ABM Industries (ABM)


Market Price (10/20/2026): $51.45 | Market Cap: $3.0 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services

ABM Industries (ABM)


Market Price (10/20/2026): $51.45
Market Cap: $3.0 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.7%, Dividend Yield is 2.2%, FCF Yield is 10%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Building Management Systems, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -31%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -51%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 59%

Key risks
ABM key risks include [1] reduced service demand from ongoing softness in the commercial real estate market driven by hybrid work, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.7%, Dividend Yield is 2.2%, FCF Yield is 10%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Building Management Systems, Show more.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -31%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -51%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 59%
6 Key risks
ABM key risks include [1] reduced service demand from ongoing softness in the commercial real estate market driven by hybrid work, Show more.

ABM in ETFs

Weight = ABM's share of each fund

VTI0.00%
ITOT0.00%
IWM0.10%
IJR0.17%
VIG0.01%
VYM0.01%
VB0.03%
SLYV0.32%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/13/2026

ABM Industries (ABM) stock has gained about 20% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. ABM Industries reported strong fiscal third quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook. For fiscal Q3 2026, which ended July 31, 2026, the company announced adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.04, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.01 by $0.03. Quarterly revenue grew 4.2% year-over-year to a record $2.32 billion, meeting analyst expectations. Following these results, ABM increased the midpoint of its adjusted EPS outlook for fiscal 2026 to a range of $3.95-$4.10 per share and raised its full-year operating cash flow expectation to approximately $300 million and free cash flow to about $210 million.

2. The company demonstrated significant growth in higher-margin infrastructure markets. ABM is expanding its presence in the semiconductor, microgrid, and data center sectors. Through the first nine months of fiscal 2026 (November 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026), semiconductor revenues increased 65% organically to about $300 million, microgrid revenues rose 17% to roughly $300 million, and data center revenues grew 8% to approximately $175 million. These higher-margin verticals now represent over 11% of the company's revenue and collectively achieved approximately 26% organic growth year-to-date.

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Updated on 10/13/2026

ABM Industries (ABM) stock has gained about 20% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. ABM Industries reported strong fiscal third quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook. For fiscal Q3 2026, which ended July 31, 2026, the company announced adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.04, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.01 by $0.03. Quarterly revenue grew 4.2% year-over-year to a record $2.32 billion, meeting analyst expectations. Following these results, ABM increased the midpoint of its adjusted EPS outlook for fiscal 2026 to a range of $3.95-$4.10 per share and raised its full-year operating cash flow expectation to approximately $300 million and free cash flow to about $210 million.

2. The company demonstrated significant growth in higher-margin infrastructure markets. ABM is expanding its presence in the semiconductor, microgrid, and data center sectors. Through the first nine months of fiscal 2026 (November 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026), semiconductor revenues increased 65% organically to about $300 million, microgrid revenues rose 17% to roughly $300 million, and data center revenues grew 8% to approximately $175 million. These higher-margin verticals now represent over 11% of the company's revenue and collectively achieved approximately 26% organic growth year-to-date.

3. ABM significantly improved its cash flow generation and financial leverage. In fiscal Q3 2026, operating cash flow reached $146.8 million and free cash flow totaled $128.4 million. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, operating cash flow increased to $275 million from $101 million in the prior year period, and free cash flow rose to $199.6 million from $42.4 million, driven by enhanced working capital management. Concurrently, total debt decreased to $1.8 billion by the end of fiscal Q3 2026, improving the leverage ratio to 2.9X from 3.2X in the preceding quarter.

