Franklin Electric (FELE)
Market Price (2/20/2026): $94.745 | Market Cap: $4.2 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Franklin Electric (FELE)
Market Price (2/20/2026): $94.745Market Cap: $4.2 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -39%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -60% | Key risksFELE key risks include [1] the long-term threat to its Fueling Systems business from increasing EV adoption and [2] near-term growth headwinds from customer inventory destocking, Show more. |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 29% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more. |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 29% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -39%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -60% |
| Key risksFELE key risks include [1] the long-term threat to its Fueling Systems business from increasing EV adoption and [2] near-term growth headwinds from customer inventory destocking, Show more. |
Qualitative Assessment
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Franklin Electric (FELE) stock has remained largely at the same level since 10/31/2025 because of the following key factors:
1. Mixed Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings and Market Reaction.
Franklin Electric reported mixed financial results for its fourth quarter of 2025 on February 17, 2026. While the company met or slightly missed analyst expectations for diluted earnings per share at $0.87, it fell short on revenue, reporting $506.9 million against an anticipated $516.25 million. Despite a 4% year-over-year increase in net sales and a 20% rise in operating income, the revenue miss led to an 11.7% drop in the stock price on the day of the announcement, pulling the stock back after it had reached near its 52-week high of $111.53 in mid-February.
2. Conservative 2026 Guidance Amidst Broader Macroeconomic Headwinds.
The company's outlook for full-year 2026 projected sales between $2.17 billion and $2.24 billion and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $4.40 to $4.60. This guidance implies low to mid-single-digit sales growth and mid-single to low double-digit EPS growth. Management acknowledged a "soft macroeconomic environment," citing ongoing housing market challenges and high interest rates, which likely tempered investor expectations for aggressive growth, aligning the stock within a more stable range.
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1. Mixed Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings and Market Reaction.
Franklin Electric reported mixed financial results for its fourth quarter of 2025 on February 17, 2026. While the company met or slightly missed analyst expectations for diluted earnings per share at $0.87, it fell short on revenue, reporting $506.9 million against an anticipated $516.25 million. Despite a 4% year-over-year increase in net sales and a 20% rise in operating income, the revenue miss led to an 11.7% drop in the stock price on the day of the announcement, pulling the stock back after it had reached near its 52-week high of $111.53 in mid-February.
2. Conservative 2026 Guidance Amidst Broader Macroeconomic Headwinds.
The company's outlook for full-year 2026 projected sales between $2.17 billion and $2.24 billion and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $4.40 to $4.60. This guidance implies low to mid-single-digit sales growth and mid-single to low double-digit EPS growth. Management acknowledged a "soft macroeconomic environment," citing ongoing housing market challenges and high interest rates, which likely tempered investor expectations for aggressive growth, aligning the stock within a more stable range.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Fundamental Drivers
The 0.5% change in FELE stock from 10/31/2025 to 2/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 0.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 10312025 | 2192026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 94.25 | 94.71 | 0.5% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 2,110 | 2,110 | 0.0% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| P/E Multiple | 29.6 | 29.8 | 0.5% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 44 | 44 | 0.0% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 0.5% |
Market Drivers
10/31/2025 to 2/19/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| FELE | 0.5% | |
| Market (SPY) | 0.4% | 21.9% |
| Sector (XLI) | 13.7% | 36.5% |
Fundamental Drivers
The 1.6% change in FELE stock from 7/31/2025 to 2/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 26.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 7312025 | 2192026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 93.18 | 94.71 | 1.6% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 2,060 | 2,110 | 2.4% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 8.7% | 6.7% | -23.0% |
| P/E Multiple | 23.6 | 29.8 | 26.3% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 45 | 44 | 2.0% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 1.6% |
Market Drivers
7/31/2025 to 2/19/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| FELE | 1.6% | |
| Market (SPY) | 8.6% | 27.6% |
| Sector (XLI) | 16.5% | 45.1% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -3.9% change in FELE stock from 1/31/2025 to 2/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -27.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).| (LTM values as of) | 1312025 | 2192026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 98.60 | 94.71 | -3.9% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 2,009 | 2,110 | 5.1% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 9.2% | 6.7% | -27.3% |
