ESCO Technologies Inc.

ESE • Hardware, Equipment & Parts

$274.02

▲ +0.15 (+0.05%)

Current price

EarningsLatest report: Jun 30, 2026

HIGHLY FAVORABLE PROFILEExcellentConfidence: 70%

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.Methodology

Analysis thesis: Strong business quality with supportive growth and cash-flow evidence. Valuation still matters, but the historical ratio profile is favorable.

Market Cap

$7.12B

Growth

1.6%

Cash Flow

5/5

Trend

Stable

Evidence

Stable or improving margins · 27.3%Positive revenue growth · 11.4%Positive free cash flow · 7.32Consistent free cash flow · 5/5Reasonable earnings multiple · 18.28

Financial data as of: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast earnings update: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast profile update: Aug 12, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC

Company Snapshot

Key valuation, quality, financial strength, momentum and analyst data.

Price$274.02

Change0.05%

Shares Out25.98M

Market Cap$7.12B

Enterprise Value$7.15B

52W Range182.85 - 362.15

Beta1.11

P/E22.61

P/S5.52

P/B4.36

P/FCF28.03

EV/Sales5.54

Price$274.02

Change0.05%

Shares Out25.98M

Market Cap$7.12B

Enterprise Value$7.15B

52W Range182.85 - 362.15

Beta1.11

P/E22.61

P/S5.52

P/B4.36

P/FCF28.03

EV/Sales5.54

EV/EBITDA28.18

EV/FCF28.17

Earnings Yield4.42%

FCF Yield3.57%

Dividend Yield0.17%

Gross Margin42.09%

Oper. Margin15.81%

Profit Margin27.32%

Debt/Eq0.15

Current Ratio1.35

Quick Ratio0.93

Revenue 5Y1.57%

Target$413.00

Target Upside50.72%

Target Median$413.00

Target Range413.00 - 413.00

Volume180.37K

Avg Volume288.92K

EPS Surprise0.01

Investment DNA

How strong this company looks for long-term investors

out of 100

Business Quality

Margins, moat, returns

82/100

Financial Strength

Debt, cash, stability

78/100

Growth Potential

Revenue and expansion

95/100

Price Attractiveness

Cheap or expensive today

60/100

Why this score▼

Stable or improving margins · 27.3%Positive revenue growth · 11.4%Positive free cash flow · 7.32Consistent free cash flow · 5/5Reasonable earnings multiple · 18.28Manageable debt level · 0.15

