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U.S. Industrials Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 09, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1040
  • 7D-1.7%
  • 3M3.6%
  • 1Y7.6%
  • YTD16.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Industrials industry has dropped 1.7%, driven by pullbacks in Uber Technologies and Axon Enterprise of 4.7% and 18%, respectively. In contrast, Parker-Hannifin has gained 9.2%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 7.6%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Industrials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 09 Nov 2025US$6.4tUS$2.7tUS$211.1b24.3x30.1x2.3x
Tue, 07 Oct 2025US$6.4tUS$2.7tUS$209.3b25x30.7x2.4x
Thu, 04 Sep 2025US$6.2tUS$2.7tUS$209.7b24.7x29.4x2.3x
Sat, 02 Aug 2025US$6.2tUS$2.7tUS$208.0b23.8x29.8x2.3x
Mon, 30 Jun 2025US$6.0tUS$2.7tUS$205.4b23.5x29x2.2x
Wed, 28 May 2025US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$206.3b22.8x27.5x2.1x
Fri, 25 Apr 2025US$5.1tUS$2.7tUS$204.5b20.8x25x1.9x
Sun, 23 Mar 2025US$5.4tUS$2.7tUS$203.4b21.2x26.3x2x
Tue, 18 Feb 2025US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$206.3b23.5x27.8x2.1x
Thu, 16 Jan 2025US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$196.4b24.4x28.8x2.1x
Sat, 14 Dec 2024US$5.8tUS$2.7tUS$198.4b24.2x29.3x2.1x
Mon, 11 Nov 2024US$6.0tUS$2.7tUS$193.9b25x30.9x2.2x
Wed, 09 Oct 2024US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$179.9b23x31.4x2.1x
Fri, 06 Sep 2024US$5.3tUS$2.7tUS$179.9b21.3x29.6x2x
Sun, 04 Aug 2024US$5.1tUS$2.7tUS$179.7b21.8x28.6x1.9x
Tue, 02 Jul 2024US$5.1tUS$2.7tUS$170.6b21x30.1x1.9x
Thu, 30 May 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$170.0b22.5x30.7x1.9x
Sat, 27 Apr 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$169.3b22.6x30.7x1.9x
Mon, 25 Mar 2024US$5.3tUS$2.7tUS$172.7b23.2x30.8x2x
Wed, 21 Feb 2024US$5.0tUS$2.7tUS$174.2b23x28.6x1.9x
Fri, 19 Jan 2024US$4.8tUS$2.7tUS$184.2b20.6x26.3x1.8x
Sun, 17 Dec 2023US$4.9tUS$2.7tUS$182.7b21.2x26.6x1.8x
Tue, 14 Nov 2023US$4.4tUS$2.7tUS$185.1b18.2x23.8x1.6x
Thu, 12 Oct 2023US$4.3tUS$2.7tUS$183.8b18.2x23.7x1.6x
Sat, 09 Sep 2023US$4.6tUS$2.7tUS$189.3b18.3x24x1.7x
Mon, 07 Aug 2023US$4.7tUS$2.7tUS$190.4b19.1x24.6x1.7x
Wed, 05 Jul 2023US$4.6tUS$2.7tUS$185.6b18.3x24.7x1.7x
Fri, 02 Jun 2023US$4.2tUS$2.7tUS$183.1b16.8x22.8x1.6x
Sun, 30 Apr 2023US$4.2tUS$2.7tUS$174.6b17.7x24.3x1.6x
Tue, 28 Mar 2023US$4.2tUS$2.6tUS$166.1b18.3x25x1.6x
Thu, 23 Feb 2023US$4.1tUS$2.6tUS$160.5b19x25.4x1.6x
Sat, 21 Jan 2023US$4.0tUS$2.5tUS$156.3b18.2x25.8x1.6x
Mon, 19 Dec 2022US$4.0tUS$2.5tUS$153.6b17.2x25.8x1.6x
Wed, 16 Nov 2022US$4.1tUS$2.5tUS$152.6b17.8x26.6x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.6x


