Consumer Defensive
138 US-listed companies tracked
Consumer Defensive stocks are companies that produce essential household goods, food, beverages, and everyday consumer staples that people purchase regardless of economic conditions. These businesses face headwinds from commodity price volatility, shifting consumer preferences toward healthier or sustainable products, and evolving regulatory standards around food labeling and product safety. TrendMatrix ranks 112 US-listed Consumer Defensive stocks by 10-dimension quantitative score, refreshed every 5 minutes during market hours with a full reanalysis nightly.
Ranked stocks
| # | Symbol | Score | Verdict | Price | Upside | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUY (Strong Buy Now + Strong Buy Wait) | |||||||
| 1 | TAL | 7.5 | Buy Wait | $10.46 | +34.4% | ||
| 2 | EDU | 6.7 | Buy Wait | $49.67 | +27.9% | ||
| 3 | COCO | 6.6 | Buy Wait | $66.22 | +9.4% | ||
| 4 | LOPE | 6.5 | Buy Wait | $149.58 | +16.5% | ||
| 5 | LAUR | 6.4 | Buy Wait | $37.21 | -4.2% | ||
| 6 | AKO-A | 6.3 | Buy Wait | $22.75 | +3.7% | ||
| 7 | MAMA | 6.2 | Buy Wait | $17.66 | +10.3% | ||
| 8 | MNST | 6.2 | Buy Wait | $98.23 | -12.3% | ||
| 9 | MO | 6.0 | Buy Wait | $76.66 | -19.7% | ||
| 10 | AFYA | 5.9 | Buy Wait | $14.38 | +1.3% | ||
| 11 | HSY | 5.9 | Buy Wait | $185.90 | +0.8% | ||
| 12 | STRA | 5.9 | Buy Wait | $81.00 | -7.0% | ||
| 13 | AKO-B | 5.8 | Buy Wait | $29.50 | -9.9% | ||
| 14 | FRPT | 5.8 | Buy Wait | $61.81 | +18.2% | ||
| 15 | ELF | 5.7 | Buy Wait | $84.03 | -17.7% | ||
| 16 | COUR | 5.6 | Buy Wait | $5.83 | +19.1% | ||
| 17 | FMX | 5.6 | Buy Wait | $134.27 | -11.3% | ||
| 18 | SFM | 5.3 | Buy Wait | $78.07 | +3.1% | ||
| HOLD / WATCH | |||||||
| 19 | PXED | 6.6 | Hold | $29.84 | +20.6% | ||
| 20 | CELH | 6.5 | Hold | $28.98 | +71.6% | ||
| 21 | RLX | 6.5 | Hold | $2.02 | +27.1% | ||
| 22 | PRDO | 6.4 | Hold | $32.45 | +15.1% | ||
| 23 | OLLI | 6.3 | Hold | $69.19 | +43.2% | ||
| 24 | SENEA | 6.3 | Hold | $170.75 | +0.6% | ||
| 25 | GOTU | 6.2 | Hold | $1.57 | +83.2% | ||
| 26 | HLF | 6.2 | Hold | $12.42 | +25.6% | ||
| 27 | PEP | 6.2 | Hold | $144.46 | -2.8% | ||
| 28 | CENT | 6.1 | Hold | $44.96 | -10.1% | ||
| 29 | KVUE | 6.1 | Hold | $19.93 | -13.3% | ||
| 30 | CENTA | 6.0 | Hold | $39.38 | -3.4% | ||
| 31 | COST | 6.0 | Hold | $983.02 | +0.9% | ||
| 32 | HELE | 6.0 | Hold | $29.43 | -10.5% | ||
| 33 | PG | 6.0 | Hold | $152.28 | -3.2% | ||
| 34 | STZ | 6.0 | Hold | $134.44 | +14.9% | ||
| 35 | BUD | 5.9 | Hold | $83.17 | -1.4% | ||
| 36 | LRN | 5.9 | Hold | $92.56 | +4.2% | ||
| 37 | JBSS | 5.7 | Hold | $86.45 | +1.0% | ||
| 38 | KO | 5.7 | Hold | $89.59 | -11.0% | ||
| 39 | UL | 5.7 | Hold | $66.52 | -12.7% | ||
| 40 | SFD | 5.6 | Hold | $27.39 | +0.1% | ||
| 41 | SPB | 5.6 | Hold | $89.63 | -14.6% | ||
| 42 | ABEV | 5.5 | Hold | $3.15 | -7.0% | ||
| 43 | MKC | 5.5 | Hold | $51.46 | +2.9% | ||
| 44 | PM | 5.5 | Hold | $206.54 | -12.4% | ||
| 45 | BRBR | 5.4 | Hold | $13.70 | -12.1% | ||
| 46 | CHD | 5.4 | Hold | $100.61 | -7.0% | ||
| 47 | CL | 5.4 | Hold | $94.52 | -7.0% | ||
| 48 | KOF | 5.4 | Hold | $110.38 | -6.2% | ||
| 49 | CPB | 5.3 | Hold | $23.12 | -15.9% | ||
| 50 | BTI | 5.2 | Hold | $62.58 | -4.7% | ||
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- LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.5.1
- SRXHSRX Global Inc.4.4
- COKECoca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.6.4
