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ESEESCO Technologies Inc.Hold5.6·$313.74-0.69%
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ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

HoldModerate Confidence

Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $313.74, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: Globe single supplier of critical military materials; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

ESCO Technologies provides engineered components for aerospace/defense (A&D, 44% of FY2025 revenue), RF test and measurement (Test, 21%), and utility diagnostic instruments (USG, 35%) to commercial and government customers globally. Approximately 23% of 2025 revenue came from... Read more

$313.74+1.1% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#6 of 14 Scientific & Technical Instruments
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield3.94%
IncomeYield0.10%(5y avg 0.29%)Payout6.30%sustainable
Stop $294.34Target $317.33(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 0.1:1
Analyst target$373.33+19.0%3 analysts
$317.33our TP
$313.74price
$373.33mean
$400

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $313.74, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: Globe single supplier of critical military materials; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 63, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 57d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Mon, Aug 10, 202657d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Strong growth profile
Positive momentum
Risks
Concentration risk — Supplier: Globe single supplier of critical military materials
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Expensive valuation

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)61.8
P/E (Fwd)34.2
Mkt Cap$8.1B
EV/EBITDA27.7
Profit Mgn24.7%
ROE9.2%
Rev Growth33.5%
Beta1.13
Dividend0.10%
Rating analysts7

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.10bearish
IV54%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • MEDIUMCustomerU.S. Government23%
    10-K Item 1: 'Direct and indirect sales to the U.S. Government, primarily related to the A&D segment, accounted for approximately 23%, 20% and 17% of our total revenue from continuing operations in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.'
  • HIGHSupplierGlobe single supplier of critical military materials
    10-K Item 1A: 'Globe has a single supplier of critical materials for a significant military production program, and if this supplier were to discontinue producing these components in a timely manner the need to secure another source could pose a risk'

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.0
Support Resistance
1.8
52w Position
8.1

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ev Ebitda
0.0
Pe
1.9
Forward Pe
3.2
Peg Ratio
3.7
Analyst Target
5.0
Ps
5.9
Forward P/E: 34.2xPEG: 3.03
GatesA.R:R 0.1 < 1.5@spotMomentum 7.4>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 57d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
63 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $282.98Resistance $320.52

Price Targets

$294
$317
A.Upside+1.1%
A.R:R0.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (1.1% upside)
! asymmetry at 0.1 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-10 (57d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESE stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $313.74, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: Globe single supplier of critical military materials; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 63, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $317.33 (+1.1%), stop $294.34 (−6.6%), A.R:R 0.1:1. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ESE stock price target?

Take-profit target: $317.33 (+1.1% upside). Target $317.33 (+1.1%), stop $294.34 (−6.6%), A.R:R 0.1:1. Stop-loss: $294.34.

What are the risks of investing in ESE?

Concentration risk — Supplier: Globe single supplier of critical military materials; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Expensive valuation.

Is ESE overvalued or undervalued?

ESCO Technologies Inc. trades at a P/E of 61.8 (forward 34.2). TrendMatrix value score: 3.4/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about ESE?

7 analysts cover ESE with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $373.

What does ESCO Technologies Inc. do?ESCO Technologies provides engineered components for aerospace/defense (A&D, 44% of FY2025 revenue), RF test and...

ESCO Technologies provides engineered components for aerospace/defense (A&D, 44% of FY2025 revenue), RF test and measurement (Test, 21%), and utility diagnostic instruments (USG, 35%) to commercial and government customers globally. Approximately 23% of 2025 revenue came from U.S. government sales, primarily in the A&D segment.

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