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U.S. Industrials Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 03, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1039
  • 7D-0.3%
  • 3M2.3%
  • 1Y6.2%
  • YTD15.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Industrials industry has risen 1.5%, driven by gains from Boeing of 13%. In the same time, Deere was down 5.8%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 5.8%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 03 Dec 2025US$6.3tUS$2.7tUS$209.8b24.2x30x2.3x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025US$6.5tUS$2.7tUS$210.2b25.5x30.8x2.4x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025US$6.3tUS$2.7tUS$208.6b24.7x30.1x2.3x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025US$6.2tUS$2.7tUS$209.0b24.7x29.8x2.3x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025US$6.1tUS$2.7tUS$206.2b24.4x29.8x2.3x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025US$5.8tUS$2.7tUS$205.1b22.3x28.2x2.1x
Mon, 19 May 2025US$5.8tUS$2.7tUS$206.1b23.1x28.2x2.2x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025US$5.1tUS$2.7tUS$202.8b20x25.4x1.9x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025US$5.3tUS$2.7tUS$204.5b20.6x25.9x2x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$208.2b24x27.6x2.1x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025US$5.6tUS$2.7tUS$197.7b23.8x28.2x2x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024US$6.0tUS$2.7tUS$198.2b25.2x30.3x2.2x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024US$5.6tUS$2.7tUS$193.8b23.2x29x2.1x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024US$5.6tUS$2.7tUS$179.6b23.1x31.4x2.1x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024US$5.4tUS$2.7tUS$179.7b22.5x30x2x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$170.0b22.5x30.7x1.9x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$170.4b21.4x30.4x1.9x
Tue, 21 May 2024US$5.3tUS$2.7tUS$171.4b22.8x31x2x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024US$5.1tUS$2.7tUS$173.8b22.2x29.4x1.9x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$172.4b22.8x30x1.9x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024US$5.0tUS$2.7tUS$173.4b22.7x28.7x1.9x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024US$4.8tUS$2.7tUS$182.9b20.8x26.5x1.8x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023US$4.7tUS$2.7tUS$182.9b20x25.5x1.7x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023US$4.4tUS$2.7tUS$180.3b17.6x24.4x1.6x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023US$4.4tUS$2.7tUS$192.2b17.9x22.8x1.6x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023US$4.7tUS$2.7tUS$189.3b19.3x24.6x1.7x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023US$4.7tUS$2.7tUS$181.5b18.4x25.7x1.7x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023US$4.4tUS$2.7tUS$184.5b17.6x24x1.7x
Wed, 24 May 2023US$4.2tUS$2.7tUS$183.2b17x23x1.6x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023US$4.3tUS$2.7tUS$167.8b18.2x25.5x1.6x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023US$3.9tUS$2.5tUS$157.1b17.7x24.7x1.5x
Tue, 14 Feb 2023US$4.2tUS$2.5tUS$160.6b19.3x26.1x1.6x
Thu, 12 Jan 2023US$4.1tUS$2.5tUS$153.6b18.2x26.7x1.6x
Sat, 10 Dec 2022US$4.0tUS$2.5tUS$153.4b17.4x26.2x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.2x


Total Market Cap: US$4.0tTotal Earnings: US$153.4bTotal Revenue: US$2.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Industrials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.6x202320242025
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 27.6x.
  • 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 11% 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 Market0.38%
Industrials-0.26%
Infrastructure10.56%
Airlines2.64%
Electrical1.81%
Transportation1.60%
Industrials1.33%
Marine and Shipping0.95%
Trade Distributors0.70%
Professional Services-0.19%
Building-0.39%
Logistics-0.49%
Commercial Services-0.60%
Construction-0.75%
Machinery-1.24%
Aerospace & Defense-1.86%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electrical industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 58.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 23.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 14.4% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Marine and Shipping industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 15.5x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Infrastructure industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 37% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 47% per year.
  • In contrast, the Marine and Shipping industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 3.1% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
BA BoeingUS$205.3812.6%
+US$17.4b		32.5%PS1.9x
GEV GE VernovaUS$601.585.1%
+US$7.9b		81.2%PE95.8x
CAT CaterpillarUS$582.472.8%
+US$7.4b		45.9%PE29.4x
UBER Uber TechnologiesUS$87.572.2%
+US$4.0b		21.4%PE10.9x
VRT Vertiv Holdings CoUS$180.915.2%
+US$3.4b		38.2%PE66.9x

Latest News

CAT
US$582.47
Caterpillar
7D
2.8%
1Y
45.9%
RTX
US$168.02
RTX
7D
-2.4%
1Y
42.3%

RTX: Evolving Defense Priorities And Cybersecurity Will Drive Outlook Amid Cautious Optimism