4. Analyst sentiment turned more positive with rating upgrades and increased price targets. Wall Street Zen upgraded ABM Industries from a "hold" to a "buy" rating on October 10, 2026. Separately, Zacks Investment Research upgraded the stock to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) on September 11, 2026. Several brokerages also raised their price targets, including UBS Group from $45.00 to $51.50 and Robert W. Baird from $48.00 to $53.00, both on September 9, 2026.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.7% change in ABM stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 12.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610192026Change
Stock Price ($)43.6951.4117.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9,0539,1461.0%
Net Income Margin (%)1.8%1.8%3.9%
P/E Multiple16.218.212.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)59590.0%
Cumulative Contribution17.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ABM17.7% 
Market (SPY)2.6%-10.3%
Sector (XLI)-10.0%16.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 36.2% change in ABM stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 26.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)331202610192026Change
Stock Price ($)37.7551.4136.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8,8759,1463.1%
Net Income Margin (%)1.8%1.8%2.5%
P/E Multiple14.418.226.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)60592.4%
Cumulative Contribution36.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ABM36.2% 
Market (SPY)18.2%-11.5%
Sector (XLI)3.3%17.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.1% change in ABM stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 35.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202510192026Change
Stock Price ($)44.6551.4115.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8,6289,1466.0%
Net Income Margin (%)1.3%1.8%35.4%
P/E Multiple24.118.2-24.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)62596.1%
Cumulative Contribution15.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ABM15.1% 
Market (SPY)16.0%8.3%
Sector (XLI)9.0%23.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 37.5% change in ABM stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 74.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202310192026Change
Stock Price ($)37.3851.4137.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8,0159,14614.1%
Net Income Margin (%)3.0%1.8%-38.6%
P/E Multiple10.418.274.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)665912.6%
Cumulative Contribution37.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ABM37.5% 
Market (SPY)85.5%33.9%
Sector (XLI)71.0%40.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ABM Return10%11%3%16%-16%24%52%
Peers Return31%5%24%41%11%20%219%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%104%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ABM Win Rate50%75%50%67%42%60% 
Peers Win Rate62%42%58%73%50%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ABM Max Drawdown-27%-29%-20%-14%-25%-21% 
Peers Max Drawdown-13%-21%-14%-13%-24%-19% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: EME, ARMK, CTAS, RSG, WM. See ABM 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 10/19/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventABMS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-18.9%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven23.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven37 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-13.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven97 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven173 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-47.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven89.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven87 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-18.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven23.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven17 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven123 days62 days

Compare to EME, ARMK, CTAS, RSG, WM

In The Past

ABM Industries's stock fell -18.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.3% gain to breakeven.

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EventABMS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-47.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven89.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven87 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven123 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-27.0%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.0%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven199 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-41.7%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven71.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven143 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-23.8%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.2%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven369 days47 days

Compare to EME, ARMK, CTAS, RSG, WM

In The Past

ABM Industries's stock fell -18.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.3% gain to breakeven.

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About ABM Industries (ABM)

ABM Industries is a global provider of integrated facility solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services essential for the maintenance and operation of various types of properties. The company operates across the United States and internationally, serving a wide array of clients who need specialized support to keep their facilities running efficiently and effectively.

ABM's core services encompass janitorial, custodial, and landscaping services, alongside more technical offerings like facilities engineering, mechanical and electrical system maintenance, and parking management. They also provide specialized vehicle maintenance for rental car providers. ABM caters to diverse markets through its segments, including business and industry, technology and manufacturing, educational institutions, and the aviation sector, ensuring critical operational support for these distinct environments.

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The ADP of facility management.

IBM Global Services for physical infrastructure.

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  • Janitorial Services: Provides cleaning and sanitation solutions for various types of facilities.
  • Facilities Engineering: Offers technical management and maintenance for building systems and infrastructure.
  • Parking Services: Manages and operates parking facilities, including staffing and revenue control.
  • Custodial Services: Delivers general upkeep and cleaning services to maintain facility appearance and hygiene.
  • Landscaping and Ground Services: Provides maintenance for outdoor areas, including lawn care, plant management, and groundskeeping.
  • Mechanical and Electrical Services: Offers maintenance, repair, and operational services for building mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Vehicle Maintenance Services: Provides maintenance and other support services specifically for vehicle fleets, primarily for rental car providers.

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ABM Industries (ABM) sells its integrated facility solutions primarily to other companies, not individuals. The company serves a diverse range of commercial, industrial, institutional, and government clients. Due to this diversified client base, ABM Industries does not typically have customer concentration where a single customer accounts for a significant portion (e.g., 10% or more) of its consolidated revenues. Therefore, specific names of "major customers" (individual companies) are not publicly disclosed.

Instead, ABM Industries serves various sectors, which can be considered its major customer categories:

  • Business & Industry: Including general commercial enterprises, offices, and industrial facilities.
  • Technology & Manufacturing: Companies within the technology sector and manufacturing plants.
  • Education: Public and private educational institutions, from K-12 schools to universities.
  • Aviation: Airports, airlines, and related services, such as vehicle maintenance for rental car providers at airports.
  • Technical Solutions: Clients requiring specialized mechanical, electrical, and energy efficiency services.
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Scott Salmirs, President and Chief Executive Officer

Scott Salmirs has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of ABM since January 2015. He joined ABM in 2003. Before his tenure at ABM, Salmirs spent over 20 years on the client side of the facilities business, holding leadership positions where he managed the building portfolios for companies such as CBRE, Goldman Sachs, and Lehman Brothers.

David Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

David Orr was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ABM effective June 6, 2025. He has been with ABM since 2001, starting his career in the lighting services division. Prior to becoming CFO, Orr held various roles within the company, including Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, where he was key in leading enterprise-wide financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning.

Rene Jacobsen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Rene Jacobsen is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at ABM, having joined the company in 2012. In this role, he is responsible for the overall operational performance and profitability of all ABM industry groups globally. Before joining ABM, Jacobsen held executive positions for over 30 years in large, complex service organizations within the facility services and integrated facilities management industries across Europe and North America. His previous roles include Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Temco Service Industries, Inc., and President and Chief Operating Officer of its European division.

Raúl Valentín, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Raúl Valentín serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at ABM, a role he has held since September 2021, after joining ABM in 2019. He leads ABM's global human resources operations, communications, culture and inclusion, and philanthropy for over 100,000 team members. With more than 30 years of human resources and management experience, Valentín has held key HR leadership roles at companies such as Coty, Comcast, Covance Inc., Frito-Lay North America (a division of PepsiCo), and R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. He also serves on the board of Quanta Services Inc.

Miranda Tolar, Executive Vice President, General Counsel

Miranda Tolar was appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel of ABM, effective January 1, 2025. She oversees the company's legal, compliance, risk, and safety organization. Tolar joined ABM in 2011 and most recently served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, where she oversaw litigation and employment law. Prior to her time at ABM, she was a Partner in the labor and employment practice at the law firm Locke Lord LLP.

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ABM Industries (symbol: ABM) faces several key risks to its business operations and financial performance:
  • Labor Challenges and Rising Costs: As a labor-intensive service provider, ABM is highly susceptible to risks associated with labor shortages, high employee turnover, and escalating labor costs. A significant portion of its workforce is unionized, further limiting the company's flexibility in managing labor expenses. These factors can directly impact service delivery, operational efficiency, and overall profitability.
  • Highly Competitive Market and Pricing Pressures: The facility services industry in which ABM operates is characterized by intense competition and low barriers to entry. This competitive landscape often leads to pricing pressures, which can constrain ABM's ability to gain profitable business and maintain healthy profit margins. The company competes with numerous regional and local firms, as well as clients who may perform services in-house.
  • Macroeconomic Headwinds and Reduced Demand: ABM's business is vulnerable to macroeconomic downturns and shifts in market dynamics. Ongoing prevalence of hybrid work models and elevated office vacancy rates, particularly in commercial office spaces, can reduce the demand for its services. Economic slowdowns, high interest rates, and changes in client spending habits can further negatively impact service demand and financial performance across various segments.

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Here are some clear emerging threats for ABM Industries:

  • Automation and Robotics in Facility Services: The increasing sophistication and cost-effectiveness of automated cleaning robots (for floors, windows, etc.) and robotic landscaping equipment could significantly reduce the demand for human labor in janitorial, custodial, and landscaping services. This automation has the potential to disrupt ABM's labor-intensive service delivery model and alter client expectations for facility maintenance.
  • Disruption to Parking Services from Autonomous Vehicles and Ride-Sharing: The rise of autonomous vehicle fleets and the continued growth of ride-sharing services could lead to a significant decrease in personal car ownership and the overall demand for parking facilities. As vehicle utilization increases and parking needs diminish, a core segment of ABM's business could face substantial pressure.
  • Impact of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on Vehicle Maintenance Services: The transition of rental car fleets to electric vehicles will fundamentally alter maintenance requirements. EVs have fewer moving parts, different service schedules, and new specialized repair needs compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. This shift could reduce the volume and change the nature of existing vehicle maintenance services provided by ABM to rental car companies, requiring significant adaptation or potentially leading to reduced revenue in this segment.

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ABM Industries Incorporated provides integrated facility solutions across several key sectors. The addressable markets for its main products and services are substantial, primarily within the United States and globally.

Janitorial and Custodial Services

The global janitorial services market was valued at approximately USD 301.60 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 412.76 billion by 2033, demonstrating a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4% during this forecast period. In North America, this market is a significant contributor, with the U.S. janitorial service market estimated at over USD 97.6 billion. Another report estimates the U.S. contract cleaning services market reached USD 90.37 billion in 2024 and is projected to attain USD 163.74 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.85%.

