Standex International (NYSE:SXI) Downgraded to “Hold” Rating by Wall Street Zen

Standex International (NYSE:SXI) was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Sunday.

SXI has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Roth Mkm raised their price objective on Standex International from $205.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Standex International in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $260.00 price target on shares of Standex International in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Finally, DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and issued a $272.00 price objective on shares of Standex International in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $264.00.

Standex International Stock Performance

NYSE SXI opened at $240.23 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $237.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $218.73. Standex International has a 52-week low of $128.85 and a 52-week high of $263.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77, a current ratio of 2.87 and a quick ratio of 2.07. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 53.86 and a beta of 1.12.

Standex International (NYSE:SXI) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The industrial products company reported $2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.00 by $0.08. Standex International had a net margin of 6.20% and a return on equity of 14.28%. The business had revenue of $221.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $219.22 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.91 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts forecast that Standex International will post 7.9 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Thomas E. Chorman sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $223.31, for a total value of $223,310.00. Following the sale, the director owned 13,229 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,954,167.99. This represents a 7.03% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Vineet Kshirsagar sold 650 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $233.37, for a total transaction of $151,690.50. Following the sale, the insider owned 5,047 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,177,818.39. This trade represents a 11.41% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 3,473 shares of company stock worth $794,509. Corporate insiders own 2.52% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of SXI. Financial Consulate Inc. acquired a new stake in Standex International during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Standex International in the third quarter valued at $28,000. AlphaQuest LLC raised its holdings in shares of Standex International by 72.8% in the third quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 197 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Huntington National Bank lifted its position in Standex International by 52.6% during the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 238 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $50,000 after buying an additional 82 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd grew its holdings in Standex International by 500.0% during the 3rd quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 252 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $53,000 after acquiring an additional 210 shares during the last quarter. 90.35% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Standex International

Here are the key news stories impacting Standex International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat expectations — EPS $2.08 vs. $2.00 estimate and revenue $221.3M (up 16.6% YoY). Strong top- and bottom-line beat is supportive of the stock. PR News Release
• Positive Sentiment: Margins improved — GAAP operating margin 16.1% and adjusted operating margin 19.0%, up ~30 bps year-over-year, indicating operating leverage as sales grow. PR News Release
• Positive Sentiment: Order momentum and product growth — record quarterly order intake with book-to-bill of 1.04 (electronics 1.08); new-product sales grew ~13% and fast-growth markets contributed ~28% of sales, supporting forward revenue visibility. PR News Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary and presentation offer details on segment trends and product pipeline; review of the Q&A and slides may clarify pace of organic recovery. Earnings Call Transcript Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance nuance — management updated FY2026 guidance with revenue shown at ~$900.1M, slightly below the consensus near $903.2M; an unclear/omitted EPS detail in the release created uncertainty and likely weighed on the stock despite the beat.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and sell-side sensitivity — SXI trades at a high P/E (~55x) and coming off a 12-month high, which can amplify downside when guidance or forward visibility is imperfect; trading volume was elevated on the move, indicating stronger investor reaction.

About Standex International

Standex International Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer specializing in food service equipment, engineered components, and industrial products. Operating across multiple markets, the company designs and produces commercial cooking and warming solutions, precision-engraved nameplates and decorative products, fluid power hydraulics, and magnetics-based electronics. These offerings serve a broad array of end markets, including quick-service restaurants, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer appliances.

With business organized into key segments—Food Service Equipment, Engraving & Decorating, Hydraulics, Industrial Electronics, and Technical Graphical Solutions—Standex delivers a combination of proprietary technology, automated manufacturing processes, and custom engineering services.