| P/E Multiple | 24.3 | 29.8 | 22.4% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 46 | 44 | 2.7% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -3.9% |
Market Drivers
1/31/2025 to 2/19/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| FELE | -3.9% | |
| Market (SPY) | 14.7% | 54.2% |
| Sector (XLI) | 28.8% | 61.3% |
Fundamental Drivers
The 8.5% change in FELE stock from 1/31/2023 to 2/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 38.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 1312023 | 2192026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 87.32 | 94.71 | 8.5% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 1,987 | 2,110 | 6.2% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 9.5% | 6.7% | -29.3% |
| P/E Multiple | 21.5 | 29.8 | 38.8% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 46 | 44 | 4.0% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 8.5% |
Market Drivers
1/31/2023 to 2/19/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| FELE | 8.5% | |
| Market (SPY) | 74.7% | 54.0% |
| Sector (XLI) | 80.7% | 67.2% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| FELE Return | 38% | -15% | 22% | 2% | -1% | -5% | 38% |
| Peers Return | 32% | -18% | 26% | 17% | 7% | 10% | 87% |
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 1% | 83% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| FELE Win Rate | 83% | 33% | 50% | 50% | 67% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 65% | 33% | 55% | 60% | 57% | 80% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 50% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| FELE Max Drawdown | -1% | -28% | -2% | -4% | -13% | -5% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -5% | -37% | -9% | -6% | -20% | -3% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | -1% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: XYL, PNR, IEX, ITT, DOV. See FELE Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 2/19/2026 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | FELE | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -29.4% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 41.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 303 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -32.0% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 47.1% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 195 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -22.4% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 28.8% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 118 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -66.5% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 198.6% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1,063 days | 1,480 days |
Compare to XYL, PNR, IEX, ITT, DOV
In The Past
Franklin Electric's stock fell -29.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/23/2021. A -29.4% loss requires a 41.6% gain to breakeven.
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About Franklin Electric (FELE)
Franklin Electric Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes water and fuel pumping systems worldwide. It operates through three segments: Water Systems, Fueling Systems, and Distribution. The Water Systems segment offers submersible motors, pumps, drives, electronic controls, water treatment systems, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment. Its motors and pumps are used principally for pumping clean water and wastewater in various residential, agricultural, municipal, and industrial applications; and manufactures electronic drives and controls that are used in motors for controlling functionality, as well as provides protection from various hazards, such as electrical surges, over-heating, and dry wells or tanks. The Fueling Systems segment provides pumps, pipes, sumps, fittings, vapor recovery components, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment primarily for use in fueling system applications. This segment serves other energy markets, such as power reliability systems, as well as includes electronic devices for online monitoring of the power utility, hydroelectric, and telecommunication and data center infrastructure. The Distribution segment sells to and provides presale support and specifications to the installing contractors. It sells products produced by the Water Systems segment. The company sells its products to wholesale and retail distributors, specialty distributors, original equipment manufacturers, industrial and petroleum equipment distributors, and oil and utility companies through its employee sales force and independent manufacturing representatives. Franklin Electric Co., Inc. was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Franklin Electric (FELE):
- Like a specialized Eaton, but for the pumps, motors, and systems that move water and fuel.
- The 'Intel Inside' for residential, agricultural, and industrial water wells, as well as fuel pumping systems.
- A focused Honeywell for the world's water and fuel pumping infrastructure.
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- Submersible Motors: Electric motors designed for operation while submerged in a fluid, primarily used in water and fuel pumping applications.
- Pumps (Water and Fuel): A wide range of pumps for moving water in residential, agricultural, and industrial settings, as well as for fuel transfer at service stations.
