

The sector fell 37% in 2020 and lagged the market in 2019. TT,DE,HON,ACM,LUV,ITW,LMT,UNP,CAT,GNRC,CMI,MAS,BA,ODFLĭaily Spotlight: Leaders & Laggards in 1Q21īreadth has been impressive so far this year, and every sector turned in a positive performance in 1Q21 - though last year's laggards were generally the leaders. Here are some of our top Industrial picks, all of which are rated BUY at Argus.

It underperformed in 2020, with a gain of 9.0%, and slightly underperformed in 2019, with a gain of 26.8%. The sector is outperforming the market thus far in 2021. The sector includes industries such as transportation, aerospace & defense, heavy machinery and electrical equipment. We think that investors should allocate 9%-10% of their diversified portfolios to the group. Over the past five years, the weighting has ranged from 7% to 12%. The Industrial sector accounts for 8.9% of S&P 500 market capitalization. Specifically, we believe that Industrial stocks will benefit from enhanced infrastructure investment and more-lenient trade policies during the Biden administration. After enduring the challenges of the pandemic, the cyclical stocks in the sector appear well positioned within the changing political environment. Our rating on the Industrial sector is Over-Weight. Here are some of our top picks, all of which are rated BUY at Argus.ĭE,HON,EMR,ACM,LUV,ITW,LMT,UNP,CAT,GNRC,VNT,GD,LHX,CMI,MAS,ODFL,BA It also underperformed in 2020, with a gain of 9.0%, and slightly underperformed in 2019, with a gain of 26.8%. The sector is underperforming the market thus far in 2021, with a gain of 13.5%. The sector includes industries such as transportation, aerospace & defense, heavy machinery, and electrical equipment. The Industrial sector accounts for 8% of S&P 500 market capitalization. After enduring the challenges of the pandemic, the cyclical stocks in the Industrial sector appear well-positioned within the changing political environment. Some are these stocks are included in our model portfolios (Growth & Income, Equity Income, Growth, and Institutional). Here are some of Argus' BUY-rated travel companies, with a few airlines, a few big hotels, and some online booking agencies. We are living in a new inflationary economic environment, but consumers so far are willing to spend on leisure activities. Business travel also is starting to perk back up as companies are eager to see clients in-person again. Consumers are anxious to vacation and visit friends and family after two years of restrictions. Travel experts say that reservations are strong because of pent-up demand. Revenue per available room, or RevPAR, is $100.97, up 26%. The most-recent Average Daily Rate (ADR) measured against a range of hotel properties is $151.73, up 22% compared to the same period in 2019. hotel profitability is above pre-pandemic levels for the second consecutive month, according to Smith Travel Research, and the key metrics used to judge hotel performance are higher than in the comparable period in 2019. Airfares are up (both pricewise and for bookings). Dept.The CEO of Marriott thinks it is going to be a "blockbuster" summer. Southwest has also set near-term targets and a four-pillar strategy to achieve its environmental goals. As the airline with Heart, Southwest has set a goal to work toward achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years 3 of profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). By empowering its nearly 70,000 2 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 126 million Customers carried in 2022. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline 1. Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries.
