The finance sector plays a critical role in the global economy by facilitating the flow of capital and providing essential services that enable businesses and consumers to manage their financial needs. This sector includes a diverse array of entities such as banks, investment firms, insurance companies, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). Key players like HSBC Holdings, Deutsche Bank, and UBS Group represent the banking and investment space, while companies like Legg Mason and WPT Industrial REIT focus on asset management and real estate investments, showcasing the sector's wide-ranging influence on economic stability and growth.
Key drivers of the finance sector include interest rates, regulatory environments, technological advancements, and consumer confidence. As interest rates fluctuate, banks and financial institutions adjust their lending practices, impacting credit availability and consumer spending. Additionally, the rise of fintech companies is transforming traditional banking and investment models, promoting innovation and competition. The sector has also experienced significant consolidation, as companies merge to enhance their market presence and operational efficiencies. Furthermore, the increasing importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors drives investment strategies and product offerings within the finance industry.
As part of the broader economic landscape, the finance sector is vital for facilitating international trade, investments, and consumer spending. Its health is often indicative of the economy's overall condition, making it a focal point for investors and policymakers alike. The ongoing evolution driven by technology, changing consumer behaviors, and regulatory changes suggests that the finance sector will continue to adapt and grow, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of economic activity worldwide.
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | -25.3% | 1.2% | 3.8% | 0.9% | -1.8% | -1.6% | 1.4% | -1.6% | -0.6% | -2.9% | -0.8% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2012 | 37.2% | 22.4% | 11.5% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 3.4% | 4.3% | 7.5% | |
| 2013 | 9.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | -3.0% | 1.5% | -2.5% | -1.1% | -3.9% | -1.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% | 5.5% | ||
| 2014 | -7.4% | -9.6% | -6.8% | -0.3% | -4.7% | -2.7% | -5.6% | -2.5% | -2.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 5.2% | |||
| 2015 | -11.7% | -6.5% | 2.1% | -4.0% | -1.7% | -5.3% | -1.8% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% | 6.4% | ||||
| 2016 | -0.9% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -4.0% | -0.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 3.9% | 8.4% | |||||
| 2017 | 21.8% | -1.5% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 0.1% | -0.4% | 3.0% | 4.6% | 9.5% | ||||||
| 2018 | -20.3% | -7.3% | -12.2% | -4.7% | -4.4% | 0.2% | 2.3% | 8.0% | |||||||
| 2019 | 7.8% | -7.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 4.9% | 6.7% | 12.8% | ||||||||
| 2020 | -21.2% | -2.0% | -2.4% | 4.2% | 6.4% | 13.7% | |||||||||
| 2021 | 21.8% | 8.7% | 14.3% | 14.7% | 22.3% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | -3.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 22.5% | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 26.5% | 21.1% | 32.4% | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 16.0% | 35.5% | |||||||||||||
| 2025 | 58.2% |
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | -16.8% | -3.2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | -2.4% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 5.0% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 5.9% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2012 | 12.6% | 12.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 8.1% | 12.0% | 11.3% | 8.2% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 10.1% | |
| 2013 | 13.2% | 3.5% | -1.9% | -0.7% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 7.4% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 7.8% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 10.0% | ||
| 2014 | -5.4% | -8.6% | -5.0% | -0.5% | -3.7% | 6.5% | 11.8% | 11.0% | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.8% | 9.7% | |||
| 2015 | -11.8% | -4.7% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 9.0% | 14.9% | 13.5% | 8.9% | 9.3% | 10.3% | 11.2% | ||||
| 2016 | 2.8% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 15.0% | 21.2% | 18.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% | 13.1% | 13.8% | |||||
| 2017 | 14.0% | -1.8% | 19.3% | 26.2% | 21.8% | 13.8% | 13.7% | 14.4% | 15.0% | ||||||
| 2018 | -15.5% | 22.0% | 30.6% | 23.8% | 13.8% | 13.6% | 14.5% | 15.2% | |||||||
| 2019 | 76.2% | 62.3% | 40.6% | 22.5% | 20.6% | 20.4% | 20.4% | ||||||||
| 2020 | 49.4% | 25.5% | 8.5% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 13.0% | |||||||||
| 2021 | 5.4% | -7.5% | -1.1% | 3.7% | 6.8% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | -18.8% | -4.2% | 3.2% | 7.2% | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 13.0% | 16.3% | 17.6% | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 19.8% | 20.0% | |||||||||||||
| 2025 | 20.1% |
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| Market Cap The average market value of companies in this sector. | $52.7B | |
| Dividend Yield Yearly payout to shareholders per share. The percentage indicates the payout in relation to the share price. | 3.11 % | |
| Beta Indicates the relationship between the price performance of a share and the market. | 0.71 | |
| P/E Ratio Ratio between share price and earnings per share. A low ratio could indicate that the stock is undervalued or investors aren't expecting high growth. A high ratio could indicate that the stock is overvalued or investors are expecting high growth. | 14.75 | |
| Negative P/E Ratio A negative P/E ratio shows that the company is not profitable, and it shows how many years it would take the company to lose its entire market capitalisation if it did not change anything. | - | |
| Profitable Companies | 100% | |
| PEG The ratio between the P/E ratio and the growth rate of the company's earnings per share in the last twelve months. A lower PEG could mean that a stock is undervalued. | 22.07 | |
| Price to Sales Ratio Market cap divided by the revenue in the most recent year. | 2.86 | |
| Price to Book Ratio Price to Book Ratio is the Market cap divided by the Book value of the company. | 1.73 |
| Enterprise Value to EBIT Enterprise Value divided by EBIT. | 12.05 | |
| Enterprise Value to Revenue Enterprise value divided by revenue. | 4.12 | |
| Total Debt to Enterprise Value Total debt divided by enterprise value. | 0.83 | |
| Debt to Equity A higher ratio indicates a higher risk. However, the ratio is difficult to compare between industries where common amounts of debt vary. | 2.29 | |
| Profit Margin Net income divided by revenue of the last 4 quarters. It indicates the company's profitability. | 16.21% | |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) The rate at which the company's net income has increased to the same quarter one year ago. | +17.7% | |
| Return on Equity Equity divided by market cap. | 13.91% | |
| Return on Assets Indicates a company's profitability in relation to its total assets. | 2.67% | |
| Return on Invested Capital Return on invested capital (ROIC) is net income after dividends divided by the sum of debt and equity. It shows how effective a company is at turning capital invested by shareholders and other debtholders into profits. | 3.41% |
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