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Securities and stock performance data for the Telecommunications equipment industry is given. Analysis by company is broken down by graphs, revenue statisitcs, earnings per share, and yearly performance charts.

There was a strong rally for telecommunications equipment stocks in late 1998, but this was mainly a negation of the selloff these stocks had earlier in the year. Several companies in this industry had good profits for the year, but earnings for many others fell or decelerated in 1998 for a variety of reasons. There are a number of individual stocks in the telecommunications equipment sector which are timely for investors in 1999.

The telecommunications equipment industry has been extremely economically healthy in the last several years and gives every indication that it will continue to improve. The other danger is the rapid pace of technological change in both the telecommunications and telecommunications equipment industry which has hurt some companies and investors but has been extremely rewarding to others. Investors who are aware of technological trends will continue to benefit from the industry.

Stocks in the telecommunications equipment industry outperformed the market in the 2nd qtr of 1996. However, the equipment market is apt to become more competitive with telecommunication reform enacted in 1996 and technological advances. Decreased regulatory uncertainty and other factors are also making equipment purchase decisions easier for users. The stocks in this industry are volatile and suited mainly for aggressive investment portfolios.

The telecommunications reform bill in 1996 is the most interesting recent development for the telecommunications equipment industry. Open markets for cable television, local exchanges, and others are provided when certain requirements are met. Business should increase in the 2nd half of 1996 after purchasing decisions become clear and cellular phones digitized, and foreign markets are also increasingly important. These stocks are timely in 1996.

Increasingly reciprocal trade between the US and the Far East is providing an exciting and rapidly growing market for the US electronics industry. Capital equipment is an area where US manufacturers have an advantage, and as Far Eastern factories become more involved in parts fabrication, they will need state-of-the-art equipment. Several US companies are actively involved in Far East ventures, including Harris Corp, California Microwave and Varian Corp, making them potentially sound investment choices.

The electronics industry's success will greatly depend on changes to the marketplace. Those companies producing products for nonmilitary markets are expected to outperform companies targeting military markets. Additionally, electronics companies that produce telecommunications equipment are believed to constitute the fastest growing segment of the industry. The fastest growing geographic markets are expected to be outside the US, such as in Europe. Other aspects of the industry are covered.

The electronics industry is expected to perform favorably through July 1995. Profits are expected to gain 40% in 1994, and sales are forecast to grow 20% during the same period. Investments in this industry have a high potential for significant gains, but stocks in this industry also have high risks. Companies in this industry include manufacturers of electrical, communications and security equipment. The electronics industry gained about 8.3% over broad market indexes since the last report on the industry.

The electronics industry is relatively volatile because rapidly changing technology creates short product cycles. Potential investors should therefore be cautious in selecting stocks. As a whole, the domestic industry should be boosted by growth in the distribution, communications, and automotive sectors. Operations in Japan and Europe will likely suffer until those economies turn around, as early as 1995.

It is expected that, with a few exceptions, 1994 will be another good year for companies in the electronics industry. Much of their recent fortunes have been dependent on the high demand for personal computers and peripherals, especially telecommunications devices and wireless technology. Investors need to examine individual issues to determine whether the companies in question have adapted to the marketplace by diversifying their product lines.

Earnings forecasts are positive for many companies within the electronics industry due to expectations of continuing demand. Manufacturers of communications, distribution and connector products have had strong earnings that are expected to continue. Investors are advised to be selective in their choice of electronics industry stock issues and pay attention to certain low Price Stability ratings. Earnings for this group are projected to grow 26% annually at least through 1996.

Weak consumer demand for Scientific-Atlanta Inc.'s range of network products have caused sales to fall. With only Cablevision and Time WarnerCable making up 40% of its sales and competition increasing, stocks are ranked untimely and investors should give the company time to regain momentum.