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U.S. Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedOct 16, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies188
  • 7D0.2%
  • 3M5.4%
  • 1Y11.2%
  • YTD15.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has remained flat, although notably Caterpillar gained 6.4%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 11% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 16 Oct 2025US$1.2tUS$446.9bUS$44.9b24.1x26.2x2.6x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025US$1.1tUS$447.0bUS$44.2b24x26x2.6x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025US$1.1tUS$448.1bUS$44.3b23.1x25.3x2.5x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025US$1.1tUS$449.5bUS$44.6b23.5x24.7x2.4x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025US$1.0tUS$449.2bUS$44.5b22.9x23.4x2.3x
Sun, 04 May 2025US$990.2bUS$451.6bUS$46.6b21.8x21.2x2.2x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025US$993.7bUS$457.3bUS$48.2b20.5x20.6x2.2x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$458.2bUS$48.0b22.4x22.3x2.3x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025US$1.1tUS$467.3bUS$47.9b23.9x23.6x2.4x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024US$1.1tUS$467.6bUS$47.9b22.6x22x2.3x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024US$1.1tUS$471.7bUS$49.0b23.8x22.5x2.3x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024US$1.1tUS$474.2bUS$49.4b22x21.8x2.3x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024US$991.3bUS$474.2bUS$49.4b21x20.1x2.1x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024US$954.0bUS$476.5bUS$50.1b20.8x19x2x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024US$942.2bUS$476.7bUS$51.6b20x18.2x2x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024US$971.5bUS$477.0bUS$51.3b22x18.9x2x
Mon, 06 May 2024US$998.6bUS$479.1bUS$51.7b22.5x19.3x2.1x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024US$1.1tUS$478.4bUS$48.1b23.6x22x2.2x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024US$992.8bUS$477.4bUS$47.3b24.9x21x2.1x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024US$962.4bUS$486.4bUS$48.3b22.8x19.9x2x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023US$964.5bUS$484.9bUS$47.8b22.8x20.2x2x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023US$877.5bUS$484.2bUS$47.5b20.3x18.5x1.8x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023US$834.8bUS$475.2bUS$44.4b19x18.8x1.8x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023US$895.3bUS$475.0bUS$44.4b20.5x20.2x1.9x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023US$922.2bUS$473.4bUS$43.4b20.2x21.2x1.9x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023US$931.1bUS$459.8bUS$40.2b20.9x23.2x2x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023US$856.9bUS$460.9bUS$40.5b19.8x21.2x1.9x
Tue, 09 May 2023US$820.1bUS$456.6bUS$40.0b18.9x20.5x1.8x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023US$798.0bUS$446.2bUS$37.8b20.1x21.1x1.8x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023US$886.1bUS$442.6bUS$38.1b23.2x23.3x2x
Mon, 30 Jan 2023US$864.8bUS$441.3bUS$36.9b23.3x23.4x2x
Wed, 28 Dec 2022US$820.1bUS$439.3bUS$35.9b20.7x22.9x1.9x
Fri, 25 Nov 2022US$841.4bUS$439.6bUS$35.7b21.5x23.5x1.9x
Sun, 23 Oct 2022US$734.4bUS$422.5bUS$35.5b19.1x20.7x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.7x


Total Market Cap: US$734.4bTotal Earnings: US$35.5bTotal Revenue: US$422.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.6x202320242025
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 26.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 21.6x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Machinery industry have grown 8.1% 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 Market-1.18%
Industrials-1.39%
Machinery0.23%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles3.05%
Industrial Machinery-0.96%
Agricultural Machinery-2.79%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 30.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 3.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 17.9x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Industrial Machinery industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 15% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 3.2% per year.
  • In contrast, the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 13% 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$534.056.4%
+US$15.0b		35.7%PE26.5x
SYM SymboticUS$75.369.5%
+US$726.9m		161.3%PS3.8x
MVST Microvast HoldingsUS$6.2538.3%
+US$562.9m		2,742.2%PS4.8x
HI HillenbrandUS$31.3119.5%
+US$360.2m		11.1%PS0.8x
SXI Standex InternationalUS$233.906.6%
+US$174.2m		28.2%PE50.7x

Latest News

ESE
US$214.06
ESCO Technologies
7D
2.1%
1Y
66.0%
CAT
US$534.05
Caterpillar
7D
6.4%
1Y
35.7%
HI
US$31.31
Hillenbrand
7D
19.5%
1Y
11.1%
CNH
US$10.24
CNH Industrial
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-8.2%
CMI
US$423.39
Cummins
7D
-3.0%
1Y
26.8%
IR
US$76.67
Ingersoll Rand
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-23.6%
DE
US$448.46
Deere
7D
-2.7%
1Y
9.5%

Precision Agriculture And Automation Will Boost Global Reach

Deere's analyst price target has been modestly reduced to approximately $525 from $533. Analysts cite updated tariff headwinds, along with softening revenue growth and profit margin projections, in their revised outlooks.
ITW
US$247.69
Illinois Tool Works
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-5.0%
PRLB
US$55.22
Proto Labs
7D
9.8%
1Y
89.6%
XYL
US$145.77
Xylem
7D
-1.6%
1Y
6.0%

Smart Metering And Water Infrastructure Will Secure Lasting Value

Xylem's analyst price target has increased modestly by nearly $2 to $157.89. Analysts cite resilient sector demand, simplification momentum, and strong quarterly results as supporting factors for the new valuation.
PH
US$737.86
Parker-Hannifin
7D
-2.1%
1Y
15.7%

Automation, Aerospace, And Electrification Will Redefine Industrial Resilience

Analysts have increased their price target for Parker-Hannifin from $787.86 to $797.00. This reflects a modestly improved outlook on anticipated revenue growth and future valuation metrics.
SYM
US$75.36
Symbotic
7D
9.5%
1Y
161.3%

E-commerce Adoption Will Accelerate Global Warehouse Automation

Analysts have modestly raised Symbotic's fair value estimate from $49.13 to $50.13 per share. They cite positive developments in system efficiency and new deployment rollouts, despite some concerns about valuation and growth pace.
MVST
US$6.25
Microvast Holdings
7D
38.3%
1Y
2,742.2%

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SWK
US$67.72
Stanley Black & Decker
7D
-6.9%
1Y
-36.3%

Global Urbanization And Digital Tools Will Drive Future Demand

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Stanley Black & Decker, moving it from $86.74 to $87.82. This reflects modest adjustments to revenue expectations and valuation multiples.
SXI
US$233.90
Standex International
7D
6.6%
1Y
28.2%
HLIO
US$53.69
Helios Technologies
7D
6.5%
1Y
11.7%