These two industrial stocks couldn't be more different, but both might deserve a closer look in the second half of 2025.Industrial companies are often called the backbone of the economy. Year to date, they've also been the backbone of the stock market: As of late July, the sector has handily outpaced the broader S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.60%) with a 15% gain, almost double the index's return.Analysts from FactSet have also put the sector at the very top for revenue growth through 2027 and second only to the energy ...