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 | PXED | 6.8 | Buy Wait | $28.78 | +25.1% | ||
| 2 | PRDO | 6.4 | Buy Wait | $33.20 | +12.7% | ||
| 3 | LOPE | 6.2 | Buy Wait | $152.67 | +8.6% | ||
| 4 | OLLI | 6.2 | Buy Wait | $76.56 | +17.5% | ||
| 5 | DAR | 6.1 | Buy Wait | $65.19 | +6.2% | ||
| 6 | MNST | 6.1 | Buy Wait | $43.82 | +3.2% | ||
| 7 | AFYA | 5.9 | Buy Wait | $14.68 | +1.3% | ||
| 8 | BTI | 5.3 | Buy Wait | $55.35 | +10.7% | ||
| 9 | ODD | 4.6 | Buy Wait | $13.75 | -26.3% | ||
| HOLD / WATCH | |||||||
| 10 | TAL | 7.1 | Hold | $12.40 | +17.0% | ||
| 11 | BUD | 6.6 | Hold | $80.35 | +5.1% | ||
| 12 | EDU | 6.6 | Hold | $59.51 | +11.3% | ||
| 13 | LAUR | 6.4 | Hold | $37.00 | -2.5% | ||
| 14 | LRN | 6.4 | Hold | $84.68 | +9.4% | ||
| 15 | ABEV | 6.3 | Hold | $3.02 | -3.8% | ||
| 16 | HLF | 6.3 | Hold | $12.38 | +16.7% | ||
| 17 | MAMA | 6.3 | Hold | $15.38 | +27.9% | ||
| 18 | COKE | 6.2 | Hold | $189.33 | +3.5% | ||
| 19 | SPB | 6.2 | Hold | $88.50 | -2.0% | ||
| 20 | CVSA | 6.1 | Hold | $128.09 | +5.8% | ||
| 21 | SFD | 5.9 | Hold | $21.98 | +19.8% | ||
| 22 | STZ | 5.8 | Hold | $128.18 | +19.9% | ||
| 23 | AKO-A | 5.7 | Hold | $23.40 | +8.2% | ||
| 24 | AKO-B | 5.7 | Hold | $29.28 | -1.1% | ||
| 25 | FLO | 5.7 | Hold | $6.34 | +9.6% | ||
| 26 | KDP | 5.7 | Hold | $32.61 | +15.0% | ||
| 27 | APEI | 5.6 | Hold | $45.36 | +20.5% | ||
| 28 | CENT | 5.6 | Hold | $41.71 | +8.0% | ||
| 29 | COST | 5.6 | Hold | $916.00 | +7.7% | ||
| 30 | DG | 5.6 | Hold | $133.40 | -6.1% | ||
| 31 | ELF | 5.6 | Hold | $109.31 | -19.1% | ||
| 32 | KOF | 5.6 | Hold | $112.00 | -6.0% | ||
| 33 | FRPT | 5.5 | Hold | $70.24 | +8.0% | ||
| 34 | KVUE | 5.5 | Hold | $18.74 | -9.5% | ||
| 35 | MDLZ | 5.5 | Hold | $61.11 | +1.5% | ||
| 36 | MH | 5.5 | Hold | $13.31 | +17.1% | ||
| 37 | MKC | 5.5 | Hold | $52.08 | +1.3% | ||
| 38 | JBSS | 5.4 | Hold | $72.43 | +17.4% | ||
| 39 | KO | 5.4 | Hold | $88.15 | -3.2% | ||
| 40 | CENTA | 5.3 | Hold | $36.07 | +9.0% | ||
| 41 | HSY | 5.3 | Hold | $173.15 | +6.8% | ||
| 42 | IMKTA | 5.3 | Hold | $83.07 | +6.0% | ||
| 43 | MKC-V | 5.3 | Hold | $52.19 | +6.3% | ||
| 44 | TPB | 5.3 | Hold | $75.22 | +44.8% | ||
| 45 | BF-B | 5.2 | Hold | $26.84 | -5.9% | ||
| 46 | CELH | 5.1 | Hold | $30.74 | +24.1% | ||
| 47 | PM | 5.1 | Hold | $182.53 | +2.1% | ||
| 48 | BF-A | 5.0 | Hold | $27.13 | +7.3% | ||
| 49 | IPAR | 5.0 | Hold | $116.69 | -5.6% | ||
| 50 | CHD | 4.9 | Hold | $98.58 | -3.8% | ||
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- ENHAEnhanced Group Inc.4.2
- SENEASeneca Foods Corp.7.1
- SENEBSeneca Foods Corp.6.8
- COCOThe Vita Coco Company, Inc.6.6
- COURCoursera, Inc.6.6