Analyst view

Analyst sentiment and price target

ESE

Analyst sentiment

Based on 15 analyst votes · 2026-09-05

80/100

Bullish

Hold

Bearish

Price Target

2026-08-12

Low

$413.00

Mean

$413.00

Median

$413.00

High

$413.00

Company Overview

IPO: 10/1/1990

Industry: Hardware, Equipment & Parts

P/B i: 4.36

Debt / Equity i: 0.15

Operating Margin: 15.81%

Net Margin: 27.32%

ROE i: -

ROIC: -

Financial Health

Score16 / 20

Debt / Equity: 0.15

Current Ratio: 1.35

Quick Ratio: 0.93

Status: Strong

Insider Transactions

Recent executive and insider activity

PHILLIPPY ROBERT J

Transaction: 07/17/2026

BUY

Change

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Price

Not reported

Filing

07/20/2026

Type

BUY

Campbell David A

Transaction: 07/17/2026

BUY

Change

—

Price

Not reported

Filing

07/20/2026

Type

BUY

Conner Penelope M

Transaction: 07/17/2026

BUY

Change

—

Price

Not reported

Filing

07/20/2026

Type

BUY

Insider	Type	Change	Price	Transaction	Filing
PHILLIPPY ROBERT J	BUY	—	Not reported	07/17/2026	07/20/2026
Campbell David A	BUY	—	Not reported	07/17/2026	07/20/2026
Conner Penelope M	BUY	—	Not reported	07/17/2026	07/20/2026
Dewar Patrick M	BUY	—	Not reported	07/17/2026	07/20/2026
Hess Janice L.	BUY	—	Not reported	07/17/2026	07/20/2026
KHILNANI VINOD M	BUY	—	Not reported	07/17/2026	07/20/2026
Valdez Gloria L	BUY	—	Not reported	07/17/2026	07/20/2026
Valdez Gloria L	BUY	+197	$326.96	05/01/2026	05/04/2026
Valdez Gloria L	SELL	—	Not reported	05/01/2026	05/04/2026
Campbell David A	BUY	—	Not reported	04/17/2026	04/20/2026
Conner Penelope M	BUY	—	Not reported	04/17/2026	04/20/2026
Dewar Patrick M	BUY	—	Not reported	04/17/2026	04/20/2026
Hess Janice L.	BUY	—	Not reported	04/17/2026	04/20/2026
KHILNANI VINOD M	BUY	—	Not reported	04/17/2026	04/20/2026
PHILLIPPY ROBERT J	BUY	—	Not reported	04/17/2026	04/20/2026
Valdez Gloria L	BUY	—	Not reported	04/17/2026	04/20/2026
Conner Penelope M	SELL	—	Not reported	02/05/2026	02/06/2026
Conner Penelope M	BUY	+1,349	$238.40	02/05/2026	02/06/2026
Hess Janice L.	SELL	—	Not reported	02/05/2026	02/06/2026
Hess Janice L.	BUY	+1,349	$238.40	02/05/2026	02/06/2026

About the Company

ESCO Technologies Inc.

ESCO Technologies Inc. serves global industrial and commercial markets by offering specialized engineered products and sophisticated systems. The company operates through three primary business units: Aerospace & Defense, Utility Solutions Group, and RF Shielding and Test. The Aerospace & Defense division focuses on the creation and manufacturing of advanced filtration products, including hydraulic filter elements and fluid control devices for commercial aviation, unique filter mechanisms for satellite micro-propulsion, and bespoke filters for both crewed aircraft and submarines. This segment also develops and produces elastomeric-based solutions aimed at reducing the signature of U.S. naval vessels. Furthermore, it supplies essential, precision-machined components such as bushings, pins, sleeves, and other intricately crafted parts, which are critical for aircraft systems like landing gear, rotor heads, engine mounts, flight controls, and actuation systems within the aerospace and defense sectors. The Utility Solutions Group provides vital diagnostic testing capabilities, enabling operators of electric power grids to effectively assess the integrity of high-voltage power transmission equipment. Additionally, this group furnishes decision-making support tools specifically designed for the renewable energy industry, with a particular focus on wind and solar power generation. The RF Shielding and Test segment is dedicated to designing and manufacturing specialized facilities, such as RF test environments, secure communication sites, acoustic test chambers, RF and magnetically shielded rooms, and broadcasting and recording studios. Its product range encompasses RF absorptive materials and filters, active compensation systems, a variety of antennas and their associated masts, turntables, electric and magnetic probes, RF test cells, proprietary measurement software, and numerous other test accessories used for diverse testing applications. Complementing its product offerings, this segment delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including calibration for antennas and field probes, chamber certification, field surveys, customer training, and various product testing procedures. ESCO Technologies distributes its products and services through a multifaceted network comprising independent distributors, external sales representatives, dedicated direct sales teams, and its own internal sales personnel. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Latest news

Is ESCO Technologies (ESE) Outperforming Other Business Services Stocks This Year?

Here is how Esco Technologies (ESE) and FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research

Down 18.5% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Esco Technologies (ESE)

Esco Technologies (ESE) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.

Zacks Investment Research

American Capital Management Inc. Makes New $22.86 Million Investment in ESCO Technologies Inc. $ESE

American Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 65,312 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock, valued at approximately $22,862,000. American Capital Management Inc. owned 0.25% of

Defense World

Deutsche Bank AG Buys New Position in ESCO Technologies Inc. $ESE

Deutsche Bank AG bought a new stake in shares of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 29,056 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock, valued at approximately

Defense World

Bank of America Corp DE Sells 46,288 Shares of ESCO Technologies Inc. $ESE

Bank of America Corp DE lessened its stake in ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) by 19.8% during the quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 187,754 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock after selling 46,288 shares during the quarter. Bank of America

Defense World

Earnings Surprises

Period	Estimate	Actual	Surprise
2026-05-07	1.9	1.91	0.01
2026-02-05	1.32	1.64	0.32
2025-11-20	2.13	2.32	0.19
2025-08-07	2.13	1.6	-0.53
2025-05-07	1.25	1.35	0.1
2025-02-06	0.73	1.07	0.34
2024-11-14	1.44	1.46	0.02
2024-08-07	1.2	1.16	-0.04
2024-05-09	0.87	0.94	0.07
2024-02-08	0.65	0.62	-0.03
2023-11-16	1.22	1.25	0.03
2023-08-08	1	1.09	0.09