- DDLDingdong (Cayman) Limited6.4
- BGBunge Limited6.1
- AIIRAir Global PLC6.0
- LWAYLifeway Foods, Inc.6.0
- POSTPost Holdings, Inc.6.0
- OFRMOnce Upon a Farm, PBC5.9
- YSWYYesway, Inc.5.9
- APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.5.8
- DOLEDole plc5.7
- FLOFlowers Foods, Inc.5.7
- MZTIThe Marzetti Company5.7
- WMKWeis Markets, Inc.5.7
- AGROAdecoagro S.A.5.6
- AVOMission Produce, Inc.5.6
- DARDarling Ingredients Inc.5.6
- LINCLincoln Educational Services Co5.6
- NOMDNomad Foods Limited5.6
- DMCDel Monte Corporation5.5
- JBSJBS N.V.5.5
- MDLZMondelez International, Inc.5.5
- SMPLThe Simply Good Foods Company5.5
- TAPMolson Coors Beverage Company5.5
- CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners 5.4
- IPARInterparfums, Inc.5.4
- KDPKeurig Dr Pepper Inc.5.4
- KMBKimberly-Clark Corporation5.4
- MKC-VMcCormick & Company, Incorporat5.4
- VITLVital Farms, Inc.5.4
- CCUCompania Cervecerias Unidas, S.5.3
- COTYCoty Inc.5.3
- CVSACovista Inc.5.3
- DGDollar General Corporation5.3
- KRKroger Company (The)5.3
- PFGCPerformance Food Group Company5.3
- SJMThe J.M. Smucker Company5.3
- TBBBBBB Foods Inc.5.3
- WESTWestrock Coffee Company5.3
- CAGConAgra Brands, Inc.5.2
- MAGNMagnera Corporation5.2
- NWLNewell Brands Inc.5.2
- CLXClorox Company (The)5.1
- DLTRDollar Tree, Inc.5.1
- EPCEdgewell Personal Care Company5.1
- IMKTAIngles Markets, Incorporated5.1
- INGRIngredion Incorporated5.1
- KHCThe Kraft Heinz Company5.1
- MHMcGraw Hill, Inc.5.1
- NGVCNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cott5.1
- TGTTarget Corporation5.1
- TSNTyson Foods, Inc.5.1
- WILCG. Willi-Food International, L5.1
- BF-ABrown Forman Inc5.0
- FIZZNational Beverage Corp.5.0
- PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation5.0
- SYYSysco Corporation5.0
- TAP-AMolson Coors Beverage Company5.0
- TPBTurning Point Brands, Inc.5.0
- VLGEAVillage Super Market, Inc.5.0
- WMTWalmart Inc.5.0
- ELEstee Lauder Companies, Inc. (T4.9
- GOGrocery Outlet Holding Corp.4.9
- HNSTThe Honest Company, Inc.4.9
- PSMTPriceSmart, Inc.4.9
- ACIAlbertsons Companies, Inc.4.8
- BF-BBrown Forman Inc4.8
- DEODiageo plc4.8
- USFDUS Foods Holding Corp.4.8
- UVVUniversal Corporation4.8
- ANDEThe Andersons, Inc.4.7
- BJBJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, I4.7
- HRLHormel Foods Corporation4.7
- KLCKinderCare Learning Companies, 4.7
- ADMArcher-Daniels-Midland Company4.6
- PRMBPrimo Brands Corporation4.6
- SAMBoston Beer Company, Inc. (The)4.6
- UTZUtz Brands Inc4.6
- DAOYoudao, Inc.4.5
- CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc.4.4
- DNUTKrispy Kreme, Inc.4.4
- GISGeneral Mills, Inc.4.4
- TRTootsie Roll Industries, Inc.4.4
- MICCThe Magnum Ice Cream Company N.4.3
- UNFIUnited Natural Foods, Inc.4.3
- UTIUniversal Technical Institute I4.3
- ODDODDITY Tech Ltd.3.8
Ideas Shortlist
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Valuation Spread
Data as of 2026-07-28| Symbol | P/E (TTM) | P/E (Fwd) | Market Cap | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAL | 11.5x | 10.2x | $5.9B | 7.5 |
| EDU | 18.2x | 11.6x | $8.3B | 6.7 |
| COCO | 36.4x | 28.8x | $3.8B | 6.6 |
| LOPE | 17.5x | 13.0x | $3.8B | 6.5 |
| LAUR | 19.8x | 15.3x | $5.2B | 6.4 |
| AKO-A | 12.2x | — | $3.6B | 6.3 |
| MAMA | 118.3x⚠ | 59.2x⚠ | $825M | 6.2 |
| MNST | 45.2x | 36.7x⚠ | $93.2B | 6.2 |
| MO | 15.2x | 12.4x | $121.7B | 6.0 |
| AFYA | 8.5x | 7.1x | $1.3B | 5.9 |
