Has ESCO Technologies (ESE) Outpaced 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 Research7/29/2026Positive
ESE
ESCO Technologies IncNYSETECHNOLOGYSCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$8.40B
P/E Ratio
63.65
EPS
$4.96
Beta
1.09
52W High
$362.06
52W Low
$174.69
50-Day MA
$319.24
200-Day MA
$266.21
Dividend Yield
0.10%
Profit Margin
24.70%
Forward P/E
25.38
PEG Ratio
1.67
About ESCO Technologies Inc
ESCO Technologies Inc. produces and supplies products and systems designed for the industrial and commercial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.25B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $522.67M |
| EBITDA | $297.49M |
| Operating Margin | 15.50% |
| Return on Equity | 9.21% |
| Return on Assets | 5.78% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $48.28 |
| Book Value | $61.20 |
| Price-to-Book | 5.30 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 6.74 |
| EV/Revenue | 6.81 |
| EV/EBITDA | 29.04 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 11.30% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 33.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | $25.91M |
| Float | $25.76M |
| % Insiders | 0.38% |
| % Institutions | 99.24% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
29.83%
HV 20-Day
30.07%
HV 30-Day
35.59%
HV 60-Day
37.10%
HV Rank
66.3%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($385.00 target)
2
Strong Buy2
BuyLatest News
ESCO Technologies Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
St. Louis, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) will report its third quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday, August 6, 2026, followed by a conference call where the financial results and related commentary will be discussed.
GlobeNewsWire7/22/2026Neutral
Will Esco Technologies (ESE) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Esco Technologies (ESE) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Zacks Investment Research7/15/2026Positive
ESCO Technologies: Multiple Growth Drivers Make The Premium Worth Paying
ESCO Technologies (ESE) earns a buy rating, driven by robust growth in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) and Utility Solutions Group (USG) segments. A&D segment benefits from commercial aircraft production recovery and long-cycle naval programs, with Q2 2026 orders up ~90% y/y and backlog up ~34%. USG, led by Doble and soon Megger, capitalizes on grid reliability trends, with Doble orders growing 20% and the Megger acquisition enhancing ESE's value proposition.
Seeking Alpha6/19/2026Positive
ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha5/9/2026Neutral
Esco Technologies (ESE) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Esco Technologies (ESE) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.91 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.9 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.35 per share a year ago.
Zacks Investment Research5/8/2026Positive
ESCO Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
St. Louis, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) (ESCO, or the Company) today reported its operating results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q2 2026). Operating Highlights Q2 2026 Sales increased $78 million (33.5 percent) to $309 million compared to $232 million in Q2 2025.
GlobeNewsWire5/7/2026Neutral
Esco Technologies (ESE) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Esco Technologies (ESE) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Zacks Investment Research4/30/2026Neutral
ESCO Technologies Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
St. Louis , April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) will report its second quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday, May 7, 2026, followed by a conference call where the financial results and related commentary will be discussed.
GlobeNewsWire4/23/2026Neutral
Are Business Services Stocks Lagging ESCO Technologies (ESE) This Year?
Here is how Esco Technologies (ESE) and HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Zacks Investment Research4/21/2026Negative
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Data last updated: 7/29/2026