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U.S. Industrials Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1071
  • 7D-1.8%
  • 3M-0.3%
  • 1Y15.5%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Industrials industry has dropped 1.8%, driven by General Electric declining 2.3%. Meanwhile, FTAI Aviation actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 13% in the last week. In the past year, the industry has gained 16%. 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
Sat, 03 Jan 2026US$6.4tUS$2.7tUS$210.3b24.2x30.4x2.3x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025US$6.4tUS$2.7tUS$209.8b24.4x30.4x2.3x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025US$6.5tUS$2.7tUS$210.4b26.1x30.8x2.4x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$6.3tUS$2.7tUS$208.5b24.2x30.1x2.3x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$6.3tUS$2.7tUS$209.0b24.8x30x2.3x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$6.2tUS$2.7tUS$206.1b23.8x29.9x2.3x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$5.8tUS$2.7tUS$205.1b22.5x28.2x2.1x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$5.8tUS$2.7tUS$205.8b23.1x28x2.1x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$5.1tUS$2.7tUS$203.5b19.9x25x1.9x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$5.4tUS$2.7tUS$203.0b21.1x26.4x2x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$208.2b24.3x27.6x2.1x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$5.6tUS$2.7tUS$197.7b23.8x28.3x2.1x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$6.1tUS$2.7tUS$197.2b25.1x30.8x2.2x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$5.7tUS$2.7tUS$189.7b23.4x30x2.1x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$5.6tUS$2.7tUS$179.6b23x31.3x2.1x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$5.4tUS$2.7tUS$179.6b22.6x30x2x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$5.4tUS$2.7tUS$169.9b22.9x31.5x2x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$170.5b21.2x30.4x1.9x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$5.3tUS$2.7tUS$171.4b22.7x31x2x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$173.8b22.5x30x1.9x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$5.2tUS$2.7tUS$172.0b23x30.2x2x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$5.0tUS$2.7tUS$173.3b22.5x28.7x1.9x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$4.8tUS$2.7tUS$182.9b20.8x26.3x1.8x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$4.7tUS$2.7tUS$182.5b19.7x25.8x1.7x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$4.3tUS$2.7tUS$180.6b17.3x23.5x1.6x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$4.4tUS$2.7tUS$192.2b17.9x22.9x1.6x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$4.6tUS$2.7tUS$189.4b18.7x24.1x1.7x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$4.7tUS$2.7tUS$183.3b18.4x25.6x1.7x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$4.4tUS$2.7tUS$184.5b17.6x24x1.7x
Mon, 22 May 2023US$4.3tUS$2.7tUS$183.9b17x23.1x1.6x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023US$4.3tUS$2.6tUS$166.9b18.2x25.7x1.6x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023US$4.0tUS$2.6tUS$159.2b17.9x24.9x1.5x
Sun, 12 Feb 2023US$4.2tUS$2.5tUS$160.6b19.2x25.9x1.6x
Tue, 10 Jan 2023US$4.0tUS$2.5tUS$153.1b17.9x26.4x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.4x


Total Market Cap: US$4.0tTotal Earnings: US$153.1bTotal 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 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 27.7x.
  • 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 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-1.81%
Infrastructure-0.65%
Marine and Shipping-0.66%
Transportation-1.03%
Commercial Services-1.27%
Industrials-1.33%
Professional Services-1.62%
Building-1.71%
Machinery-1.76%
Aerospace & Defense-1.86%
Airlines-1.91%
Logistics-1.96%
Electrical-2.26%
Trade Distributors-2.88%
Construction-2.92%
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 21.7%, 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$196.8513.0%
+US$2.3b		30.0%PE44.6x
TDG TransDigm GroupUS$1.33k1.6%
+US$1.2b		4.3%PE40.1x
UBER Uber TechnologiesUS$81.710.6%
+US$935.0m		26.5%PE10.2x
BA BoeingUS$217.120.3%
+US$516.9m		27.8%PS2x
VRSK Verisk AnalyticsUS$223.691.5%
+US$466.9m		-19.0%PE34.1x

Latest News

TDG
US$1,329.85
TransDigm Group
7D
1.6%
1Y
4.3%
UBER
US$81.71
Uber Technologies
7D
0.6%
1Y
26.5%
FTAI
US$196.85
FTAI Aviation
7D
13.0%
1Y
30.0%
GEV
US$653.57
GE Vernova
7D
-1.5%
1Y
84.6%
VRSK
US$223.69
Verisk Analytics
7D
1.5%
1Y
-19.0%

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.
VRT
US$162.01
Vertiv Holdings Co
7D
-3.3%
1Y
28.9%

VRT: Expanded Partnerships And Dividend Increase Will Support Continued Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their price target on Vertiv Holdings Co. from 165.00 to 230.00 per share, citing expectations for stronger revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins, and a slightly lower future price to earnings multiple despite a higher assumed discount rate. What's in the News Vertiv raised full year 2025 earnings guidance, now targeting net sales of $10.16 billion to $10.24 billion and organic net sales growth of 26% to 28%, with expected GAAP diluted EPS of $3.41 (company guidance).
ITW
US$246.30
Illinois Tool Works
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-2.4%
FDX
US$288.86
FedEx
7D
-2.5%
1Y
5.3%

FDX: Cost Cuts And Network Optimization Will Drive Multiyear Earnings Upside

Analysts have lifted their FedEx price target by about $20 to roughly $360, reflecting growing conviction that accelerating revenue growth and improving cost efficiency can more than offset near term margin pressure and mixed views on the freight segment. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to a stronger execution backdrop at FedEx, arguing that ongoing cost reductions and network optimization are beginning to translate into structurally higher margins over the medium term.
SYM
US$59.50
Symbotic
7D
2.6%
1Y
132.1%

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
-2.9%
1Y
81.8%
CAT
US$572.87
Caterpillar
7D
-1.7%
1Y
57.5%

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
-2.3%
1Y
79.1%

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).
LMT
US$483.67
Lockheed Martin
7D
0.1%
1Y
0.4%

LMT: Backlog-Fueled Defense Programs Should Drive Stronger Long-Term Cash Generation

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Lockheed Martin to approximately $590 from about $544, citing improving top line growth supported by strong F-35, CH-53K, PAC-3 and other program orders, as well as expectations for better program execution despite lingering operational challenges and a nuanced Defense spending outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are highlighting a more constructive outlook on Lockheed Martin ahead of upcoming quarterly results, pointing to both program momentum and a gradually improving execution picture.
RTX
US$183.40
RTX
7D
-1.0%
1Y
58.3%

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.
BA
US$217.12
Boeing
7D
0.3%
1Y
27.8%

BA: Defense And Widebody Backlog Expansion Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target on Boeing by approximately $1 to around $244 per share, citing modest tweaks to long term growth, discount rate, and profitability assumptions, while still expecting solid margin improvement and a lower future earnings multiple. What's in the News Boeing received FAA approval to lift its 737 MAX monthly production cap from 38 to 42 jets, a key step in restoring output and financial stability after the 2024 MAX 9 mid air emergency and subsequent safety probe (Regulatory Authority, FAA).
BW
US$6.34
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises
7D
20.8%
1Y
256.2%

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