAQ Natures Sunshine Products Inc 0.41B 23.23 2.16 27.14 0.00
THS NYSE Treehouse Foods Inc 1.19B 23.61 0.05 10.88 0.00
LWAY NASDAQ Lifeway Foods Inc 0.37B 24.22 0.32 32.80 0.00
CHSCM NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3 0.50B 25.06 0.16 0.00 0.07
MGPI NASDAQ MGP Ingredients Inc 0.53B 25.09 0.08 8.72 0.02
KHC NASDAQ The Kraft Heinz Co 29.79B 25.17 0.83 9.47 0.07
NGVC NYSE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc 0.58B 25.24 -0.46 12.68 0.02
CHSCN NASDAQ CHS Inc - Preferred Class B Series 2 Reset Rate 0.44B 25.25 -0.20 0.00 0.07
CHSCL NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 4 0.54B 25.76 0.08 0.00 0.07
CHSCO NASDAQ CHS Inc - Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 0.58B 25.86 -0.02 0.00 0.08
AKO.B NYSE Embotelladora Andina S.A. Common Stock 4.20B 26.62 -1.38 14.96 0.05
BF.A NYSE Brown Forman Inc Class A Common Stock 12.35B 26.67 -3.93 16.23 0.03
BF.B NYSE Brown-Forman Corp 12.38B 26.72 -4.92 16.43 0.03
UTI NYSE Universal Technical Institute Inc 1.48B 27.10 1.09 23.73 0.00
WILC NASDAQ G. Willi-Food International Ltd 0.38B 27.61 -1.36 13.23 0.04
KDP NASDAQ Keurig Dr Pepper Inc 38.14B 28.07 -0.13 24.34 0.03
CHSCP NASDAQ CHS Inc 0.39B 28.40 0.03 0.00 0.07
CPB NYSE Campbell Soup Co 8.48B 28.43 0.89 14.72 0.05
CENTA NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Company - Class A Common Stock Nonvoting 1.81B 29.06 -1.70 11.46 0.00
PRDO NASDAQ Perdoceo Education Corp 1.90B 29.49 1.45 12.67 0.02
BRBR NYSE BellRing Brands Inc 3.66B 30.89 0.99 17.56 0.00
LAUR NASDAQ Laureate Education Inc 4.64B 31.47 3.87 25.07 0.00
FIZZ NASDAQ National Beverage Corp 3.06B 32.63 -6.09 16.20 0.00
UNFI NYSE United Natural Foods Inc 2.05B 33.70 -1.21 17.92 0.00
CENT NASDAQ Central Garden & Pet Co 2.10B 33.76 -0.62 12.64 0.00
TBBB NYSE BBB Foods Inc 3.90B 33.95 -2.42 195.97 0.00
VITL NASDAQ Vital Farms Inc 1.59B 35.46 3.39 24.75 0.00
ACU NYSE Acme United Corp 0.14B 37.00 -0.65 16.96 0.01
ALCO NASDAQ Alico Inc 0.29B 37.52 -1.01 32.49 0.01
TR NYSE Tootsie Roll Industries Inc 2.76B 37.78 1.63 28.99 0.01
FDP NYSE Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc 1.84B 38.54 1.13 21.99 0.03
VLGEA NASDAQ Village Super Market Inc 0.57B 38.70 0.37 9.74 0.03
PPC NASDAQ Pilgrims Pride Corp 9.44B 39.74 0.43 7.64 0.00
COE NYSE China Online Education Group 0.25B 42.00 1.55 8.36 0.00
ODD NASDAQ ODDITY Tech Ltd 2.43B 42.35 1.37 23.66 0.00
CELH NASDAQ Celsius Holdings Inc 11.03B 42.80 2.72 369.67 0.00
TAP.A NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Company Class A Common Stock 8.67B 43.89 -3.55 8.88 0.04
GIS NYSE General Mills Inc 25.11B 47.06 0.00 10.19 0.05
TAP NYSE Molson Coors Beverage Co 9.32B 47.18 1.45 8.13 0.04
ANDE NASDAQ Andersons Inc 1.82B 53.90 -1.74 25.68 0.01
COCO NASDAQ The Vita Coco Co Inc 3.08B 54.03 -0.98 46.43 0.00
UVV NYSE Universal Corp 1.35B 54.13 -0.77 11.97 0.06
MDLZ NASDAQ Mondelez International Inc 70.69B 54.78 1.79 20.34 0.04
EDU NYSE New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc 8.89B 55.83 0.64 24.28 0.01
BTI NYSE British American Tobacco Industries, p.l.c. Common Stock ADR 122.64B 56.45 -1.04 30.47 0.05
TSN NYSE Tyson Foods Inc 20.57B 58.25 -0.43 44.09 0.03
MO NYSE Altria Group Inc 98.22B 58.51 0.20 11.19 0.07
ADM NYSE Archer-Daniels Midland Co 28.14B 58.56 1.00 23.52 0.04
LW NYSE Lamb Weston Holdings Inc 8.36B 60.18 1.21 15.51 0.03
CHEF NASDAQ The Chefs' Warehouse Inc 2.51B 61.68 2.35 37.49 0.00
KR NYSE The Kroger Co 39.24B 62.00 -1.07 55.12 0.02
SPB NYSE Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc 1.45B 62.01 -0.40 15.70 0.03
MKC.V NYSE McCormick & Company, Incorporated Common Stock 16.94B 63.11 -0.20 23.81 0.03
