In this article, we will take a look at the 13 Best FMCG Stocks to Buy Right Now.
Fast-moving consumer goods, also known as consumer packaged goods (CPG), are almost always in high demand on account of their affordability, and as a result, have a rapid turnover. These products are referred to as “fast-moving” because, due to frequent consumer use, they quickly sell off from store and supermarket shelves. The global FMCG sector, one of the largest industries in the world, has grown steadily and robustly over the past decade, owing to the rising trend of experiential retailing, in which customers regard shopping as a social activity.
The global FMCG industry was estimated to be worth $4.72 trillion in 2024 and is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.44% from $4.94 trillion in 2025 to $7.56 trillion by 2033, according to Straits Research.
According to the report, The Future of FMCG E-commerce in 2025, digital platforms are becoming the primary means by which consumers interact with businesses. With 30% of sales taking place online, pet care has the highest online penetration rate, followed by consumer health, making up for 23% of sales last year, primarily from vitamins and nutritional supplements. That said, the beauty and personal care industry continues to lead the e-commerce market in terms of revenue, accounting for 22% of online sales and reaching a total of $118 billion in 2024.
Moreover, Deloitte predicts that consumer goods companies will likely focus on product mix and portfolio this year in an effort to attract customers and invest in a wide range of demand-generating capabilities.
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13. Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 30
Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) ranks among the best FMCG stocks to buy. On June 23, Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) declared that it has signed an agreement to purchase Dr. Squatch, a personal care brand, from growth equity firm Summit Partners. Unilever is paying $1.5 billion (1.09 billion pounds) for the deal, according to the Financial Times.
Dr. Squatch is a personal care brand that specializes on natural grooming products for men. The brand has reached millions of people through retail and direct-to-consumer channels on account of its natural, high-performing personal care products. As previously stated, Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) plans to expand Dr. Squatch internationally and employ the acquisition to enhance its men’s personal care products, which include Axe and Dove Men+Care deodorants.
Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) is a British multinational fast-moving consumer goods corporation formed through the combination of British soap manufacturer Lever Brothers and Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie. The company owns a diversified portfolio of popular brands, which include the likes of Ben & Jerry’s, Dove, Hellmann’s, Knorr, Lux, Magnum, Sunsilk, and Wall’s.
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