Standex International (NYSE:SXI) Hits New 12-Month High After Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Standex International Corporation (NYSE:SXI) hit a new 52-week high on Friday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock traded as high as $258.05 and last traded at $257.5550, with a volume of 4884 shares. The stock had previously closed at $246.19.

The industrial products company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.00 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $221.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $219.22 million. Standex International had a return on equity of 14.28% and a net margin of 6.20%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.91 EPS.

Standex International Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.34 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Standex International’s payout ratio is currently 30.49%.

Trending Headlines about 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.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $272.00 price target on shares of Standex International in a report on Monday, November 24th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Standex International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 24th. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $260.00 price objective on shares of Standex International in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Standex International in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Roth Mkm raised their price target on Standex International from $205.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $264.00.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Thomas E. Chorman sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.31, for a total transaction of $223,310.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 13,229 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,954,167.99. This trade represents a 7.03% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Vineet Kshirsagar sold 650 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $233.37, for a total value of $151,690.50. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 5,047 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,177,818.39. The trade was a 11.41% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 3,473 shares of company stock worth $794,509. 2.52% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Standex International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in Standex International in the 4th quarter worth $188,000. Torren Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Standex International during the fourth quarter valued at about $136,000. UBS Group AG grew its stake in shares of Standex International by 66.8% during the fourth quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 91,443 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $19,869,000 after buying an additional 36,634 shares during the last quarter. Round Rock Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Standex International by 34.5% in the fourth quarter. Round Rock Advisors LLC now owns 4,017 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $873,000 after buying an additional 1,031 shares during the period. Finally, ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Standex International in the 4th quarter valued at about $236,000. Institutional investors own 90.35% of the company’s stock.

Standex International Price Performance

The firm has a fifty day moving average of $237.14 and a two-hundred day moving average of $218.31. The company has a current ratio of 2.87, a quick ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77. The company has a market capitalization of $2.91 billion, a PE ratio of 53.86 and a beta of 1.12.

Standex International Company Profile

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.