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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedJun 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies444
  • 7D-6.1%
  • 3M-3.9%
  • 1Y19.6%
  • YTD5.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has dropped 6.1%, driven by a pullback from Southern Copper of 15%. In the past year, the industry has gained 20%. 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
Fri, 12 Jun 2026US$1.9tUS$863.7bUS$53.8b20.4x35.3x2.2x
Sun, 10 May 2026US$2.0tUS$861.6bUS$54.2b20.9x36.1x2.3x
Tue, 07 Apr 2026US$1.9tUS$845.9bUS$43.6b20.5x44.5x2.3x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026US$2.0tUS$845.6bUS$43.7b22.2x46.5x2.4x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026US$2.0tUS$854.2bUS$43.2b25.1x46.1x2.3x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025US$1.8tUS$853.0bUS$45.8b23.8x38.7x2.1x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025US$1.6tUS$852.7bUS$45.8b22.6x35.5x1.9x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$837.8bUS$47.8b24.2x34.9x2x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025US$1.7tUS$838.3bUS$47.3b23.7x35.7x2x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025US$1.6tUS$838.2bUS$47.4b23x34.4x1.9x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025US$1.6tUS$832.9bUS$48.5b22.4x32.6x1.9x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025US$1.6tUS$852.8bUS$48.6b21.5x32.4x1.8x
Mon, 12 May 2025US$1.5tUS$852.8bUS$47.7b20.6x31.6x1.8x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025US$1.4tUS$863.9bUS$54.0b17.2x25.3x1.6x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025US$1.6tUS$867.5bUS$54.1b21.3x28.9x1.8x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025US$1.6tUS$870.0bUS$48.8b21.6x32.7x1.8x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024US$1.5tUS$876.0bUS$49.8b19.3x30.6x1.7x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024US$1.7tUS$876.1bUS$49.7b21.6x33.9x1.9x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024US$1.7tUS$877.7bUS$50.2b21.4x33.7x1.9x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024US$1.7tUS$870.5bUS$49.8b21.7x33.3x1.9x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024US$1.6tUS$870.9bUS$50.3b20.6x32x1.8x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024US$1.6tUS$866.2bUS$50.2b19.9x32.4x1.9x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024US$1.5tUS$871.2bUS$50.2b20.2x30.7x1.8x
Tue, 14 May 2024US$1.6tUS$871.4bUS$50.4b19.9x32.1x1.9x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024US$1.6tUS$880.0bUS$52.3b17.2x31.2x1.9x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024US$1.5tUS$880.6bUS$52.4b17.8x29.4x1.7x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024US$1.5tUS$900.5bUS$60.6b17.5x24.1x1.6x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024US$1.5tUS$905.1bUS$63.0b18.3x23.7x1.7x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023US$1.4tUS$911.5bUS$63.8b16.5x22x1.5x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023US$1.2tUS$904.2bUS$65.4b13.4x19.1x1.4x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023US$1.3tUS$889.7bUS$62.9b13.8x20.8x1.5x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023US$1.3tUS$887.4bUS$63.3b14.1x21.2x1.5x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023US$1.4tUS$933.8bUS$74.9b13.8x18.9x1.5x
Mon, 19 Jun 2023US$1.4tUS$937.1bUS$77.1b12.9x17.7x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.7x


Total Market Cap: US$1.4tTotal Earnings: US$77.1bTotal Revenue: US$937.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 33.6x202420252026
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 33.6x.
  • 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 2.7% 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 Market-4.05%
Materials-6.13%
Paper and Forestry Products-1.02%
Packaging-1.39%
Chemicals-1.54%
Basic Materials-4.73%
Metals and Mining-11.65%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 49.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 17.7%, 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$316.895.6%
+US$4.1b		-11.0%PE29.9x
LIN LindeUS$515.441.6%
+US$3.7b		9.5%PE33.7x
ECL EcolabUS$263.633.7%
+US$2.6b		-2.7%PE35.2x
PPG PPG IndustriesUS$118.245.6%
+US$1.4b		5.5%PE16.7x
IFF International Flavors & FragrancesUS$77.515.8%
+US$1.1b		-1.1%PE24x

