Construction Machinery & Equip

Construction machinery & equip makers under SIC 3531 supply excavators, bulldozers, cranes, loaders, concrete pumps, and compact track machines, plus attachments, parts, telematics, and service contracts to heavy contractors, infrastructure builders, mining operations, utilities, government agencies, and national rental fleets. Demand tracks nonresidential construction, energy and mining capex, and government infrastructure outlays, while margins hinge on steel and component costs, dealer inventory turns, and product mix. Major risks include cyclical downturns, tariff or trade frictions, supply-chain disruptions, safety and emissions rules (OSHA, EPA Tier 4/EU Stage V equivalents), and warranty or product liability exposure. In 2024-2025, the sector is leaning into battery-electric and hybrid equipment, factory-installed telematics with AI-driven predictive maintenance, semi-autonomous controls, right-sized compact machines, and rental-first procurement as contractors manage balance sheets. Nearshoring of suppliers and resilient logistics are strategic priorities. For the latest disclosures and capital spending signals, view live SEC filings on Earnings Feed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · last fetched 11/23/2025