Facilities Engineering and Maintenance (Mechanical and Electrical Services)

The broader U.S. facility management market, which includes facilities engineering and maintenance, was valued at USD 365.93 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow to USD 434.16 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 2.89%. For engineering services globally, the market was valued at USD 3.50 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5.51 trillion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.64%. Specifically, the U.S. engineering services market size is estimated to be USD 0.45 trillion in 2026.

Parking Services

The U.S. parking services market is expected to reach USD 30 billion in 2026 and expand to USD 42 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 4.9%. Within this, the parking management services segment is projected to account for 64% of the U.S. parking services market in 2026. Separately, the U.S. parking management market size was valued at USD 5.20 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 15.05 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 20.4%. Globally, the parking management market is valued at USD 6.99 billion in 2025 and is predicted to reach approximately USD 16.60 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 9.03%.

Landscaping and Ground Services

The U.S. landscaping services industry has a market size of USD 188.8 billion in 2025. Other estimates indicate the U.S. landscaping services market size was USD 86.86 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 152.59 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 6.46% during the 2026-2034 period. Another report states the U.S. landscaping services market is expected to reach a projected revenue of USD 203,803.4 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2023 to 2030.

Vehicle Maintenance and Other Services to Rental Car Providers

The U.S. automotive repair and maintenance service market was around USD 183.4 billion in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% between 2024 and 2032, reaching USD 473.9 billion by 2032. The maintenance segment alone generated over USD 65.8 billion in 2024. The United States vehicle rental market is estimated at USD 51.13 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 66.72 billion by 2031, at a 5.47% CAGR. The U.S. car rental and leasing market is projected to reach USD 242.43 billion by 2026.

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ABM Industries (ABM) anticipates several key drivers for its future revenue growth over the next two to three years:

  1. Organic Growth in Key Segments: The company expects robust organic growth, particularly within its Aviation, Technical Solutions, and Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D) segments. In Q1 2026, Aviation revenue grew 10% year-over-year, supported by healthy global travel demand and the ongoing ramp-up of new contract wins, including a significant passenger services contract at Heathrow Airport expected to fully contribute in the second quarter of 2026. M&D revenue increased 7% in Q1 2026, driven by new contract acquisitions in the technology sector and continued client expansions. Technical Solutions saw 14% revenue growth (7% organic) in Q1 2026, fueled by strong demand for electrification-related services and microgrids.
  2. Strategic Acquisitions: The acquisition of WGNSTAR, which closed after Q1 2026, is a significant driver. This acquisition is projected to add approximately one point of revenue growth for fiscal year 2026, contributing to a total projected growth of 4% to 5%. WGNSTAR strategically enhances ABM's presence and technical capabilities in the rapidly expanding semiconductor fabrication market.
  3. New Sales Bookings and Client Expansions: ABM reported record new sales bookings of $1.9 billion in fiscal year 2025, representing a 12% increase over the previous year. These diversified bookings provide confidence in the company's growth trajectory for fiscal 2026. The onboarding and ramp-up of large new clients, alongside continued expansions with existing clients, particularly in the technology sector, are expected to fuel future revenue.
  4. Price Escalations: Price escalations are contributing to revenue growth, as noted in the Business & Industry segment during Q1 2026. This indicates the company's ability to implement price adjustments and manage its contract economics effectively.
  5. Expansion into High-Growth Service Areas: ABM is strategically positioning itself to move further up the value stream and expand its technical capabilities. This includes focusing on high-growth markets such as semiconductors (supported by the WGNSTAR acquisition) and energy resiliency, as well as expanding services within the education sector, targeting larger universities and multi-campus systems.

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Share Repurchases

  • ABM Industries repurchased $121.3 million in fiscal year 2025.
  • The company executed share repurchases of $138.1 million in fiscal year 2023 and $97.5 million in fiscal year 2022.
  • In fiscal year 2024, ABM repurchased $55.8 million of common stock, with $32.0 million occurring in the fourth quarter.
  • As of December 2023, the total share repurchase authorization was increased to $450 million.

Share Issuance

  • The number of common shares outstanding decreased over the last few fiscal years, indicating that share repurchases have outweighed any share issuances (e.g., for employee compensation). Common shares outstanding were 65.59 million in fiscal 2021, decreasing to 62.85 million in fiscal 2022, 62.20 million in fiscal 2023, and 60.18 million in fiscal 2024.

