J.P. Morgan has flagged mining equipment suppliers as one of the more compelling segments inside the European capital goods sector as markets move toward 2026, citing what it describes as solid commodity fundamentals and improving order trends across mining projects.
In a research note, the broker emphasized a group of equipment makers that it judges to be well placed to benefit from rising investment in metals associated with electrification, as well as continued resilience in gold mining. The bank highlighted companies that combine advanced technology portfolios with meaningful exposure to aftermarket services - a mix it sees as supportive of earnings stability and margin protection through cycles.
Sandvik
Sandvik is highlighted by J.P. Morgan as a prominent vehicle for exposure to mining equipment demand, with the broker drawing attention to the company’s sizeable footprint in gold mining. The note says elevated gold prices, backed by ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, are likely to underpin continued investment in gold-related projects.
J.P. Morgan points to Sandvik’s capabilities in drilling, rock processing and automation as reinforcing the firm’s standing in underground mining applications. The broker also notes Sandvik’s large aftermarket business, which it views as a source of recurring revenue that helps sustain margins over time.
FLSmidth
FLSmidth is described as offering clear leverage to the copper mining cycle, which the broker identifies as a major long-term investment theme tied to the broader energy transition. The research note frames copper demand as expected to grow as electrification progresses across renewable power, electric vehicles and grid expansion.
With a focus on mineral processing technology and large-scale project engineering, J.P. Morgan says FLSmidth is positioned to benefit when mining companies move forward with new copper developments and expansions of capacity.
Metso
Metso receives a positive mention for steady demand in its mineral processing solutions. The broker highlights the company’s crushers and grinding technologies, which are used across mining operations, and calls out Metso’s positioning in sustainable processing technologies as important amid a growing focus among mining firms on energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Weir Group
Weir Group is noted for supplying critical components used across mining operations, particularly in slurry transport and mineral processing. J.P. Morgan underscores Weir’s strong aftermarket business model, which generates recurring revenues from maintenance and replacement parts. The research note suggests that this aftermarket exposure helps cushion earnings during periods of weaker capital spending while leaving Weir well placed to benefit when mining investment cycles strengthen.
The brokerage’s analysis centers on two recurring themes: technology-led differentiation in equipment and a high proportion of aftermarket revenues. Together, the bank argues, those attributes can provide relative resilience in downturns and leverage during upturns as mining companies invest in metals linked to electrification and maintain spending in areas such as gold.