- RLXRLX Technology Inc.6.4
- GOTUGaotu Techedu Inc.6.3
- BGBunge Limited6.2
- BRBRBellRing Brands, Inc.6.2
- OFRMOnce Upon a Farm, PBC6.2
- DDLDingdong (Cayman) Limited6.1
- AIIRAir Global PLC6.0
- YSWYYesway, Inc.6.0
- AGROAdecoagro S.A.5.9
- HELEHelen of Troy Limited5.9
- JBSJBS N.V.5.9
- MZTIThe Marzetti Company5.8
- STRAStrategic Education, Inc.5.8
- DLTRDollar Tree, Inc.5.7
- FMXFomento Economico Mexicano S.A.5.7
- NWLNewell Brands Inc.5.7
- PEPPepsico, Inc.5.7
- TGTTarget Corporation5.6
- AVOMission Produce, Inc.5.5
- DOLEDole plc5.5
- NOMDNomad Foods Limited5.5
- TBBBBBB Foods Inc.5.5
- BJBJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, I5.4
- LINCLincoln Educational Services Co5.4
- MAGNMagnera Corporation5.4
- NGVCNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cott5.4
- POSTPost Holdings, Inc.5.4
- SJMThe J.M. Smucker Company5.4
- SMPLThe Simply Good Foods Company5.4
- TSNTyson Foods, Inc.5.4
- ANDEThe Andersons, Inc.5.3
- CAGConAgra Brands, Inc.5.3
- DMCDel Monte Corporation5.3
- KHCThe Kraft Heinz Company5.3
- MOAltria Group, Inc.5.3
- OTLYOatly Group AB5.3
- PGProcter & Gamble Company (The)5.3
- PRMBPrimo Brands Corporation5.3
- SYYSysco Corporation5.3
- USFDUS Foods Holding Corp.5.3
- ADMArcher-Daniels-Midland Company5.2
- COTYCoty Inc.5.2
- ELEstee Lauder Companies, Inc. (T5.2
- PFGCPerformance Food Group Company5.2
- CCUCompania Cervecerias Unidas, S.5.1
- EPCEdgewell Personal Care Company5.1
- INGRIngredion Incorporated5.1
- KMBKimberly-Clark Corporation5.1
- KRKroger Company (The)5.1
- CLColgate-Palmolive Company5.0
- FIZZNational Beverage Corp.5.0
- HNSTThe Honest Company, Inc.5.0
- LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.5.0
- WMKWeis Markets, Inc.5.0
- DEODiageo plc4.9
- PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation4.9
- PSMTPriceSmart, Inc.4.9
- SFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc.4.9
- VLGEAVillage Super Market, Inc.4.9
- CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners 4.8
- DAOYoudao, Inc.4.8
- ULUnilever PLC4.8
- WESTWestrock Coffee Company4.8
- UNFIUnited Natural Foods, Inc.4.7
- HRLHormel Foods Corporation4.6
- MICCThe Magnum Ice Cream Company N.4.6
- UTIUniversal Technical Institute I4.6
- GOGrocery Outlet Holding Corp.4.5
- SAMBoston Beer Company, Inc. (The)4.5
- CLXClorox Company (The)4.4
- CPBThe Campbell's Company4.4
- TAPMolson Coors Beverage Company4.4
- XXITwenty One Capital, Inc.4.4
- GISGeneral Mills, Inc.4.3
- WMTWalmart Inc.4.3
- ACIAlbertsons Companies, Inc.4.2
- DNUTKrispy Kreme, Inc.4.2
- UTZUtz Brands Inc4.2
- CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc.4.1
