The Largest Industrials Companies by Market Cap in April 2026

Caterpillar, GE Aerospace, and RTX command the industrials sector.

By Lyle Daly – Updated Mar 7, 2026 at 4:59 PM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

GE Aerospace leads in industrials by market cap, with Caterpillar and RTX also top players.
Top 10 industrials include aerospace, defense, and electrical equipment companies.
Investing in leading industrials offers exposure to essential economic sectors.

GE Aerospace (GE +1.41%) is the largest industrials company by market cap, followed by Caterpillar (CAT -0.41%) and RTX (RTX +0.55%). Aerospace and defense companies are well represented at the top of the industrials sector. The top 10 also includes electrical equipment companies.

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Ticker Information Table
Name and ticker	Market cap	Current price	Industry
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT)	$333.7 billion	$714.75	Machinery
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE)	$294.9 billion	$285.33	Aerospace and Defense
RTX (NYSE:RTX)	$263.4 billion	$197.39	Aerospace and Defense
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (OTC:SIEGY)	$187.7 billion	$124.25	Industrial Conglomerates
Boeing (NYSE:BA)	$163.5 billion	$211.00	Aerospace and Defense
Schneider Electric S.e. (OTC:SBGSF)	$152.0 billion	$285.00	Electrical Equipment
Deere & Company (NYSE:DE)	$155.5 billion	$568.75	Machinery
Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY)	$150.4 billion	$48.01	Aerospace and Defense
Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP)	$145.2 billion	$245.36	Road and Rail
Safran (OTC:SAFRY)	$138.4 billion	$83.31	Aerospace and Defense

Data as of Apr 6, 2026. Showing 10 of 10 tickers.

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NYSE: CAT

Caterpillar

Today's Change

(-0.34%) $-2.48

Current Price

$714.75

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$334B

Day's Range

$704.27 - $722.57

52wk Range

$267.30 - $789.81

Volume

436K

Avg Vol

2.9M

Gross Margin

32.21%

Dividend Yield

0.83%

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Caterpillar is a heavy-equipment company that manufactures construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Through its global dealer network, Caterpillar does business on every continent. It has also licensed its brand name for a line of clothing and boots, and it provides financing services through Cat Financial.

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2. GE Aerospace

Market cap: $296.57 billion (as of April 2)
Revenue (TTM): $45.9 billion
Gross profit (TTM): $16.9 billion
Five-year annualized return: 34.65%
Year founded: 1917 (General Electric), 2024 (General Electric Company)

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NYSE: GE

GE Aerospace

Today's Change

(1.48%) $4.17

Current Price

$285.33

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$295B

Day's Range

$278.57 - $285.78

52wk Range

$159.36 - $348.48

Volume

1.5M

Avg Vol

5.8M

Gross Margin

36.64%

Dividend Yield

0.55%

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General Electric used to have several divisions, but in 2024, it completed a split into three companies: GE Aerospace, GE Vernova (GEV -0.05%), and GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC -0.07%).

The legal successor is GE Aerospace, one of the top aerospace companies. It manufactures jet engines and other aerospace technology and provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aerospace equipment.

3. RTX

Market cap: $264.09 billion (as of April 2)
Revenue (TTM): $88.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM): $17.8 billion
Five-year annualized return: 20.30%
Year founded: 1922 (Raytheon Company), 1934 (United Aircraft Corporation), 2020 (Raytheon Technologies Corporation), 2023 (RTX Corporation)

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NYSE: RTX

RTX

Today's Change

(0.60%) $1.18

Current Price

$197.39

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$263B

Day's Range

$195.07 - $198.04

52wk Range

$112.27 - $214.50

Volume

21K

Avg Vol

6.3M

Gross Margin

20.08%

Dividend Yield

1.39%

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RTX is the aerospace and defense company formed by the 2020 merger of United Technologies and Raytheon. It has three business segments: Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, and Raytheon. This company manufactures aircraft engines for commercial and military use. It also supplies flight systems, communications solutions, space operations support, and defense systems.

In June 2025, the U.S. Navy awarded RTX a $1.1 billion contract to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles, the largest contract awarded for the missile program. The U.S. Department of Defense has also awarded the company a $50 billion umbrella contract in a 20-year agreement to support the Patriot missile defense system, as well as a $5 billion contract for its Coyote missile system.

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OTC: SIEGY

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Today's Change

(0.94%) $1.15

Current Price

$124.25

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$188B

Day's Range

$123.11 - $124.49

52wk Range

$94.55 - $161.80

Volume

31K

Avg Vol

271K

Gross Margin

38.82%

Dividend Yield

2.57%

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Started by a German electrical engineer, Siemens AG (SIEGY +0.63%) is now the largest engineering company in Europe. It offers a wide range of products and services across technology, industrial automation, energy, and healthcare.

Siemens has made artificial intelligence (AI) a focus in recent years. It has partnered with Capgemini (CGEMY +0.38%) to develop AI-native digital solutions for industrial operations and acquired Canopus AI to bring AI-driven metrology tools to semiconductor production.

