The Zhitong Finance App learned that although the Trump administration's tariff policy and fluctuating consumer confidence continue to bring resistance to US companies, the profit growth rate of US materials stocks in 2026 is expected to rise to the highest level in five years. According to industry research data, profits in the materials sector are expected to increase by 20% in 2026 — the sector covers a range of companies including steelmaker NUE.US (NUE.US) and paint manufacturer Sherwin (SHW.US) to packaging manufacturers Smurfit WestRock (SW.US) and BALL.US (BALL.US). The profit growth rate of this sector is expected to be second only to the technology sector.

The Zhitong Finance App learned that although the Trump administration's tariff policy and fluctuating consumer confidence continue to bring resistance to US companies, the profit growth rate of US materials stocks in 2026 is expected to rise to the highest level in five years. According to industry research data, profits in the materials sector are expected to increase by 20% in 2026 — the sector covers a range of companies including steelmaker NUE.US (NUE.US) and paint manufacturer Sherwin (SHW.US) to packaging manufacturers Smurfit WestRock (SW.US) and BALL.US (BALL.US). The profit growth rate of this sector is expected to be second only to the technology sector.