- Controls & Drives: Electronic devices that manage, protect, and optimize the performance of pumping systems, including variable frequency drives and motor controls.
- Water Treatment Systems: Products and solutions for improving water quality through filtration, disinfection, and other purification processes.
- Fueling System Components: A comprehensive suite of equipment for fuel handling, including piping, sensors, monitoring systems, and containment solutions for service stations.
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Franklin Electric (FELE) Major Customers
Franklin Electric (FELE) primarily sells its products and systems to other businesses, not directly to individual consumers. While the company's business model is B2B, it does not publicly disclose the names of its individual major customer companies in its regulatory filings or investor communications.
Instead, Franklin Electric describes its customer base in terms of the following categories of companies:
- Independent Distributors and Wholesalers: These companies constitute Franklin Electric's primary sales channel. They purchase a wide range of Franklin Electric's water and fueling systems products (such as submersible motors, pumps, drives, and controls) and then resell them to a diverse group of end-users, including plumbing contractors, well drillers, irrigation specialists, industrial facilities, and retailers. While Franklin Electric's regulatory filings acknowledge a reliance on a "concentrated number of independent distributors," the specific names of these major distributor companies are not publicly identified by FELE.
- Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs): Franklin Electric supplies components to other manufacturers who integrate FELE's motors, pumps, or control systems into their own finished products. Examples include manufacturers of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, large-scale agricultural irrigation systems, and various types of industrial machinery. The specific names of these OEM customers are not publicly disclosed by Franklin Electric.
- Private Label Customers: Franklin Electric also manufactures products that are then rebranded and sold under another company's private label. The names of these private label customers are not publicly disclosed.
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Joe Ruzynski, Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Ruzynski joined Franklin Electric as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors in July 2024. Prior to this role, he served as President of the Enclosures Segment at nVent, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, from 2018 to 2024. He also held various leadership positions at Pentair plc, a global water technology company. Mr. Ruzynski has substantial experience in the industrial and electrical sectors, with a track record of driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Jennifer Wolfenbarger, Chief Financial Officer
Mrs. Wolfenbarger joined Franklin Electric in July 2025 as the Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Franklin Electric, she served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Insulation business for Owens Corning, a global leader in building materials. She previously held divisional CFO roles at other manufacturing companies, including Stryker, Caterpillar, and General Motors. Mrs. Wolfenbarger has a proven track record of strategic growth, transformation, and manufacturing excellence.
Jonathan M. Grandon, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. Grandon joined Franklin Electric in September 2016. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Biomet Inc., a leading multi-national health care and medical device company. Prior to that, he was a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP and Mayer Brown LLP.
Daniela Williams, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ms. Williams joined Franklin Electric in 2025 as Chief Human Resources Officer. She brings over 20 years of global experience across the technology, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Before joining Franklin Electric, she served as Global Vice President of People & Culture at Visteon and held senior leadership roles at Aptiv and Dura Automotive.
Greg Levine, Vice President and President, Global Water Systems
Mr. Levine joined Franklin Electric in 2023 from Nidec Motion Control and Drives, where he served as President for six years. In this role, he oversaw an international team and positioned the company for twofold growth through organic initiatives and acquisitions. Before his tenure at Nidec, Mr. Levine held senior engineering roles at Emerson for 15 years.
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Franklin Electric (symbol: FELE) faces several key risks to its business operations:- Impact of Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption on Fueling Systems: A significant long-term headwind for Franklin Electric is the increasing adoption of Electric Vehicles, which is expected to negatively affect the demand for the company's fueling systems. This trend could lead to reduced sales and profitability in its Fueling Systems business segment.
- Cyclical Demand, Economic Conditions, and Inventory Management: The company is exposed to cyclical markets, particularly in its dewatering and other water systems applications, and its performance is sensitive to broader economic conditions. Recent challenges include near-term headwinds from inventory destocking and a declining backlog, indicating a slowdown in growth, as well as delayed customer projects in the Fueling Systems business and lower residential and agriculture demand for its Water Systems business.
