Consumer Cyclical Sector

Consumer Cyclical (also called Consumer Discretionary) companies sell things people want but can postpone: cars, restaurants, retail, travel and leisure. Their results rise and fall with the economy and consumer confidence.

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Tracked stocks avg
+0.50%
XLY (sector ETF)
$110.04
XLY today
+1.13%
Stocks tracked
5

Consumer Cyclical stocks we track

SymbolNamePriceChange% ChgVolumeTrend
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$251.52+3.29+1.33%—
TSLATesla Inc.$370.59+16.48+4.65%—
HDHome Depot Inc.$282.85+0.39+0.14%—
MCDMcDonald's Corp.$231.89+0.06+0.03%—
NKENike Inc.$33.87-1.28-3.64%—

These are the consumer cyclical companies in our tracked list, not every company in the sector. The sector ETF is XLY (Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR). Data may be delayed.

What it covers

  • Online and store-based retail
  • Automakers
  • Restaurants and hotels
  • Apparel and home improvement

What drives it

  • Consumer confidence and employment
  • Interest rates, since many purchases are financed
  • Wages and inflation
  • Housing activity

What to watch

  • Same-store sales
  • Consumer spending reports
  • Inventory levels and margins
  • Guidance on demand

Main risks

  • Spending falls first in downturns
  • Fashion and taste shift quickly
  • Large weights in a few companies

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