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U.S. Trade Distributors Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies61
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M7.2%
  • 1Y14.0%
  • YTD8.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Trade Distributors industry has remained flat, although notably FTAI Aviation gained 6.7%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 14% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 24 Jan 2026US$363.3bUS$181.8bUS$15.4b23.1x23.6x2x
Mon, 22 Dec 2025US$334.5bUS$183.1bUS$15.2b20.2x22.1x1.8x
Wed, 19 Nov 2025US$313.9bUS$182.9bUS$15.0b19.2x20.9x1.7x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025US$340.1bUS$179.9bUS$14.9b21.6x22.9x1.9x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025US$341.0bUS$179.1bUS$14.6b21.7x23.4x1.9x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025US$340.9bUS$182.6bUS$14.7b21.5x23.1x1.9x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025US$334.8bUS$181.3bUS$13.8b20.6x24.3x1.8x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025US$316.2bUS$181.1bUS$13.8b20.2x22.9x1.7x
Mon, 05 May 2025US$299.9bUS$181.9bUS$13.7b20.3x21.8x1.6x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025US$290.7bUS$191.1bUS$14.3b19x20.4x1.5x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025US$298.8bUS$190.7bUS$14.5b18.8x20.6x1.6x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025US$323.2bUS$189.6bUS$15.2b19.6x21.2x1.7x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024US$308.5bUS$189.4bUS$15.2b16.4x20.2x1.6x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024US$333.5bUS$189.4bUS$15.3b16.9x21.8x1.8x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024US$325.2bUS$190.8bUS$15.7b15.6x20.7x1.7x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024US$295.2bUS$190.7bUS$15.8b13.7x18.7x1.5x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024US$287.5bUS$190.6bUS$15.8b13x18.2x1.5x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024US$281.2bUS$189.8bUS$15.9b16.2x17.7x1.5x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024US$285.6bUS$189.8bUS$16.0b15.3x17.9x1.5x
Tue, 07 May 2024US$302.6bUS$189.5bUS$15.9b17.4x19.1x1.6x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024US$317.2bUS$188.7bUS$15.8b18.5x20.1x1.7x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024US$303.5bUS$189.2bUS$16.1b17.8x18.9x1.6x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024US$297.2bUS$207.0bUS$16.7b15x17.8x1.4x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023US$289.1bUS$205.3bUS$16.8b15.1x17.2x1.4x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023US$259.9bUS$205.5bUS$16.9b13x15.3x1.3x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023US$238.1bUS$203.8bUS$16.6b12.8x14.3x1.2x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023US$246.7bUS$203.9bUS$16.6b13.3x14.8x1.2x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023US$251.6bUS$203.6bUS$16.6b13.5x15.1x1.2x
Sat, 15 Jul 2023US$257.3bUS$202.5bUS$16.5b14.2x15.5x1.3x
Mon, 12 Jun 2023US$237.5bUS$202.0bUS$16.6b12.7x14.3x1.2x
Wed, 10 May 2023US$225.0bUS$202.1bUS$16.8b12.4x13.4x1.1x
Fri, 07 Apr 2023US$213.3bUS$200.1bUS$14.0b12.2x15.3x1.1x
Sun, 05 Mar 2023US$242.6bUS$196.2bUS$14.0b13.5x17.3x1.2x
Tue, 31 Jan 2023US$222.6bUS$193.4bUS$13.5b13.3x16.4x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.4x


Total Market Cap: US$222.6bTotal Earnings: US$13.5bTotal Revenue: US$193.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Trade Distributors Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Trade Distributors industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 23.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 19.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Trade Distributors industry have grown 4.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 2.0% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Trends

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

US Market-0.39%
Industrials-1.54%
Trade Distributors0.46%
Trade Companies and Distributors0.46%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
FTAI FTAI AviationUS$292.106.7%
+US$1.9b		221.1%PE66.2x
FERG Ferguson EnterprisesUS$254.022.0%
+US$981.6m		40.6%PE25.4x
AER AerCap HoldingsUS$144.901.5%
+US$347.3m		52.5%PE6.4x
WCC WESCO InternationalUS$286.411.7%
+US$232.5m		44.7%PE22.1x
FAST FastenalUS$43.890.3%
+US$173.2m		16.2%PE40x

