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Consumer Discretionary Stocks in the S&P 500 Index
Track the performance, weightings, and market metrics of Consumer Discretionary Stocks in the S&P 500 Index. Stay updated on the cyclical sector that drives the American consumer economy in 2026.
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Understanding the Consumer Discretionary Stocks in the S&P 500 Index is vital for investors gauging the health of non-essential consumer spending. This cyclical sector includes a broad range of industries, from e-commerce giants like the Amazon (AMZN) Profile to brick-and-mortar leaders like the Home Depot (HD) Details. Currently, the sector is highly concentrated, with the top three holdings accounting for nearly 60% of total sector value. For a broader perspective on the market, you can compare these listings with the Full S&P 500 Companies List. In 2026, the sector continues to face unique pressures from shifting inflation rates and evolving global trade tariffs.
Key Takeaways
01
High Sector Concentration
Amazon and Tesla alone represent roughly 38% of the sector weight, making overall performance highly dependent on these two growth names.
02
Elevated Valuations
The sector P/E ratio currently sits at 30.88, which is significantly higher than the five-year average of 27.10, indicating a premium for growth.
03
Diverse Subsector Performance
While retail dominates, performance leaders like Tapestry (TPR) and Ross Stores have shown exceptional strength in the luxury and off-price markets.
04
Cyclical Economic Sensitivity
These stocks are highly sensitive to consumer spending cycles; check individual profiles like the Nike (NKE) Overview for specific brand health.
Top Consumer Discretionary Stocks in the S&P 500 Index by Market Cap (2026)
The following table tracks the leading components of the S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary sector, detailing their market weight and valuation as of April 2026.
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Industry | Market Cap | 1Y Return | P/E Ratio | XLY Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMZN | Amazon.com Inc. | E-Commerce | ~$2.1T | -- | -- | ~22% |
| 2 | TSLA | Tesla Inc. | Automotive | ~$850B | -- | -- | ~16% |
| 3 | HD | Home Depot Inc. | Retail | ~$360B | -- | -- | ~9% |
| 4 | MCD | McDonald's Corp | Restaurants | ~$210B | -- | -- | ~4% |
| 5 | NKE | Nike Inc. | Apparel | ~$135B | -- | -- | ~3% |
| 6 | TPR | Tapestry Inc. | Luxury | ~$12B | 88.92% | -- | -- |
| 7 | ROST | Ross Stores Inc. | Retail | ~$50B | 66.19% | -- | -- |
| 8 | GM | General Motors | Automotive | ~$60B | 51.19% | -- | -- |
| 9 | RL | Ralph Lauren Corp | Apparel | ~$11B | 47.25% | -- | -- |
| 10 | HAS | Hasbro Inc. | Leisure | ~$9B | 43.82% | -- | -- |
Market data is approximate and for informational purposes only. Data reflects early Q2 2026 figures. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Consumer Discretionary Stocks in the S&P 500 Index — Complete Company List
Consumer Discretionary Stocks in the S&P 500 Index
Advertising
- Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (The) (IPG) (Communications planning, consumer advertising, digital marketing, media buying, public relations, specialty marketing)
- Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) (Traditional media advertising, customer relationship management, public relations, specialty communications)
Appliances
- Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) (Brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid and Maytag)
Automotive Manufacturers
- Ford Motor Company (F) (Automobiles: Ford and Lincoln)
- General Motors Company (GM) (Automobiles: Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and GMC)
Automotive Parts
- Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) (Retail: automotive replacement parts and accessories)
- AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) (Retail: automotive replacement parts and accessories)
- BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) (Auto parts: Engines, transmissions and driveline systems)
- Delphi Automotive Plc. (DLPH) (United Kingdom)
- Genuine Parts Company (GPC) (Parts distributor)
- LKQ Corporation (LKQ) (Parts distributor)
Automotive Retail
- AutoNation, Inc. (AN) (One of the largest automotive retailers in the United States)
- CarMax Inc. (KMX) (Used car retailer)
- O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) (Retail: automotive replacement parts and accessories)
Cable and Satellite
- Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) (Cable operator)
- DISH Network Corporation (DISH) (Satellite TV)
Casinos
- MGM Resorts International (MGM) (Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, New York-New York, Circus Circus and the Excalibur)
Clothing and Accessories
- Foot Locker, Inc. (FL) (Athletic footwear and related apparel; brands included: Foot Locker, Footaction, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports)
- Gap, Inc. (The) (GPS) (Retail stores: men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and personal care products: brands include Athleta, Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy)
- Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) (Innerwear and activewear apparel including bras, panties, sheer hosiery, socks, T-shirts and underwear; brands include Hanes, Champion, Gear, Playtex and Wonderbra)
- L Brands, Inc. (LB) (Diversified specialty stores: lingerie, personal care and beauty products; brands include Bath & Body Works, Henri Bendel, La Senza, PINK and Victoria’s Secret)
- Michael Kors Holdings Limited (KORS) (Accessories, apparel and footwear)
- Nike, Inc. (NKE) (Athletic Apparel: Athletic footwear, apparel and accessories: brands include NIKE, Hurley and Converse)
- Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) (Nordstrom Rack locations in addition to apparel, footwear and accessories retail stores)
- PVH Corp. (PVH) (Brands include Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger; dress shirts, footwear, neckwear, sportswear, swimwear)
- Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)
- Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) (Ross Dress for Less apparel and home fashion retail stores; dd’s DISCOUNTS retail stores)
- Tapestry, Inc. (TPR) (Formerly Coach, Inc.: Bags, business cases, eyewear, jewelry, travel products, scarves and watches)
- TJX Companies, Inc. (The) (TJX) (Multiple retail brands including HomeGoods, Marshalls, Sierra Trading Post and T.J. Maxx)
- Under Armour, Inc. (UA) (Athletic Apparel: Performance footwear, apparel and equipment)
- Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) (Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie stores in North America and Europe; wholesale distribution through Free People brand)
- V.F. Corporation (VFC) (Apparel and footwear: outdoor & action sports; jeanswear, imagewear and sportswear; brands Lee, The North Face, Timberland, Vans and Wrangler)
Consumer Goods
- Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) (Business segments include baby and parenting, commercial products, home solutions, tools and writing brands)
