In this article, we will look at the 7 Heavily-Battered Consumer Stocks That Could Triple by 2027.
The broader market has struggled in recent weeks as the escalating Iran conflict continues to ripple through the global economy. Oil prices have surged sharply, pushing up inflation expectations and weighing on growth. Stock markets have pulled back amid rising uncertainty. At the same time, higher fuel costs are beginning to squeeze household budgets, raising concerns that consumer spending could slow in the months ahead. This combination of rising costs and weakening sentiment has hit consumer-facing companies particularly hard, leaving parts of the sector trading well below previous levels.
BlackRock, in their latest Weekly Commentary, said that the “escalating Mideast conflict has now caused energy markets to price in a prolonged disruption” and warned that “higher energy costs and uncertainty start to weigh on demand.” That is a difficult backdrop for consumer-facing companies, especially the ones already dealing with weak sentiment, softer discretionary spending, or margin pressure.
The market is under pressure, but investors may still find opportunities where expectations have already been reset, and the underlying business is more durable than the share price implies. With this in mind, we will look at the 7 Heavily-Battered Consumer Stocks That Could Triple by 2027.
Our Methodology
We used the Finviz screener to identify consumer stocks with an RSI reading below 30. We limited our final selection to companies that recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment. These stocks are also popular among analysts and elite hedge funds.
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7. Amcor plc (NYSE:AMCR)
On March 20, 2026, Wells Fargo downgraded Amcor plc (NYSE:AMCR) to Equal Weight from Overweight and lowered its price target to $43 from $48. Wells Fargo said the share price reaction tied to the Iran conflict has been “disproportionate” across the packaging sector and noted a preference for companies with low leverage, high U.S. concentration, and “defensive” production exposures. Wells Fargo also adjusted ratings across the group.
Last month, Amcor plc (NYSE:AMCR) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of 86c, above the 84c consensus estimate, while revenue came in at $5.449B compared with the $5.52B consensus. CEO Peter Konieczny said performance was “in line with expectations” despite a challenging volume environment, pointing to adjusted EPS growth supported by disciplined execution and synergy benefits from the Berry acquisition. Konieczny added that the first-half performance supports confidence in reaffirming fiscal 2026 earnings and free cash flow guidance, while portfolio optimization efforts continue.
Amcor plc (NYSE:AMCR) sees FY26 adjusted EPS of $4.00-$4.15 versus the $4.02 consensus and expects free cash flow of $1.8B to $1.9B.
Amcor plc (NYSE:AMCR) produces and sells packaging products across global markets through its Global Flexible Packaging Solutions and Global Rigid Packaging Solutions segments.
6. Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG)
On March 24, 2026, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) announced that its Board of Directors appointed Jerry “JJ” Fleeman Jr. to succeed Todd Vasos as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027, with plans to also appoint Fleeman to the Board at that time. Todd Vasos will remain CEO until the transition and will serve as Senior Advisor through April 2, 2027, after which Todd Vasos is expected to continue as a Board member. Jerry “JJ” Fleeman Jr. previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Ahold Delhaize USA, Inc.
On March 13, 2026, Telsey Advisory raised its price target on Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) to $140 from $130 and maintained a Market Perform rating, citing “much better-than-expected” Q4 results but noting the shares appear fairly valued.
On the same day, Piper Sandler raised its price target to $133 from $132 and kept a Neutral rating, pointing to strong Q4 results and 2026 guidance largely in line with consensus, though EPS growth for 2026 was “a bit underwhelming” as prior shrink reduction efforts in 2025 exceeded expectations.
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) operates a discount retail business offering a range of merchandise products across the United States.
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