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U.S. Broadline Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies33
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M18.5%
  • 1Y27.1%
  • YTDn/a

The Broadline Retail industry is up 1.3% in the last week, with Amazon.com up 2.3%. During this same period, the Coupang underperformed, falling 14%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 27%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 16% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Broadline Retail Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 09 May 2026US$3.7tUS$1.3tUS$129.4b23.1x28.5x2.8x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026US$3.0tUS$1.3tUS$116.8b21.1x25.4x2.3x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026US$3.0tUS$1.3tUS$123.4b16.8x24.4x2.3x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026US$3.5tUS$1.3tUS$122.3b19.8x28.6x2.8x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$3.3tUS$1.2tUS$122.0b19x27.4x2.7x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$3.2tUS$1.2tUS$124.7b17.2x25.8x2.6x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$3.3tUS$1.2tUS$119.0b20.2x28x2.8x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$3.5tUS$1.2tUS$119.0b21.1x29.1x2.9x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$3.2tUS$1.2tUS$115.0b17.7x27.9x2.7x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$3.1tUS$1.1tUS$111.0b16.1x27.8x2.7x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$3.0tUS$1.1tUS$111.0b16.5x26.9x2.6x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$2.8tUS$1.2tUS$111.0b16.2x25.1x2.4x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$2.5tUS$1.1tUS$103.6b14.1x23.9x2.2x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$2.9tUS$1.1tUS$102.1b19.2x28.3x2.6x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$3.1tUS$1.1tUS$88.5b19.1x35.6x2.9x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$2.9tUS$1.1tUS$88.3b20.1x33.3x2.7x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$2.7tUS$1.1tUS$88.6b17.2x30.9x2.5x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$2.6tUS$1.1tUS$80.1b20x32.7x2.4x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$2.6tUS$1.1tUS$80.4b18.4x32.6x2.4x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$2.5tUS$1.1tUS$76.8b20.4x32.8x2.3x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$2.6tUS$1.1tUS$70.1b16.6x37.5x2.5x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$2.5tUS$1.1tUS$70.1b18.3x36.3x2.4x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$2.6tUS$1.0tUS$70.0b23.9x36.9x2.5x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$2.5tUS$1.0tUS$62.8b23.6x39.5x2.4x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$2.4tUS$1.0tUS$60.4b22.4x39.7x2.3x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$2.3tUS$1.0tUS$64.4b18.5x36.4x2.3x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$2.2tUS$1.0tUS$54.5b22.8x40.2x2.2x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$2.1tUS$1.0tUS$54.0b21.1x39.3x2.1x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$1.9tUS$992.8bUS$41.3b25.5x45.2x1.9x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$1.9tUS$977.6bUS$34.3b22.5x55.1x1.9x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$1.9tUS$975.5bUS$33.9b20.3x56.8x2x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$1.9tUS$947.3bUS$25.3b32.5x74.6x2x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023US$1.9tUS$949.5bUS$25.4b29x72.8x1.9x
Tue, 16 May 2023US$1.7tUS$955.3bUS$19.6b38x85.4x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

85.4x


Total Market Cap: US$1.7tTotal Earnings: US$19.6bTotal Revenue: US$955.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Broadline Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 37.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Broadline Retail industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 28.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 37.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Broadline Retail industry have grown 88% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 12% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Broadline Retail compare with similar industries?

US Market2.14%
Consumer Discretionary1.97%
General Merchandise and Department Stores1.32%
Broadline Retail1.32%
Department Stores0%0
General Merchandise Stores0%0
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
AMZN Amazon.comUS$271.172.3%
+US$65.7b		41.2%PE32.1x
BABA Alibaba Group HoldingUS$141.006.9%
+US$20.5b		12.1%PE23.2x
MELI MercadoLibreUS$1.87k4.3%
+US$3.9b		-22.4%PE47.5x
PDD PDD HoldingsUS$101.511.6%
+US$2.3b		-7.6%PE10x
SE SeaUS$88.644.4%
+US$2.3b		-39.2%PE34.4x

