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U.S. Electronic Equipment and Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies183
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M8.3%
  • 1Y74.9%
  • YTD7.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Electronic Equipment and Components industry has risen 1.4%, driven by gains from Corning of 9.8%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 75%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Electronic Equipment and Components Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 29 Mar 2026US$709.3bUS$408.4bUS$15.3b28.8x46.4x1.7x
Tue, 24 Feb 2026US$773.1bUS$404.8bUS$15.0b27.3x51.4x1.9x
Thu, 22 Jan 2026US$687.9bUS$396.2bUS$16.3b28.1x42.2x1.7x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025US$647.8bUS$397.3bUS$16.2b24.9x40x1.6x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025US$635.6bUS$395.9bUS$16.0b23.7x39.7x1.6x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025US$623.1bUS$388.4bUS$13.7b25.4x45.4x1.6x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025US$608.2bUS$386.6bUS$13.5b24.2x45x1.6x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025US$579.2bUS$386.1bUS$13.7b23.8x42.4x1.5x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025US$544.3bUS$377.6bUS$13.6b24.2x40x1.4x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025US$492.5bUS$375.7bUS$13.4b21.6x36.8x1.3x
Sat, 03 May 2025US$433.9bUS$373.7bUS$13.5b20.2x32.1x1.2x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025US$422.9bUS$371.3bUS$13.9b20.5x30.4x1.1x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025US$462.5bUS$370.9bUS$14.8b22.5x31.2x1.2x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025US$506.7bUS$370.7bUS$14.4b26.8x35.2x1.4x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024US$463.8bUS$368.2bUS$15.5b25.7x29.9x1.3x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024US$458.3bUS$369.6bUS$15.8b23.5x28.9x1.2x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024US$455.0bUS$323.1bUS$15.9b23.9x28.7x1.4x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024US$424.0bUS$323.9bUS$15.8b22.2x26.9x1.3x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024US$409.8bUS$324.3bUS$15.6b21x26.3x1.3x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024US$434.8bUS$329.2bUS$15.1b21.2x28.8x1.3x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024US$433.3bUS$331.3bUS$15.2b21.5x28.4x1.3x
Sun, 05 May 2024US$412.5bUS$331.7bUS$15.4b19.6x26.8x1.2x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024US$423.1bUS$338.7bUS$15.7b18.9x27x1.2x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024US$408.7bUS$341.2bUS$14.9b18.8x27.4x1.2x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024US$400.8bUS$350.4bUS$15.2b19.8x26.4x1.1x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023US$406.9bUS$352.2bUS$13.7b21.2x29.6x1.2x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023US$369.5bUS$353.7bUS$13.9b18.4x26.6x1x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023US$350.7bUS$358.4bUS$14.4b16.8x24.3x1x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023US$372.3bUS$360.4bUS$14.6b15.7x25.5x1x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023US$388.6bUS$359.6bUS$15.0b15.5x26x1.1x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023US$403.4bUS$361.6bUS$15.1b17.6x26.8x1.1x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023US$373.2bUS$362.6bUS$15.1b16.9x24.7x1x
Mon, 08 May 2023US$347.1bUS$359.8bUS$15.1b16.6x23x1x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023US$365.7bUS$361.4bUS$16.2b16.9x22.6x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

22.6x


Total Market Cap: US$365.7bTotal Earnings: US$16.2bTotal Revenue: US$361.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Electronic Equipment and Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 31.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Electronic industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 46.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 31.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Electronic industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 4.2% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Tech industry?

US Market-1.89%
Tech-3.47%
Electronic Equipment and Components1.36%
Electronic Manufacturing Services4.20%
Electronic Components1.63%
Technology Distributors0.51%
Electronic Equipment and Instruments-1.77%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electronic Equipment and Instruments industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 52.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 8.0% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Technology Distributors industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 16.1x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Electronic Components industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 25% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 63% per year.
  • In contrast, the Technology Distributors industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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
GLW CorningUS$136.819.8%
+US$10.5b		198.3%PE73.6x
TEL TE ConnectivityUS$202.143.2%
+US$1.8b		42.2%PE28.7x
FN FabrinetUS$551.979.0%
+US$1.6b		181.4%PE52.4x
FLEX FlexUS$64.805.1%
+US$1.2b		95.3%PE28x
JBL JabilUS$261.102.9%
+US$788.8m		92.0%PE34.1x

Latest News

TEL
US$202.14
TE Connectivity
7D
3.2%
1Y
42.2%
CDW
US$118.17
CDW
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-26.8%
AEIS
US$310.76
Advanced Energy Industries
7D
-2.0%
1Y
227.8%