Outbound Investments

  • In December 2025, ABM acquired WGNSTAR for $275 million, expanding its services in the semiconductor and high-technology industries.
  • ABM acquired Quality Uptime Services in June 2024 for $119 million, enhancing its critical power infrastructure maintenance and support offerings.
  • Other significant acquisitions include RavenVolt for $170 million in August 2022, focusing on microgrid solutions, and Able Services for $830 million in August 2021, which bolstered engineering and janitorial services.

Capital Expenditures

  • ABM Industries reported capital expenditures of $79.3 million in fiscal year 2025.
  • Capital expenditures were $59.4 million in fiscal year 2024, $65.0 million in fiscal year 2023, and $52.9 million in fiscal year 2022.
  • In fiscal year 2021, the company's capital expenditures amounted to $34.3 million.

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Peer Outperformance in Environmental & Facilities Services

ABM has outperformed 71% of its 28 Environmental & Facilities Services peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are GEO, CLH and RSG. Environmental & Facilities Services ranks 19th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Environmental & Facilities Services constituents that ABM has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
84%
of 32 industry peers · 17.2% return
3Y
60%
of 30 industry peers · 35.8% return
5Y
71%
of 28 industry peers · 26.1% return
Environmental & Facilities Services peers with revenue growth within 4pp of ABM's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
ABM ABM Industries 4.5% 18.2x 17.2%35.8%26.1% —
GEO GEO 5.3% 12.4x 63.2%227.5%231.8% +206pp
CLH Clean Harbors 5.3% 38.1x 33.5%101.9%183.6% +158pp
RSG Republic Services 5.4% 32.2x 5.4%63.3%89.9% +64pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Environmental & Facilities Services is ABM's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 30 -0.2%113.7%164.2% STRL 1759% · FIX 1743% · AGX 772%
Marine Transportation 5 59.4%45.4%119.0% MATX 199% · KEX 146%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 -3.1%50.6%85.7% CAT 293% · ALSN 241% · WAB 221%
Aerospace & Defense 52 -10.6%55.0%63.9% ATI 1052% · FTAI 783% · HWM 623%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 10.3%39.2%48.0% DXPE 455% · AIT 259% · URI 201%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 72 10.5%55.8%38.1% CRS 1111% · MLI 468% · SYM 292%
Rail Transportation 7 28.5%62.3%30.6% CSX 50% · UNP 42% · NSC 31%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 32.6%4.2%23.4% XPO 276% · R 209% · ARCB 55%
Diversified Support Services 34 14.0%28.3%23.1% CXW 227% · OPLN 145% · CACI 119%
Building Products 32 -11.7%11.9%19.2% GFF 332% · TT 182% · JCI 126%
Electrical Components & Equipment 37 -8.5%72.8%13.2% POWL 2005% · BE 944% · VRT 786%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 10.8%3.6%-8.5% CSW 117% · DD 64% · CSL 62%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 16 3.5%-4.6%-14.0% DE 95% · TTC 10% · AGCO -8%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -24.2%-5.0%-20.6% EXLS 60% · BR 6% · G -20%
Security & Alarm Services 9 -58.0%12.6%-24.5% BCO 77%
Office Services & Supplies 9 19.5%19.1%-27.0% PBI 197% · TILE 140% · HNI 42%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -2.5%-19.0%-29.8% HURN 253% · FCN 2% · BAH 1%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -24.2%62.8%-32.2% UBER 49% · CAR -32% · LYFT -66%
Environmental & Facilities Services ← 29 -32.3%24.2%-32.5% GEO 232% · CLH 184% · RSG 90%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -28.8%-23.9%-39.9% FDX 77% · EXPD 76% · CHRW 60%
Passenger Airlines 11 -2.5%7.6%-40.2% LTM 3048% · UAL 107% · DAL 92%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 11.4%-17.1%-44.6% ADP 50% · PAYX 6% · FA 1%
Airport Services 4 -70.6%-67.9%-83.0% JOBY -49%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

Recent Active Movers

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Financials

ABMEMEARMKCTASRSGWMMedian
NameABM Indu.EMCOR Aramark Cintas Republic.Waste Ma. 
Mkt Price51.45719.2855.72212.75229.03226.65219.70
Mkt Cap3.032.014.785.170.4728.051.2
Rev LTM9,14618,59819,84511,56116,89025,66717,744
Op Inc LTM3501,7868712,7303,3824,7522,258
FCF LTM3121,1714332,0332,6533,5731,602
FCF 3Y Avg2141,1323111,8442,3122,6171,488
CFO LTM4081,2909112,4344,5426,5171,862
CFO 3Y Avg2921,2287702,2494,1555,7681,738

