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U.S. Industrials Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1069
  • 7D-2.1%
  • 3M-0.02%
  • 1Y17.0%
  • YTD17.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Industrials industry has dropped 2.1%, driven by a pullback from General Electric of 2.8%. Meanwhile, FTAI Aviation actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 14% in the last week. In the past year, the industry has gained 17%. 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
Fri, 02 Jan 2026US$6.4tUS$2.7tUS$210.3b24.2x30.4x2.3x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025US$6.4tUS$2.7tUS$209.8b24.4x30.4x2.3x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$6.5tUS$2.7tUS$210.4b26x30.9x2.4x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$6.3tUS$2.7tUS$208.5b24.7x30.3x2.3x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$6.2tUS$2.7tUS$208.9b24.9x29.5x2.3x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$6.1tUS$2.7tUS$206.1b23.8x29.8x2.3x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$5.8tUS$2.7tUS$205.2b22.3x28.4x2.2x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$205.9b22.8x27.8x2.1x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$5.1tUS$2.7tUS$203.5b19.9x25.1x1.9x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$5.5tUS$2.7tUS$203.9b21.2x26.8x2x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$209.4b24.2x27.4x2.1x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$5.5tUS$2.7tUS$197.8b23.8x27.9x2x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$6.1tUS$2.7tUS$197.2b25x30.8x2.2x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$189.7b23.4x30.1x2.1x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$5.6tUS$2.7tUS$179.7b22.9x31.1x2.1x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$5.4tUS$2.7tUS$179.6b22.6x30x2x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$5.3tUS$2.7tUS$169.9b22.9x31.1x2x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$170.5b21.3x30.4x1.9x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$5.3tUS$2.7tUS$171.4b22.7x30.9x2x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$173.8b22.8x30x1.9x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$172.6b23x29.9x1.9x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$4.9tUS$2.7tUS$173.5b22.2x28.5x1.9x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$4.8tUS$2.7tUS$182.9b20.8x26.3x1.8x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$4.7tUS$2.7tUS$182.5b20x25.7x1.7x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$4.2tUS$2.7tUS$182.2b17.2x23.3x1.6x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$4.4tUS$2.7tUS$189.4b17.9x23.3x1.6x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$4.6tUS$2.7tUS$189.4b18.7x24.1x1.7x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$4.7tUS$2.6tUS$183.5b18.2x25.6x1.8x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$4.5tUS$2.7tUS$184.5b17.9x24.4x1.7x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$4.3tUS$2.7tUS$183.9b17x23.1x1.6x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$4.3tUS$2.6tUS$167.1b18.3x25.6x1.6x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$3.9tUS$2.6tUS$160.9b17.7x24.3x1.5x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023US$4.2tUS$2.5tUS$160.6b19.2x25.9x1.6x
Mon, 09 Jan 2023US$4.0tUS$2.5tUS$153.2b17.8x26.4x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.4x


Total Market Cap: US$4.0tTotal Earnings: US$153.2bTotal Revenue: US$2.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Industrials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Industrials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 30.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.4x.
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 Market-1.43%
Industrials-2.06%
Marine and Shipping-0.12%
Infrastructure-0.36%
Industrials-0.68%
Transportation-1.21%
Commercial Services-1.25%
Professional Services-1.58%
Building-1.60%
Machinery-1.73%
Logistics-1.97%
Airlines-2.53%
Electrical-2.60%
Aerospace & Defense-2.85%
Construction-2.87%
Trade Distributors-3.13%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electrical industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 60.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 16.6% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Marine and Shipping industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 15.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Infrastructure industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 38% 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 growth to stay flat over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
FTAI FTAI AviationUS$196.8513.6%
+US$2.4b		36.7%PE44.6x
UBER Uber TechnologiesUS$81.710.7%
+US$1.2b		35.5%PE10.2x
TDG TransDigm GroupUS$1.33k1.2%
+US$916.9m		4.9%PE40.1x
VRSK Verisk AnalyticsUS$223.692.2%
+US$674.6m		-18.8%PE34.1x
SYM SymboticUS$59.502.1%
+US$146.9m		150.9%PS3.2x

