BUZZ-US machinery stocks climb in 2025, led by Caterpillar's 60% surge

Reuters2025-12-31
BUZZ-US machinery stocks climb in 2025, led by Caterpillar's 60% surge

** U.S. construction and agricultural equipment makers posted gains in 2025 as data-center construction accelerated and the agriculture market showed early signs of recovery

** Shares of Caterpillar CAT.N rose about 60% YTD, while Deere DE.N was up roughly 11% since the start of the year vs a 17.3% rise in the S&P 500 index .SPX

** Caterpillar's energy and transportation unit has fueled much of the company's growth in recent quarters as AI-driven investments in power-hungry data centers have boosted demand for its backup power-generation systems

** Rising forestry and small-farm demand, coupled with cost cuts, are seen aiding Deere after a period in which farmers held off on big-ticket buys

** Sweeping U.S. tariffs have raised input costs for both firms, leading to billions of dollars in financial impacts

** CAT holds a forward 12-month PE ratio of 25.9 vs an industry median of 17.54

** DE holds a forward 12-month PE ratio of 26.94 vs an industry median of 17.44

(Reporting by Abhinav Parmar in Bengaluru)

((Abhinav.Parmar@thomsonreuters.com;))

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