Growth & Margins

ABMEMEARMKCTASRSGWMMedian
NameABM Indu.EMCOR Aramark Cintas Republic.Waste Ma. 
Rev Chg LTM6.0%18.9%11.0%9.5%3.2%7.2%8.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.5%16.7%13.7%8.7%5.4%8.7%8.7%
Rev Chg Q4.2%19.8%9.3%10.9%4.6%4.0%7.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.0%4.8%2.2%2.6%1.2%1.0%1.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM33.0%20.2%9.8%13.0%1.2%11.0%12.0%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-0.3%39.3%33.6%13.6%9.6%10.6%12.1%
Op Mgn LTM3.8%9.6%4.4%23.6%20.0%18.5%14.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.5%9.1%4.3%22.8%19.9%18.7%13.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%0.3%0.1%0.3%-0.0%0.1%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM4.5%6.9%4.6%21.1%26.9%25.4%14.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg3.3%7.7%4.2%21.2%25.5%24.5%14.5%
FCF/Rev LTM3.4%6.3%2.2%17.6%15.7%13.9%10.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg2.5%7.1%1.7%17.4%14.2%11.0%9.1%

Valuation

ABMEMEARMKCTASRSGWMMedian
NameABM Indu.EMCOR Aramark Cintas Republic.Waste Ma. 
Mkt Cap3.032.014.785.170.4728.051.2
P/S0.31.70.77.44.228.42.9
P/Op Inc8.717.916.931.220.8153.219.4
P/EBIT9.316.416.831.522.3160.719.6
P/E18.222.238.441.332.2255.235.3
P/CFO7.424.816.135.015.5111.720.4
Total Yield7.7%4.7%3.4%3.3%4.2%0.6%3.8%
Dividend Yield2.2%0.2%0.8%0.9%1.1%0.2%0.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.1%4.2%2.7%2.3%3.4%1.8%3.0%
D/E0.60.00.40.00.20.00.1
Net D/E0.6-0.00.40.00.20.00.1

Returns

ABMEMEARMKCTASRSGWMMedian
NameABM Indu.EMCOR Aramark Cintas Republic.Waste Ma. 
1M Rtn4.0%-4.1%-1.3%7.6%5.4%7.4%4.7%
3M Rtn9.6%-3.3%-1.1%5.7%4.2%-4.8%1.6%
6M Rtn29.2%-13.4%22.7%19.7%10.6%2.0%15.1%
12M Rtn17.3%4.6%45.4%14.2%5.4%6.9%10.6%
3Y Rtn35.9%276.2%118.8%75.4%63.3%51.5%69.3%
1M Excs Rtn3.9%-4.2%-1.4%7.5%5.3%7.2%4.6%
3M Excs Rtn8.2%-7.3%-2.5%4.4%5.1%-4.4%1.0%
6M Excs Rtn21.4%-21.1%15.0%11.9%2.8%-5.8%7.4%
12M Excs Rtn2.7%-10.7%30.8%1.0%-9.3%-7.5%-3.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-50.9%174.4%48.1%-6.6%-13.8%-23.1%-10.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Business & Industry (B&I)4,1264,0594,0894,0962,854
Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D)1,6191,5541,5271,4451,363
Aviation1,1191,033926804651
Technical Solutions961809674627530
Education922904880835831
Total8,7468,3598,0967,8076,229


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Business & Industry (B&I)317307316335286
Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D)151166162162156
Technical Solutions8669536449
Education6855504762
Aviation6559602932
Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical-1-60-2-1
Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions-5-6-4  
Corporate-370-433-227-284-375
Adjustment for tax credits for enrgy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions   -1 
Government Services   0-0
Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation    -2
Total312212410349206


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20162015201420132012
Janitorial983959953883864
Building & Energy Solutions401383335296 
Other267234224236 
Corporate223229225238275
Facility Services202196199211 
Parking160149141142154
Assets held for sale44    
Security  116113111
Facility Solutions    465
Total2,2812,1502,1932,1191,869


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$51.41 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.0 
First Trading Date07/19/1984 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$48.49$43.89
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA6.0%17.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility22.9%28.1%
Downside Capture-39.0517.96
Upside Capture16.8633.88
Correlation (S&P 500)-9.7%7.2%
ABM Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.140.14-0.18-0.210.200.67
Up Beta-1.14-0.08-1.05-0.160.060.70
Down Beta-0.09-0.11-0.40-1.080.110.69
Up Capture3%22%31%23%22%29%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days10193567133386
Down Capture-18%31%-15%-40%34%86%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days12232959118360