Total Market Cap: US$4.1tTotal Earnings: US$152.6bTotal Revenue: US$2.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Industrials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.5x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Industrials industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 27.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.3x.
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 3.0% 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-1.96%
Industrials-1.73%
Marine and Shipping2.35%
Logistics1.30%
Airlines1.09%
Machinery0.16%
Commercial Services-0.65%
Professional Services-0.91%
Trade Distributors-1.26%
Infrastructure-1.65%
Building-1.89%
Construction-2.33%
Transportation-2.65%
Industrials-2.72%
Aerospace & Defense-3.12%
Electrical-3.60%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electrical industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 57.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 23.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 13.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Marine and Shipping industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 15.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Infrastructure industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 42% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 58% 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
PH Parker-HannifinUS$844.019.2%
+US$8.7b		21.3%PE29.3x
JCI Johnson Controls InternationalUS$122.256.9%
+US$5.1b		44.5%PE46.5x
CMI CumminsUS$473.348.1%
+US$5.0b		32.8%PE24.5x
FDX FedExUS$262.093.3%
+US$2.0b		-8.4%PE15x
EXPD Expeditors International of WashingtonUS$137.4312.7%
+US$1.9b		14.5%PE21.8x

Latest News

AXON
US$602.51
Axon Enterprise
7D
-17.7%
1Y
-0.1%
JCI
US$122.25
Johnson Controls International
7D
6.9%
1Y
44.5%
EXPD
US$137.43
Expeditors International of Washington
7D
12.7%
1Y
14.5%

Results: Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

Nov 08
Results: Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
EMR
US$129.49
Emerson Electric
7D
-7.2%
1Y
1.8%

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.555

Nov 08
Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.555
DE
US$467.79
Deere
7D
1.3%
1Y
18.7%

DE: Technology Ecosystem Will Drive Earnings Recovery After Tariff Headwinds

Deere’s analyst price target increased slightly by $0.45 to $525.40. Analysts cite improving revenue growth, embedded technology advantages, and expectations for an earnings recovery in 2027 that are starting to be reflected in forecasts.
CMI
US$473.34
Cummins
7D
8.1%
1Y
32.8%
RKLB
US$51.64
Rocket Lab
7D
-18.0%
1Y
282.2%
ULS
US$85.65
UL Solutions
7D
10.0%
1Y
66.8%

Earnings Beat: UL Solutions Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Nov 07
Earnings Beat: UL Solutions Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
UBER
US$91.99
Uber Technologies
7D
-4.7%
1Y
27.7%

Earnings Beat: Uber Technologies, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Nov 07
Earnings Beat: Uber Technologies, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
CAT
US$563.10
Caterpillar
7D
-2.5%
1Y
43.1%
BA
US$194.61
Boeing
7D
-3.2%
1Y
28.3%
PH
US$844.01
Parker-Hannifin
7D
9.2%
1Y
21.3%

PH: Share Repurchase Increase Will Sustain Fair Value and Steady Outlook

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Parker-Hannifin to $802.71, citing modest adjustments in key forecast assumptions and continued confidence in the company’s long-term growth trajectory. What's in the News On August 21, 2025, Parker-Hannifin increased its remaining number of shares to be repurchased to 20,000,000 shares (Key Developments).
LUV
US$32.45
Southwest Airlines
7D
7.1%
1Y
2.1%
FDX
US$262.09
FedEx
7D
3.3%
1Y
-8.4%

FDX: Fiscal Guidance And Efficiency Efforts Will Shape Prospects Amid Freight Uncertainty

FedEx's analyst price target has edged up slightly to $267.71 from $266.17, as analysts point to stabilizing freight markets and improved efficiency efforts. They also note ongoing cautious management messaging and mixed results in the freight segment.
LMT
US$458.35
Lockheed Martin
7D
-6.8%
1Y
-18.8%

LMT: Future Results Will Reflect Order Momentum Amid Ongoing Execution Risks

Lockheed Martin's analyst price target has risen from $516.56 to $526.88. This change reflects analysts' optimism following robust order activity, an improved revenue growth outlook, and ongoing monitoring of operational performance.
VRT
US$179.80
Vertiv Holdings Co
7D
-6.8%
1Y
43.0%

VRT: Measured Outlook Balances New CFO Appointment With AI Deployment Plans

Analysts have raised their price target for Vertiv Holdings Co. from $173.11 to $192.66. They cite improved revenue growth expectations and slight adjustments to profit margins and discount rates as key factors in their updated outlook.