SIC directories
SEC Filings by Industry
Follow a sector by its SIC code. Each hub lists active issuers and their recent filings.
Industries
18
Total issuers
26,654
Classification
SIC codes
Largest industries
| SIC | Industry | Issuers |
|---|---|---|
| 6189 | Asset-Backed Securities | 10,888 |
| 6770 | Blank Checks | 2,653 |
| 2834 | Pharmaceutical Preparations | 1,695 |
| 7372 | Services-Prepackaged Software | 1,570 |
| 7389 | Services-Business Services, NEC | 1,236 |
| 1311 | Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas | 1,089 |
| 6022 | State Commercial Banks | 1,022 |
| 6798 | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 958 |
| 6500 | Real Estate | 777 |
| 6035 | Savings Institution, Federally Chartered | 727 |
| 6021 | National Commercial Banks | 709 |
| 4813 | Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) | 532 |
| 3841 | Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus | 520 |
| 1000 | Metal Mining | 513 |
| 2836 | Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) | 454 |
| 7374 | Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation | 439 |
| 3674 | Semiconductors & Related Devices | 437 |
| 9995 | Non-Operating Establishments | 435 |
Reference
About SIC classification
Why track SEC filings by industry?
Filtering SEC filings by SIC code reveals sector-wide patterns and trends that individual company analysis might miss. Track industry momentum, regulatory focus, and competitive dynamics by monitoring filing volume and types across similar businesses. Use SIC-based hubs to identify emerging sector risks, spot M&A activity clusters, or benchmark disclosure practices against industry peers.
Understanding SIC codes
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are four-digit numerical codes assigned by the U.S. government to categorize companies by their primary business activity. Developed in the 1930s, SIC codes organize industries into a hierarchical structure. The SEC uses SIC codes in EDGAR filings to classify company operations, making them essential for tracking industry-specific filing activity and regulatory trends.