Royal Caribbean and Amazon Drive S&P Consumer Discretionary Growth
The S&P Consumer Discretionary sector continues to face significant macroeconomic headwinds and shifting demand dynamics. According to the State Street Consumer Disc Sel Sect SPDR ETF (XLY), Royal Caribbean and Amazon are leading this sector's growth rankings.
In August 2026, Nilanjana Basu, SA News Editor, highlighted that the S&P Consumer Discretionary sector is experiencing challenges, making strategic stock selection crucial. The sector includes companies such as AMZN, BKNG, MCD, HD, SBUX, ROST, MAR, LOW, TJX, RCL, and TSLA.
Royal Caribbean's performance has been notable, while Amazon's growth continues to be strong. These two companies are driving the sector's growth rankings according to the State Street Consumer Disc Sel Sect SPDR ETF (XLY).