- Raw Material Cost Volatility and Supply Chain Disruptions: Franklin Electric's costs of production are affected by changes in the market price of raw materials, sourced components, and finished goods. The company generally does not engage in commodity hedging for raw materials, and significant increases in these prices could lead to higher product costs, potentially reducing demand or increasing susceptibility to competition. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can impact the company's ability to procure necessary components and distribute its products.
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The global transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) poses a clear emerging threat to Franklin Electric's Fueling Systems segment. As demand for traditional fossil fuels declines, the need for new and replacement petroleum fueling infrastructure (including pumps, dispensers, sensors, and monitoring systems for gasoline/diesel) will significantly decrease over time.
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Franklin Electric (symbol: FELE) operates in the water and fueling systems markets. The addressable markets for their main products and services are as follows:
Water Systems
- The global water pump market was valued at approximately USD 73.98 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach around USD 106.36 billion by 2034, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.13%. Other estimates place the global water pump market size at USD 71.86 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 92.21 billion by 2030 (CAGR of 4.4%), and USD 52.4 billion in 2024, forecasted to expand to USD 80.6 billion by 2034 (CAGR of 4.4%).
- The global submersible pump market was valued at USD 16.32 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 27.74 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.58%. Another report estimates the global submersible pump market size at USD 15.59 billion in 2025, expected to reach USD 25.74 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.55%.
- The global electric submersible pumps market size was valued at USD 13.1 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to exceed USD 29.9 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.60%.
- Franklin Electric's Distribution segment, which focuses on the U.S. groundwater market, has an addressable market opportunity worth over USD 4 billion.
Fueling Systems
- The global fuel management system market size was valued at USD 1.33 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 1.43 billion in 2025 to reach USD 2.56 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.52%.
- The global automotive fuel delivery system market is projected to grow from USD 10.6 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 16.9 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 4.8%. Other sources estimate the global fuel delivery system market size at USD 2.7 billion in 2023, poised to grow to USD 4.22 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 5.1%, and USD 4.3 billion in 2023, anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 5% between 2024 and 2032.
- Franklin Electric's Energy Systems segment, focusing on fuel pumping systems and related offerings, has a market opportunity worth over USD 1.3 billion.
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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Franklin Electric (FELE) over the next 2-3 years:
- Global Manufacturing Expansion: Franklin Electric is actively expanding its global manufacturing footprint, including the recent opening of a new factory in Izmir, Turkey. This expansion aims to enhance service efficiency and capture growth opportunities in key international markets, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, by bringing capabilities closer to growing customer needs.
- Strategic Pricing and Volume Growth: The company has demonstrated the ability to achieve robust growth through increased volumes and effective pricing strategies. Management emphasizes maintaining pricing discipline and managing costs effectively, which, coupled with higher sales volumes across its segments, contributed to revenue increases in Q3 2025.
- Growth in Water Treatment and Dewatering Equipment: Franklin Electric is experiencing strong growth in specific product lines. Sales of large dewatering equipment increased significantly by 38% in Q3 2025, and water treatment products also saw a 9% rise in sales. These areas represent key product-level drivers for future revenue.
- Product Innovation and New Product Launches: The company is investing in innovation and has launched new products, such as three new pressure boosting products (VR SpecPAK, in-line SpecPAK, and VersaBoost Pro), which have shown strong interest and early adoption. Continued product innovation and successful new product introductions are expected to drive future sales.
- Strategic Acquisitions: Recent acquisitions have contributed incrementally to sales, as noted in the Q4 2024 and Q3 2025 earnings reports. Franklin Electric's strategy includes a balanced approach to capital allocation, suggesting that strategic acquisitions will continue to be a component of its growth strategy.
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Share Repurchases
- Franklin Electric repurchased approximately $104.1 million worth of shares (1,200,000 shares at $86.78 per share) in June 2025 from the Patricia Schaefer Settlement Trust.