| HSY | 33.6x | 18.3x | $36.6B | 5.9 |
| STRA | 13.4x | 9.7x | $1.8B | 5.9 |
| AKO-B | 15.8x | 17.7x | $4.7B | 5.8 |
| FRPT | 15.1x | 33.2x⚠ | $2.9B | 5.8 |
| ELF | 175.0x⚠ | 22.9x | $5.0B | 5.7 |
| COUR | — | 6.6x | $1.6B | 5.6 |
| FMX | 27.9x | 25.1x | $45.0B | 5.6 |
| SFM | 14.4x | 13.0x | $7.2B | 5.3 |
| PXED | 13.7x | 6.5x | $1.1B | 6.6 |
| CELH | 62.6x⚠ | 14.5x | $7.4B | 6.5 |
| RLX | 18.5x | 12.2x | $2.5B | 6.5 |
| PRDO | 12.1x | 9.5x | $2.0B | 6.4 |
| OLLI | 16.4x | 13.2x | $4.0B | 6.3 |
| SENEA | 10.0x | — | $1.1B | 6.3 |
| GOTU | — | 14.4x | $374M | 6.2 |
| HLF | 5.2x | 3.9x | $1.3B | 6.2 |
| PEP | 17.9x | 15.6x | $191.0B | 6.2 |
| CENT | 15.7x | 14.1x | $2.7B | 6.1 |
| KVUE | 23.2x | 15.7x | $37.4B | 6.1 |
| CENTA | 14.0x | 12.4x | $2.4B | 6.0 |
| COST | 46.9x | 42.0x⚠ | $422.0B | 6.0 |
| HELE | — | 7.1x | $658M | 6.0 |
| PG | 21.7x | 21.1x | $346.1B | 6.0 |
| STZ | 12.4x | 10.5x | $22.2B | 6.0 |
| BUD | 22.4x | 16.5x | $156.2B | 5.9 |
| LRN | 13.6x | 10.3x | $3.8B | 5.9 |
| JBSS | 14.2x | 17.6x | $978M | 5.7 |
| KO | 26.4x | 24.1x | $361.7B | 5.7 |
| UL | 20.7x | 15.8x | $132.1B | 5.7 |
| SFD | 10.2x | 10.4x | $10.5B | 5.6 |
| SPB | 17.3x | 16.3x | $2.0B | 5.6 |
| ABEV | 15.3x | 14.3x | $47.4B | 5.5 |
| MKC | 8.3x | 15.3x | $13.6B | 5.5 |
| PM | 215.0x⚠ | 21.4x | $305.0B | 5.5 |
| BRBR | 10.1x | 9.7x | $1.5B | 5.4 |
| CHD | 32.1x | 24.4x | $23.4B | 5.4 |
| CL | 35.7x | 22.7x | $73.6B | 5.4 |
| KOF | — | 13.6x | $22.9B | 5.4 |
| CPB | 10.7x | 11.5x | $6.7B | 5.3 |
| BTI | 13.1x | 11.6x | $131.2B | 5.2 |
Sector P/E (TTM): median 19.8x, middle half of stocks between 14.6x and 32.5x — computed from the 110 tracked stocks with a positive trailing P/E. ⚠ = unusually extreme valuation vs. sector peers (statistical outlier, not a judgment).
Industries in this Sector
IndustryNDescription
Packaged Foods26Packaged Foods companies manufacture and distribute branded shelf-stable consumer products, from cereals and…Education & Training Services15Education and training services companies provide accredited courses, degree programs, and professional…Beverages - Non-Alcoholic13Non-alcoholic beverage companies manufacture, distribute, and market soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea, energy…Household & Personal Products13Household & Personal Products companies manufacture consumer staples like soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, and…Discount Stores9Discount store operators sell branded and private-label merchandise at discounted prices across apparel, home…Beverages - Brewers7Beverage brewers produce and distribute beer and malt beverages to consumers through retail stores, bars, and…Farm Products7Farm Products companies cultivate and sell agricultural commodities and inputs—including seeds, grains, and…Tobacco6Tobacco companies manufacture cigarettes, smokeless products, and alternative nicotine delivery systems for…Food Distribution5Food distribution companies purchase products from suppliers and manufacturers, then resell them to…Grocery Stores5Grocery retailers operate high-volume, low-margin stores selling food and household essentials to consumers…Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries3Beverage companies in the Wineries & Distilleries sector produce and sell various alcoholic drinks including…Confectioners3Confectioners manufacture and distribute candy, chocolate, and sugar-based confectionery products to retail…