[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 ABM
ABM18.2%28.1%0.58-
Sector ETF (XLI)11.0%17.2%0.4322.1%
Equity (SPY)17.1%12.7%0.956.6%
Gold (GLD)-4.2%29.3%-0.15-0.2%
Commodities (DBC)52.6%20.7%1.93-14.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.9%13.7%0.0338.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-24.8%43.7%-0.53-4.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ABM
ABM4.5%30.9%0.18-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.4%17.6%0.5347.5%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.1%0.6041.1%
Gold (GLD)18.3%18.9%0.786.5%
Commodities (DBC)9.8%19.5%0.385.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.3%18.8%-0.0445.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.2%51.8%0.3215.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ABM
ABM4.9%33.9%0.23-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.1%20.0%0.5755.2%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7250.9%
Gold (GLD)12.2%16.4%0.613.8%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%18.1%0.3716.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.1%20.7%0.2148.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.0%66.2%1.0314.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 9152026-0.6%
Average Daily Volume0.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity58.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 10/9/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
9/8/20267.5%5.4%3.5%
6/5/20266.7%15.7%14.0%
3/10/2026-4.6%-11.6%-9.1%
12/17/20255.5%-8.7%-0.4%
9/5/20250.3%-2.7%-2.6%
6/6/2025-9.1%-9.6%-4.1%
3/12/2025-8.7%-5.9%-8.6%
12/18/2024-8.4%-7.4%-1.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive1177
# Negative131717
Median Positive6.3%5.4%5.8%
Median Negative-8.4%-7.4%-6.4%
Max Positive17.9%15.7%14.0%
Max Negative-13.6%-17.7%-12.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
9/8/20267.5%5.4%3.5%
6/5/20266.7%15.7%14.0%
3/10/2026-4.6%-11.6%-9.1%
12/17/20255.5%-8.7%-0.4%
9/5/20250.3%-2.7%-2.6%
6/6/2025-9.1%-9.6%-4.1%
3/12/2025-8.7%-5.9%-8.6%
12/18/2024-8.4%-7.4%-1.5%
9/6/2024-8.6%-12.0%-8.2%
6/6/20241.3%7.3%4.3%
3/7/20246.3%3.5%8.2%
12/13/202317.9%5.1%-4.7%
9/7/2023-13.6%-10.3%-8.6%
6/6/20237.1%-1.5%-6.4%
3/8/2023-0.8%-6.9%-9.0%
12/13/2022-3.1%-1.3%2.1%
9/9/2022-0.1%-10.6%-11.6%
6/8/2022-11.7%-17.7%-11.9%
3/8/20226.2%1.2%5.8%
12/15/2021-11.0%-12.0%-1.9%
9/8/2021-2.9%-1.6%-1.5%
6/8/2021-0.8%-1.9%-12.6%
3/9/20217.2%8.6%10.3%
12/16/20200.7%-5.3%-1.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive1177
# Negative131717
Median Positive6.3%5.4%5.8%
Median Negative-8.4%-7.4%-6.4%
Max Positive17.9%15.7%14.0%
Max Negative-13.6%-17.7%-12.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
07/31/202609/08/202610-Q
04/30/202606/05/202610-Q
01/31/202603/10/202610-Q
10/31/202512/19/202510-K
07/31/202509/05/202510-Q
04/30/202506/06/202510-Q
01/31/202503/12/202510-Q
10/31/202412/19/202410-K
07/31/202409/06/202410-Q
04/30/202406/06/202410-Q
01/31/202403/07/202410-Q
10/31/202312/18/202310-K
07/31/202309/07/202310-Q
04/30/202306/07/202310-Q
01/31/202303/08/202310-Q
10/31/202212/21/202210-K
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07/31/202609/08/202610-Q
04/30/202606/05/202610-Q
01/31/202603/10/202610-Q
10/31/202512/19/202510-K
07/31/202509/05/202510-Q
04/30/202506/06/202510-Q
01/31/202503/12/202510-Q
10/31/202412/19/202410-K
07/31/202409/06/202410-Q
04/30/202406/06/202410-Q
01/31/202403/07/202410-Q
10/31/202312/18/202310-K
07/31/202309/07/202310-Q
04/30/202306/07/202310-Q
01/31/202303/08/202310-Q
10/31/202212/21/202210-K
07/31/202209/09/202210-Q
04/30/202206/09/202210-Q
01/31/202203/09/202210-Q
10/31/202112/22/202110-K
07/31/202109/09/202110-Q
04/30/202106/09/202110-Q
01/31/202103/10/202110-Q
10/31/202012/17/202010-K
07/31/202009/09/202010-Q
04/30/202006/18/202010-Q
01/31/202003/05/202010-Q
10/31/201912/20/201910-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/4/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 9/8/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Cash Provided by Operating ActivitiesReported 300.00 Mil   Raised
2026 Organic Revenue GrowthReported3.0%3.5%4.0% -0.5%AffirmedGuidance: 4.0% for 2026
2026 Total Revenue GrowthReported4.0%4.5%5.0% -0.5%AffirmedGuidance: 5.0% for 2026
2026 Segment Operating MarginReported7.7%7.75%7.8% -0.0%LoweredGuidance: 7.8% for 2026
2026 Interest ExpenseReported 110.00 Mil 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 110.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Normalized Tax RateReported29.0%29.5%30.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 29.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPSReported3.954.034.10.6% RaisedGuidance: 4 for 2026
2026 Free Cash FlowReported 210.00 Mil 13.5% Raised


