Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNYSE:ESE ESCO Technologies (ESE) Stock Price, News & Analysis $114.87 -0.13 (-0.11%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$114.30▼$116.2950-Day Range$102.12▼$124.3152-Week Range$94.59▼$125.54Volume124,376 shsAverage Volume129,393 shsMarket Capitalization$2.96 billionP/E Ratio30.15Dividend Yield0.28%Price Target$125.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get ESCO Technologies alerts: Email Address ESCO Technologies MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.8% Upside$125.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.36% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.52Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth16.87%From $4.15 to $4.85 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.1.90 out of 5 starsIndustrial Products Sector136th out of 165 stocksCommunications Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry8th out of 12 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingESCO Technologies has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageESCO Technologies has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about ESCO Technologies' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.36% of the float of ESCO Technologies has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverESCO Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in ESCO Technologies has recently increased by 0.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldESCO Technologies has a dividend yield of 0.28%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthESCO Technologies does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of ESCO Technologies is 8.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, ESCO Technologies will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.60% next year. This indicates that ESCO Technologies will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about ESCO Technologies' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for ESE. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentESCO Technologies has a news sentiment score of 1.52. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for ESCO Technologies this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for ESE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, ESCO Technologies insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.80% of the stock of ESCO Technologies is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions95.70% of the stock of ESCO Technologies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about ESCO Technologies' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for ESCO Technologies are expected to grow by 16.87% in the coming year, from $4.15 to $4.85 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of ESCO Technologies is 30.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.02.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of ESCO Technologies is 30.15, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 19.22.Price to Book Value per Share RatioESCO Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 2.48. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about ESCO Technologies' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << 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.Read More ESE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ESE Stock News HeadlinesAugust 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: Director Vinod Khilnani Sells Shares of ESCO Technologies Inc (ESE)August 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comESCO Technologies: Navy Contracts, Aerospace, And Renewables Rebound Drive GrowthSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Why billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. August 14, 2024 | bizjournals.comSt. Louis public company launches 'strategic review' of business unitAugust 14, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comESCO Technologies Third Quarter 2024 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsAugust 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comESE Aug 2024 130.000 call (ESE240816C00130000)August 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comESCO Technologies Inc. Just Missed Earnings And Its Revenue Numbers Were Weaker Than ExpectedAugust 8, 2024 | msn.comESE Stock Earnings: ESCO Technologies Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q3 2024September 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Why billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. August 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comESCO Technologies Inc. 2024 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comESCO Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 ResultsAugust 3, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comESCO Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:ESE) Stock Is Going Strong: Have Financials A Role To Play?August 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comESE Sep 2024 120.000 put (ESE240920P00120000)July 20, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comESE Completes Sale of Minority Interest in GameAddikJuly 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comESCO Technologies Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release And Conference CallJuly 10, 2024 | seekingalpha.comESCO Technologies: A Growing Conglomerate But Few Immediate CatalystsJuly 10, 2024 | seekingalpha.comESCO Technologies: Growth In Aerospace And Increasing Power DemandJune 5, 2024 | globenewswire.comESCO Technologies to Participate in the 2024 Wells Fargo Industrial ConferenceSee More Headlines Receive ESE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for ESCO Technologies and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/19 Dividend7/03/2024Dividend Payable7/19/2024Last Earnings8/07/2024Today9/07/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/16 Dividend10/02/2024Dividend Payable10/16/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/21/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorIndustrial Products Industry Communications equipment, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryIndustrial Machinery Current SymbolNYSE:ESE CUSIP29631510 CIK866706 Webwww.escotechnologies.com Phone(314) 213-7200Fax314-213-7250Employees3,195Year Founded1990Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$125.00 High Stock Price Target$125.00 Low Stock Price Target$125.00 Potential Upside/Downside+8.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.81 Trailing P/E Ratio30.15 Forward P/E Ratio27.68 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$92.54 million Net Margins9.95% Pretax Margin12.69% Return on Equity8.82% Return on Assets5.81% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.13 Current Ratio2.10 Quick Ratio1.39 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.00 billion Price / Sales2.96 Cash Flow$5.43 per share Price / Cash Flow21.15 Book Value$46.35 per share Price / Book2.48Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares25,751,000Free Float25,545,000Market Cap$2.96 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.10 Social Links 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Bryan H. Sayler (Age 57)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.36MMr. Christopher L. Tucker (Age 53)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.09MMr. David M. Schatz (Age 60)Senior VP, Secretary & General Counsel Comp: $620.94kKate LowreyVice President of Investor RelationsSteve SavisChief Human Resources OfficerMr. Matthew CarraraPresident of Doble Engineering Company & Utility Solutions GroupBill ComeauAerospace & Defense Group PresidentMichele MarrenVP & Corporate ControllerAndy WarnerPresident of ETS-Lindgren Inc.Lara CrewsVP & TreasurerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsITTNYSE:ITTLincoln ElectricNASDAQ:LECOWoodwardNASDAQ:WWDDonaldsonNYSE:DCIRBC BearingsNYSE:RBCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPoint72 Asset Management L.P.Sold 1,300 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.008%Creative PlanningBought 1,582 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.033%Algert Global LLCBought 2,600 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.010%The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Bought 525 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.055%AQR Capital Management LLCSold 829 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.016%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ESE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ESE shares performed this year? ESCO Technologies' stock was trading at $117.03 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ESE stock has decreased by 1.8% and is now trading at $114.87. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were ESCO Technologies' earnings last quarter? ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 7th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.19 by $0.03. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $260.78 million during the quarter. ESCO Technologies had a net margin of 9.95% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.82%. 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. Does ESCO Technologies have any subsidiaries? ESCO Technologies subsidiaries include these companies: Networks Electronic Company LLC, Altanova, Globe Composite Solutions LLC, Manta Test Systems Inc, Vanguard Instruments Company Inc, Morgan Schaffer Ltd., NRG Systems, and more. Who are ESCO Technologies' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of ESCO Technologies include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.33%), Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (4.00%), Select Equity Group L.P. (1.54%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.10%). View institutional ownership trends. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of ESCO Technologies own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that ESCO Technologies investors own include Emerson Electric (EMR), AT&T (T), Procter & Gamble (PG), Exxon Mobil (XOM), International Business Machines (IBM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Altria Group (MO). This page (NYSE:ESE) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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