We’re more than midway through 2026 and there are increasing signs that the U.S. manufacturing sector, after bumping along since the shock of 2020, is showing signs of a sustained upturn. The results of the 2026 IndustryWeek U.S. 500 list of the largest U.S. public manufacturing companies based on revenue show a definite performance improvement from the previous year:
Revenues: $6.33 trillion, up 3.49% from 2024
Net income: $506 billion, up 6.78% from 2024
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