208 analyst ratings (weighted) · Buy
S&P 500 Sector Rotation: Where Analyst Targets Imply the Most Upside
Independent analysis of Wall Street analyst target-price upside across 11 S&P 500 sectors as of May 27, 2026. See which sectors lead and lag on consensus implied upside in our 110-stock watchlist.
Read article →This page provides a comprehensive analysis of large-cap stocks within the Materials sector. Compare target prices, upside potential, and key financial metrics to identify promising investment opportunities.
| Ticker | Price | Avg Target | Upside | Market Cap | P/E Ratio (TTM) | Beta (Volatility) | Opinion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEM Newmont Corporation 21 · Buy | $111.61 | $143.48 | +28.56% | $119.15B | 14.48 | 0.45 | buy |
ECL Ecolab Inc. 21 · Buy | $254.23 | $315.95 | +24.28% | $71.55B | 34.36 | 0.93 | buy |
SHW Sherwin-Williams Company (The) 20 · Buy | $311.25 | $381.45 | +22.55% | $76.77B | 29.87 | 1.16 | buy |
VMC Vulcan Materials Company (Holdi 21 · Buy | $268.94 | $328.81 | +22.26% | $34.90B | 31.83 | 1.09 | buy |
ALB Albemarle Corporation 22 · Buy | $174.69 | $212.06 | +21.39% | $20.60B | 14.73 | 1.36 | buy |
APD Air Products and Chemicals, Inc 21 · Buy | $289.60 | $327.86 | +13.21% | $64.49B | 30.52 | 0.78 | buy |
CTVA Corteva, Inc. 21 · Buy | $79.09 | $89.38 | +13.01% | $52.90B | 42.75 | 0.59 | buy |
FCX Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. 22 · Buy | $64.36 | $67.95 | +5.58% | $92.52B | 34.05 | 1.32 | buy |
LIN Linde plc 25 · Buy | $514.97 | $541.61 | +5.17% | $238.09B | 34.19 | 0.74 | buy |
NUE Nucor Corporation 14 · Buy | $240.29 | $242.80 | +1.04% | $54.72B | 23.86 | 1.88 | buy |
When investing in the Materials sector, consider the average upside potential and the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Pay attention to the P/E ratio and Beta to understand the valuation and volatility of each stock relative to the broader market.
A. Based on Wall Street analyst consensus, the Materials sector currently has an average upside of +15.7% across 10 large-cap stocks.
A. Newmont Corporation (NEM) leads with +28.6% upside. Consensus target price is $143.48 vs. current price of $111.61.
A. All sector data is refreshed once daily via an automated workflow. Analyst target prices and recommendations are sourced from Yahoo Finance.