Goldman Sachs advises investing in beer, nicotine, & energy drink stocks for 2026 as macroeconomic factors favor middle-income consumers. Stocks like CELH rising.

Goldman Sachs analysis for 2026 indicates a positive outlook for consumer staples, highlighting beer, nicotine, and energy drinks as lucrative investment options due to a stabilizing macroeconomic environment for middle-income consumers and upcoming global events. The focus is on the strengthening purchasing power of the middle class, benefiting affordable luxuries like energy drinks and nicotine products. These sectors are seen as outperformers due to high brand loyalty and habitual consumption patterns, especially as discretionary income stabilizes. Energy drinks and next-gen nicotine products, such as oral pouches, are emphasized for their superior growth margins. Goldman Sachs recommends investors to consider these sectors for new investments. CELH stock is on the rise. Read more on Benzinga.com.