The Consumer Staples Sector Is Lagging the S&P 500 in 2026. 1 Value Stock to Buy in August.
PepsiCo is heading in the right direction.
Overview
Large-cap consumer staples stocks have trailed other sectors this year. The S&P 500 Consumer Staples index gained 10.7% year to date through Aug. 24. During this time, the S&P 500 ex-Consumer Staples index rose 11.9%.
However, investors shouldn't give up on the consumer staples sector. Patient investors can find bargains in it, but stock selection will prove crucial.
Details
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) presents such an opportunity.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.
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