ESCO Technologies Inc.
NYSE•ESE
CEO: Mr. Bryan H. Sayler
Sector: Technology
Industry: Hardware, Equipment & Parts
Listing Date: 1990-10-01
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.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$6.92B
P/E (TTM)
22.7
57.5
Dividend Yield
0.1%
52W High
$291.31
52W Low
$134.78
52W Range
Rank36Top 31.8%
4.5
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 4.5 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q1 2026 Data
Revenue
$289.66M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$1.11+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$60.76M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2026 Q1 Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Net Sales Surge 35.0% Total net sales reached $289.7M, increasing $75.1M driven by strong performance in the A&D segment.
Continuing EPS Rises Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.11, significantly higher than $0.91 reported in the prior year period.
Backlog Grows Substantially Total backlog increased to $1.40B by period end, reflecting $557.2M in new orders received this quarter.
Operating Cash Flow Jumps Net cash from operations for continuing activities was $68.9M, more than double prior period results of $29.2M.
Risk Factors
USG Segment EBIT Declines USG EBIT fell due to lower NRG solar/wind shipments and inflationary pressures partially offsetting Doble growth.
Acquisition Amortization Rises Intangible asset amortization increased to $20.3M, primarily due to accounting related to the recent Maritime acquisition.
Financing Cash Outflow Net cash used in financing activities totaled $(53.2M), driven by significant principal payments on long-term debt.
SG&A Percentage Increased SG&A as percentage of sales rose to 21.1% from 25.6%, mainly due to A&D segment acquisition costs.
Outlook
Strong Liquidity Position Company maintains strong liquidity with $103.8M cash on hand and $469M available capacity under credit facility.
Maritime Integration Continues Paid approximately $5M for final working capital settlement related to the Maritime acquisition during the quarter.
Tax Rate Improvement Noted Effective tax rate improved to 19.1% due to favorable additional tax benefits related to share-based awards vesting.
Lease Accounting Changes New ASU 2024-03 disaggregation rules effective late 2026/2027; no immediate operational impact expected noted.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$9.31B
$3.71B
$3.08B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
65.7%
55.4%
53.0%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTMI | $9.86B | 55.5 | 10.6% | 29.1% |
| VICR | $8.64B | 73.1 | 18.7% | 1.6% |
| LFUS | $8.36B | -115.7 | -2.8% | 23.9% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
2.9%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-2.6%
Stable Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:May 5, 2026
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