In this article, we discuss the 14 best industrial dividend stocks to buy according to analysts.
2025 was a tough year for the American manufacturing industry. According to a Deloitte report on November 13, the sector experienced a downturn in activity during the year, costs increased, unemployment rose, and manufacturing and construction budgets also slumped. A major driving force behind these conditions was the uncertainties regarding trade policies and taxes.
However, these limitations aside, Deloitte anticipates some opportunities next year for American manufacturers. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which consists of multiple tax stipulations that could decrease costs and promote investment in the manufacturing space, was passed. Moreover, the US made adjusted trade agreements with the United Kingdom and Vietnam, which could mitigate uncertainty. Interest rate drops might also trigger higher demand for manufactured products. However, Deloitte urged manufacturers to brace for diverse economic situations, including ongoing market trends, declining demand, or future growth.
Similarly, West Monroe released its mid-market manufacturing outlook 2026 report on November 18. Its Quarterly Supply Chain Poll of 250 industry executives revealed that 46% of companies reacted to trade or policy shifts within a week this year, which led to incorrect data input and processing at times. However, for 2026, they are concentrating on fast yet accurate decision-making. This means digitalizing their structures and unifying data across plants and suppliers, maintaining an organized master database, and identifying reliable sources. The Poll suggested that executives are willing to redefine human and AI collaboration in order to effectively measure results and scale operations.
Moreover, the West Monroe report pointed out that while M&A volume fell in the third quarter of 2025, the transaction values rose as investors chased high-quality assets. Heading into 2026, M&A is imperative for modernization and risk mitigation, helping manufacturers adopt AI, fill talent gaps, and balance regional exposure amid a volatile trade landscape.
With that outlook in mind, let’s take a look at the 14 best industrial dividend stocks to buy according to analysts.
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Our Methodology
This list was created by screening industrial stocks with dividend yields higher than 1% and average analyst upside potential of 10% or more as of November 30. Next, we sorted companies by market cap in descending order to focus on the largest firms, which typically handle market volatility better and maintain steady dividends. We then manually verified an average upside of 10% or more, ending up with a list of 14 stocks. We also included hedge fund sentiment data for each stock as of Q3 2025 to give more insight into where smart money is moving. We ranked the following list in ascending order of upside potential.
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14. Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 69
Upside Potential as of November 30: 10.72%
Dividend Yield as of November 28: 1.38%
Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is one of the best industrial stocks to buy. On November 7, Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on JCI following its fiscal Q4 earnings topping estimates, as per the Fly’s report. The firm lifted the price target on the stock from $124 to $142. Analyst Joe Ritchie conveyed to investors that segment EBITDA came in 3% higher than market consensus, due to better-than-anticipated growth in all locations. Goldman added that the company’s guidance looks attainable given the momentum in the Applied HVAC space.
On November 5, Johnson Controls reported its fiscal Q4 results. The GAAP EPS came in at $0.42, with Q4 sales growing 3% to $6.4 billion, with JCI reporting robust double-digit growth in Systems and high single-digit growth in Service segments. During the quarter, the company shelled out $243 million in dividends and bought back an aggregate of $5 billion in ordinary stock under an accelerated share repurchase initiative.
Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) designs, distributes, installs, and maintains HVAC systems, building controls, fire and security systems, and refrigeration units. Its services also include inspections, routine maintenance, repairs, and energy-efficient and smart building solutions.
13. RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 76
Upside Potential as of November 30: 12.76%
Dividend Yield as of November 28: 1.56%
RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) is one of the best industrial stocks to buy. On November 18, BNP Paribas Exane began coverage of RTX Corporation with an Outperform rating and a price target of $210, according to a report by the Fly.
Separately, a Reuters report dated November 21 indicates that Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems, a joint venture of RTX, has made a $1.25 billion deal with Israel to provide surface-to-air missiles. The contract involves missiles, missile kits, and testing gear for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system.
$33 million has been invested to build a new site located in East Camden, Arkansas, to manufacture these missiles for Iron Dome and its US version, SkyHunter. In the month prior to this announcement, RTX boosted its yearly profit and revenue outlook, driven by the growing demand for its missiles and related services amid the rising global tensions.
RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) is a Virginia-based aerospace and defense company that caters to commercial airlines, militaries, and government clients worldwide. The company specializes in aviation systems, training technology, building and maintaining aircraft engines, and defense systems that help detect, track, and counter threats.
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