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Group median · 34 companies
Sales growth
+2.1%
Gross margin
39%
Operating margin
14%
Net margin
8.0%
Where each stands

The 3 largest, ranked among the group

Each corner is the share of Consumer staples companies the company is above on that ratio. The dashed line is the middle of the group. A rank, not a score.

WMT Walmart
Revenue $735.8B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 4.7%, above 69% of 32 peers (their median 2.0%) REVENUE GROWTH 4.7% · above 69% Gross margin: 24.2%, above 20% of 30 peers (their median 40.5%) GROSS MARGIN 24.2% · above 20% Operating margin: 4.4%, above 21% of 28 peers (their median 14.1%) OPERATING MARGIN 4.4% · above 21% Net margin: 3.0%, above 31% of 32 peers (their median 8.8%) NET MARGIN 3.0% · above 31% FCF margin: 1.8%, above 9% of 32 peers (their median 10.7%) FCF MARGIN 1.8% · above 9% Return on capital: 15.2%, above 75% of 24 peers (their median 12.1%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 15.2% · above 75%
Sales growth
+4.7%
Operating margin
4.4%
FCF margin
1.8%

8 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Inflation, against 9 the year before.

COST Costco
Revenue $303.2B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 10.1%, above 88% of 32 peers (their median 2.0%) REVENUE GROWTH 10.1% · above 88% Gross margin: 12.8%, above 10% of 30 peers (their median 40.5%) GROSS MARGIN 12.8% · above 10% Operating margin: 3.9%, above 18% of 28 peers (their median 14.1%) OPERATING MARGIN 3.9% · above 18% Net margin: 3.0%, above 34% of 32 peers (their median 8.8%) NET MARGIN 3.0% · above 34% FCF margin: 3.1%, above 19% of 32 peers (their median 10.7%) FCF MARGIN 3.1% · above 19% Return on capital: 21.0%, above 96% of 24 peers (their median 12.1%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 21.0% · above 96%
Sales growth
+10%
Operating margin
3.9%
FCF margin
3.1%

10 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Inflation, against 6 the year before.

KR Kroger
Revenue $149.3B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 0.4%, above 31% of 32 peers (their median 2.2%) REVENUE GROWTH 0.4% · above 31% Operating margin: 1.4%, above 7% of 28 peers (their median 14.1%) OPERATING MARGIN 1.4% · above 7% Net margin: 0.7%, above 6% of 32 peers (their median 8.8%) NET MARGIN 0.7% · above 6% FCF margin: 1.6%, above 6% of 32 peers (their median 10.7%) FCF MARGIN 1.6% · above 6% Return on capital: 7.6%, above 29% of 24 peers (their median 12.3%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 7.6% · above 29%
Sales growth
+0.4%
Operating margin
1.4%
FCF margin
1.6%

6 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Inflation, against 6 the year before.

From the filings

Consumer staples: the same facts for each company

Showing 12 of 34, largest revenue first
Company Revenue, 12 months Sales growth Gross / operating margin Net margin Debt / equity Accounting items Insider buys Investors Open
WMT Walmart
$735.8B
+4.7%
GM 24%OM 4.4%
3.0% 0.51 0 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
COST Costco
$303.2B
+10%
GM 13%OM 3.9%
3.0% 0.17 1 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
KR Kroger
$149.3B
+0.4%
GM -OM 1.4%
0.7% 2.63 1 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
TGT Target Corporation
$107.7B
-1.7%
GM 29%OM 5.6%
4.1% 0.86 0 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
PEP PepsiCo
$98.2B
+2.3%
GM 54%OM 15%
11% 2.13 0 of 6to read 4 0 10-K
BG Bunge Global
$93.5B
+32%
GM 5.1%OM -
1.2% 1.03 3 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
PG Procter & Gamble
$87.9B
+3.3%
GM 50%OM 23%
18% 0.70 0 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
SYY Sysco
$85.1B
+3.9%
GM 19%OM 3.5%
2.1% 3.42 0 of 6to read 1 0 10-K
ADM Archer Daniels Midland
$84.1B
-6.2%
GM 7.4%OM -
3.0% 0.37 2 of 6to read 1 0 10-K
TSN Tyson Foods
$55.7B
+2.1%
GM 6.1%OM 2.3%
1.0% 0.44 1 of 6to read 1 0 10-K
KO Coca-Cola
$51.1B
+1.9%
GM 62%OM 30%
29% 1.15 1 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
DG Dollar General
$43.6B
+5.2%
GM 31%OM 5.6%
3.9% 0.49 0 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
Sales growth is the last fiscal year against the one before; margins are over the last twelve months. Where each comes from

