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U.S. Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies187
  • 7D7.2%
  • 3M9.9%
  • 1Y59.7%
  • YTD16.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has risen 7.2%, driven by gains from Caterpillar of 9.6%. Meanwhile, Commercial Vehicle Group actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 8.2% in the last week. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 60%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Machinery Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 13 Apr 2026US$1.5tUS$451.4bUS$43.6b27.9x34x3.3x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$1.4tUS$449.8bUS$43.2b27x32.4x3.1x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$1.4tUS$449.2bUS$42.5b27.9x33.8x3.2x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$1.3tUS$450.9bUS$43.7b25.1x29.2x2.8x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$1.3tUS$450.7bUS$43.7b24.5x28.7x2.8x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$1.2tUS$446.0bUS$44.4b24.6x26.9x2.7x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$1.1tUS$447.0bUS$44.2b24.1x25.8x2.5x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$1.2tUS$446.9bUS$44.2b24.3x26.1x2.6x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$1.1tUS$448.5bUS$44.3b22.9x25x2.5x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$1.0tUS$449.2bUS$44.5b23x23.5x2.3x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$1.1tUS$449.1bUS$44.6b24.2x24.1x2.4x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$926.7bUS$457.0bUS$48.6b19.8x19.1x2x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$1.0tUS$457.8bUS$47.8b21.1x21.5x2.2x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$461.6bUS$48.9b23x22.5x2.4x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$1.0tUS$467.3bUS$47.9b23x21.9x2.2x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$1.1tUS$467.7bUS$47.8b25x24x2.5x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$1.0tUS$473.5bUS$49.1b22.6x21.3x2.2x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$1.1tUS$474.2bUS$49.4b22.3x21.5x2.2x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$1.0tUS$474.2bUS$49.3b21.8x20.3x2.1x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$1.0tUS$476.7bUS$51.6b20.8x19.5x2.1x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$971.9bUS$476.9bUS$51.6b21.6x18.8x2x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$1.0tUS$477.4bUS$51.3b22.1x20.1x2.2x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$1.0tUS$478.1bUS$48.1b23.1x21.4x2.2x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$1.0tUS$477.2bUS$47.5b23.1x21.4x2.1x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$978.0bUS$476.7bUS$47.3b22.5x20.7x2.1x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$941.1bUS$485.5bUS$47.8b22x19.7x1.9x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$899.1bUS$483.9bUS$47.8b21x18.8x1.9x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$853.3bUS$484.2bUS$46.8b19.7x18.2x1.8x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$869.5bUS$475.1bUS$44.4b20.1x19.6x1.8x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$920.9bUS$475.1bUS$44.5b20.5x20.7x1.9x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$936.8bUS$463.1bUS$40.8b20.6x22.9x2x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$871.0bUS$460.9bUS$40.5b19.8x21.5x1.9x
Tue, 23 May 2023US$810.1bUS$460.8bUS$40.4b18.5x20x1.8x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023US$824.5bUS$444.6bUS$38.3b20x21.5x1.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

21.5x


Total Market Cap: US$824.5bTotal Earnings: US$38.3bTotal Revenue: US$444.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Machinery industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 34.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 22.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Machinery industry have grown 4.4% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

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

US Market3.08%
Industrials4.46%
Machinery7.23%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles9.07%
Industrial Machinery6.14%
Agricultural Machinery5.37%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 30.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 3.8% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Agricultural Machinery industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 17.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Agricultural Machinery industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 16% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 22% per year.
  • In contrast, the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 15% 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
CAT CaterpillarUS$791.739.8%
+US$32.8b		165.6%PE41.5x
PH Parker-HannifinUS$989.498.5%
+US$9.8b		73.7%PE35.3x
CMI CumminsUS$618.2812.0%
+US$9.2b		114.3%PE30.1x
DE DeereUS$603.044.9%
+US$7.5b		28.9%PE33.8x
PCAR PACCARUS$127.387.7%
+US$4.8b		42.2%PE28.2x

Latest News

PDYN
US$6.48
Palladyne AI
7D
-1.4%
1Y
11.1%
CVGI
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Commercial Vehicle Group
7D
-1.6%
1Y
356.5%
ITW
US$274.51
Illinois Tool Works
7D
6.2%
1Y
17.5%

ITW: AI Hardware Risk And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts trimmed the Illinois Tool Works price target by about $5 to reflect a slightly higher discount rate, a modestly lower fair value estimate of $275.88, and updated views on long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E in light of recent mixed research that includes both target cuts and raises across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Illinois Tool Works includes a mix of target cuts and raises, along with one short term bearish call.
CAT
US$791.73
Caterpillar
7D
9.8%
1Y
165.6%
WAB
US$269.04
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies
7D
5.9%
1Y
55.3%

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RYM
US$24.00
RYTHM
7D
-4.6%
1Y
32.2%
IR
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Ingersoll Rand
7D
11.4%
1Y
19.5%
DE
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Deere
7D
4.9%
1Y
28.9%
CLIR
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ClearSign Technologies
7D
-24.8%
1Y
-6.8%
CMI
US$618.28
Cummins
7D
12.0%
1Y
114.3%
PCAR
US$127.38
PACCAR
7D
7.7%
1Y
42.2%

PCAR: Higher Multiple Hopes Will Likely Struggle Against Cycle Execution Risks

The analyst price target for PACCAR has shifted from $95.31 to $109.00 as analysts factor in updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple following a series of recent target revisions from major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around PACCAR clusters around a series of price target adjustments, with several large firms, including JPMorgan, Citi, BofA, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo, updating their views.
PH
US$989.49
Parker-Hannifin
7D
8.5%
1Y
73.7%

PH: Buybacks And 2026 Guidance Will Support A Constructive Long Term View

Analysts have made a small downward adjustment to the Parker Hannifin price target, trimming it by less than $1 to reflect slightly updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Parker-Hannifin reported a buyback tranche update, repurchasing 92,199 shares, representing 0.07%, for US$75 million between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, as part of the program announced on October 22, 2014 (Key Developments).
RAIN
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Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco
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-18.1%
1Y
-17.2%
UGRO
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urban-gro
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-27.2%
1Y
-3.9%
INLF
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INLIF
7D
-16.2%
1Y
-82.5%
ZONE
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7D
-7.7%
1Y
-68.9%