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 | COCO | 6.9 | Buy Wait | $67.07 | +9.0% | ||
| 2 | EDU | 6.7 | Buy Wait | $56.44 | +12.6% | ||
| 3 | LOPE | 6.4 | Buy Wait | $149.84 | +16.5% | ||
| 4 | MNST | 6.4 | Buy Wait | $96.68 | -10.9% | ||
| 5 | MO | 6.3 | Buy Wait | $68.15 | -9.6% | ||
| 6 | OLLI | 6.2 | Buy Wait | $72.11 | +36.3% | ||
| 7 | AFYA | 6.0 | Buy Wait | $14.33 | +1.8% | ||
| 8 | HSY | 6.0 | Buy Wait | $179.36 | +4.1% | ||
| 9 | ELF | 5.9 | Buy Wait | $82.33 | -13.9% | ||
| 10 | FRPT | 5.8 | Buy Wait | $60.45 | +21.5% | ||
| 11 | PM | 5.7 | Buy Wait | $192.50 | -5.7% | ||
| 12 | ABEV | 5.6 | Buy Wait | $3.09 | -5.1% | ||
| 13 | BTI | 5.5 | Buy Wait | $61.37 | -3.0% | ||
| 14 | CL | 5.5 | Buy Wait | $91.27 | -3.7% | ||
| 15 | CHD | 5.4 | Buy Wait | $98.32 | -4.8% | ||
| HOLD / WATCH | |||||||
| 16 | TAL | 7.6 | Hold | $12.35 | +13.7% | ||
| 17 | CELH | 6.8 | Hold | $29.05 | +71.1% | ||
| 18 | PXED | 6.7 | Hold | $29.61 | +21.6% | ||
| 19 | COKE | 6.6 | Hold | $188.46 | +4.1% | ||
| 20 | LAUR | 6.6 | Hold | $38.52 | -7.4% | ||
| 21 | PRDO | 6.6 | Hold | $33.10 | +13.5% | ||
| 22 | BUD | 6.3 | Hold | $85.66 | -4.4% | ||
| 23 | CENT | 6.3 | Hold | $43.38 | -6.9% | ||
| 24 | MAMA | 6.3 | Hold | $18.15 | +7.5% | ||
| 25 | RLX | 6.3 | Hold | $1.97 | +30.9% | ||
| 26 | SENEA | 6.3 | Hold | $167.78 | +2.3% | ||
| 27 | AKO-A | 6.2 | Hold | $23.00 | +5.1% | ||
| 28 | HLF | 6.2 | Hold | $12.40 | +25.8% | ||
| 29 | KVUE | 6.2 | Hold | $19.32 | -10.7% | ||
| 30 | PEP | 6.2 | Hold | $140.28 | -0.5% | ||
| 31 | LRN | 6.1 | Hold | $84.61 | +14.0% | ||
| 32 | STZ | 6.1 | Hold | $130.10 | +18.2% | ||
| 33 | CENTA | 6.0 | Hold | $38.08 | -0.1% | ||
| 34 | HELE | 6.0 | Hold | $27.89 | -5.5% | ||
| 35 | COST | 5.9 | Hold | $953.48 | +4.0% | ||
| 36 | COUR | 5.9 | Hold | $5.07 | +37.3% | ||
| 37 | KOF | 5.9 | Hold | $108.47 | -5.5% | ||
| 38 | PG | 5.9 | Hold | $143.19 | +2.9% | ||
| 39 | SPB | 5.8 | Hold | $88.74 | -13.5% | ||
| 40 | JBSS | 5.7 | Hold | $81.79 | +6.3% | ||
| 41 | MKC | 5.7 | Hold | $50.61 | +4.2% | ||
| 42 | SFD | 5.7 | Hold | $26.53 | +3.0% | ||
| 43 | UL | 5.7 | Hold | $65.45 | -10.1% | ||
| 44 | AKO-B | 5.6 | Hold | $30.14 | -11.0% | ||
| 45 | BRBR | 5.6 | Hold | $13.38 | -7.5% | ||
| 46 | KO | 5.6 | Hold | $88.50 | -10.2% | ||
| 47 | IPAR | 5.5 | Hold | $126.20 | -14.6% | ||
| 48 | KDP | 5.5 | Hold | $31.38 | +1.0% | ||
| 49 | INGR | 5.4 | Hold | $101.22 | +4.2% | ||
| 50 | LW | 5.2 | Hold | $53.35 | -9.9% | ||
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- TGTTarget Corporation5.2
- ELEstee Lauder Companies, Inc. (T5.0
