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Franklin Electric (FELE)


Market Price (4/22/2026): $101.0 | Market Cap: $4.5 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Franklin Electric (FELE)


Market Price (4/22/2026): $101.0
Market Cap: $4.5 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

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

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -38%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -53%

Key risks
FELE 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.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -38%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -53%
4 Key risks
FELE 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.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Franklin Electric (FELE) stock has gained about 5% since 12/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Full-Year 2025 Performance and Positive 2026 Outlook.

Franklin Electric reported robust full-year 2025 financial results, with net sales increasing 5.4% to $2.1 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) rising 6% to $4.14. Despite a slight miss on analyst estimates for Q4 2025 EPS and revenue, the company provided an optimistic outlook for 2026, projecting sales between $2.17 billion and $2.24 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.40 to $4.60, signaling anticipated continued growth.

2. Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend.

On January 26, 2026, Franklin Electric announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.28 per share, representing a 5.7% rise from the previous quarter. This marked the 34th consecutive year the company has raised its dividend, a move interpreted by management as a demonstration of confidence in the business outlook and a commitment to returning cash to shareholders.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 6.1% change in FELE stock from 12/31/2025 to 4/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 2.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)123120254212026Change
Stock Price ($)95.27101.046.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,1102,1311.0%
Net Income Margin (%)6.7%6.9%2.9%
P/E Multiple30.030.51.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)44440.2%
Cumulative Contribution6.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 4/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FELE6.1% 
Market (SPY)-5.4%28.1%
Sector (XLI)10.5%46.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 6.7% change in FELE stock from 9/30/2025 to 4/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 27.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)93020254212026Change
Stock Price ($)94.68101.046.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,0602,1313.5%
Net Income Margin (%)8.7%6.9%-20.7%
P/E Multiple24.030.527.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)45442.3%
Cumulative Contribution6.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 4/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FELE6.7% 
Market (SPY)-2.9%29.6%
Sector (XLI)11.5%48.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.9% change in FELE stock from 3/31/2025 to 4/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 29.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120254212026Change
Stock Price ($)92.82101.048.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,0212,1315.4%
Net Income Margin (%)8.9%6.9%-22.6%
P/E Multiple23.630.529.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46443.4%
Cumulative Contribution8.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2025 to 4/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FELE8.9% 
Market (SPY)16.3%53.8%
Sector (XLI)32.2%62.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.8% change in FELE stock from 3/31/2023 to 4/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 36.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120234212026Change
Stock Price ($)91.22101.0410.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,0442,1314.3%
Net Income Margin (%)9.2%6.9%-24.7%
P/E Multiple22.430.536.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46443.6%
Cumulative Contribution10.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2023 to 4/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FELE10.8% 
Market (SPY)63.3%53.1%
Sector (XLI)76.7%67.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
FELE Return38%-15%22%2%-1%6%53%
Peers Return32%-18%26%17%7%7%82%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%4%89%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
FELE Win Rate83%33%50%50%67%75% 
Peers Win Rate65%33%55%60%57%65% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
FELE Max Drawdown-1%-28%-2%-4%-13%-6% 
Peers Max Drawdown-5%-37%-9%-6%-20%-7% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[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 4/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventFELES&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-29.4%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven41.6%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven303 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-32.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven47.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven195 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-22.4%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven28.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven118 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-66.5%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven198.6%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,063 days1,480 days

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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 1-2 brief analogies for Franklin Electric (FELE):

  • It's like Carrier for water and fuel pumping and monitoring systems.
  • Think of them as the Johnson Controls for essential water and fuel infrastructure.

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  • Water Pumping Systems: A range of products including submersible motors, pumps, drives, and electronic controls primarily used for moving clean water and wastewater.
  • Water Treatment Systems: Equipment specifically designed for the purification and conditioning of water.
  • Water Systems Monitoring Devices: Tools used to observe and report on the performance and conditions of water infrastructure.
  • Fueling System Components: Core parts such as pumps, pipes, sumps, fittings, and vapor recovery components for fuel transfer and storage applications.
  • Fueling System Electronic Controls and Monitoring Devices: Electronic systems that manage and oversee operations within fueling systems and other energy infrastructure.
  • Power Reliability Systems: Solutions developed to maintain consistent power stability and availability across various energy markets.
  • Product Distribution Services: Services involving the wholesale distribution and presale support of water systems products to installing contractors.