Latest News

MELI
US$1,870.01
MercadoLibre
7D
4.3%
1Y
-22.4%
Seeking Alpha • 4h

MercadoLibre Q1: The Selloff Is A Gift

Summary I am reiterating a "buy" rating on MercadoLibre despite a 13% post-earnings drop, driven by strategic investments causing near-term margin compression while the top line accelerates. MELI's revenue growth is accelerating, with Commerce Revenue up 47% and Fintech revenue up 51% YoY, as strategic investments deepen user engagement. Margin pressure stems from expanded free shipping, credit portfolio growth, and logistics capex, but unit shipping costs and engagement metrics are improving. With a 44% potential upside to the average price target and strengthening fundamentals, I am increasing my exposure, viewing risk-reward as highly attractive. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
BABA
US$141.00
Alibaba Group Holding
7D
6.9%
1Y
12.1%
Seeking Alpha • 4h

Alibaba Making All The Right Moves, But It's Not On Sale Yet

Summary Alibaba Group Holding Limited remains a ‘hold’ as profitability declines due to heavy investment, despite ongoing revenue growth. BABA’s China e-commerce segment drives over half of revenue, with strong user growth and premium membership expansion, but segment profits have sharply contracted. The Cloud Intelligence Group is a key long-term growth driver, with 36.4% YoY revenue growth and triple-digit AI product expansion. Valuation is in line with peers like AMZN and GOOGL; shares are not cheap enough to warrant a bullish upgrade absent a major catalyst. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
SE
US$88.64
Sea
7D
4.4%
1Y
-39.2%
Seeking Alpha • 4h

Sea Q1 Earnings Preview: Fantastic Dip To Buy As Valuation Falls

Summary I'm upgrading Sea to a strong buy rating after the stock's recent rout has vaulted the stock to a bargain 11x forward-adjusted EBITDA label. SE's Shopee faces market skepticism due to 2026 guidance: ~25% GMV growth but adjusted EBITDA only matching 2025 levels, implying margin compression. Rival Lazada (part of the Alibaba Group) appears to be focused on profitability, diminishing concerns of a retail race to the bottom. Sea also has a massive ~$11 billion net cash position now worth a quarter of the company's market cap, which enables deep buybacks and an expansion of the company's lending. The next catalyst for Sea is its Q1 earnings release on May 12. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
GLBE
US$32.63
Global-E Online
7D
4.0%
1Y
-13.1%
EBAY
US$106.42
eBay
7D
2.8%
1Y
50.8%
AMZN
US$271.17
Amazon.com
7D
2.3%
1Y
41.2%
PTRN
US$16.95
Pattern Group
7D
25.8%
1Y
n/a
SVV
US$8.21
Savers Value Village
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-28.2%
ETSY
US$64.02
Etsy
7D
-0.5%
1Y
33.8%
CPNG
US$17.22
Coupang
7D
-13.8%
1Y
-32.8%
OLLI
US$81.77
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings
7D
-5.5%
1Y
-24.9%
PDD
US$101.51
PDD Holdings
7D
1.6%
1Y
-7.6%
Narrative Update • May 03

PDD: Higher Margin Expectations Will Support Future Repricing Potential

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for PDD Holdings slightly higher to $185.21 from $184.17, citing improved earnings outlooks, higher expected profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around PDD Holdings has leaned constructive, with several bullish analysts highlighting what they see as an improving earnings outlook and solid execution.
JD
US$30.21
JD.com
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-11.5%
Narrative Update • May 01

JD: Delivery Investments And Europe Expansion Will Continue To Pressure Margins

Analyst price targets for JD.com have moved up by a few dollars per share, as analysts point to more disciplined food delivery spending and refreshed models from firms that recently raised their $ targets following earlier Q4 related cuts. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on JD.com point to a mixed setup for investors, with some firms turning more constructive while others keep a tight focus on execution risks, profitability trends, and how much of that is already reflected in the share price.
MNSO
US$14.53
MINISO Group Holding
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-21.5%
M
US$19.23
Macy's
7D
-1.6%
1Y
63.1%
Seeking Alpha • Apr 22

Macy's: Valuation Has Limited Upside With Technical And Macroeconomic Risks

Summary Macy’s sees persistent macroeconomic headwinds, with Q4 2025 revenue down 1.1% YoY and limited growth drivers. M’s fundamentals remain robust—solid liquidity, manageable debt, and a resilient premium customer base mitigate downside risk. Valuation is cheap with a DDM-based target price of $25.08, but upside is limited and technicals remain bearish. I maintain a hold rating on M, as modest upside and ongoing risks do not justify a more bullish stance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
DDS
US$553.46
Dillard's
7D
-2.8%
1Y
52.8%