Sector Report4 min read
Consumer Discretionary: Eight F-Grades and Falling
Seven F-grades, half the sector declining, and a 7.6% median margin. This is what consumer weakness looks like in the numbers.
May 29, 2026
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Retail, automotive, entertainment, travel, and consumer products
Sector classifications follow the GICS industry standard.
Companies ranked by free cash flow margin
Health grades across the sector
Seven F-grades, half the sector declining, and a 7.6% median margin. This is what consumer weakness looks like in the numbers.
Eight F-grades tell the story: this sector is bleeding cash. Travel platforms prove there's an exception to every rule.
Travel and fast food print 30%+ FCF margins. Auto and retail burn cash. Same sector, different planets.