Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the engineered components and systems stocks, including ESCO (NYSE:ESE) and its peers.
Engineered components and systems companies possess technical know-how in sometimes narrow areas such as metal forming or intelligent robotics. Lately, automation and connected equipment collecting analyzable data have been trending, creating new demand. On the other hand, like the broader industrials sector, engineered components and systems companies are at the whim of economic cycles. Consumer spending and interest rates, for example, can greatly impact the industrial production that drives demand for these companies’ offerings.
The 13 engineered components and systems stocks we track reported a strong Q2. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 3.4% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 1.6% above.
Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 7.3% since the latest earnings results.
ESCO (NYSE:ESE)
A developer of the communication systems used in the Batmobile of “The Dark Knight,” ESCO (NYSE:ESE) is a provider of engineered components for the aerospace, defense, and utility sectors.
ESCO reported revenues of $339 million, up 14.4% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 0.7%. Overall, it was a mixed quarter for the company with full-year EPS guidance beating analysts’ expectations but a slight miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.
ESCO delivered the weakest full-year guidance update among its peers. The market seems disappointed with the results as the stock is down 13.3% since reporting and currently trades at $284.46.
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Best Q2: Enpro (NYSE:NPO)
Holding a Guinness World Record for creating the world's largest gasket, Enpro (NYSE:NPO) designs, manufactures, and sells products used for machinery in various industries.
Enpro reported revenues of $338.8 million, up 17.6% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 4.7%. The business had an exceptional quarter with full-year EBITDA guidance exceeding analysts’ expectations and a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.
Although it had a fine quarter compared to its peers, the market seems unhappy with the results as the stock is down 6.3% since reporting. It currently trades at $312.97.
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Weakest Q2: Worthington (NYSE:WOR)
Founded by a steel salesman, Worthington (NYSE:WOR) specializes in steel processing, pressure cylinders, and engineered cabs for commercial markets.
Worthington reported revenues of $371.5 million, up 16.9% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 4%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.
Worthington delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates in the group. As expected, the stock is down 4% since the results and currently trades at $56.38.
Read our full analysis of Worthington’s results here.
Gates Industrial Corporation (NYSE:GTES)
Helping create one of the most memorable moments for the iconic “Jurassic Park” film, Gates (NYSE:GTES) offers power transmission and fluid transfer equipment for various industries.
Gates Industrial Corporation reported revenues of $941.6 million, up 6.6% year on year. This number beat analysts’ expectations by 1.7%. It was a very strong quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts’ organic revenue estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.
The stock is flat since reporting and currently trades at $25.89.
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Timken (NYSE:TKR)
Established after the founder noticed the difficulty freight wagons had making sharp turns, Timken (NYSE:TKR) is a provider of industrial parts used across various sectors.
Timken reported revenues of $1.26 billion, up 7.5% year on year. This result topped analysts’ expectations by 2.2%. Taking a step back, it was a satisfactory quarter as it also recorded an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates but a significant miss of analysts’ organic revenue estimates.
The stock is down 10.9% since reporting and currently trades at $126.32.
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Market Update
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