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 6/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Total Leverage RatioReported 3    
2026 Organic Revenue GrowthReported3.0%4.0%  0.5%RaisedGuidance: 3.5% for 2026
2026 Total Revenue GrowthReported4.0%5.0%  0.5%RaisedGuidance: 4.5% for 2026
2026 Segment Operating MarginReported7.8%7.8%  -0.1%LoweredGuidance: 7.9% for 2026
2026 Interest ExpenseReported 110.00 Mil 10.0% RaisedGuidance: 100.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Normalized Tax RateReported29.0%29.5%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 29.5% for 2026
2026 EPSReported3.854  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 4 for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 3/10/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Organic Revenue GrowthReported3.0%3.5%4.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 3.5% for 2026
2026 Total Revenue GrowthReported4.0%4.5%5.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 4.5% for 2026
2026 Segment Operating MarginReported7.8%7.9%8.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 7.9% for 2026
2026 Interest ExpenseReported95.00 Mil100.00 Mil105.00 Mil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 100.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Normalized Tax RateReported29.0%29.5%30.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 29.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPSReported3.8544.15  AffirmedGuidance: 4 for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 12/17/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue GrowthReported3.0%3.5%4.0%   
2026 Total Revenue GrowthReported4.0%4.5%5.0%   
2026 Operating MarginReported7.8%7.9%8.0% 1.5%Higher NewActual: 6.4% for 2025
2026 Interest ExpenseReported95.00 Mil100.00 Mil105.00 Mil   
2026 Tax RateReported29.0%29.5%30.0%   
2026 EPSReported3.8544.159.6% Higher NewActual: 3.65 for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 7/17/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Valentin, Raul JavierEVP and CHRODirectSell717202648.001,63978,6722,353,728Form
2Chin, Dean ASVP - Chief Accounting OfficerDirectSell715202645.313,958179,346769,992Form
3Salmirs, Scott BPresident and CEODirectSell612202646.3450,0002,317,01218,317,603Form
4Jacobsen, ReneEVP & Chief Operating OfficerDirectSell210202647.239,339441,0631,965,917Form
5Jacobsen, ReneEVP & Chief Operating OfficerDirectSell115202644.1231,0341,369,3192,281,787Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Valentin, Raul JavierEVP and CHRODirectSell717202648.001,63978,6722,353,728Form
2Chin, Dean ASVP - Chief Accounting OfficerDirectSell715202645.313,958179,346769,992Form
3Salmirs, Scott BPresident and CEODirectSell612202646.3450,0002,317,01218,317,603Form
4Jacobsen, ReneEVP & Chief Operating OfficerDirectSell210202647.239,339441,0631,965,917Form
5Jacobsen, ReneEVP & Chief Operating OfficerDirectSell115202644.1231,0341,369,3192,281,787Form
6Chin, Dean ASVP - Chief Accounting OfficerDirectSell1003202546.253,567164,974703,786Form
7Jacobsen, ReneEVP & Chief Operating OfficerDirectSell709202548.0317,250828,5713,422,647Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 20, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Vulcan Value Partners, LLC$24.3 Mil0.6%33Hold13F
Active Manager
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Vulcan Value Partners, LLC$24.3 Mil0.6%33Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 10/19/2026