Invest in consumer goods stocks: A list of consumer goods stocks to buy in 2026

The best consumer goods stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

Top Consumer Goods Stocks

• Methodology: How we choose the best stocks

  Finder’s investments experts analyze all S&P 500-listed stocks to curate a list of the best performing stocks. The companies are ranked in average order of both their year-to-date and month-over-month performance.

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Take a deeper dive into consumer goods stocks

If you're interested in investing in the consumer goods industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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1. Walmart (WMT)

Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, ecommerce websites, and mobile applications worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U. S.

Walmart stock opened the day at $121.58 after a previous close of $127.69. The latest price was $119.89 (25-minute delay). Walmart is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD735.8 billion and employs 2,100,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $982,902,374,400
• P/E ratio: 44.75
• PEG ratio: 4.1945

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2. Procter-and-Gamble Company (PG)

The Procter & Gamble Company provides branded consumer packaged goods worldwide. It operates through five segments: Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine & Family Care. The company offers conditioners, shampoos, styling aids, and treatments under the Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, and Rejoice brands; antiperspirants, deodorants, and personal cleansing products under the Native, Old Spice, Safeguard, and Secret brands; and facial moisturizers, cleaners, and treatments under the Olay and SK-II brands.

Procter-and-Gamble Company stock opened the day at $162.69 after a previous close of $163.56. The latest price was $162.06 (25-minute delay). Procter-and-Gamble Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$87.9 billion and employs 104,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $379,096,596,480
• P/E ratio: 24.6325
• PEG ratio: 4.1513

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3. Costco Wholesale (COST)

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Sweden, Iceland, and New Zealand. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising consumer electronics, appliances, small electrics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal, automotive, stamps, tickets, apparel, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and fresh food, such as meat, produce, deli, and bakery products. The company is also involved in warehouse ancillary operations, which include gasoline, pharmacies, food courts, optical, hearing aids, and tire installation centers.

Costco Wholesale stock opened the day at $1,016.00 after a previous close of $992.13. The latest price was $1,003.32 (25-minute delay). Costco Wholesale is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$303.2 billion and employs 355,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $461,098,254,336
• P/E ratio: 48.7605
• PEG ratio: 5.0696

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4. The Coca-Cola Company (KO)

The Coca-Cola Company, a beverage company, manufactures and sells various nonalcoholic beverages in the United States and internationally. The company provides Trademark Coca-Cola, sparkling soft drinks and flavors; water, sports, coffee, and tea; juice, value-added dairy, and plant-based beverages; and emerging beverages. It also offers beverage concentrates and syrups, as well as fountain syrups to fountain retailers comprising restaurants and convenience stores.

The Coca-Cola Company stock opened the day at $90.84 after a previous close of $95.83. The latest price was $91.73 (25-minute delay). The Coca-Cola Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$51.1 billion and employs 65,900 staff.

• Market capitalization: $412,251,324,416
• P/E ratio: 28.2684
• PEG ratio: 3.9643

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5. PepsiCo (PEP)

PepsiCo, Inc. engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various beverages and convenient foods worldwide. The company operates through six segments: PepsiCo Foods North America; PepsiCo Beverages North America; International Beverages Franchise; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Latin America Foods; and Asia Pacific Foods.

PepsiCo stock opened the day at $139.37 after a previous close of $140.42. The latest price was $137.27 (25-minute delay). PepsiCo is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$98.2 billion and employs 306,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $187,158,855,680
• P/E ratio: 17.2755
• PEG ratio: 1.4735

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How to invest in consumer goods stocks

1. Choose a stock trading platform. If you don't already have a stock trading account, go straight to the best stock trading apps of 2024 and choose one.
2. Go through the sign up process. Sign up for an account by providing your personal information.
3. Set up a funding method. Once you are all set up for transactions, you can deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like WMT or PG.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in consumer goods stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — consumer goods stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the consumer goods industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

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