Sector
Industrials sector explained
Companies that make aircraft, rockets, machinery and equipment, or provide transport and business services. Many sell to other businesses and to governments.
Companies we cover
1 company in Industrials
SpaceX
SPCXSpaceX launches rockets, sells Starlink satellite internet and runs AI businesses including Grok, Cursor and X; revenue was $18.7 billion in FY2025 and $14.6 billion in Q3 FY2026 alone.
Data depth: LimitedCovers Q3 FY2026
How companies in this sector earn
How do Industrials companies make money?
- Aerospace and defense companies sell aircraft, spacecraft and launches, often under long contracts with governments and businesses.
- Machinery makers sell equipment and then earn from spare parts and service over its life.
- Transport companies charge for moving goods or people by air, rail, road or sea.
- Materials, parts and skilled staff are the largest costs, and big projects can take years to finish.
Who regulates it
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), for aircraft and commercial space launches · Federal Communications Commission (FCC), for satellite radio spectrum · Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What moves results across the sector
- Government budgets and contract awards, which many of these companies depend on.
- Licences and approvals from regulators for new aircraft, launches and satellites.
- Supply of parts and materials, which can delay deliveries.
Words you'll meet
Key terms
- Backlog
- Work a company has signed contracts for but not yet delivered, as the company defines it.
- Government contract
- An agreement to supply goods or services to a government agency, often with set milestones.
- Launch
- Sending a rocket into space, usually to place satellites or carry people or cargo.
- Capital expenditure
- Money spent on long-lasting assets such as factories, launch sites and equipment.
Last updated Oct 27, 2026.
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