The industrials sector is a category of stocks that includes companies involved in the manufacturing and production of goods, as well as providers of related services. Examples of companies in the industrials sector include aerospace and defense firms, such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin, industrial machinery companies like Caterpillar and Deere, and transportation companies like Union Pacific and FedEx. These companies are involved in a wide range of activities, including designing, building, and servicing industrial and commercial products.
The performance of the industrials sector can be influenced by a variety of factors, including global economic growth, technological innovations, and changes in consumer and business spending. Well-known companies in the industrials sector include General Electric, which is involved in a variety of industries including aviation, healthcare, and renewable energy, and Honeywell, a technology and manufacturing company that produces a range of products including aerospace systems and building controls.
- Aerospace & Defense
- Specialty Business Services
- Consulting Services
- Rental & Leasing Services
- Security & Protection Services
- Staffing & Employment Services
- Conglomerates
- Engineering & Construction
- Infrastructure Operations
- Building Products & Equipment
- Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
- Industrial Distribution
- Business Equipment & Supplies
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
- Metal Fabrication
- Pollution & Treatment Controls
- Tools & Accessories
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- Airports & Air Services
- Airlines
- Railroads
- Marine Shipping
- Trucking
- Integrated Freight & Logistics
- Waste Management
