Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is the largest consumer staples company by market capitalization, with Costco (COST +1.12%) ranking second and Procter & Gamble (PG +1.17%) coming in third. The top of this market sector also includes popular household brands and some of the biggest tobacco companies.
Largest companies by market cap in the consumer staples sector
(Editor's note: Rankings are as of Feb. 4, 2026.)
| Name and ticker | Market cap | Current price | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) | $1.0 trillion | $126.91 | Food and Staples Retailing |
| Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) | $439.1 billion | $989.29 | Food and Staples Retailing |
| Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) | $368.6 billion | $158.70 | Household Products |
| Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) | $337.7 billion | $78.51 | Beverages |
| Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) | $283.3 billion | $182.00 | Tobacco |
| L'Oréal (OTC:LRLCY) | $247.1 billion | $92.82 | Personal Products |
| PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) | $229.0 billion | $167.53 | Beverages |
| Unilever (NYSE:UL) | $156.1 billion | $71.57 | Personal Products |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (NYSE:BUD) | $129.8 billion | $74.99 | Beverages |
| British American Tobacco (NYSE:BTI) | $134.5 billion | $61.96 | Tobacco |
1. Walmart
- Market cap: $1.02 trillion (as of Feb. 4)
- Revenue (TTM): $703.1 billion
- Gross profit (TTM): $175.1 billion
- Five-year annualized return: 23.53%
- Year founded: 1962
TTM = trailing 12 months.
NASDAQ: WMT
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Retail giant Walmart (WMT -0.85%) is the world's largest company in terms of revenue and the world's largest family-owned business. The Walton family owns about 45% of the total shares.
Founder Sam Walton also launched Sam's Club, a popular warehouse club owned by Walmart. Across both brands, Walmart operates more than 10,800 retail locations in 19 countries and employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide.
2. Costco Wholesale
- Market cap: $434.35 billion (as of Feb. 4)
- Revenue (TTM): $280.4 billion
- Gross profit (TTM): $36.1 billion
- Five-year annualized return: 23.75%
- Year founded: 1983
NASDAQ: COST
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Costco (COST +1.12%) is the most popular warehouse club in the U.S., boasting 81 million paid members, per its 2025 annual report. It has a unique business model, generating enough money from membership fees to cover most of its operating expenses. This allows it to offer lower prices on the products it carries.
The product selection at Costco warehouses and its website includes groceries, electronics, appliances, and clothing. Warehouses also have food courts, and Costco offers several other services, including a pharmacy and a travel booking service.
3. Procter & Gamble
- Market cap: $366.56 billion (as of Feb. 4)
- Revenue (TTM): $85.3 billion
- Gross profit (TTM): $43.2 billion
- Five-year annualized return: 6.55%
- Year founded: 1837
NYSE: PG
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Procter & Gamble (PG +1.17%) is the company behind many of the most well-known household products. Its portfolio comprises dozens of popular brands, including Ariel laundry products, Pampers diapers, Bounty paper towels, Gillette razors, and various skincare products.
This company has established strong retail partnerships worldwide, and its products are available in more than 180 countries. It employs about 109,000 people.
4. Coca-Cola
- Market cap: $332.89 billion (as of Feb. 4)
- Revenue (TTM): $47.7 billion
- Gross profit (TTM): $29.4 billion
- Five-year annualized return: 12.77%
- Year founded: 1892
NYSE: KO
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5. Philip Morris International
- Market cap: $280.80 billion (as of Feb. 4)
- Revenue (TTM): $40.0 billion
- Gross profit (TTM): $26.8 billion
- Five-year annualized return: 22.21%
- Year founded: 1847
NYSE: PM
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OTC: LRLCY
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NASDAQ: PEP
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8. Unilever
- Market cap: $154.37 billion (as of Feb. 4)
- Revenue (TTM): $70.6 billion*
- Gross profit (TTM): $31.1 billion* (as of Dec. 31, 2025)
- Five-year annualized return: 7.47%
- Year founded: 1929
*Converted from euros.
NYSE: UL
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NYSE: BUD
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NYSE: BTI
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About the Author
Lyle Daly has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Costco Wholesale, International Business Machines, and Walmart. The Motley Fool recommends British American Tobacco P.l.c., Philip Morris International, and Unilever and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $40 calls on British American Tobacco and short January 2026 $40 puts on British American Tobacco. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