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Based on the provided company description, Franklin Electric (FELE) sells primarily to other companies (business-to-business) rather than directly to individual consumers. The background information does not explicitly name specific major customer companies or their public symbols.

However, the company states that it sells its products to the following categories of businesses:

  • Wholesale and retail distributors
  • Specialty distributors
  • Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
  • Industrial and petroleum equipment distributors
  • Oil and utility companies
  • Installing contractors (through its Distribution segment, which provides presale support and specifications)

Given the absence of specific customer company names in the provided background information, it is not possible to list them or their corresponding stock symbols.

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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 that, he served as President of the Enclosures Segment at nVent Electric plc, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, from 2018 to 2024. Before nVent, he held various leadership roles at Pentair plc, a global water technology company. He has substantial experience in the industrial and electrical sectors, with a track record of driving growth and innovation. Mr. Ruzynski received his Bachelor's degree in math and computer science from Saint John's University and an MBA from the University of Minnesota.

Jennifer Wolfenbarger, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

Mrs. Wolfenbarger joined Franklin Electric in July 2025 as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to joining Franklin Electric, she served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Insulation business for Owens Corning. She previously held divisional CFO roles for Stryker, Caterpillar, and General Motors. Mrs. Wolfenbarger holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Butler University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Butler University, and is a Certified Management Accountant.

Gregg C. Sengstack, Executive Chairperson

Mr. Sengstack currently serves as Executive Chairperson of Franklin Electric Co., Inc., a role he assumed in July 2024 after stepping down as Chief Executive Officer. He was CEO from 2014 to 2024 and Chairperson of the Board from 2015. Mr. Sengstack joined Franklin Electric in 1988 as assistant treasurer, later becoming Chief Financial Officer in 1999. He also held roles as Senior Vice President and President of Franklin Fueling Systems and International Water Group, and then President and Chief Operating Officer before becoming CEO. As CEO, he led a strategic transformation at Franklin Electric, which included the rapid expansion of the company's energy systems business, forward integration into distribution in the U.S., portfolio extensions into the adjacent water treatment market, and the introduction of connected solutions. Mr. Sengstack earned his bachelor's degree at Bucknell University and his MBA at the University of Chicago.

Mr. Levine, Vice President and President, Global Water Systems

Mr. Levine joined Franklin Electric in 2023 from Nidec Motion Control and Drives, St. Louis, where he served as President for six years. In this role, he oversaw an international team of 3,800 across 13 operational sites and positioned the company to grow twofold through organic growth and acquisitions. Before working at Nidec, Mr. Levine held senior engineering roles at Emerson for 15 years.

Jay Walsh, Vice President and President, Franklin Energy Systems

Mr. Walsh has served as President of Franklin Energy Systems since 2017, responsible for the growth and continued success of the Fueling and Grid Solutions businesses. He started with Franklin Electric in 1995 in the fueling business then known as FE Petro. Prior to taking over as President of Franklin Energy Systems, he held roles with increasing responsibility in marketing and sales.

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The key risks to Franklin Electric's business are:
  1. Sensitivity to Macroeconomic Conditions and Industrial Demand Fluctuations: Franklin Electric's performance is significantly impacted by overall economic conditions, including housing starts, interest rates, and spending in agricultural, municipal, industrial, and energy markets. Fluctuations in these areas can lead to reduced demand for its products, declining backlogs, channel inventory adjustments, and project delays, directly affecting revenue and earnings.

  2. Volatility in Raw Material Prices and Supply Chain Disruptions: As a manufacturer, Franklin Electric is exposed to the volatility of raw material costs and potential disruptions in its supply chain. Significant changes in the prices of materials such as metals and plastics, or issues in sourcing these materials, can impact operational costs, gross margins, and overall profitability.

  3. Regulatory Changes and Trade Policies: Operating globally and in sectors related to water and fuel systems exposes Franklin Electric to various regulatory changes, including environmental legislation, tax laws, and international trade policies. Changes in these regulations, such as the imposition of tariffs, can increase operating costs, affect market access, and influence the demand for specific products, thereby impacting financial results.

