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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedJun 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies445
  • 7D-3.5%
  • 3M-1.4%
  • 1Y20.6%
  • YTD7.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has dropped 3.5%, driven by Southern Copper declining 11%. Meanwhile, Sherwin-Williams actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 8.6% in the last week. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 21%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 30 Jun 2026US$1.9tUS$864.3bUS$53.8b21.4x35.5x2.2x
Thu, 28 May 2026US$2.0tUS$863.7bUS$53.8b21.2x36.3x2.3x
Sat, 25 Apr 2026US$2.0tUS$845.1bUS$44.9b22.3x44x2.3x
Mon, 23 Mar 2026US$1.8tUS$845.8bUS$43.6b19.6x40.4x2.1x
Wed, 18 Feb 2026US$2.1tUS$849.4bUS$41.0b24x50x2.4x
Fri, 16 Jan 2026US$1.9tUS$853.2bUS$46.1b24.7x41.5x2.2x
Sun, 14 Dec 2025US$1.7tUS$852.8bUS$45.8b23.8x37.4x2x
Tue, 11 Nov 2025US$1.6tUS$851.2bUS$45.5b22.8x35.4x1.9x
Thu, 09 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$835.9bUS$47.0b24.6x36x2x
Sat, 06 Sep 2025US$1.7tUS$837.9bUS$47.3b23.8x35.1x2x
Mon, 04 Aug 2025US$1.5tUS$842.4bUS$47.5b21.5x32.5x1.8x
Wed, 02 Jul 2025US$1.6tUS$837.4bUS$48.4b22.1x32.2x1.9x
Fri, 30 May 2025US$1.5tUS$852.8bUS$48.5b20.7x31.5x1.8x
Sun, 27 Apr 2025US$1.5tUS$865.1bUS$55.8b19.8x26.7x1.7x
Tue, 25 Mar 2025US$1.5tUS$869.1bUS$54.0b21.7x28.5x1.8x
Thu, 20 Feb 2025US$1.6tUS$870.2bUS$49.7b21x32.5x1.9x
Sat, 18 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$873.2bUS$49.2b19.9x32x1.8x
Mon, 16 Dec 2024US$1.6tUS$876.2bUS$49.8b21.3x32.2x1.8x
Wed, 13 Nov 2024US$1.7tUS$878.1bUS$50.2b21.9x33.5x1.9x
Fri, 11 Oct 2024US$1.7tUS$877.3bUS$50.6b21.3x33.4x1.9x
Sun, 08 Sep 2024US$1.6tUS$870.6bUS$49.8b20.9x31.4x1.8x
Tue, 06 Aug 2024US$1.6tUS$870.9bUS$50.0b19.3x31.7x1.8x
Thu, 04 Jul 2024US$1.5tUS$873.4bUS$49.9b19.5x30.9x1.8x
Sat, 01 Jun 2024US$1.6tUS$871.4bUS$50.2b22.1x31.8x1.8x
Mon, 29 Apr 2024US$1.6tUS$878.9bUS$51.9b16.7x30.3x1.8x
Wed, 27 Mar 2024US$1.6tUS$880.4bUS$52.2b17.7x30.5x1.8x
Fri, 23 Feb 2024US$1.5tUS$873.0bUS$53.6b19.1x27.5x1.7x
Sun, 21 Jan 2024US$1.4tUS$905.8bUS$63.4b17.6x22.7x1.6x
Tue, 19 Dec 2023US$1.5tUS$906.1bUS$63.0b17.8x23.4x1.6x
Thu, 16 Nov 2023US$1.4tUS$908.6bUS$63.7b15.8x21.5x1.5x
Sat, 14 Oct 2023US$1.3tUS$893.9bUS$63.4b13.1x20.3x1.4x
Mon, 11 Sep 2023US$1.4tUS$889.7bUS$62.9b13.5x21.5x1.5x
Wed, 09 Aug 2023US$1.4tUS$889.0bUS$63.3b14.5x21.8x1.6x
Fri, 07 Jul 2023US$1.3tUS$935.9bUS$76.9b13x17.5x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.5x


Total Market Cap: US$1.3tTotal Earnings: US$76.9bTotal Revenue: US$935.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 33.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Materials 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 33.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 11% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.6% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Materials sector?

US Market0.31%
Materials-3.53%
Packaging4.49%
Paper and Forestry Products3.75%
Chemicals-0.67%
Basic Materials-2.15%
Metals and Mining-8.39%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 50.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 16.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 0.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper and Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 53% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 72% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 12% 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
SHW Sherwin-WilliamsUS$344.308.6%
+US$6.7b		0.3%PE32.5x
CTVA CortevaUS$83.375.7%
+US$3.0b		11.9%PE44.5x
ECL EcolabUS$278.603.4%
+US$2.6b		3.4%PE37.2x
AMCR AmcorUS$42.945.6%
+US$1.0b		-6.6%PE29.3x
BALL BallUS$62.026.6%
+US$1.0b		10.6%PE17.6x

Latest News

AMCR
US$42.94
Amcor
7D
5.6%
1Y
-6.6%
ECL
US$278.60
Ecolab
7D
3.4%
1Y
3.4%
CTVA
US$83.37
Corteva
7D
5.7%
1Y
11.9%
SHW
US$344.30
Sherwin-Williams
7D
8.6%
1Y
0.3%
SON
US$55.73
Sonoco Products
7D
10.4%
1Y
27.9%
SCCO
US$168.45
Southern Copper
7D
-11.3%
1Y
72.8%
IP
US$38.23
International Paper
7D
3.6%
1Y
-18.4%
NUE
US$228.58
Nucor
7D
-6.7%
1Y
76.5%
FCX
US$61.62
Freeport-McMoRan
7D
-11.0%
1Y
42.1%
CCK
US$111.12
Crown Holdings
7D
7.7%
1Y
7.9%
APD
US$271.35
Air Products and Chemicals
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-3.8%
ALB
US$129.72
Albemarle
7D
-17.2%
1Y
107.0%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 24

Albemarle: Why $20 Lithium Changes Everything

Summary Albemarle Corporation is rated Buy with a 12-month price target of $205, reflecting strong earnings leverage to recovering lithium prices. Q1 results demonstrate robust financial improvement: net sales up 33% YoY, adjusted EBITDA up 148%, and FCF at $248 million, driven by higher lithium prices and volumes. Grid-scale energy storage is emerging as a major lithium demand driver, with battery order books full through 2027 and demand growth trending above guidance. ALB's healthy balance sheet—$2.7B liquidity, 1x net debt/EBITDA, no major maturities until 2028—supports profitable growth and cushions against commodity price volatility. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
NEM
US$94.51
Newmont
7D
-7.2%
1Y
62.2%
AEM
US$153.76
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
-7.8%
1Y
29.3%
SQM
US$69.86
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
7D
-11.2%
1Y
98.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

SQM: Lithium Volume Expansion And Rebound Pricing Will Support 2026 Earnings

Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile to $110 from $106, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and lithium pricing that are in line with recent price target increases across the Street, even where ratings remain cautious. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile points to a mixed but generally constructive tone, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets following the company’s Q1 results and updated guidance.
BALL
US$62.02
Ball
7D
6.6%
1Y
10.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

BALL: Tighter Can Supply And 2026 Cash Returns Should Support Upside

For Ball, the analyst price target edges slightly lower to about $70.79, as analysts factor in modestly softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, while also pointing to tighter beverage can supply and supportive industry demand as key offsets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ball clusters around a mix of cautious tweaks to price targets and more upbeat views on the company’s volume outlook, especially in beverage cans.