FRPT NASDAQ Freshpet Inc 3.12B 63.97 0.65 27.11 0.00
BUD NYSE Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium) 125.51B 64.49 -0.10 21.06 0.02
UL NYSE Unilever PLC Common Stock 143.01B 65.58 0.02 22.02 0.04
LRN NYSE Stride Inc 2.89B 65.78 -0.55 10.33 0.00
WMK NYSE Weis Markets Inc 1.64B 66.22 -1.59 17.42 0.02
MKC NYSE McCormick & Co Inc 17.86B 66.53 0.89 23.93 0.03
KO NYSE Coca-Cola Co 304.47B 70.78 -0.28 23.25 0.03
IMKTA NASDAQ Ingles Markets Inc 1.36B 71.70 -2.09 16.23 0.01
SYY NYSE Sysco Corp 34.82B 72.71 -0.54 19.99 0.03
JBSS NASDAQ John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc 0.86B 74.00 -2.79 13.08 0.01
MNST NASDAQ Monster Beverage Corp 73.13B 74.85 1.19 44.13 0.00
USFD NYSE US Foods Holding Corp 16.99B 76.23 0.85 32.23 0.00
SFM NASDAQ Sprouts Farmers Market Inc 7.71B 79.23 -1.45 15.55 0.00
XLP AMEX SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples 9.79B 79.51 -0.17 52.05 2.72
STRA NASDAQ Strategic Education Inc 1.88B 80.16 -0.07 16.69 0.03
ELF NYSE e.l.f. Beauty Inc 4.79B 80.35 4.00 56.53 0.00
IPAR NASDAQ Inter Parfums Inc 2.64B 82.38 0.71 16.41 0.04
K NYSE Kellanova Co 29.03B 83.44 -0.02 0.00 0.00
CHD NYSE Church & Dwight Co Inc 20.33B 84.68 2.49 26.57 0.01
CALM NASDAQ Cal-Maine Foods Inc 4.23B 87.26 -0.37 3.20 0.10
DEO NYSE Diageo plc Common Stock 49.13B 88.39 -1.57 20.55 0.05
JJSF NASDAQ J&J Snack Foods Corp 1.76B 90.78 -0.21 27.38 0.03
CCEP NASDAQ Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc - Ordinary Shares 41.14B 91.69 0.45 23.37 0.03
PFGC NYSE Performance Food Group Co 14.43B 92.02 0.44 44.09 0.00
BG NYSE Bunge Global SA 17.87B 92.42 -0.19 10.11 0.03
TGT NYSE Target Corp 42.14B 93.06 0.95 11.54 0.05
BJ NYSE BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc 12.44B 95.11 0.48 21.70 0.00
KOF NYSE Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. American Depositary Shares, each representing 10 Units (each Unit consists of 3 Series B Shares and 5 Series L Shares) 20.35B 96.87 2.51 37.96 0.04
ATGE NYSE Adtalem Global Education Inc 3.64B 100.32 2.62 15.71 0.00
POST NYSE Post Holdings Inc 5.21B 101.00 0.17 18.33 0.00
SJM NYSE JM Smucker Co 10.86B 101.75 1.36 11.07 0.04
FMX NYSE Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. Common Stock 35.27B 102.06 1.63 57.40 0.05
CLX NYSE Clorox Co 12.51B 102.52 1.09 15.39 0.05
KMB NYSE Kimberly-Clark Corp 34.21B 103.08 0.28 16.88 0.05
TPB NYSE Turning Point Brands Inc 2.06B 107.85 -1.26 32.64 0.00
INGR NYSE Ingredion Inc 7.07B 111.32 -0.39 11.07 0.03
OLLI NASDAQ Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc 6.94B 113.08 -0.74 30.60 0.00
WMT NYSE Walmart Inc 917.45B 115.11 0.24 39.37 0.01
PSMT NASDAQ Pricesmart Inc 3.91B 126.93 0.92 25.97 0.01
DLTR NASDAQ Dollar Tree Inc 25.42B 127.84 0.75 23.20 0.00
DG NYSE Dollar General Corp 30.22B 137.28 0.44 23.75 0.02
STZ NYSE Constellation Brands Inc 24.32B 139.72 -2.02 20.63 0.03
PG NYSE Procter & Gamble Co 337.56B 144.46 -0.73 20.83 0.03
PEP NASDAQ PepsiCo Inc 203.56B 148.87 -0.34 27.96 0.04
LOPE NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education Inc 4.36B 155.74 0.48 22.64 0.00
PM NYSE Philip Morris International Inc 244.14B 156.84 -0.30 22.79 0.03
COKE NASDAQ Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc 10.81B 162.34 -2.17 23.51 0.01
LANC NASDAQ Lancaster Colony Corp 4.67B 169.23 0.85 0.00 0.00
HSY NYSE The Hershey Co 38.38B 189.26 0.59 27.86 0.03
SAM NYSE Boston Beer Co Inc 2.13B 199.47 -1.55 23.05 0.00
COST NASDAQ Costco Wholesale Corp 377.93B 851.45 -0.72 45.53 0.01
GHC NYSE Graham Holdings Co 4.83B 1,107.50 2.40 6.71 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.