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U.S. Industrials Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 06, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1040
  • 7D-1.4%
  • 3M3.5%
  • 1Y8.5%
  • YTD17.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Industrials industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by a pullback from Boeing of 7.5%. Meanwhile, Johnson Controls International actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 6.6% in the last week. In the past year, the industry has gained 8.5%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Industrials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 06 Nov 2025US$6.4tUS$2.7tUS$215.4b24.9x29.5x2.3x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025US$6.4tUS$2.7tUS$209.3b25x30.6x2.4x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025US$6.2tUS$2.7tUS$208.6b25x29.8x2.3x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025US$6.3tUS$2.7tUS$205.8b24.3x30.5x2.3x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025US$5.9tUS$2.7tUS$205.2b23.4x28.5x2.2x
Sun, 25 May 2025US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$206.3b22.4x27.5x2.1x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025US$5.1tUS$2.7tUS$203.0b19.5x25x1.9x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025US$5.4tUS$2.7tUS$203.5b21.6x26.5x2x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$206.3b23.6x27.8x2.1x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025US$5.5tUS$2.7tUS$197.0b23.3x28x2x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024US$5.9tUS$2.7tUS$198.3b24.5x29.7x2.2x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024US$6.0tUS$2.7tUS$194.0b24.9x30.7x2.2x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$179.9b23.1x31.5x2.1x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024US$5.5tUS$2.7tUS$179.6b22.6x30.4x2x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024US$5.4tUS$2.7tUS$180.7b23.1x29.8x2x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024US$5.1tUS$2.7tUS$170.6b21.6x30.1x1.9x
Mon, 27 May 2024US$5.3tUS$2.7tUS$170.0b22.5x31.1x2x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$168.3b23x30.9x1.9x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024US$5.3tUS$2.7tUS$172.6b23.3x30.6x2x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024US$5.0tUS$2.7tUS$174.5b22.6x28.8x1.9x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024US$4.9tUS$2.7tUS$184.2b20.8x26.4x1.8x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023US$4.7tUS$2.7tUS$182.7b20.7x26x1.7x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023US$4.3tUS$2.7tUS$185.1b18.3x23.5x1.6x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023US$4.4tUS$2.7tUS$192.2b17.7x22.7x1.6x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023US$4.6tUS$2.7tUS$189.3b18.9x24.3x1.7x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023US$4.7tUS$2.7tUS$191.5b19.1x24.6x1.7x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023US$4.6tUS$2.7tUS$184.1b18.3x25.1x1.7x
Tue, 30 May 2023US$4.2tUS$2.7tUS$183.0b17x23x1.6x
Thu, 27 Apr 2023US$4.1tUS$2.7tUS$173.7b17.6x23.8x1.6x
Sat, 25 Mar 2023US$4.1tUS$2.6tUS$166.1b18.1x24.8x1.6x
Mon, 20 Feb 2023US$4.2tUS$2.5tUS$161.2b19.3x25.9x1.6x
Wed, 18 Jan 2023US$4.1tUS$2.5tUS$154.9b18.5x26.5x1.6x
Fri, 16 Dec 2022US$4.0tUS$2.5tUS$153.6b17.2x26x1.6x
Sun, 13 Nov 2022US$4.1tUS$2.5tUS$153.7b18.1x26.4x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.4x


Total Market Cap: US$4.1tTotal Earnings: US$153.7bTotal Revenue: US$2.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Industrials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.5x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Industrials industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 27.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Industrials industry have grown 12% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.9% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Industrials sector?

US Market-1.58%
Industrials-1.41%
Marine and Shipping3.53%
Logistics1.43%
Commercial Services0.27%
Infrastructure0.19%
Professional Services0.099%
Machinery-0.60%
Trade Distributors-0.60%
Airlines-0.61%
Building-1.06%
Electrical-1.31%
Transportation-1.81%
Construction-2.22%
Aerospace & Defense-3.21%
Industrials-4.21%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electrical industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 57.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 9.0% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Marine and Shipping industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 15.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Infrastructure industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 42% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 58% per year.
  • In contrast, the Marine and Shipping industry is expected to see its earnings growth to stay flat over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
PH Parker-HannifinUS$834.157.7%
+US$7.6b		20.9%PE29.9x
JCI Johnson Controls InternationalUS$120.866.6%
+US$4.9b		48.3%PE39.7x
CHRW C.H. Robinson WorldwideUS$153.1318.4%
+US$2.8b		43.9%PE30.1x
ROL RollinsUS$59.6710.8%
+US$2.8b		22.7%PE56x
EXPD Expeditors International of WashingtonUS$137.9217.3%
+US$2.5b		15.5%PE21.9x

Latest News

JCI
US$120.86
Johnson Controls International
7D
6.6%
1Y
48.3%
BA
US$197.62
Boeing
7D
-7.5%
1Y
34.3%
PH
US$834.15
Parker-Hannifin
7D
7.7%
1Y
20.9%
EXPD
US$137.92
Expeditors International of Washington
7D
17.3%
1Y
15.5%
CAT
US$569.78
Caterpillar
7D
-2.3%
1Y
39.6%

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FDX
US$258.86
FedEx
7D
4.0%
1Y
-8.6%

FDX: Fiscal Guidance And Efficiency Efforts Will Shape Prospects Amid Freight Uncertainty

FedEx's analyst price target has edged up slightly to $267.71 from $266.17, as analysts point to stabilizing freight markets and improved efficiency efforts. They also note ongoing cautious management messaging and mixed results in the freight segment.
RKLB
US$56.42
Rocket Lab
7D
-14.7%
1Y
332.3%

RKLB: Infrastructure Readiness and Launch Progress Will Inform Future Upside and Risks

Analysts have raised their price target for Rocket Lab from $50 to $60, citing increased confidence in the company's Neutron launch readiness and overall infrastructure progress. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates reflect both optimism and ongoing caution regarding Rocket Lab's development and valuation.
AXON
US$639.53
Axon Enterprise
7D
-15.8%
1Y
39.2%
GE
US$305.11
General Electric
7D
-2.9%
1Y
68.8%

GE: Aerospace Engine Demand Will Drive Strong Upside as Production Expands

General Electric’s analyst price target has increased from $327.29 to $343.57, as analysts cite improved commercial engine prospects and a more favorable outlook. This supports a higher valuation.
UBER
US$92.12
Uber Technologies
7D
-4.5%
1Y
26.0%
CHRW
US$153.13
C.H. Robinson Worldwide
7D
18.4%
1Y
43.9%
BE
US$141.41
Bloom Energy
7D
5.8%
1Y
1,189.1%
TT
US$436.16
Trane Technologies
7D
2.0%
1Y
11.3%

TT: Share Repurchases And Margin Strength Will Support Long-Term Performance

Analysts have increased their price target for Trane Technologies from $463.08 to $477.69. This reflects expectations of stronger profit margins and sustained company performance.
ROL
US$59.67
Rollins
7D
10.8%
1Y
22.7%

ROL: Recurring Contracts And Market Expansion Will Drive Predictable Returns Ahead

Analysts have increased their price target for Rollins by $0.75 to $60.42. They cite the company's resilient business model and continued outperformance in key financial metrics.
GEV
US$550.17
GE Vernova
7D
-4.2%
1Y
63.4%

GEV: Rising Demand For Grid And Nuclear Solutions Will Drive Expansion

Narrative Update: Analyst Price Target for GE Vernova Increases Analysts have raised their price target for GE Vernova, increasing it from $672.71 to $678.93. They cite improving revenue growth and profit margins as key drivers for the upward revision.
CARR
US$56.85
Carrier Global
7D
-6.4%
1Y
-24.6%