- In June 2025, the Board of Directors approved an increase to the share repurchase authorization by 1,200,000 shares, maintaining a total authorization of 1,126,635 shares post-transaction. As of September 30, 2025, approximately 1.1 million shares remained authorized for repurchase.
- The company repurchased $53.1 million worth of its own shares in 2024. In 2022, Franklin Electric repurchased approximately $36.3 million in shares, including about $10.8 million in the fourth quarter.
Outbound Investments
- Franklin Electric has a strategic focus on acquisitions to drive growth and enhance its competitive position, aiming to expand product offerings and geographic reach, particularly in water treatment and industrial pump sectors.
- In early 2025, Franklin Electric planned to close the acquisition of Barnes de Colombia S.A. and acquired PumpEng Pty Ltd in February 2025. Acquisitions in the first quarter of 2025 totaled approximately $109.7 million.
- Major acquisitions in recent years included Gicon Pumps & Equipment for $27.9 million and Waterite in 2020, and Aqua Systems and Puronics in 2021, with total acquisitions for 2021 amounting to $235.7 million.
Capital Expenditures
- Capital expenditures, net, were $40.5 million in 2024, $39.9 million in 2023, and $41.9 million in 2022.
- In the first quarter of 2025, capital expenditures were approximately $6.8 million.
- Water Systems research and development expenditures in 2024 focused on developing new integrated pressure boosting systems, electronic variable frequency drives and controls, expanded standard electric skid pump packages, and new HVAC condensate product offerings.
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 166.76 |
| Mkt Cap | 16.3 |
| Rev LTM | 4,033 |
| Op Inc LTM | 784 |
| FCF LTM | 683 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 638 |
| CFO LTM | 759 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 711 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 5.3% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 2.9% |
| Rev Chg Q | 9.1% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 17.2% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 16.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.3% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 16.7% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 15.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 13.8% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 12.4% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 16.3 |
| P/S | 3.9 |
| P/EBIT | 22.2 |
| P/E | 31.2 |
| P/CFO | 24.0 |
| Total Yield | 4.3% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.0% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 2.4% |
| 3M Rtn | 9.4% |
| 6M Rtn | 11.9% |
| 12M Rtn | 5.9% |
| 3Y Rtn | 40.0% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 1.4% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 4.9% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 2.9% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -5.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -25.9% |
Price Behavior
Price Behavior
| Market Price | $94.71 | |
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 4.2 | |
| First Trading Date | 03/26/1990 | |
| Distance from 52W High | -13.8% | |
| 50 Days | 200 Days | |
| DMA Price | $99.49 | $94.03 |
| DMA Trend | up | up |
| Distance from DMA | -4.8% | 0.7% |
| 3M | 1YR | |
| Volatility | 38.6% | 29.3% |
| Downside Capture | 6.05 | 79.25 |
| Upside Capture | 27.78 | 59.04 |
| Correlation (SPY) | 22.9% | 55.6% |
FELE Betas & Captures as of 1/31/2026
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
| 1M | 2M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.48 | 1.40 | 0.89 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.94 |
| Up Beta | 2.61 | 2.41 | 0.94 | 1.39 | 0.91 | 1.02 |
| Down Beta | 1.54 | 1.24 | 0.68 | 0.55 | 0.72 | 0.76 |
| Up Capture | 143% | 152% | 112% | 77% | 76% | 71% |
| Bmk +ve Days | 11 | 22 | 34 | 71 | 142 | 430 |
| Stock +ve Days | 11 | 19 | 27 | 60 | 117 | 370 |
| Down Capture | 84% | 110% | 88% | 87% | 97% | 101% |
| Bmk -ve Days | 9 | 19 | 27 | 54 | 109 | 321 |
| Stock -ve Days | 9 | 22 | 34 | 65 | 134 | 379 |
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with FELE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FELE | -9.7% | 29.2% | -0.34 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLI) | 28.6% | 19.2% | 1.18 | 61.8% |