Latest News

IFF
US$77.51
International Flavors & Fragrances
7D
5.8%
1Y
-1.1%
LIN
US$515.44
Linde
7D
1.6%
1Y
9.5%
AA
US$68.98
Alcoa
7D
-11.6%
1Y
139.0%
ECL
US$263.63
Ecolab
7D
3.7%
1Y
-2.7%
AEM
US$157.76
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
-10.7%
1Y
29.2%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 10

Agnico Eagle: A Gold Standard Of Stability And Consistency

Summary Agnico Eagle is a high cap, low risk, fairly valued investment option for the dividend or long-term value investor. AEM has maintained lower debt levels, having paid off most of its debt last year, and still shows growth analytic measures. The recent increase in dividend yield still leaves AEM with a relatively low dividend yield, but the stock remains an attractive option for long-term dividend investors. Strong financial footing allows AEM to responsibly invest in viable ventures while softening the risk of potential shortfall. AEM is valued fairly but could be considered overvalued for an investor bearish on gold. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
PPG
US$118.24
PPG Industries
7D
5.6%
1Y
5.5%
AMCR
US$39.92
Amcor
7D
6.1%
1Y
-13.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 10

AMCR: Future Returns Will Rely On Synergy Capture And Healthcare Capacity Expansion

Amcor's updated analyst price target has been trimmed by $2 to $41, as analysts cite recent target cuts across several firms, reflecting cautious views on volume visibility, synergy execution and regional risks, despite generally balanced risk and reward. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed but generally cautious stance, with several firms trimming price targets while still seeing some offsetting positives in Amcor's execution plans and balance sheet priorities.
SCCO
US$182.16
Southern Copper
7D
-6.1%
1Y
97.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 09

SCCO: Rich P E And ESG Headwinds Will Shape Balanced Future Returns

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Southern Copper slightly higher to about $163 per share, reflecting updated assumptions that temper revenue growth and margins while recognizing the stock's elevated P/E and the recent wave of Underweight and Sell ratings tied to concerns about a stretched valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Southern Copper shows a crowded field of views, with several firms updating price targets and ratings in a short span.
CDE
US$16.40
Coeur Mining
7D
-11.3%
1Y
78.1%
SQM
US$80.44
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
7D
3.5%
1Y
141.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

SQM: Lithium Inventory Rebound In China Will Likely Cap Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile higher, with a modest uptick supported by a series of recent price target increases into the $58 to $105 range and mixed views on lithium pricing and inventory trends. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile highlights a split view, with some firms lifting targets while others flagging more limited upside based on current lithium pricing and inventory data.
FCX
US$66.34
Freeport-McMoRan
7D
-4.8%
1Y
61.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

FCX: Copper Euphoria Will Be Capped By Prolonged Grasberg Production Constraints

Analysts have inched up the Fair Value estimate for Freeport-McMoRan by about $0.50, reflecting modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. This move is supported by a wave of higher Street price targets and new Overweight ratings that highlight copper exposure as a key driver.
NEM
US$97.59
Newmont
7D
-9.9%
1Y
74.5%
SHW
US$316.89
Sherwin-Williams
7D
5.6%
1Y
-11.0%
BALL
US$56.34
Ball
7D
6.9%
1Y
2.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

BALL: Tighter Can Supply And Buybacks Are Expected To Support Upside

Analysts have nudged Ball's implied fair value slightly higher to about $60.81, as updated targets factor in tighter beverage can supply, growing aluminum can use by energy drink brands, and expectations for steadier volume momentum supported by South American demand and recent rating and target moves across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on Ball has been active, with a mix of rating changes and price target revisions that highlight both optimism and caution around the stock.
CTVA
US$74.86
Corteva
7D
-3.4%
1Y
3.2%
Narrative Update • May 31

CTVA: SpinCo Separation And Biofungicide Collaboration Will Reshape Future Earnings Mix

The analyst price target for Corteva is updated to $89.90 from $86.05 as analysts note that the market is treating "New Corteva" like a no-growth commodity chemical company. They instead highlight expectations for a healthier standalone growth profile, modestly higher profit margins, and a slightly lower assumed future P/E multiple.
AU
US$83.18
AngloGold Ashanti
7D
-9.8%
1Y
70.4%
Narrative Update • May 28

AU: New Buyback And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside

Analysts now place AngloGold Ashanti's price target at $123.29, up from $121.86, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase plan under which AngloGold Ashanti may buy back up to US$2,000m of its common stock, subject to shareholder approval (Buyback Transaction Announcements).