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for RTX from $192.06 to $193.79, citing modest improvements in projected profit margin and minor adjustments in revenue growth forecasts. What's in the News RTX's Raytheon division is at the center of policy discussions after the U.S. lifted restrictions on Ukraine's use of allied-supplied long-range missiles.
DAL
US$65.14
Delta Air Lines
7D
4.8%
1Y
4.1%

DAL: Industry Consolidation And Margin Gains Will Spur Outperformance Through 2026

The analyst price target for Delta Air Lines edged slightly lower to $71.60 from $71.75. Analysts cite improved revenue and margin outlooks, but anticipate only minor adjustments following the most recent earnings and guidance updates.
BE
US$105.00
Bloom Energy
7D
11.4%
1Y
301.7%

BE: AI Energy Demand Partnerships And Capital Trends Will Determine Future Outlook

Bloom Energy's analyst price target was modestly increased from $111.85 to $112.50 as analysts cited incremental improvements in growth assumptions and a slightly reduced discount rate in their valuation models. What's in the News Bloom Energy and Brookfield have announced a $5 billion strategic partnership to develop AI factories powered by Bloom's fuel cell technology.
GEV
US$601.58
GE Vernova
7D
5.1%
1Y
81.2%

GEV: Share Repurchases And Taiwan Deal Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for GE Vernova from $678.93 to $681.43, citing improved forecasts in both revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News GE Vernova signed its first onshore wind repower upgrade agreement outside the United States, partnering with Taiwan Power Company to deliver 25 repower upgrade kits and a five-year operations and maintenance package in Taiwan (Key Developments).
BA
US$205.38
Boeing
7D
12.6%
1Y
32.5%

BA: Expanded Defense Orders And Rising Output Will Drive Future Upside

Boeing's analyst price target has been revised downward by $4.32 to $245.00. This reflects updated assumptions in revenue growth, profit margin, and valuation metrics according to analysts.
UBER
US$86.57
Uber Technologies
7D
3.4%
1Y
21.5%

UBER: Emerging Autonomy And Platform Engagement Will Sustain Competitive Leadership

Uber Technologies’ fair value estimate has been modestly raised to $111.06 from $110.55. Analysts note continued steady core fundamentals, resilient profit growth, and growing platform engagement, which are supporting an improved price target outlook.
TT
US$410.16
Trane Technologies
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-0.6%
UNP
US$231.36
Union Pacific
7D
1.0%
1Y
-2.4%

UNP: Merger Approval Will Drive Stronger Performance Despite Carload Softness

Union Pacific's analyst price target has risen by a modest amount, with analysts highlighting mixed carload growth trends and recent quarterly performance as key factors in their updated valuation, which is now near $263 per share. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst commentary on Union Pacific has reflected both optimism and caution regarding the company's near-term prospects and long-term execution.
DE
US$469.15
Deere
7D
-5.8%
1Y
2.2%
VRT
US$179.22
Vertiv Holdings Co
7D
5.7%
1Y
39.8%

VRT: Dividend Hike And CFO Appointment Will Drive Future Momentum

Analysts have raised their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co. slightly, increasing it from $192.66 to $194.63. They cite incremental improvements in projected revenue growth and adjusted discount rates, despite a marginally lower anticipated profit margin.
LMT
US$439.19
Lockheed Martin
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-15.1%
GE
US$289.32
General Electric
7D
-1.4%
1Y
60.1%

GE: Urgent Defense Demand Will Drive Aerospace Upside As Production Rises

General Electric's analyst price target has been revised downward from $343.57 to $339.00. This reflects analyst expectations of slightly slower growth and modestly higher discount rates impacting valuation.
NOC
US$545.51
Northrop Grumman
7D
-4.2%
1Y
12.4%
GD
US$335.80
General Dynamics
7D
-1.5%
1Y
21.0%

GD: Rising Defense Demand And Marine Strength Will Drive Quarter Momentum

General Dynamics' analyst price target has been raised by analysts from approximately $379 to just under $381. This change reflects confidence in the company’s solid quarterly performance, expanding balance sheet capacity, and continued growth opportunities across its defense and technology segments.
HWM
US$196.26
Howmet Aerospace
7D
-3.6%
1Y
64.8%

HWM: Future Margin Expansion Will Be Driven By Higher Production Rates

Analysts have increased their price target for Howmet Aerospace from $225 to $232 per share. They cite the company’s stronger revenue growth outlook, robust margin performance, and continued optimism for high-margin expansion across its end-markets.