Latest News

TDG
US$1,329.85
TransDigm Group
7D
1.2%
1Y
4.9%
UBER
US$81.71
Uber Technologies
7D
0.7%
1Y
35.5%
FTAI
US$196.85
FTAI Aviation
7D
13.6%
1Y
36.7%
UNP
US$231.32
Union Pacific
7D
-1.6%
1Y
1.4%
RKLB
US$69.76
Rocket Lab
7D
-9.6%
1Y
173.9%
GEV
US$653.57
GE Vernova
7D
-2.1%
1Y
98.7%
VRSK
US$223.69
Verisk Analytics
7D
2.2%
1Y
-18.8%

VRSK: Upcoming Guidance And AI Spend Will Drive Renewed Bullish Repricing

Analysts have modestly reduced Verisk Analytics' fair value estimate by about $1 to roughly $250 per share. This reflects a more cautious blend of recent target cuts and rating downgrades that highlight valuation concerns, acquisition related leverage, and near term growth headwinds, despite still solid long term fundamentals.
SYM
US$59.50
Symbotic
7D
2.1%
1Y
150.9%

SYM: Deployment Delays Will Challenge Margin Story Despite Recent Optimism

Analysts have lifted their price target on Symbotic to $40 from roughly $22, citing accelerating revenue growth, significantly improved margin expectations, and a more reasonable future earnings multiple, despite some lingering concerns over deployment timing and valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a more divided Wall Street view on Symbotic, with some price target increases offset by cautious positioning and at least one downgrade.
HWM
US$205.02
Howmet Aerospace
7D
-3.4%
1Y
87.5%
CAT
US$572.87
Caterpillar
7D
-1.9%
1Y
57.9%

CAT: Power Demand Optimism Will Likely Fade And Pressure Future Returns

Analysts have lifted their Caterpillar fair value estimate by about $28 to roughly $393, citing upward revisions to revenue growth and margins, a modestly higher assumed future P E multiple, and a wave of recent price target increases and upgrades following stronger than expected Q3 results and improving Power Gen and construction demand. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a broadly constructive view on Caterpillar following its Q3 earnings beat, with multiple upgrades and sizable price target increases.
GE
US$308.03
General Electric
7D
-2.8%
1Y
84.7%

GE: Defense Demand Will Support Aerospace Earnings And Shareholder Returns

Analysts have raised their price target for General Electric from approximately 340 dollars to 394 dollars, reflecting higher expected revenue growth and a modestly richer future earnings multiple, despite slightly lower projected profit margins and a marginally reduced discount rate. What's in the News The Pentagon is pressing U.S. missile suppliers, including GE Aerospace, to double or even quadruple missile output in anticipation of a potential future conflict with China, signaling sustained demand for advanced defense propulsion systems (Wall Street Journal).
GD
US$336.66
General Dynamics
7D
-2.5%
1Y
27.8%

GD: Marine And Defense Demand Will Drive Multi Year Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their consolidated price target for General Dynamics higher, reflecting a move toward the Street's recently raised range of about $380 to $400 per share. They cite a solid quarter, growing balance sheet capacity, and expanding defense and technology opportunities.
TNET
US$59.13
TriNet Group
7D
2.1%
1Y
-34.9%

TNET: Guidance And AI Tools Will Shape A Balanced Risk Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for TriNet Group from 67 dollars to 62 dollars per share, citing slightly higher perceived risk, softer long term growth and margin expectations, and a richer forward earnings multiple. What's in the News TriNet reaffirmed its full year 2025 guidance, projecting total revenues of 4,950 to 5,140 million dollars and diluted EPS of 1.90 to 3.40 dollars, signaling confidence in its operating outlook (company guidance).
RTX
US$183.40
RTX
7D
-1.6%
1Y
58.5%

RTX: Missile Demand And Cybersecurity Risks Will Shape A Balanced Forward Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target on RTX slightly higher to approximately $194.65, reflecting modestly stronger expectations for long term revenue growth and valuation multiples that more than offset a small revision to projected profit margins. What’s in the News The Pentagon is pressing major U.S. missile makers, including RTX, to double or even quadruple production.
BW
US$6.34
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises
7D
18.5%
1Y
286.6%

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IEP
US$7.55
Icahn Enterprises
7D
2.4%
1Y
-12.9%