Consumer Services
- H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) (Tax preparation)
Cruise Ships
- Carnival Corporation (CCL) (Cruise ships: brands include Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn)
- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) (Brands include Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises)
- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) (Cruise ships: Brands include Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises)
Discount Stores
- Dollar General Corporation (DG) (General merchandise)
- Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) (General merchandise)
Diversified Media
- CBS Corporation (CBS) (CBS Television Network, The CW, CBS Television Studios, Showtime Networks, Simon & Schuster and CBS Television Stations and CBS Radio)
- Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) (Cable – XFINITY; NBC Universal – NBC, Telemundo, Universal Pictures, Universal Parks, Television Production and Television Stations)
- Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (FOX) (Twentieth Century Fox Film, Twentieth Century Fox Television, FOX, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports, National Geographic Channels and STAR)
- Viacom Inc. (VIAB) (Paramount Pictures, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, SPIKE, TV Land and VH1)
- Walt Disney Company (The) (DIS) (Disney, ABC, ESPN, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm)
Ecommerce
- Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) (Ecommerce business; Kindle, Fire TV and the Fire Phone; digital media properties)
Entertainment
- Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) (Internet television network)
GPS
- Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) (Fixed-mount, hand-held, portable and wearable GPS navigation devices)
Homebuilders
Home Furnishings
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) (Diversified manufacturer: residential furnishings, commercial products, industrial materials)
- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK) (Floor covering products)
Home Improvement
- Home Depot, Inc. (The) (HD) (Home improvement stores: locations throughout North America)
- Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) (Home improvement stores: locations throughout North America)
Hotels
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) (Over 4,000 hotels and resorts in nearly 100 different countries)
- Marriott International (MAR) (Hotels: Brands include Marriott Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton)
Jewelry Stores
- Tiffany & Co. (TIF) (Jewelry; retail locations located around the world)
Motorcycles
Newspapers
- News Corporation (NWS) (Harper Collins Publishers, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Australia Leading Publisher, United Kingdom – The Times and The Sun)
Restaurants
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)
- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) (LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden)
- McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) (Over 36,000 Locations)
- Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) (Retail giant: over 20,000 locations; coffee, tea and ready-to-drink consumer products)
- Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) (Brands include KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell)
Retail
- Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)
- Kohl’s Corporation (KSS)
- Macy’s Inc. (M) (Bloomingdale’s, Bloomingdale’s Outlet, Bluemercury and Macy’s Brands)
- Target Corporation (TGT)
- Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) (Farm and ranch stores)
Salons
- Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) (Full-service salon; cosmetics and skin and hair care products)
Television Networks
- Discovery Communications, Inc. (DISCA) (Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet)
Tires
Toys and Games
- Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) (Toy and game brands include Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Monopoly, My Little Pony, Nerf, Play-Doh and Transformers)
- Mattel, Inc. (MAT) (Toy and game brands include Barbie, Fisher-Price, Hot Wheels and Monster High)
Travel Services
- Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) (Online travel service company)
- Expedia, Inc. (EXPE) (Operates numbers travel sites: brands include Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Hotwire and Travelocity)
- TripAdvisor, Inc. (TRIP) (Travel advice and booking tools websites)
Risks & Considerations
Economic Sensitivity
Consumer discretionary stocks are cyclical and typically perform poorly during economic slowdowns as consumers cut back on non-essential spending like travel and luxury goods.
Concentration Risk
With Amazon and Tesla making up over a third of the sector's total market value, any downturn in these individual stocks can significantly drag down the entire sector's performance.
Inflation & Tariffs
Ongoing inflation and shifts in global trade tariffs can increase supply chain costs, which companies may struggle to pass on to price-sensitive consumers.
Valuation Compression
The current P/E of 30.88 is historically high. If growth names fail to meet high earnings expectations, the sector could face significant valuation multiple compression.
These risk factors are for educational purposes only and are not exhaustive. Individual investment decisions should be based on thorough due diligence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Amazon (AMZN) and Tesla (TSLA) lead the sector, representing roughly 38% of the total weighting in the sector ETF (XLY). They are followed by Home Depot (HD) and McDonald's (MCD) by market cap.
As of early 2026, the sector has seen an annual average return of approximately 14.72%. The $SRCD index has recently traded around 1,854, within a 52-week range of 1,410 to 2,027.
As of early 2026, performance leaders include Tapestry (TPR) at 88.92% and Ross Stores (ROST) at 66.19%. General Motors (GM) and Ralph Lauren (RL) also showed strong returns over the past year.
The sector P/E ratio is currently around 30.88, which is elevated compared to its five-year average of 27.10. High valuations in names like AMZN and TSLA contribute to this figure.
Yes, Amazon (AMZN) is the primary holding in the consumer discretionary sector, accounting for approximately 22% of the sector's weighting in the XLY ETF.
Key risks include an economic slowdown that curbs spending, potential trade tariffs affecting supply costs, and high concentration risk in a handful of mega-cap companies.
There are approximately 50 to 55 constituents in the S&P 500 categorized as consumer discretionary, covering retail, automotive, media, and leisure industries.
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) is the primary ETF tracking this sector. It mirrors the index components and is heavily weighted toward Amazon and Tesla.
Last updated April 2026 · Data sourced from U.S. exchange filings