How to read this page

  • A radar shows where a company ranks among its group on six ratios. A corner at the edge means it is above every other company on that ratio.
  • A table row lists the facts as the filings give them: revenue, growth, margins, debt to equity, the accounting checks, insider buying and followed investors holding.
  • A bubble to the right grew faster, and one higher up kept more of its sales as free cash flow.
  • A bar is paragraphs that mention the topic this year, and the mark on it is last year.

Risk Factors and XBRL figures from each company's latest 10-K, read nightly from SEC EDGAR. Nothing here is a rating.

By topic · 10-K Item 1A

Inflation: paragraphs that mention it

MDLZ 31 vs 30 PEP 28 vs 26 KHC 23 vs 24 MO 21 vs 24 KVUE 17 vs 15 SJM 17 vs 21 KMB 16 vs 23 MKC 16 vs 16 SYY 16 vs 16 BG 13 vs 12 CL 13 vs 14 GIS 13 vs 13 PG 13 vs 11 CHD 12 vs 12 DLTR 12 vs 12
All 36 companies
COST 10 vs 6 DG 10 vs 10 KO 9 vs 10 TSN 9 vs 15 HRL 8 vs 9 HSY 8 vs 7 KDP 8 vs 7 MNST 8 vs 8 STZ 8 vs 8 WMT 8 vs 9 PM 7 vs 15 BF-B 6 vs 6 KR 6 vs 6 ADM 5 vs 6 EL 5 vs 8 CLX 4 vs 4 TGT 3 vs 3 CASY 2 vs 2 ACI 0 vs 0 BJ 0 vs 0 BRBR 0 vs 0

Risk Factors paragraphs in each company's latest 10-K, most mentions first. The bar is this year and the mark is last year. 29 companies have no 10-K downloaded yet.

In their words

What the companies wrote

The paragraphs as filed, each linked to its filing on sec.gov

MDLZ Mondelez International, Inc.

31 paragraphs

Remeasurement of net monetary position of highly inflationary countries - Our operations in Argentina, Türkiye, Egypt and Nigeria are currently accounted for as highly inflationary. We exclude remeasurement gains and losses of the monetary assets and liabilities of our subsidiaries in …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 4, 2026

• changing macroeconomic conditions in our markets, including as a result of inflation (and related monetary policy actions by governments in response to inflation), volatile commodity prices, the ongoing longer-term impact of changes in international trade policies and increases in the cost of raw and packaging materials, labor, energy and transportation;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 4, 2026

KHC Kraft Heinz Co

23 paragraphs

… We expect these inflationary trends to moderate through 2026, although there continues to be significant uncertainty. Although we take measures to mitigate the impact of this inflation through pricing actions and efficiency initiatives, if these measures are not effective our …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 12, 2026

… We expect these inflationary trends to moderate through 2026, although there continues to be significant uncertainty. Further, we continue to take measures to mitigate the impact of this inflation through efficiency initiatives, pricing actions, alternative sourcing, and hedging strategies. However …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 12, 2026

MO ALTRIA GROUP, INC.

21 paragraphs

for several factors, including inflation, operating income, market share and industry volume. Higher rates of inflation can increase our financial liability under the State Settlement Agreements as the State Settlement Agreements’ inflation calculations require us to apply the higher of …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

If our operating companies are unable to take actions to mitigate the effects of inflationary pressures and other factors that contribute to their products’ industry volume decline rates, it could negatively impact our business, results of operations, cash flows or …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

KVUE Kenvue Inc.

