<div id="readability-page-1">Top consumer staples: PepsiCo and Procter &amp; Gamble are highlighted as leading picks for May 2026, with decades-long dividend growth records. Economic backdrop: Persistent inflation, trade wars, and the Iran conflict are pressuring markets, but consumer staples demand remains steady. Valuation advantage: Both stocks trade below their 10-year median P/E ratios and offer dividend yields far above the S&amp;P 500 average.</div>

PEPS

<p>Analysts have identified PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble as top picks for May 2026, citing their strong dividend growth records. Despite challenges like inflation and trade wars, demand for consumer staples remains robust. Both companies are trading below their 10-year median P/E ratios and provide dividend yields significantly higher than the S&P 500 average.</p>

PepsiCo

Procter & Gamble

Parametric Equity Plus ETF

iShares US Consumer Staples ETF

VG Consumer Stap

SPDR FD Consumer Staples

First Trust NASDAQ Food & Beverage

ISHRS S&Pp Glb Cons Staple

Invesco Food & Beverage ETF

Target

Costco Wholesale

Kroger

S&P 500

Analysts highlight PepsiCo and P&G as top May picks