ESE
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC
$296.45
+0.53%
$7.6B
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Vol
Market Cap$7.6B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (86%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$803.6M
Inst. Activity4 buys / 0 sells
SEC Reports2
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
May 15, 2026
Event
HSR Early Termination: ESCO Technologies Inc.; TB Continuity II Trust
The FTC granted early termination of the HSR Act waiting period for a transaction involving ESCO Tec
May 7, 2026
earnings
ESCO Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
- Q2 Sales increase 33% to $309 Million - Q2 Entered Orders increase 42% to $378 Million - Q2 GAAP E
May 1, 2026
Insider
Valdez Gloria L sold 197 shares
Director @ $326.96 ($64.4K)
May 1, 2026
Insider
Valdez Gloria L sold 197 shares
Director @ $326.96 ($64.4K)
May 1, 2026
Insider
Valdez Gloria L sold 106.46 shares
Director @ $326.96 ($34.8K)
Apr 23, 2026
SEC
ESCO Technologies announced it will report Q2 FY2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, after market close, followed by a
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 3/10
Apr 15, 2026
SEC
ESCO Technologies announced preliminary Q2 2026 earnings that beat expectations and raised full-year guidance, while sim
8-K — Impact 9/10
Inst.
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN — ADD
58,921 shares ($11.5M)
Price Targets
$373.33
+25.9% upside
Strong Buy
Current $296.45
Low $345.00
Median $375.00
High $400.00
3 analysts
$345.00
$400.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
4Buy
1Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | INITIATE | Buy |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Stephens & Co. | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $2.10 ▼ -0.9% | $2.07 — $2.13 | 31% YoY | 3 |
| Next Q | $2.53 ▼ -2.5% | $2.48 — $2.59 | 9% YoY | 3 |
| Current FY | $8.18 ▲ +0.8% | $8.15 — $8.23 | 36% YoY | 3 |
| Next FY | $9.17 | $9.00 — $9.28 | 12% YoY | 3 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
ESCO Technologies announced it will report Q2 FY2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, after market close, followed by a
Apr 23, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
9/10
ESCO Technologies announced preliminary Q2 2026 earnings that beat expectations and raised full-year guidance, while sim
Apr 15, 2026
BULLISH
Press
7/10
ESCO Technologies announced the acquisition of Megger Group Limited for $2.35 billion in a mix of cash and stock, expand
Apr 15, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $562.0M | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $102.9M | ADD |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $58.7M | NEW |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $45.7M | — |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $11.5M | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Valdez Gloria | M | $64.4K |
| May 1, 2026 | Valdez Gloria | M | $64.4K |
| May 1, 2026 | Valdez Gloria | D | $34.8K |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Campbell David | A | $290.32 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Conner Penelope | A | $61.76 |
8 institutional holders with $803.6M total value (4,112,718 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, MORGAN, CHARLES. Net buying activity: 4 institutions added/increased vs 0 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 2,876,105 | $562.0M | 69.9% | — |
| 2 | MORGAN STANLEY | 526,445 | $102.9M | 12.8% | ADD +95.3% |
| 3 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 300,658 | $58.7M | 7.3% | NEW |
| 4 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 234,042 | $45.7M | 5.7% | — |
| 5 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 58,921 | $11.5M | 1.4% | ADD +27.2% |
| 6 | NORGES BANK | 47,202 | $9.2M | 1.1% | NEW |
| 7 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 36,200 | $7.1M | 0.9% | DOUBLED +226.1% |
| 8 | FMR LLC | 33,145 | $6.5M | 0.8% | ADD +65.6% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 46,331 | 58,921 | +27.2% | $11.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 47,202 | — | $9.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 11,100 | 36,200 | +226.1% | $7.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 20,013 | 33,145 | +65.6% | $6.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 56,573 | 25,086 | -55.7% | $5.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 76,982 | 20,013 | -74.0% | $4.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 2,600 | 11,100 | +326.9% | $2.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 19,511 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 19,511 | — | $3.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 2,600 | — | $498.9K | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | EXIT | 7,000 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 3,635 | 95,460 | +2526.1% | $15.2M | 2025-Q1 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 39,309 | 50,032 | +27.3% | $8.0M | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 98,089 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | EXIT | 2,550 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 29,516 | 48,080 | +62.9% | $6.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 25,491 | 2,550 | -90.0% | $339.7K | 2024-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 313,944 | 613,068 | +95.3% | $79.1M | 2024-Q3 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 299,874 | — | $38.7M | 2024-Q3 |
7 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Valdez Gloria L | Director | M | 197 | $326.96 | $64.4K |
| May 1, 2026 | Valdez Gloria L | Director | M | 197 | $326.96 | $64.4K |