17 paragraphs

… Nonetheless, inflationary pressures may again increase, and supply chain disruptions may persist. We strive to maintain our usual profit margins in economies experiencing high inflation rates, which has in the past caused us (including in response to recent periods of …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

… This risk may be magnified in economies experiencing high inflation rates, as suppliers could respond to inflationary pressures by reallocating supply to competitors that are willing to pay more for the applicable materials or components. If we are unable to …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

SJM J M SMUCKER Co

17 paragraphs

… including manufacturing, ingredient, and packaging costs, driven by inflationary pressures, which may persist into 2027, although we expect some moderation relative to prior periods. Although we take measures to mitigate inflation through the use of derivatives and pricing actions, if …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jun 9, 2026

… These factors may contribute to broader inflationary pressures, tariff impacts, increased energy costs, or regional and global economic slowdowns. Given these uncertainties, the extent to which inflation and supply chain disruptions, including labor availability and attrition, may affect our business …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Jun 9, 2026
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KMB KIMBERLY CLARK CORP

16 paragraphs

The inability to effectively manage foreign market risk could adversely affect our business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. See Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") and Item 8, Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding our adoption of highly inflationary accounting in Argentina and Türkiye.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 12, 2026

Operating profit of $796 decreased 3.6% primarily due to unfavorable pricing net of cost inflation, supply chain related investments and currency impacts, partially offset by gross productivity savings, lower marketing, research and general expenses and volume and mix gains.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 12, 2026

MKC MCCORMICK & CO INC

16 paragraphs

We may not be able to increase prices to fully offset inflationary and other pressures on costs, such as raw and packaging materials, labor and distribution costs, which may impact our financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 22, 2026

Deterioration of global economic conditions, an economic recession or slow growth, periods of inflation, or economic uncertainty in our key markets may adversely affect customer and consumer spending as well as demand for our products.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 22, 2026

SYY SYSCO CORP

16 paragraphs

• periods of significant or prolonged inflation, deflation, or economic uncertainty and their impact on our product costs and profitability generally, and our inability to predict inflation over the long term;

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Aug 21, 2026

Our sales and gross profit performance are influenced by multiple factors including price, volume, inflation, customer mix and product mix. The most significant factor affecting our sales and gross profit performance in fiscal 2026 was product cost inflation, as we …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Aug 21, 2026

BG Bunge Global SA

13 paragraphs

• inflation, hyperinflation, and adverse economic effects resulting from governmental attempts to control inflation, such as the imposition of wage and price controls and higher interest rates. For example, while inflation rates in certain of the countries in which we operate have declined recently, many of the rates currently remain at the highest levels in decades, resulting in tighter monetary policies, including higher interest rates;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

… GAAP, if a foreign entity's economy is determined to be highly inflationary, then such foreign entity's financial statements are remeasured as if the functional currency were the reporting currency.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

CL COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO

13 paragraphs

• changing macroeconomic conditions in our markets, including as a result of inflationary pressure, economic slowdown or recession, major developments in trade relations, volatile commodity prices and increases and/or volatility in the cost of raw and packaging materials, labor, energy and logistics;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 23, 2026

Given that approximately two-thirds of our Net sales originate in markets outside the United States, we have experienced and will likely continue to experience volatile foreign currency fluctuations. This is particularly acute in hyper-inflationary economies, including Argentina, Nigeria and Türkiye.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 23, 2026

PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co

13 paragraphs

The conflict in the Middle East could also adversely impact our financial results and operations due to, for example, volatility in global energy markets, supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures or trade restrictions.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Aug 4, 2026

… Our costs are subject to fluctuations due to changes in commodity and input material prices, transportation costs, inflationary impacts and productivity efforts. We have significant exposures to certain commodities and input materials, in particular certain oil-derived materials like resins …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Aug 4, 2026

CHD CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/

12 paragraphs

… In response to inflationary pressures and other factors, we have raised prices on many of our products across our global portfolio of brands in recent years. Ongoing periods of high inflation or increased costs resulting from higher tariffs imposed by …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 12, 2026

Factors that can affect demand include competitors’ products, advertising and pricing actions, inflationary pressures, rates of unemployment, consumer confidence, health care costs, including increased costs as a result of changes in federal regulations, significant shifts in government policies, the deterioration …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 12, 2026

DLTR DOLLAR TREE, INC.

12 paragraphs

… Other factors that could result in or exacerbate adverse economic conditions include inflation, higher unemployment, mortgage and interest rates, consumer debt levels, trade disputes, as well as adverse climate or weather conditions, worsening or new epidemics, terrorism, or international tensions …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Mar 16, 2026

• Managing costs with agility, including our strategies to mitigate tariffs and inflationary pressures, manage operating expenses, and reduce corporate SG&A as a percentage of sales;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Mar 16, 2026

COST COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW

10 paragraphs

Inflationary factors, such as increases in merchandise costs, may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We may not be able to adjust prices to sufficiently offset the effect of cost increases without negatively impacting consumer demand.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Oct 7, 2026

• Gross margin percentage decreased three basis points; it increased 10 basis points excluding the impact of gasoline price inflation;

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Oct 7, 2026

DG DOLLAR GENERAL CORP

10 paragraphs

We believe ongoing inflationary pressures could continue to affect our vendors and customers and our operating results. Both inflation and higher interest rates have significantly increased new store opening costs and occupancy costs in recent years and, while new store returns remain strong, these increased costs have negatively impacted our projected new store returns and influenced our new store growth plans.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Mar 20, 2026

While accelerating levels of inflation in the United States have moderated since 2023, inflation remains elevated in certain areas, including food. If food inflation (and in particular, “food at home,” which moderately accelerated in 2025) rapidly accelerates again, we may …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Mar 20, 2026

KO COCA COLA CO

9 paragraphs

Inflation affects the way we operate in many markets around the world. In general, we believe that, over time, we will be able to increase prices to counteract the majority of the inflationary effects of increasing costs and to generate sufficient cash flows to maintain our productive capability.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

• EMEA - favorable pricing initiatives, including inflationary pricing, partially offset by unfavorable mix;

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

TSN TYSON FOODS, INC.

9 paragraphs

… Furthermore, inflation, which has significantly risen, has and may continue to increase our operational costs, including labor costs and grain and feed ingredient costs, and continued increases in interest rates in response to concerns about inflation may have the effect …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Nov 10, 2025

We continuously evaluate the changing macro-economic conditions including inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, demand outlook and export markets, and the Company's market capitalization. Although all our reporting units and indefinite life intangible assets had more than 20% excess …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Nov 10, 2025

HRL HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/

8 paragraphs

▪ Fuel and transportation costs may become inflated and there may be supply chain shortages and delays, as has occurred in recent years.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Dec 5, 2025

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased in both the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2025 compared to the prior year. Each segment experienced a decline in gross profit as a percentage of net sales versus fiscal 2024. All segments benefited from cost savings generated through the Company’s T&M initiative, which were more than offset by inflationary pressures.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Dec 5, 2025

KDP Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

8 paragraphs

… changes in supply and demand; supplier capacity constraints; inflation; weather conditions (including the effects of climate change); natural disasters; disease or pests; agricultural uncertainty; cost increases in farm inputs; health epidemics, pandemics, or other contagious outbreaks; labor shortages, strikes, or …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 24, 2026

We do not currently have operations in Russia, Ukraine, or the Middle East, but due to the impact of the ongoing conflicts in those regions on the global economy, we have experienced and may continue to experience supply chain constraints; inflation in input costs, logistics, manufacturing, and labor costs; volatility in fuel and commodity prices and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates, any of which could adversely impact our results of operations.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 24, 2026

MNST Monster Beverage Corp

8 paragraphs

… Inflation had an impact on our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to domestic inflation as well as inflation related local currency price increases in certain international markets. Inflation did not have a significant …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 27, 2026

Inflation – information about the impact that inflation may or may not have on our results;

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 27, 2026

STZ CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

8 paragraphs

• impacts from inflation, including reduced consumer spending and increased costs, such as for commodities;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Apr 22, 2026

may include subdued spend, depressed sentiment, value-seeking behaviors, and reductions in the discretionary income available to purchase our products among consumers, elevated unemployment, changing prices, inflation, other unfavorable global and regional economic conditions, demographic trends in the U.S., global supply chain disruptions and constraints, geopolitical events and tensions, wars, and military conflicts, including the conflict in the Middle East.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Apr 22, 2026

WMT Walmart Inc.

8 paragraphs

… retail market where there is a single currency, one inflationary market and generally consistent store and club formats from year to year.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Mar 13, 2026

… tariffs and trade restrictions; inflationary trends; fluctuations in global currencies; swings in macroeconomic conditions and their effect on consumer confidence; changes in employment trends; volatility in fuel prices; and supply chain pressures, any of which may impact our results. While …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Mar 13, 2026

PM Philip Morris International Inc.