5. Boeing

Market cap: $163.63 billion (as of April 2)
Revenue (TTM): $89.5 billion
Gross profit (TTM): $4.3 billion
Five-year annualized return: -3.90%
Year founded: 1916 (Pacific Aero Products Company), 1917 (Boeing Airplane Company)

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NYSE: BA

Boeing

Today's Change

(1.33%) $2.78

Current Price

$211.00

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$164B

Day's Range

$207.11 - $211.72

52wk Range

$128.88 - $254.35

Volume

89K

Avg Vol

7.5M

Gross Margin

4.85%

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Boeing (BA +1.19%) manufactures commercial aircraft and provides aerospace services, including training and technical support. It's also one of the largest defense and space companies, providing military aircraft, weapons systems, and satellites.

Boeing has faced several high-profile issues in recent years, including two crashes involving the Boeing 737 MAX (in 2018 and 2019) and multiple worker strikes. On a positive note, Boeing secured a $2.8 billion contract in July 2025 to build two nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) satellites for the U.S. Department of Defense. It also announced its largest-ever landing gear exchange at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.

6. Schneider Electric

Market cap: $158.58 billion (as of April 2)
Revenue (TTM): $46.3 billion*
Gross profit (TTM): $19.5 billion*
Five-year annualized return: 12.19%
Year founded: 1836

Converted from euros.

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OTC: SBGSF

Schneider Electric S.e.

Today's Change

(5.39%) $14.58

Current Price

$285.00

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$152B

Day's Range

$274.38 - $285.00

52wk Range

$200.00 - $341.38

Volume

1.1K

Avg Vol

5.7K

Gross Margin

42.54%

Dividend Yield

1.05%

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7. Deere & Company

Market cap: $155.50 billion (as of April 2)
Revenue (TTM): $45.7 billion
Gross profit (TTM): $16.1 billion
Five-year annualized return: 8.93%
Year founded: 1837

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NYSE: DE

Deere & Company

Today's Change

(-1.21%) $-6.96

Current Price

$568.75

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$156B

Day's Range

$566.66 - $574.00

52wk Range

$404.42 - $674.19

Volume

239K

Avg Vol

1.6M

Gross Margin

37.38%

Dividend Yield

1.13%

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Deere & Company (DE -1.21%), more commonly known as John Deere, manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery. It also offers financial services for its customers. Through John Deere Financial, customers can finance and lease equipment.

The company announced a major U.S. expansion in January 2026. Deere & Company is building a new distribution center in Indiana and a new excavator factory in North Carolina.

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8. Airbus

Market cap: $151.17 billion (as of April 2)
Revenue (TTM): $84.7 billion*
Gross profit (TTM): $12.7 billion*
Five-year annualized return: 10.31%
Year founded: 1970

*Converted from euros.

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OTC: EADSY

Airbus SE

Today's Change

(0.52%) $0.25

Current Price

$48.01

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$150B

Day's Range

$47.59 - $48.72

52wk Range

$36.02 - $64.35

Volume

171K

Avg Vol

850K

Gross Margin

14.96%

Dividend Yield

1.19%

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Airbus (EADSY +0.54%) was the world's top airplane manufacturer as of 2025. Commercial aircraft are its main business. It also provides products and services for the helicopter, defense, and space sectors. This aircraft company has an extensive global network spanning more than 180 locations worldwide.

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9. Union Pacific

Market cap: $145.28 billion (as of April 2)
Revenue (TTM): $24.5 billion
Gross profit (TTM): $11.2 billion
Five-year annualized return: 2.00%
Year founded: 1969

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NYSE: UNP

Union Pacific

Today's Change

(0.27%) $0.65

Current Price

$245.36

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$145B

Day's Range

$242.63 - $245.39

52wk Range

$204.66 - $268.14

Volume

23K

Avg Vol

3.4M

Gross Margin

45.65%

Dividend Yield

2.24%

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Union Pacific (UNP +0.27%) is the largest U.S. railroad operator. This holding company has acquired numerous railroads and folded them into its sole subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad. It now has a network stretching across 23 states and more than 32,000 miles, transporting bulk, industrial, and premium freight.

10. Safran

Market cap: $138.38 billion (as of April 2)
Revenue (TTM): $36.0 billion*
Gross profit (TTM): $16.9 billion*
Five-year annualized return: 18.86%
Year founded: 2005

*Converted from euros.

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OTC: SAFRY

Safran

Today's Change

(0.40%) $0.33

Current Price

$83.31

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$138B

Day's Range

$82.90 - $84.85

52wk Range

$54.57 - $106.71

Volume

56K

Avg Vol

261K

Gross Margin

14.27%

Dividend Yield

1.00%

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The Largest Industrials Companies by Market Cap in April 2026

Caterpillar, GE Aerospace, and RTX command the industrials sector.

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2. GE Aerospace

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3. RTX

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5. Boeing

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6. Schneider Electric

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7. Deere & Company

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8. Airbus

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9. Union Pacific

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10. Safran

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2. GE Aerospace

4. Siemens AG

7. Deere & Company

8. Airbus

9. Union Pacific

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3. RTX

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