| May 1, 2026 | Valdez Gloria L | Director | D | 106.46 | $326.96 | $34.8K |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Campbell David A | Director | A | 0.922 | $314.92 | $290.32 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Conner Penelope M | Director | A | 0.196 | $314.92 | $61.76 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Dewar Patrick M | Director | A | 6.027 | $314.92 | $1.9K |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Hess Janice L. | Director | A | 0.251 | $314.92 | $78.92 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | KHILNANI VINOD M | Director | A | 0.196 | $314.92 | $61.76 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | PHILLIPPY ROBERT J | Director | A | 5.038 | $314.92 | $1.6K |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Valdez Gloria L | Director | A | 2.144 | $314.92 | $675.22 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | PHILLIPPY ROBERT J | Director | M | 1,349 | $238.40 | $321.6K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | PHILLIPPY ROBERT J | Director | M | 1,349 | $238.40 | $321.6K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | PHILLIPPY ROBERT J | Director | D | 0.254 | $238.40 | $60.46 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Conner Penelope M | Director | M | 1,349 | $238.40 | $321.6K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Conner Penelope M | Director | M | 1,349 | $238.40 | $321.6K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Conner Penelope M | Director | D | 0.254 | $238.40 | $60.46 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | KHILNANI VINOD M | Director | M | 1,349 | $238.40 | $321.6K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | KHILNANI VINOD M | Director | M | 1,349 | $238.40 | $321.6K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | KHILNANI VINOD M | Director | D | 0.254 | $238.40 | $60.46 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Hess Janice L. | Director | M | 1,349 | $238.40 | $321.6K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Hess Janice L. | Director | D | 0.254 | $238.40 | $60.46 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Valdez Gloria L | Director | M | 1,349 | $238.40 | $321.6K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Valdez Gloria L | Director | M | 1,349 | $238.40 | $321.6K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Valdez Gloria L | Director | D | 0.254 | $238.40 | $60.46 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Hess Janice L. | Director | M | 1,349 | $238.40 | $321.6K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Hess Janice L. | Director | A | 772 | $233.09 | $179.9K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Valdez Gloria L | Director | A | 772 | $233.09 | $179.9K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Hess Janice L. | Director | A | 214.509 | $233.09 | $50.0K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Valdez Gloria L | Director | A | 265.992 | $233.09 | $62.0K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Dewar Patrick M | Director | A | 772 | $233.09 | $179.9K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | KHILNANI VINOD M | Director | A | 772 | $233.09 | $179.9K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Conner Penelope M | Director | A | 772 | $233.09 | $179.9K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Dewar Patrick M | Director | A | 289.588 | $233.09 | $67.5K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Campbell David A | Director | A | 214.509 | $233.09 | $50.0K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Campbell David A | Director | A | 772 | $233.09 | $179.9K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | PHILLIPPY ROBERT J | Director | A | 772 | $233.09 | $179.9K |
2 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral. Avg impact: 6.0/10.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (86% buy). Based on 7 analysts: 2 strong buy, 4 buy, 1 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$373.33 mean target
+25.9% upside
Strong Buy (1.33)
$345.00 Low
$400.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $296.45 |
| Target Low | $345.00 |
| Target Mean | $373.33 |
| Target Median | $375.00 |
| Target High | $400.00 |
| # Analysts | 3 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (1.33) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$2.10 | $2.07 | $2.13 | 31.0% | -0.9% | 1↑ 2↓ | $0.3B | 14.7% | 3 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$2.53 | $2.48 | $2.59 | 9.0% | -2.5% | 0↑ 3↓ | $0.4B | 6.9% | 3 |
| Current FY 2026-09-30 |
$8.18 | $8.15 | $8.23 | 35.6% | +0.8% | 3↑ 0↓ | $1.3B | 20.2% | 3 |
| Next FY 2027-09-30 |
$9.17 | $9.00 | $9.28 | 12.1% | -0.2% | 2↑ 1↓ | $1.4B | 7.2% | 3 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $2.095 | |
| 7d ago | $2.097 | -0.002 |
| 30d ago | $2.114 | -0.019 |
| 60d ago | $2.130 | -0.035 |
| 90d ago | $2.130 | -0.035 |
2 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 1 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | INITIATE | — | Buy |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Stephens & Co. | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83% |
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May 15, 2026
Enforcement
HSR Early Termination: ESCO Technologies Inc.; TB Continuity II Trust
The FTC granted early termination of the HSR Act waiting period for a transaction involving ESCO Technologies Inc.; TB Continuity II Trust.
May 15, 2026
Enforcement
HSR Early Termination: TB Continuity II Trust; ESCO Technologies Inc.
The FTC granted early termination of the HSR Act waiting period for a transaction involving TB Continuity II Trust; ESCO Technologies Inc..
May 7, 2026
earnings
ESCO Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
- Q2 Sales increase 33% to $309 Million - Q2 Entered Orders increase 42% to $378 Million - Q2 GAAP EPS from Continuing Operations increases 26% to $1.
May 7, 2026
earnings_calendar
ESE Q2 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-07
Apr 23, 2026
earnings
ESCO Technologies Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
<p>St. Louis , April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) will report its second quarter financial results after the marke
Apr 15, 2026
m_and_a
ESCO Announces Agreement to Acquire Megger Group Limited
ESCO Announces Agreement to Acquire Megger Group Limited
Feb 17, 2026
short_interest
FTD: ESE — 13,813 shares ($3.7M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260217, Price: $268.41, FTD Value: $3,707,547.33, ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC