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U.S. Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 08, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies192
  • 7D3.7%
  • 3M11.1%
  • 1Y25.6%
  • YTD1.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has risen 3.7%, driven by gains from Caterpillar of 4.1%. This means that the industry has gained 26% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 08 Jan 2026US$1.3tUS$450.9bUS$43.7b25.6x30.3x2.9x
Sat, 06 Dec 2025US$1.3tUS$450.7bUS$43.7b25.5x29x2.8x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025US$1.2tUS$447.9bUS$44.8b23.5x27.3x2.7x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025US$1.2tUS$447.1bUS$44.2b24.2x26.1x2.6x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025US$1.2tUS$447.0bUS$44.2b24.5x26.1x2.6x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025US$1.1tUS$448.7bUS$44.3b23.5x25.9x2.6x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025US$1.1tUS$449.2bUS$44.5b22.4x23.6x2.3x
Thu, 22 May 2025US$1.1tUS$449.1bUS$44.6b23.2x23.9x2.4x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025US$915.8bUS$457.0bUS$48.6b19.4x18.8x2x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025US$1.0tUS$457.3bUS$47.9b21.4x21x2.2x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$461.5bUS$49.0b22.9x22.5x2.4x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025US$1.0tUS$467.4bUS$47.9b22.4x21.8x2.2x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024US$1.1tUS$467.7bUS$47.8b24.8x23.6x2.4x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024US$1.0tUS$473.8bUS$49.3b23x21.3x2.2x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024US$1.1tUS$474.2bUS$49.4b22.1x21.5x2.2x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024US$998.3bUS$474.2bUS$49.3b21.5x20.2x2.1x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024US$1.0tUS$477.0bUS$51.6b21.8x19.7x2.1x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024US$973.4bUS$476.9bUS$51.6b21.8x18.9x2x
Fri, 24 May 2024US$1.0tUS$477.3bUS$51.3b21.8x20x2.2x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024US$1.0tUS$478.1bUS$48.2b23x21x2.1x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024US$1.0tUS$476.8bUS$48.0b23.1x21.4x2.2x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024US$963.9bUS$476.7bUS$47.3b22.9x20.4x2x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024US$940.0bUS$485.5bUS$47.8b22.2x19.7x1.9x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023US$878.3bUS$483.9bUS$47.8b21.5x18.4x1.8x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023US$845.8bUS$484.2bUS$46.9b19.4x18x1.7x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023US$857.0bUS$475.1bUS$44.4b19.5x19.3x1.8x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023US$935.5bUS$475.1bUS$44.5b20.8x21x2x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023US$951.2bUS$465.5bUS$41.3b20.9x23.1x2x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023US$889.8bUS$460.9bUS$40.5b20.2x22x1.9x
Sat, 27 May 2023US$802.3bUS$460.8bUS$40.4b18x19.8x1.7x
Mon, 24 Apr 2023US$822.7bUS$444.7bUS$38.3b20x21.5x1.9x
Wed, 22 Mar 2023US$822.8bUS$442.9bUS$38.1b21.8x21.6x1.9x
Fri, 17 Feb 2023US$868.6bUS$438.3bUS$37.1b23.2x23.4x2x
Sun, 15 Jan 2023US$867.6bUS$439.6bUS$36.4b23.6x23.8x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.8x


Total Market Cap: US$867.6bTotal Earnings: US$36.4bTotal Revenue: US$439.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22x202420252026
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 30.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 22.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Machinery industry have grown 6.2% 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 Market1.52%
Industrials3.24%
Machinery3.68%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles4.50%
Industrial Machinery3.27%
Agricultural Machinery2.79%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 30.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 16.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 0.6% 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 16.2x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Industrial Machinery industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 16% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 0.6% per year.
  • In contrast, the Agricultural Machinery industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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$596.524.1%
+US$11.1b		65.2%PE30.1x
CMI CumminsUS$539.035.6%
+US$3.9b		49.8%PE27.9x
PH Parker-HannifinUS$908.393.3%
+US$3.7b		41.6%PE31.5x
PCAR PACCARUS$115.305.3%
+US$3.0b		6.3%PE22.5x
DE DeereUS$475.202.1%
+US$2.6b		15.9%PE25.6x

Latest News

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7D
-1.9%
1Y
-29.5%
MEC
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7D
-5.3%
1Y
18.2%

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DE
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1Y
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CAT
US$596.52
Caterpillar
7D
4.1%
1Y
65.2%

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OSK
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Oshkosh
7D
12.8%
1Y
53.9%
CMI
US$539.03
Cummins
7D
5.6%
1Y
49.8%

CMI: Data Center Demand Will Reshape Earnings Profile Through Truck Cycle Trough

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Cummins has moved from US$417.82 to US$653.00 as analysts factor in a larger US$7b data center opportunity, improving unit profitability across the portfolio, and signs that the North America truck and on highway markets may be moving past peak weakness. Analyst Commentary Recent research has tilted more constructive on Cummins, with several bullish analysts highlighting data center exposure, earnings execution and a potentially less challenging backdrop in North America on highway markets.
CNH
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CNH Industrial
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7.4%
1Y
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CECO
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CECO Environmental
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-1.6%
1Y
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PH
US$908.39
Parker-Hannifin
7D
3.3%
1Y
41.6%

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WOR
US$51.17
Worthington Enterprises
7D
-0.8%
1Y
29.3%

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PCAR
US$115.30
PACCAR
7D
5.3%
1Y
6.3%
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-12.1%
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-58.0%
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17.0%
1Y
163.2%

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EML
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Eastern
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-7.4%
1Y
-29.3%

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PNR
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Pentair
7D
-3.9%
1Y
0.6%

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RAIN
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Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco
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1Y
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