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NYSE:ESE

ESCO Technologies (ESE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$99.51
-0.71 (-0.71%)
(As of 03:04 PM ET)
Today's Range
$98.44
$100.42
50-Day Range
$97.51
$107.07
52-Week Range
$89.77
$118.60
Volume
134,916 shs
Average Volume
128,019 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.57 billion
P/E Ratio
27.64
Dividend Yield
0.32%
Price Target
$120.00

ESCO Technologies MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
20.6% Upside
$120.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.64% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.18mentions of ESCO Technologies in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$90,234 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
14.05%
From $4.20 to $4.79 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.97 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

86th out of 164 stocks

Communications Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

6th out of 13 stocks

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About ESCO Technologies Stock (NYSE:ESE)

ESCO Technologies Inc. produces and supplies engineered products and systems for industrial and commercial markets worldwide. It operates through three segments: Aerospace & Defense, Utility Solutions Group, and RF Test & Measurement. The Aerospace & Defense segment designs and manufactures filtration products, including hydraulic filter elements and fluid control devices used in commercial aerospace applications; filter mechanisms used in micro-propulsion devices for satellites; and custom designed filters for manned aircraft and submarines. It also designs, develops, and manufactures elastomeric-based signature reduction solutions for U.S. naval vessels; and mission-critical bushings, pins, sleeves, and precision-tolerance machined components for landing gear, rotor heads, engine mounts, flight controls, and actuation systems for the aerospace and defense industries. The Utility Solutions Group segment provides diagnostic testing solutions that enable electric power grid operators to assess the integrity of high-voltage power delivery equipment; and decision support tools for the renewable energy industry, primarily wind and solar. The RF Test & Measurement segment designs and manufactures RF test and secure communication facilities, acoustic test enclosures, RF and magnetically shielded rooms, RF measurement systems, and broadcast and recording studios; and RF absorptive materials, filters, antennas, field probes, test cells, proprietary measurement software, and other test accessories to perform various tests. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors, sales representatives, direct sales teams, and in-house sales personnel. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.

ESE Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/19 Dividend
1/03/2024
Dividend Payable
1/19/2024
Last Earnings
2/08/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/16 Dividend
3/28/2024
Today
4/16/2024
Dividend Payable
4/16/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/14/2024
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Communications equipment, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
Industrial Machinery
CUSIP
29631510
Employees
3,195
Year Founded
1990

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$120.00
High Stock Price Target
$120.00
Low Stock Price Target
$120.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+19.8%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$92.54 million
Pretax Margin
12.33%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$956.03 million
Cash Flow
$5.60 per share
Book Value
$43.87 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
25,592,000
Market Cap
$2.58 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.15

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Bryan H. Sayler (Age 57)
    President, CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.36M
  • Mr. Christopher L. Tucker (Age 53)
    Senior VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.09M
  • Mr. David M. Schatz (Age 60)
    Senior VP, Secretary & General Counsel
    Comp: $620.94k
  • Kate Lowrey
    Vice President of Investor Relations
  • Steve Savis
    Chief Human Resources Officer
  • May Scally
    Chief Operating Officer of Morgan Schaffer Ltd.
  • Mr. Matthew Carrara
    President of Doble Engineering Company & Utility Solutions Group
  • Mr. Mike Alfred
    President of Crissair, Inc.
  • Michele Marren
    VP & Corporate Controller
  • Mr. Rowland Ellis
    President of PTI Technologies Inc.

ESE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell ESCO Technologies stock right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ESCO Technologies in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ESE shares.
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What is ESCO Technologies' stock price target for 2024?

2 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for ESCO Technologies' stock. Their ESE share price targets range from $120.00 to $120.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $120.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have ESE shares performed in 2024?

ESCO Technologies' stock was trading at $117.03 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, ESE shares have decreased by 15.0% and is now trading at $99.51.
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Are investors shorting ESCO Technologies?

ESCO Technologies saw a decline in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 166,600 shares, a decline of 18.3% from the February 29th total of 204,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 120,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days. Currently, 0.7% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is ESCO Technologies' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024.
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How were ESCO Technologies' earnings last quarter?

ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.67 by $0.05. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $218.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $221.44 million. ESCO Technologies had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.59% and a net margin of 9.60%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.60 EPS.

How often does ESCO Technologies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for ESCO Technologies?

ESCO Technologies announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Investors of record on Monday, April 1st will be given a dividend of $0.08 per share on Tuesday, April 16th. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 28th.
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Is ESCO Technologies a good dividend stock?

ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.32%. The dividend payout ratio is 8.89%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ESE will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.68% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What ETFs hold ESCO Technologies' stock?
What guidance has ESCO Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?

ESCO Technologies updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 8th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 4.150-4.300 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 4.240. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.0 billion-$1.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.0 billion.

What is Vic Richey Jr.'s approval rating as ESCO Technologies' CEO?

2 employees have rated ESCO Technologies Chief Executive Officer Vic Richey Jr. on Glassdoor.com. Vic Richey Jr. has an approval rating of 50% among the company's employees. This puts Vic Richey Jr. in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of ESCO Technologies own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other ESCO Technologies investors own include Emerson Electric (EMR), AT&T (T), Procter & Gamble (PG), Exxon Mobil (XOM), International Business Machines (IBM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Altria Group (MO), Caterpillar (CAT), Intel (INTC) and Coca-Cola (KO).

Who are ESCO Technologies' major shareholders?

ESCO Technologies' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.02%), Moody National Bank Trust Division (0.01%), Contravisory Investment Management Inc. (0.01%) and GAMMA Investing LLC (0.00%).
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How do I buy shares of ESCO Technologies?

Shares of ESE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does ESCO Technologies have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of ESCO Technologies: Altanova, Beijing Lindgren ElectronMagnetic Technology Co. Ltd., Canyon Engineering Products Inc., Crissair, Crissair Inc., Doble Engineering Company, Doble Engineering Company, Doble Lemke GmbH, Doble PowerTest Limited, ESCO International Holding Inc., ESCO Technologies Holding LLC, ESCO UK Global Holdings Ltd, ETS-Lindgren Inc., ETS-Lindgren OY, ETS-Lindgren Technology (Tianjin) Co. Ltd., Globe Composite Solutions LLC, Globe Composite Solutions LLC, Hexagram Inc., Hi-Tech Metals Inc., I.S.A. – Altanova Group S.r.l., LDIC GmbH, Manta Test Systems Inc, Mayday Manufacturing Co., Mayday Manufacturing Co., Morgan Schaffer Ltd., Morgan Schaffer Ltd., NRG Systems, NRG Systems Inc., Networks Electronic Company LLC, Networks Electronic Company LLC, Nexus Energy Software, PTI Technologies Inc., VACCO Industries, Vanguard Instruments Company Inc, Westland Technologies Inc., and Westland Technologies Inc..
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This page (NYSE:ESE) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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