RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) has seen a remarkable investment return, with a $1,000 investment made in January 2016 valued at $8,168.34 as of January 12, 2026, equating to a gain of 716.83%. This performance significantly outpaces the S&P 500’s 262.44% and gold’s 297.73% increases over the same period.
Headquartered in Oxford, CT, RBC specializes in manufacturing engineered bearings and precision components for various sectors, with 88.6% of its fiscal 2025 net revenues generated in the U.S. In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, RBC transformed its business by acquiring the DODGE mechanical power transmission division, shifting its operational focus to two reportable segments: Aerospace/Defense, contributing 36.2% of revenues, and Industrial, which makes up 63.8%.
Strength in the Aerospace/Defense segment, driven by growth in commercial aerospace and defense markets, positions RBC for further upside, despite challenges like rising operational costs and weakness in specific end markets. The company’s shares have increased by 5.87% in the past month, with positive earnings revisions for fiscal 2025.