Latest News

FERG
US$254.02
Ferguson Enterprises
7D
2.0%
1Y
40.6%

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Jan 23
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FAST
US$43.89
Fastenal
7D
0.3%
1Y
16.2%

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Jan 22
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RUSH.A
US$63.01
Rush Enterprises
7D
2.4%
1Y
3.1%

RUSH.A: Buybacks And Revised P E Assumptions Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have lifted their price target on Rush Enterprises by US$5 to US$62.50, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, margins and future P/E levels as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher US$62.50 target as better aligned with their updated assumptions on revenue growth, reflecting confidence that the current P/E multiple still leaves room for upside if execution matches their forecasts.
FTAI
US$292.10
FTAI Aviation
7D
6.7%
1Y
221.1%

Revenues Tell The Story For FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) As Its Stock Soars 66%

Jan 21
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GATX
US$183.35
GATX
7D
2.2%
1Y
9.5%
URI
US$919.03
United Rentals
7D
-0.2%
1Y
16.4%

URI: Secular Project Demand Will Support Unit Profitability Compounding

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for United Rentals to about US$1,349 from US$1,075. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, even as some recent price targets on the Street have seen modest reductions alongside several upward revisions.
MGRC
US$113.80
McGrath RentCorp
7D
3.3%
1Y
-7.2%
AIT
US$280.14
Applied Industrial Technologies
7D
-0.4%
1Y
7.5%

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Jan 12
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BCC
US$84.33
Boise Cascade
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-33.7%

BCC: Future Returns Will Balance Mid Cycle EBITDA Power And Wood Pricing Risks

Analysts now see fair value for Boise Cascade at about $90.50 per share, a small rise supported by a mix of higher Street targets such as Truist at $92, a lower view from BofA at $81, and BMO's more constructive stance with a $100 target tied to the company's balance sheet and mid cycle valuation. Analyst Commentary Street research on Boise Cascade is split, with some bullish analysts highlighting valuation support and balance sheet strength, while more cautious voices focus on earnings pressure tied to wood pricing and construction activity into 2026.
GWW
US$1,057.86
W.W. Grainger
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-5.7%

GWW: Future Returns Will Reflect Pricing Discipline And Lingering Cost Headwinds

Analysts have inched their average price target on W.W. Grainger up by about $44 to roughly $1,050, citing a modest Q3 operating beat, better than expected price and cost trends, and clarity around a roughly 1% revenue impact from the federal government shutdown. Analyst Commentary Analysts are focusing on how W.W. Grainger is handling pricing, costs, and temporary headwinds like the federal government shutdown when thinking about valuation and execution quality.
BXC
US$73.31
BlueLinx Holdings
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-33.0%

BXC: Future Returns Will Rely On Expansion And Ongoing Share Repurchases

Analysts have reset their price target for BlueLinx Holdings to reflect an unchanged fair value estimate of $68.00, along with updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This signals a refined view of the stock's risk and earnings profile rather than a fundamental shift in valuation.
NPKI
US$13.72
NPK International
7D
-1.5%
1Y
78.9%

NPKI: Share Repurchases And 2025 Revenue Outlook Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept their price target for NPK International steady at $16.75, citing unchanged fair value estimates along with only small adjustments to discount rate and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News NPK International issued earnings guidance for full year 2025, with expected revenues in a range of $268 million to $272 million (company guidance).
AER
US$144.90
AerCap Holdings
7D
1.5%
1Y
52.5%

AER: Tight Aircraft Supply And Capital Deployment Will Continue To Shape Future Returns

Narrative Update: AerCap Holdings Analyst Price Target Shift The analyst price target on AerCap Holdings has moved modestly higher by about US$2 per share to US$151, reflecting updated views that emphasize a supportive aircraft leasing backdrop, sustained aircraft asset values, and continued capital deployment opportunities outlined in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around a similar message, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets into a US$150 to US$162 range and pointing to supportive fundamentals for aircraft leasing and capital deployment.
WCC
US$286.41
WESCO International
7D
1.7%
1Y
44.7%

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Jan 03
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GIC
US$30.60
Global Industrial
7D
-2.5%
1Y
20.9%

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DSGR
US$29.14
Distribution Solutions Group
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-14.0%