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This Under-the-Radar Sector Is Getting Ready to Take Flight Amid Falling Rates

Published 25/09/2024, 15:42
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The market has made it clear: rate cuts don't signal an imminent recession, won't bring inflation back, and don’t cap equity yields.

Despite early fears in 2022 that a recession was inevitable due to the inverted yield curve and soaring inflation, those concerns never materialized.

Inflation appears to be under control, the Fed has already cut rates, and the stock market continues to hit record highs.

Historically, the 12-month returns following a Fed rate cut have been solid. The chart below tracks future yields after each rate cut since 1957, and the numbers speak for themselves—annual returns have been impressive.

12-Month Equity Returns

Industrials Could Ride the Rate-Cut Wave Higher

If you're looking for the next hot sector, consider industrials. Over the past decade, it has surged over 200%, driven by a strong bullish trend.

But when we compare it to the Nasdaq, we see industrials have hit new lows in the past four years. This isn’t a sign of weakness in industrial stocks but rather the exceptional strength of growth stocks. Industrial Sector Vs. Nasdaq

Top Stocks to Watch From the Sector

Here are 10 stocks that could extend the bullish trend in the coming months:

  • GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE)
  • Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT)
  • RTX Corp. (NYSE:RTX)
  • Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP)
  • Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER)
  • Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON)
  • Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN)
  • Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)
  • Boeing (NYSE:BA)
  • Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP)

We’ve ranked them in Pro watchlists based on analysts' predicted upside potential.

PRO Watchlist

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A review of their performance over the past five years, as well as the last year, reveals robust growth across the board, with analysts projecting an average upside of 20%.

The majority of these companies belong to the aerospace and ground transportation sectors.

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Uber Technologies: The Top Pick?

Additionally, when ranked by growth rate, Uber Technologies stock emerges as both a top performer and one of the most undervalued stocks. Analysts' watchlists indicate substantial upside potential.

Ranking by Growth Rate

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This indicates a substantial price increase during this period, signaling a favorable market response to the company's strategies.

Annual Return Vs. Competitor

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Uber’s financial health score supports its bullish outlook, with a rating of 4 out of 5.

The company boasts a low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio relative to its short-term earnings growth, further highlighting its undervalued status.

PEG Ratio

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Analysts expect Uber to be profitable this year, signaling stronger revenue than costs—a key indicator of its potential to continue growing and reinvesting in its business.

Net Income to Common Ex. Extra Items

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Bottom Line

The current market landscape offers attractive opportunities, especially in the industrial sector. With rate cuts alleviating recession concerns and some stocks showing notable growth potential, investors should look for strategic positions.

Companies like Uber Technologies highlight a mix of strong financial health and undervaluation, positioning them well for future gains.

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