The S&P 500 has experienced a challenging two-week period marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, sector rotation into defensives, and technical deterioration.
In light of this, below is a list of the top 10 S&P industrials holdings arranged according to their growth factor grade, which utilizes quantitative measures to assess company expansion.
The list is topped by The Boeing Company (BA) and GE Vernova (GEV), both earning A+ growth grades. Uber Technologies (UBER) and General Electric (GE) follow with B+ grades, making these the top-tier growth options in the group.
The middle of the list transitions to moderate grades, with Caterpillar (CAT) receiving a C and RTX Corporation (RTX) earning a C-. The lower end includes Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) and Deere & Company (DE) with D+ grades, Honeywell International Inc. (HON) with a D-, and Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) at the bottom with a growth grade of F.
The growth factor grade is a quantitative assessment used in stock analysis to evaluate a company’s growth prospects and expansion trajectory. This metric systematically analyzes multiple growth-related indicators to determine how effectively a company is scaling its business operations.
Growth factor grades are typically expressed on a letter scale (A+ through F), where higher grades indicate stronger growth characteristics relative to sector peers. An A+ grade represents exceptional growth potential, while lower grades suggest more moderate expansion or potential headwinds.
Here is the list:
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The Boeing Company (BA), Growth grade: A+
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GE Vernova Inc. (GEV), Growth grade: A+
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Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER), Growth grade: B+
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General Electric Company (GE), Growth grade: B+
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Growth grade: C
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RTX Corporation (RTX), Growth grade: C-
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Eaton Corporation plc (ETN), Growth grade: D+
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Deere & Company (DE), Growth grade: D+
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Honeywell International Inc. (HON), Growth grade: D-
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Union Pacific Corporation (UNP), Growth grade: F