AEIS: AI Wafer Fab And Broader Industrial Demand Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Advanced Energy Industries higher from $331.11 to $337.22, reflecting a series of raised price targets tied to stronger expectations around AI driven wafer fab equipment demand and a broadening set of end markets including data centers, aerospace and defense, non residential construction, automation, and global infrastructure. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Advanced Energy Industries has centered on higher price targets and upgrades that cluster around a common theme: stronger expectations for wafer fab equipment demand tied to AI and a broader mix of end markets.
TTMI
US$95.47
TTM Technologies
7D
4.3%
1Y
357.7%
ITRI
US$85.60
Itron
7D
-6.2%
1Y
-17.5%

ITRI: Grid Modernization Cycle Will Support Long Duration Metering Replacement Cash Flows

Analysts trimmed the Itron price target by a small amount to $136.80 from $136.80, reflecting a balance between fresh Buy and Outperform ratings that highlight Itron's role in smart metering and grid modernization and more cautious views that have recently lowered estimates. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage presents a mixed but generally constructive view of Itron, with several firms highlighting long-term opportunities in smart metering and grid modernization while others flag execution risk and valuation sensitivity around expectations.
GLW
US$136.81
Corning
7D
9.8%
1Y
198.3%
NSIT
US$65.82
Insight Enterprises
7D
-6.9%
1Y
-56.9%
COHR
US$243.48
Coherent
7D
-4.0%
1Y
270.4%

COHR: Nvidia Optics Partnership And AI Demand Will Shape Future Risk Balance

Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for Coherent by about $11 to $284.25, citing higher assumed revenue growth, a richer future P/E multiple tied to expectations for stronger AI-driven optical demand, and recent price target increases across major research desks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Coherent clusters around a stronger AI infrastructure story, larger optical market assumptions, and a series of higher price targets that feed directly into richer valuation frameworks.
JBL
US$261.10
Jabil
7D
2.9%
1Y
92.0%

JBL: Alliances And Buybacks Will Shape A Balanced Medium Term Outlook

Analysts now estimate Jabil's fair value at $293.11, up from the previous $264.50. This reflects updated assumptions regarding the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.
TDY
US$593.31
Teledyne Technologies
7D
-3.7%
1Y
19.7%

TDY: Space And Defense Programs Will Support Medium Term Premium Multiple Re Rating

Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Teledyne Technologies slightly higher, supported by a series of recent price target increases across the Street that now range from around $579 to $770, as they factor in a short cycle recovery, Q4 results, updated long term guidance, and fresh analysis of the company's annual filing. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Teledyne clusters around a wide price target range, while keeping ratings largely in the middle of the road.
FN
US$551.97
Fabrinet
7D
9.0%
1Y
181.4%
SANM
US$130.90
Sanmina
7D
6.5%
1Y
70.8%

SANM: Higher Long-Term P/E And Buybacks Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have raised their price targets on Sanmina, with Argus increasing its target by $30 and BofA setting a target of $190, citing updated views that support a refreshed valuation backdrop for the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent price target moves on Sanmina signal that research desks are revisiting their assumptions around what the company is worth and how well it can execute against current expectations.
SNX
US$157.12
TD SYNNEX
7D
2.8%
1Y
50.2%

SNX: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Hyve Execution And AI Offerings

Analyst price targets for TD SYNNEX have remained within a relatively tight range, with changes between $163 and $193 reflecting differing views on billings growth potential, the contribution from Hyve, and the impact of hardware budget pressures tied to memory price inflation. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see room for solid execution in both core distribution and Hyve, with some expecting billings growth in the mid to high single digits for distribution and higher growth for Hyve supporting their targets.
APH
US$123.62
Amphenol
7D
-2.5%
1Y
85.6%

APH: AI Data Center Content And CCS Acquisition Will Support Future Margins

Analysts now set a slightly adjusted price target for Amphenol, with modest tweaks to the discount rate and long-term P/E assumptions, at around $165. This target is supported by recent research citing AI data center content, the CommScope Connectivity and Cable Solutions acquisition, and clearer visibility on the copper versus optics roadmap as key drivers in their updated views.
FLEX
US$64.80
Flex
7D
5.1%
1Y
95.3%

FLEX: AI Power Segment Execution Will Support Higher Future Margins

Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Flex up by $2 to $80, highlighting firm views on the company's margin potential and the appeal of its power business as an AI enabler, along with recent price target support from new and updated coverage on the stock. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have recently highlighted Flex's potential for stronger margins and reinforced their confidence with fresh coverage and updated targets.
CGNX
US$47.59
Cognex
7D
-3.4%
1Y
58.6%

CGNX: Margin Execution And Buybacks Will Support Premium Multiple In Industrial Recovery

Cognex's analyst fair value estimate has been revised higher from $60.55 to $65.50. Analysts highlight improving short cycle industrial demand, faster margin progress, cost reduction efforts, and a broader customer base, which support higher revenue growth assumptions and a richer future P/E of 44.37x versus 41.32x previously.