7 paragraphs

… In 2025, certain inflationary elements such as direct materials and utilities stabilized, with a moderate overall increase in inflationary pressures driven by tobacco leaf costs. The impact of inflation on cost of sales during 2025 was not material to our …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 6, 2026

… the impact of the effects of inflation, in cases of sustained and elevated inflation across several of our major markets, it may be difficult to effectively control the increases to our costs. Inflationary pressures may also negatively impact consumer purchasing …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 6, 2026

BF-B BROWN FORMAN CORP

6 paragraphs

• Türkiye’s net sales declined 4%, driven by the negative effect of foreign exchange, partially offset by higher prices in response to inflation and volumetric gains of JDTW.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Jun 12, 2026

… In particular, a significant deterioration in economic conditions, including economic slowdowns or recessions, increased unemployment levels, inflationary pressures, or disruptions to credit and capital markets could lead to decreased consumer confidence and consumer spending, thus reducing consumer demand for our …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jun 12, 2026

KR KROGER CO

6 paragraphs

Our LIFO charge was $157 million in 2025, compared to $95 million in 2024. The increase in the LIFO charge was due to higher product cost inflation for 2025, compared to 2024.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Mar 31, 2026

Our LIFO charge was $157 million in 2025, compared to $95 million in 2024. The increase in the LIFO charge was due to higher product cost inflation for 2025, compared to 2024.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Mar 31, 2026

ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co

5 paragraphs

Transportation, inflationary impacts, and fluctuations in energy prices could affect the Company’s operating results.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 17, 2026

The Company’s operating costs and the selling prices of certain finished products are sensitive to changes in energy prices, inflationary pressures, and certain logistic constraints. The Company’s processing plants are powered principally by electricity, natural gas, and coal …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 17, 2026

EL ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC

5 paragraphs

We continue to monitor the effects of the global macro environment, including the risk of recession; currency volatility; inflationary pressures; supply chain challenges; social and political issues; competitive pressures; legal and regulatory matters, including the imposition of tariffs and sanctions …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Aug 19, 2026

The increase in gross margin in fiscal 2026 is driven by net benefits from the PRGP, partially offset by unfavorable impacts within manufacturing costs and other, reflecting the impact of inflation on our costs, as well as tariffs. The PRGP benefits were driven by the favorable impact of cost efficiencies within our global supply chain network and reductions in excess inventory.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Aug 19, 2026

CLX CLOROX CO /DE/

4 paragraphs

• financial risks, including foreign currency fluctuations, currency controls and other limitations on access to foreign currency, persistent inflationary conditions in certain markets, and increased credit risk of customers, suppliers, distributors, or foreign governments;

10-K, 10-K Aug 7, 2026

… The Company’s ability to fund innovation, product enhancements, marketing and other growth initiatives may be constrained by a number of factors, including inflationary cost pressures, retailer consolidation, increased regulatory compliance costs and other required product-related investments. Further, the …

10-K, 10-K Aug 7, 2026

TGT TARGET CORP

3 paragraphs

… consumer behavior, confidence, and spending, which can be affected by a variety of factors, including inflation, interest rates, housing prices, unemployment rates, legal and regulatory actions, immigration policies and trends, household debt and wage levels, credit usage, and crime rates …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Mar 11, 2026

Political or economic uncertainty or instability, trade policies, disputes, or sanctions, currency fluctuations, the outbreak of pandemics or other illnesses, labor shortages, labor unrest or strikes, transport capacity and costs, inflation, port security, weather conditions, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, social …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Mar 11, 2026

CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC

2 paragraphs

… We regularly experience inflation in the price of commodities, including food ingredients, which increases our cost of goods sold. Cheese, representing our largest food cost, and other commodities can be subject to significant cost fluctuations due to weather, availability, global …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jun 22, 2026

General economic and political conditions, including social and political causes and movements, higher interest rates, higher fuel and other energy costs, inflation, tariffs, increases or fluctuations in commodity prices such as cheese, proteins and coffee, higher levels of unemployment, higher …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jun 22, 2026

ACI Albertsons Companies, Inc.

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

BJ BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

BRBR BELLRING BRANDS, INC.

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.