In this article, we’ll look at the 11 Best High Growth Consumer Stocks to Buy Right Now.
High-growth consumer stocks are in focus as asset managers point to a more resilient demand backdrop than many expected. In its Quarterly Market Update: First Quarter 2026, Fidelity wrote that “US consumer spending remained stable during Q4, supported by positive real wage growth and strong household balance sheets.”
Bank of America Institute’s monthly consumer snapshot described 2026’s narrative as “resilient”, highlighting that even amid uneven segments, spending, wages, and income continue to grow for both higher-and lower-income groups. That sets up a backdrop where companies positioned to capture broad-based demand could deliver differentiated growth.
Looking more broadly at asset manager outlooks, Macquarie Asset Management expects “a supportive backdrop for asset prices and returns, underpinned by resilient consumer spending in developed markets.” If developed market consumers continue to spend despite rate volatility and shifting trade dynamics, companies with strong brands, pricing power, and category leadership are positioned to translate that resilience into sustained revenue growth.
With spending momentum intact, investors are increasingly looking for companies that can translate resilient consumer spending into strong topline expansion. Against that backdrop, we’ll look at 11 Best High-Growth Consumer Stocks to Buy Right Now.
Our Methodology
To identify the 11 Best High-Growth Consumer Stocks to Buy Right Now, we used the Finviz screener to generate a list of consumer stocks with an EPS growth of at least 20% in the past 3 years and ranked the stocks according to their 3Y EPS growth. We have also included the number of hedge funds that hold the stock as of Q3 2025.
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11. The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX)
EPS Growth Past 3Y: 20.46%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 37
On February 17, 2026, Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey raised the price target on The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) to $125 from $115 and maintained an Equal Weight rating. Chris Carey noted this marks the best start for Staples versus the S&P 500 on record and said Wells Fargo is refreshing price targets to reflect sector moves.
On February 13, 2026, Rothschild & Co Redburn raised the price target to $117 from $115 and kept a Neutral rating, stating that after a challenging 2025, the home and personal care sector has gained 14% in 2026, and category growth rates appear to be stabilizing. On February 4, 2026, BofA analyst Anna Lizzul raised the price target to $112 from $110 and maintained a Neutral rating after fiscal Q2 adjusted EPS came in below BofA’s estimate due to gross margin pressure from higher costs. Anna Lizzul maintained “more tepid forecasts” for the second half, citing uncertainty around improvements in consumption and margins.
On February 3, 2026, Clorox reported Q2 revenue of $1.67B, above consensus of $1.64B. Chair and CEO Linda Rendle said results were “generally in line with our expectations” and reflect continued progress against strategic priorities, supporting the company’s ability to reaffirm its fiscal year outlook despite a challenging environment. Linda Rendle added that Clorox remains focused on executing second-half plans, advancing its transformation, and expanding its leadership position in health and hygiene through the recently announced acquisition of GOJO Industries.
The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) manufactures and markets consumer and professional products worldwide across Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle, and International segments.
10. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM)
EPS Growth Past 3Y: 21.30%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 53
On February 18, 2026, UBS lowered its price target on Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) to $75 from $108 previously and maintained a Neutral rating. UBS said the company is structurally stronger than pre-COVID, but prior growth was driven by a unique 2023-2025 tailwind including easy comparisons, trade-down dynamics, natural and organic demand, and strategic maturation, which has shifted to tougher comps, cost-of-living pressures, and slower population growth impacting recent performance.
Also on February 18, 2026, Barclays lowered its price target on Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) to $100 from $122 previously and kept an Overweight rating. On February 12, 2026, Wells Fargo analyst Edward Kelly lowered the price target on Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) to $110 from $135 previously and maintained an Overweight rating, stating that the set-up into earnings looks mixed. Edward Kelly expects fourth-quarter results to be in line but anticipates a below-Street FY26 guide with soft first-half same-store sales, while still seeing the foundation for a second-half recovery.
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) operates retail stores in the United States focused on fresh, natural, and organic food products.