| Equity (SPY) | 13.0% | 19.4% | 0.51 | 54.8% |
| Gold (GLD) | 71.2% | 25.5% | 2.08 | 3.6% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.25 | 15.0% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 6.4% | 16.7% | 0.20 | 49.6% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | -30.2% | 44.9% | -0.66 | 25.9% |
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Based On 5-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with FELE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FELE | 5.6% | 27.2% | 0.21 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLI) | 16.2% | 17.2% | 0.76 | 70.4% |
| Equity (SPY) | 13.4% | 17.0% | 0.62 | 59.8% |
| Gold (GLD) | 22.0% | 17.1% | 1.05 | 7.3% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 11.0% | 19.0% | 0.47 | 13.8% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 4.8% | 18.8% | 0.16 | 50.9% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 6.9% | 57.1% | 0.34 | 23.1% |
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Based On 10-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with FELE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FELE | 14.7% | 31.3% | 0.51 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLI) | 15.5% | 19.8% | 0.69 | 67.9% |
| Equity (SPY) | 15.8% | 17.9% | 0.76 | 61.5% |
| Gold (GLD) | 15.0% | 15.6% | 0.80 | 2.6% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 8.7% | 17.6% | 0.41 | 19.3% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 6.8% | 20.7% | 0.29 | 49.9% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 67.7% | 66.7% | 1.07 | 15.4% |
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Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 2/17/2026 | -14.7% | ||
| 10/28/2025 | -3.3% | -5.4% | -3.1% |
| 7/29/2025 | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 4/29/2025 | -4.4% | -1.1% | -2.9% |
| 2/18/2025 | 6.0% | 3.8% | -0.8% |
| 10/29/2024 | -6.3% | -3.5% | 5.6% |
| 7/23/2024 | -4.3% | 0.3% | -4.5% |
| 4/30/2024 | -6.8% | -2.9% | -6.6% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| # Negative | 14 | 13 | 11 |
| Median Positive | 3.2% | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| Median Negative | -4.4% | -3.0% | -3.2% |
| Max Positive | 6.9% | 15.4% | 15.8% |
| Max Negative | -14.7% | -11.2% | -12.9% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2024 | 02/21/2025 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2024 | 10/31/2024 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2024 | 07/26/2024 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2024 | 04/30/2024 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2023 | 02/23/2024 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2023 | 10/27/2023 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2023 | 07/28/2023 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2023 | 05/05/2023 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2022 | 02/22/2023 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2022 | 11/01/2022 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2022 | 08/02/2022 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2022 | 05/03/2022 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2021 | 02/25/2022 | 10-K |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| # | Owner | Title | Holding | Action | Filing Date | Price | Shares | Transacted Value | Value of Held Shares | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sengstack, Gregg C | Sengstack Family Foundation | Sell | 12122025 | 97.33 | 1,000 | 97,331 | 2,889,477 | Form | |
| 2 | Sengstack, Gregg C | Direct | Sell | 12122025 | 97.03 | 10,779 | 1,045,908 | 10,678,954 | Form | |
| 3 | Grandon, Jonathan M | Chief Administrative Officer | Direct | Sell | 8152025 | 98.03 | 10,036 | 983,868 | 801,035 | Form |
| 4 | Sengstack, Gregg C | Direct | Sell | 8142025 | 98.19 | 10,000 | 981,943 | 12,806,992 | Form | |
| 5 | Wathen, David M | Direct | Sell | 6052025 | 85.25 | 25,000 | 2,131,318 | 2,046,065 | Form |
External Quote Links
| Y Finance | Barrons |
| TradingView | Morningstar |
| SeekingAlpha | ValueLine |
| Motley Fool | Robinhood |
| CNBC | Etrade |
| MarketWatch | Unusual Whales |
| YCharts | Perplexity Finance |
| FinViz |
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