IDEX beats Q1 estimates as AI-related demand lifts prices; outlook raised
IDEX Corporation IEX | 0.00 |
Overview
U.S. engineered products maker's Q1 sales rose 9%, beating analyst expectations
Adjusted diluted EPS for Q1 rose 14%, beating analyst expectations
Company raised full-year 2026 organic growth and adjusted EPS guidance
Outlook
IDEX raises full-year 2026 organic sales growth outlook to 3%-4% from 1%-2%
Company now sees 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $8.35 to $8.55, up from $8.15-$8.35
IDEX expects Q2 2026 organic sales to rise 3%-4% and adjusted EPS of $2.07-$2.12
Result Drivers
HST SEGMENT GROWTH - Higher volumes in Health & Science Technologies, driven by AI-related demand for data center power and semiconductors, as well as strength in space and defense, boosted organic sales
POSITIVE PRICING - Price increases contributed to sales growth across all segments
GROSS MARGIN PRESSURE - Gross margin declined due to unfavorable mix and price/cost pressure, partly offset by productivity improvements
Company press release: ID:nBw6TZn85a
Key Details
Metric |
Beat/Miss |
Actual |
Consensus Estimate |
Q1 Sales |
Beat |
$886.90 mln |
$845.57 mln (12 Analysts) |
Q1 Adjusted EPS |
Beat |
$2 |
$1.77 (12 Analysts) |
Q1 EPS |
|
$1.61 |
|
Q1 Adjusted Net Income |
Beat |
$148.60 mln |
$132.57 mln (7 Analysts) |
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA |
Beat |
$230.40 mln |
$193.80 mln (2 Analysts) |
Q1 Adjusted Gross Margin |
|
44.90% |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 9 "strong buy" or "buy", 7 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the industrial machinery & equipment peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for IDEX Corp is $225.00, about 9.6% above its April 28 closing price of $205.36
The stock recently traded at 24 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 21 three months ago
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