- WILCG. Willi-Food International, L4.9
- SRXHSRX Global Inc.4.4
- DDLDingdong (Cayman) Limited6.7
- GOTUGaotu Techedu Inc.6.4
- BGBunge Limited6.2
- DARDarling Ingredients Inc.6.2
- AIIRAir Global PLC6.1
- OFRMOnce Upon a Farm, PBC6.1
- POSTPost Holdings, Inc.6.1
- YSWYYesway, Inc.6.1
- DOLEDole plc6.0
- LWAYLifeway Foods, Inc.6.0
- STRAStrategic Education, Inc.6.0
- WMKWeis Markets, Inc.5.9
- APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.5.8
- FLOFlowers Foods, Inc.5.8
- AGROAdecoagro S.A.5.7
- DMCDel Monte Corporation5.7
- MDLZMondelez International, Inc.5.7
- MZTIThe Marzetti Company5.7
- NOMDNomad Foods Limited5.7
- SMPLThe Simply Good Foods Company5.7
- AVOMission Produce, Inc.5.6
- JBSJBS N.V.5.6
- TAPMolson Coors Beverage Company5.6
- KMBKimberly-Clark Corporation5.5
- LINCLincoln Educational Services Co5.5
- VITLVital Farms, Inc.5.5
- CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners 5.4
- CCUCompania Cervecerias Unidas, S.5.4
- CVSACovista Inc.5.4
- DGDollar General Corporation5.4
- FMXFomento Economico Mexicano S.A.5.4
- KRKroger Company (The)5.4
- MKC-VMcCormick & Company, Incorporat5.4
- SFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc.5.4
- CAGConAgra Brands, Inc.5.3
- COTYCoty Inc.5.3
- CPBThe Campbell's Company5.3
- IMKTAIngles Markets, Incorporated5.3
- MAGNMagnera Corporation5.3
- PFGCPerformance Food Group Company5.3
- SJMThe J.M. Smucker Company5.3
- TBBBBBB Foods Inc.5.3
- TPBTurning Point Brands, Inc.5.3
- WESTWestrock Coffee Company5.3
- CLXClorox Company (The)5.2
- KHCThe Kraft Heinz Company5.2
- NGVCNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cott5.2
- NWLNewell Brands Inc.5.2
- TSNTyson Foods, Inc.5.2
- BF-ABrown Forman Inc5.1
- DLTRDollar Tree, Inc.5.1
- EPCEdgewell Personal Care Company5.1
- MHMcGraw Hill, Inc.5.1
- SYYSysco Corporation5.1
- TAP-AMolson Coors Beverage Company5.1
- WMTWalmart Inc.5.1
- DEODiageo plc5.0
- FIZZNational Beverage Corp.5.0
- USFDUS Foods Holding Corp.5.0
- UVVUniversal Corporation5.0
- VLGEAVillage Super Market, Inc.5.0
- ACIAlbertsons Companies, Inc.4.9
- GOGrocery Outlet Holding Corp.4.9
- HNSTThe Honest Company, Inc.4.9
- PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation4.9
- PRMBPrimo Brands Corporation4.9
- BF-BBrown Forman Inc4.8
- KLCKinderCare Learning Companies, 4.8
- PSMTPriceSmart, Inc.4.8
- BJBJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, I4.7
- HRLHormel Foods Corporation4.7
- SAMBoston Beer Company, Inc. (The)4.7
- TRTootsie Roll Industries, Inc.4.7
- ANDEThe Andersons, Inc.4.6
- ADMArcher-Daniels-Midland Company4.5
- CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc.4.5
- DAOYoudao, Inc.4.5
- DNUTKrispy Kreme, Inc.4.5
- GISGeneral Mills, Inc.4.5
- UTZUtz Brands Inc4.5
- MICCThe Magnum Ice Cream Company N.4.3
- UNFIUnited Natural Foods, Inc.4.3
- UTIUniversal Technical Institute I4.3
- ODDODDITY Tech Ltd.4.2
Ideas Shortlist
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Valuation Spread
Data as of 2026-07-30| Symbol | P/E (TTM) | P/E (Fwd) | Market Cap | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COCO | 38.6x | 28.9x | $3.9B | 6.9 |
| EDU | 18.8x | 11.7x | $9.8B | 6.7 |
| LOPE | 18.8x | 14.3x | $4.2B | 6.4 |
| MNST | 47.2x | 37.5x⚠ | $95.1B | 6.4 |
| MO | 15.6x | 12.8x | $125.1B | 6.3 |
| OLLI | 17.1x | 14.1x | $4.3B | 6.2 |
| AFYA | 8.8x | 7.4x | $1.3B | 6.0 |
| HSY | 34.1x | 18.7x | $37.3B | 6.0 |
| ELF | 192.6x⚠ | 22.0x | $4.8B | 5.9 |
| FRPT | 16.1x | 34.6x⚠ | $3.0B | 5.8 |
| PM | 27.5x | 21.7x | $309.3B | 5.7 |
| ABEV | 16.3x | 14.5x | $47.9B | 5.6 |
| BTI | 13.4x | 12.1x | $136.0B | 5.5 |
| CL | 36.0x | 23.1x | $74.8B | 5.5 |
| CHD | 32.8x | 24.7x | $23.7B | 5.4 |
| TAL | 11.8x | 10.5x | $6.0B | 7.6 |
| CELH | 68.8x⚠ | 14.6x | $7.4B | 6.8 |
| PXED | 13.8x | 6.5x | $1.1B | 6.7 |
| COKE | 26.7x | 4.9x | $12.8B | 6.6 |
| LAUR | 20.1x | 15.7x | $5.4B | 6.6 |
| PRDO | 12.5x | 10.3x | $2.2B | 6.6 |
| BUD | 23.1x | 17.3x | $163.9B | 6.3 |
| CENT | 16.2x | 14.3x | $2.8B | 6.3 |
| MAMA | 121.3x⚠ | 60.6x⚠ | $846M | 6.3 |
| RLX | 17.6x | 11.5x | $2.4B | 6.3 |
| SENEA | 10.3x | — | $1.2B | 6.3 |
| AKO-A | 12.5x | — | $3.5B | 6.2 |
| HLF | 5.5x | 4.0x | $1.3B | 6.2 |
| KVUE | 23.6x | 15.9x | $38.0B | 6.2 |
| PEP | 18.7x | 16.0x | $196.0B | 6.2 |
| LRN | 15.0x | 11.2x | $4.2B | 6.1 |
| STZ | 12.6x | 10.6x | $22.5B | 6.1 |
| CENTA | 14.2x | 12.5x | $2.4B | 6.0 |
| HELE | — | 7.0x | $656M | 6.0 |
| COST | 48.5x | 43.0x⚠ | $432.0B | 5.9 |
| COUR | — | 7.3x | $1.8B | 5.9 |
| KOF | — | 13.6x | $22.5B | 5.9 |
| PG | 21.4x | 19.7x | $340.2B | 5.9 |
| SPB | 17.2x | 16.2x | $2.0B | 5.8 |
| JBSS | 14.8x | 17.7x | $986M | 5.7 |
| MKC | 8.6x | 15.8x | $14.0B | 5.7 |
| SFD | 10.6x | 10.7x | $10.8B | 5.7 |
| UL | 23.0x | 17.1x | $142.1B | 5.7 |
| AKO-B | 16.2x | 17.5x | $4.6B | 5.6 |
| BRBR | 10.3x | 9.8x | $1.5B | 5.6 |
| KO | 27.8x | 25.3x | $383.3B | 5.6 |
| IPAR | 24.2x | 22.7x | $4.1B | 5.5 |
| KDP | 23.1x | 12.4x | $42.8B | 5.5 |
| INGR | 9.9x | 8.8x | $6.4B | 5.4 |
| LW | 26.2x | 15.9x | $7.4B | 5.2 |
Sector P/E (TTM): median 20.2x, middle half of stocks between 15.3x and 31.8x — 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…