249 analyst ratings (weighted) · Buy
S&P 500 Sector Rotation: Where Analyst Targets Imply the Most Upside
Independent analysis of Wall Street analyst target-price upside across 11 S&P 500 sectors as of May 27, 2026. See which sectors lead and lag on consensus implied upside in our 110-stock watchlist.
Read article →This page provides a comprehensive analysis of large-cap stocks within the Consumer Staples sector. Compare target prices, upside potential, and key financial metrics to identify promising investment opportunities.
| Ticker | Price | Avg Target | Upside | Market Cap | P/E Ratio (TTM) | Beta (Volatility) | Opinion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DG Dollar General Corporation 28 · Buy | $103.61 | $141.86 | +36.91% | $22.82B | 15.13 | 0.28 | buy |
PEP Pepsico, Inc. 21 · Hold | $145.68 | $171.05 | +17.41% | $199.14B | 22.87 | 0.39 | hold |
WMT Walmart Inc. 42 · Strong Buy | $118.57 | $137.81 | +16.23% | $945.12B | 41.75 | 0.65 | strong buy |
PG Procter & Gamble Company (The) 22 · Buy | $142.96 | $163.77 | +14.56% | $332.90B | 20.87 | 0.40 | buy |
EL Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (T 23 · Buy | $86.60 | $95.43 | +10.20% | $31.33B | 27.24 | 1.21 | buy |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation 32 · Buy | $1002.93 | $1076.97 | +7.38% | $444.95B | 52.15 | 0.91 | buy |
KO Coca-Cola Company (The) 23 · Buy | $80.46 | $86.06 | +6.96% | $346.18B | 25.30 | 0.36 | buy |
PM Philip Morris International Inc 14 · Buy | $181.53 | $192.79 | +6.20% | $282.93B | 25.53 | 0.39 | buy |
TGT Target Corporation 33 · Hold | $125.43 | $131.45 | +4.80% | $56.97B | 16.57 | 1.01 | hold |
MO Altria Group, Inc. 11 · Hold | $72.37 | $69.45 | -4.03% | $120.85B | 15.11 | 0.52 | hold |
When investing in the Consumer Staples sector, consider the average upside potential and the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Pay attention to the P/E ratio and Beta to understand the valuation and volatility of each stock relative to the broader market.
A. Based on Wall Street analyst consensus, the Consumer Staples sector currently has an average upside of +11.7% across 10 large-cap stocks.
A. Dollar General Corporation (DG) leads with +36.9% upside. Consensus target price is $141.86 vs. current price of $103.61.
A. All sector data is refreshed once daily via an automated workflow. Analyst target prices and recommendations are sourced from Yahoo Finance.