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Industrials

Companies that manufacture machinery, hand-held tools, and industrial products. This sector also includes aerospace and defense firms as well as companies engaged in transportation and logistic services.

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Industrial Stocks: Sector Continues to Benefit from Resilient US Economy, but Is Now Overvalued

Brian Bernard, CFA, CPA Apr 4, 2024

The Best Industrials Stocks to Buy

Tori Brovet Apr 3, 2024

Industrials: Sector Is Fairly Valued, but We Still See Compelling Investment Opportunities

Brian Bernard, CFA, CPA Jan 4, 2024

Southwest Airlines Earnings: Cutting Valuation to $19 From $36 on Yields, Expenditure, and Risk

Nicolas Owens Oct 30, 2023

Industrials: Like the U.S. Economy, the Sector Remains Resilient

Brian Bernard, CFA, CPA Oct 5, 2023

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Largest Stocks in the Industrials Sector

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1-Day Chart	Name	Industry	Price	Morningstar Rating for Stocks	Capital Allocation	Economic Moat	Market Cap
	GE Aerospace GE	Aerospace & Defense			Bwtznfjbn	Ncb	$174.0 Bil
	Caterpillar Inc CAT	Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery			Qxxflkt	Frnt	$162.9 Bil
	Honeywell International Inc HON	Conglomerates			Tbzsypcpr	Mqyqh	$139.1 Bil
	Union Pacific Corp UNP	Railroads			Shzgjdr	Frxhk	$138.0 Bil
	RTX Corp RTX	Aerospace & Defense			Ffdttyxj	Xprlv	$133.5 Bil
	Eaton Corp PLC ETN	Specialty Industrial Machinery			Qhllmlld	Xjtpz	$125.4 Bil
	United Parcel Service Inc Class B UPS	Integrated Freight & Logistics			Tfztbtrz	Lhnfw	$117.1 Bil
	Boeing Co BA	Aerospace & Defense			Wbqgzwqhb	Dzwnm	$111.7 Bil
	Lockheed Martin Corp LMT	Aerospace & Defense			Dwdhrzkjy	Bkvj	$111.1 Bil
	Deere & Co DE	Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery			Rtyfkqqnd	Rsdq	$103.0 Bil

6 Undervalued Wide-Moat Industrials Stocks

High-quality names, including Equifax and TransUnion, are trading at attractive prices.

Jülide Sengil Jul 27, 2023

Industrials Stock Outlook: Fewer Stocks Are Undervalued, but Investment Opportunities Still Exist

Easing supply chains and a more constructive outlook on the global economy have benefited the industrial distribution and industrial products businesses.

Brian Bernard, CFA, CPA Jul 6, 2023

Chart Industries Is Moving Fast With Howden Under Its Umbrella

Stephen Ellis Jun 12, 2023

Industrials Sector Stock Outlook: Opportunities Still Available as Stocks Post Lackluster Start to 2023

Airlines in particular have benefited from a rebound in services spending.

Brian Bernard, CFA, CPA Apr 6, 2023

Investing in Water May Be Appealing, but Fund Investors Have Few Compelling Choices

Here are some water stocks and water funds to consider.

Jon Hale Oct 21, 2022

Industrials Stocks and the Construction Sector Will Profit as Global Warming Forces Rebuilding

United Rentals, Autodesk, Graco, and Watsco are among the beneficiaries, investors say.

Leslie P. Norton Aug 22, 2022

Industrial Stocks Tied to Housing Unfairly Punished

Logistics and trucking shares should rebound through the rest of this year and next.

Brian Bernard, CFA, CPA Jul 5, 2022

Our Ultimate Stock-Pickers' Top 10 High-Conviction Purchases

Several funds see value in industrials, communication services, and consumer cyclical.

Eden Alemayehu May 24, 2022

Auto Stocks' Indirect Exposure to War Uncertain

Although we expect some negative impact on our fair value estimates, we remain focused on long-term value.

Richard Hilgert Mar 7, 2022

Chain Disruptions, Labor Shortages Hampered Industrials Stocks in 2021

The sector looks overpriced to us today, but there are a few bargains to be had.

Brian Bernard, CFA, CPA Jan 6, 2022

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