Consumer Defensive
Companies that manufacture food, beverages, household and personal products, packaging, or tobacco. Also includes companies that provide services such as education and training services. Companies in this sector include Philip Morris International, Procter & Gamble, and Walmart.
Market Cap
3.867T
Market Weight
4.45%
Industries
12
Companies
257
Consumer Defensive S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return
Sector
0.56%
S&P 500
1.08%
YTD Return
Sector
7.67%
S&P 500
8.76%
1-Year Return
Sector
4.88%
S&P 500
25.37%
3-Year Return
Sector
22.17%
S&P 500
70.10%
5-Year Return
Sector
29.83%
S&P 500
77.54%
Note: Sector performance is calculated based on the previous closing price of all sector constituents
Industries in This Sector
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| Industry | Market Weight | YTD Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Industries | 100.00% | 7.67% | |
| Discount Stores | 38.97% | 8.02% | |
| Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | 19.68% | 10.29% | |
| Household & Personal Products | 14.80% | 3.24% | |
| Tobacco | 10.55% | 16.55% | |
| Packaged Foods | 4.58% | -9.43% | |
| Confectioners | 3.08% | 10.24% | |
| Farm Products | 2.36% | 19.59% | |
| Food Distribution | 2.19% | 13.78% | |
| Grocery Stores | 1.54% | -4.48% | |
| Education & Training Services | 1.01% | 5.57% | |
| Beverages - Brewers | 0.88% | -3.44% | |
| Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | 0.37% | 5.96% | |
Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return
All Industries
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Discount Stores -0.73% Beverages - Non-Alcoholic -0.36% Household & Personal Products +0.41% Tobacco -0.70% Packaged Foods -0.65% Confectioners -1.42% Farm Products -2.06% Food Distribution -0.33% Grocery Stores -5.78% Education & Training Services +0.64% Beverages - Brewers +1.12% Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries +3.85%
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Largest Companies in This Sector
View MoreName | Last Price | 1Y Target Est. | Market Weight | Market Cap | Day Change % | YTD Return | Avg. Analyst Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117.18 | 138.37 | 24.65% | 932.528B | -0.80% | +5.18% | Strong Buy | |
| 951.45 | 1,082.33 | 11.16% | 421.948B | -1.46% | +10.33% | Buy | |
| 150.38 | 163.44 | 9.26% | 350.175B | -0.12% | +4.93% | Buy | |
| 79.39 | 85.97 | 9.03% | 341.574B | -0.68% | +13.56% | Buy | |
| 178.40 | 193.86 | 7.35% | 278.047B | -0.58% | +11.22% | Buy | |
| 142.02 | 168.50 | 5.13% | 194.133B | +0.30% | -1.05% | Hold | |
| 69.12 | 70.36 | 3.05% | 115.423B | +0.25% | +19.88% | Hold | |
| 91.34 | 89.69 | 2.36% | 89.331B | -0.35% | +19.13% | Buy | |
| 60.12 | 67.21 | 2.04% | 77.173B | -1.22% | +11.68% | Buy | |
| 89.48 | 95.85 | 1.89% | 71.601B | -1.21% | +13.24% | Buy |
Investing in the Consumer Defensive Sector
Start Investing in the Consumer Defensive Sector Through These ETFs and Mutual Funds
ETF Opportunities
View MoreName | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83.30 | 14.855B | 0.08% | +7.23% | |
| 226.11 | 9.099B | 0.09% | +7.04% | |
| 71.57 | 1.571B | 0.38% | +6.95% | |
| 52.41 | 1.374B | 0.08% | +6.55% | |
| 66.95 | 1.002B | 0.39% | +3.56% |
Mutual Fund Opportunities
View MoreName | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111.51 | 9.099B | 0.09% | +7.11% | |
| 88.25 | 1.198B | 0.71% | +9.22% | |
| 91.01 | 1.198B | 0.71% | +9.36% | |
| 90.53 | 1.198B | 0.71% | +9.34% | |
| 86.22 | 1.198B | 0.71% | +9.08% |
Consumer Defensive Research
View MoreDiscover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector
Analyst Report: The Kroger Co.
Founded in 1883, Kroger is the largest pure-play supermarket operator in the United States, operating roughly 2,700 stores across more than 30 banners. Kroger’s business is primarily grocery-led (roughly 78% of sales), spanning fresh food and private-label offerings, complemented by fuel centers (9%) and pharmacies (12%). The firm also generates income from advertising, data analytics, and manufacturing.
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Daily – Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers for 06/18/2026
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Daily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 06/17/2026
The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.
