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Report Summary: Jefferies Multi-Industrials Equity Research (June 16, 2025)

This report provides an overview of key industrial sector events and economic data releases for the week ending June 20, 2025, based on analyst notes from Jefferies LLC.

Key Events and Data for the Week

Monday: Industrial Indicators

• Empire State Index: Expected to decline modestly but showed improved orders and shipments; FactSet consensus anticipates a 3.7-point monthly decrease to -5.5.
• NY Business Activity Indices: Current activity index declined slightly, while future activity saw a significant increase with rising confidence in future business conditions.

Tuesday: Manufacturing Data

• Industrial Production: Declined by 40 basis points in April, primarily due to weakness in nonmetallic minerals, motor vehicles, and electronics; part of a broader manufacturing slowdown.
• Capacity Utilization: Manufacturing capacity utilization decreased by 39 basis points month-over-month.
• Leading Economic Index: Announced a 1.0% monthly decline in April, the largest drop since March 2023, amid deteriorating index components and rising consumer pessimism.

Wednesday: Industrial Dynamics and Company-Specific Updates

• CAT Investor Day: Company highlighted data center engine production and capacity expansion efforts, but avoided detailed financial outlook.
• Housing Sentiment: Builder confidence fell due to high interest rates and tariff uncertainties, affecting material prices and economic outlook; June consensus expects a slight index increase.
• New Residential Construction: April permits and starts showed mixed results; expectations for slight growth overall.

Thursday: Market Indices and Trends

• Philadelphia Fed Index: Mfg outlook moderated in May, with new orders turning positive despite negative shipments; prices paid/incoming rose to June 2022 highs.
• Metalworking Index: Dropped to contraction territory in April after a streak of expansions.
• Cutting Tool Orders: Declined year-over-year but increased monthly, impacted by tariffs and raw material costs.
• Dodge Construction Starts: April starts saw broad declines across residential and nonbuilding sectors, cited as a troubling sign.
• Small Business Confidence: May data indicates slight improvement after months of declines, but heightened tariff uncertainty and market volatility weighed on demand and hiring.

Friday: Continued Economic and Sector Monitoring

• Leading Economic Index: Expected to improve by 70 basis points in May to support future growth.
• Additional market segments covered include non-residential construction, small business sentiment, and various industrial metrics influenced by global factors like tariffs and geopolitical risks.

Caterpillar Valuation and Risks

• Valuation: Based on EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA multiples, with a Buy recommendation (target $425) reflecting strong expectations. Key risks include slower recovery in developed markets and slowing in emerging economies, particularly China. P/E analysis incorporates historical cycles and peer group comparisons.
• Rating: Buy-rated stock in Jefferies' Franchise Picks, subject to stop-loss mechanisms based on volatility.

Important Disclosures

• The report includes standard equity research disclosures regarding analyst certifications, compensation structures tied to performance, and potential conflicts of interest. Market-moving events and regulatory considerations noted, emphasizing that this research is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.