- TAP-AMolson Coors Beverage Company4.1
- UVVUniversal Corporation4.1
- TRTootsie Roll Industries, Inc.3.7
- VITLVital Farms, Inc.3.5
Ideas Shortlist
V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=8.0 in RISK_OFF)
V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=7.8 in RISK_OFF)
V7 flight-to-quality bonus: +0.5 (Q=8.9 in RISK_OFF)
Sector modifier (Consumer Defensive): +0.8
Sector modifier (Consumer Defensive): +0.8
Valuation Spread
Data as of 2026-09-07| Symbol | P/E (TTM) | P/E (Fwd) | Market Cap | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PXED | 13.2x | 6.2x | $1.0B | 6.8 |
| PRDO | 12.1x | 10.1x | $2.1B | 6.4 |
| LOPE | 18.5x | 13.5x | $4.0B | 6.2 |
| OLLI | 17.1x | 15.5x | $4.5B | 6.2 |
| DAR | 17.5x | 11.4x | $10.3B | 6.1 |
| MNST | 40.6x | 33.5x⚠ | $85.8B | 6.1 |
| AFYA | 8.6x | 7.3x | $1.3B | 5.9 |
| BTI | 14.1x | 10.6x | $119.2B | 5.3 |
| ODD | 17.4x | 13.9x | $634M | 4.6 |
| TAL | 7.7x | 10.6x | $6.9B | 7.1 |
| BUD | 17.3x | 16.2x | $158.2B | 6.6 |
| EDU | 19.8x | 11.8x | — | 6.6 |
| LAUR | 16.6x | 15.1x | $5.1B | 6.4 |
| LRN | 11.9x | 9.1x | $3.5B | 6.4 |
| ABEV | 15.1x | 14.1x | $46.6B | 6.3 |
| HLF | 7.9x | 4.0x | $1.3B | 6.3 |
| MAMA | 89.2x⚠ | 42.1x⚠ | $715M | 6.3 |
| COKE | 25.1x | 4.9x | $12.6B | 6.2 |
| SPB | 27.5x | 15.8x | $2.0B | 6.2 |
| CVSA | 17.1x | 12.8x | $4.4B | 6.1 |
| SFD | 8.2x | 9.0x | $8.7B | 5.9 |
| STZ | 12.2x | 10.3x | $21.9B | 5.8 |
| AKO-A | 12.5x | — | $3.7B | 5.7 |
| AKO-B | 15.7x | 17.5x | $4.6B | 5.7 |
| FLO | 24.1x | 8.8x | $1.3B | 5.7 |
| KDP | 32.9x | 12.9x | $44.3B | 5.7 |
| APEI | 18.4x | 12.1x | $830M | 5.6 |
| CENT | 15.4x | 13.4x | $2.6B | 5.6 |
| COST | 46.1x | 40.5x⚠ | $406.1B | 5.6 |
| DG | 17.3x | 16.1x | $29.4B | 5.6 |
| ELF | 111.9x⚠ | 28.7x | $6.5B | 5.6 |
| KOF | — | 14.1x | — | 5.6 |
| FRPT | 18.2x | 35.8x⚠ | $3.4B | 5.5 |
| KVUE | 22.0x | 15.1x | $36.0B | 5.5 |
| MDLZ | 22.4x | 18.2x | $78.2B | 5.5 |
| MH | 27.2x | 6.4x | $2.5B | 5.5 |
| MKC | 8.7x | 15.8x | $14.0B | 5.5 |
| JBSS | 13.8x | 15.2x | $847M | 5.4 |
| KO | 26.4x | 25.0x | $378.9B | 5.4 |
| CENTA | 13.4x | 11.6x | $2.3B | 5.3 |
| HSY | 23.7x | 17.5x | $34.8B | 5.3 |
| IMKTA | 15.2x | 17.7x | $1.6B | 5.3 |
| MKC-V | 8.7x | — | $14.0B | 5.3 |
| TPB | 32.7x | 31.1x⚠ | $1.5B | 5.3 |
| BF-B | 17.2x | 15.6x | $12.3B | 5.2 |
| CELH | 133.3x⚠ | 17.6x | $7.8B | 5.1 |
| PM | 25.1x | 19.9x | $284.5B | 5.1 |
| BF-A | 17.5x | — | $12.4B | 5.0 |
| IPAR | 22.3x | 22.4x | $3.7B | 5.0 |
| CHD | 31.6x | 24.4x | $23.4B | 4.9 |
Sector P/E (TTM): median 19.4x, middle half of stocks between 15.1x and 31.0x — computed from the 109 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…