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The accelerating global shift towards electric vehicles poses a clear emerging threat to Franklin Electric's Fueling Systems segment. As electric vehicle adoption increases, the demand for traditional liquid fuel pumping and distribution infrastructure, which is a primary focus of this segment, will diminish.

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Here are the addressable market sizes for Franklin Electric's main products and services:

For its **Water Systems** segment, which includes submersible motors, pumps, drives, electronic controls, water treatment systems, and monitoring devices:

  • The U.S. groundwater market, relevant to Franklin Electric's Distribution segment, is valued at over $4 billion.
  • The global submersible pumps market was estimated to be between USD 13.79 billion and USD 17.76 billion in 2025, with projections to reach approximately USD 22.23 billion by 2035 (CAGR of 4.89%) or USD 30.61 billion by 2034 (CAGR of 6.00%).
  • The global water treatment systems market was approximately USD 45.15 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to about USD 91.39 billion by 2034, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.15% from 2025 to 2034.
  • The global water and wastewater pumps market was valued at USD 19.53 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 36.67 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 7.25% from 2025 to 2034.

For its **Fueling Systems** segment, which provides pumps, pipes, sumps, fittings, vapor recovery components, electronic controls, and monitoring devices for fueling system applications:

  • Franklin Electric's Energy Systems segment (formerly Fueling Systems) addresses a market worth over $1.3 billion.
  • The global fuel pumps market was valued at approximately USD 8.29 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to about USD 11.91 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.69% from 2026 to 2035.
  • The global automotive electric fuel pump market was valued at USD 21.97 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 37.78 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.21% during the forecast period.
  • The global fuel management system market, which includes monitoring devices, was valued at approximately USD 2.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 5.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period.

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Franklin Electric (FELE) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through a combination of strategic initiatives and market conditions:

  1. Strategic Acquisitions: The company has demonstrated a consistent focus on inorganic growth through targeted acquisitions. For example, in 2025, Franklin Electric acquired PumpEng Pty Ltd, a producer of submersible pumps for the mining sector. Acquisitions have been cited as a key factor contributing to year-over-year revenue growth across all three segments—Water Systems, Energy Systems, and Distribution.
  2. New Product Development and Innovation: Franklin Electric continues to invest in innovation and expand its product portfolio. Recent developments include the launch of new Cerus® X-Drive™ Pump Panels with Low Harmonic Mitigation and the Pioneer Pump® NSF/ANSI 61-Certified Pump Line in 2025. Additionally, enhancements to the FPS Submersible Wastewater Pump portfolio, including new NC Series solids handling pump models and improvements to the IGP Series Retrofit Kit, were announced in 2024. The FranklinWH 2024 product lineup also introduced the aPower 2 energy battery and an enhanced AATE controller, aiming for whole-home backup solutions.
  3. Effective Pricing Actions: The company has successfully implemented pricing strategies that contribute to revenue growth. The full year 2025 results were supported by "effective pricing actions." Price realization also contributed to sales increases in the Energy Systems and Distribution segments in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  4. Optimization of Global Manufacturing Footprint and Operational Efficiencies: Franklin Electric is actively working to enhance its operational capabilities. The company's CEO highlighted "transformation initiatives" and efforts to "expand and optimize our global manufacturing footprint, positioning Franklin Electric to better serve customers and support future growth." Furthermore, the launch of a Value Acceleration Office in 2026 aims to drive productivity and efficiency, which can enable greater capacity and responsiveness to market demand.

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Share Repurchases

  • Franklin Electric repurchased approximately 1.8 million shares in 2025, including about 350,000 shares for roughly $34.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2025, and a total of approximately $160 million in share buybacks for the full year.
  • On June 13, 2025, the company acquired 1,200,000 shares of its common stock at $86.78 per share from the Patricia Schaefer Settlement Trust, totaling approximately $104.1 million.
  • After the June 2025 transaction, Franklin Electric was authorized to repurchase up to an aggregate of 1,126,635 shares of common stock, with approximately 0.8 million shares remaining under authorization at the end of the fourth quarter 2025.

Share Issuance

  • Proceeds from the issuance of common stock were $5.321 million in 2025 and $7.204 million in 2024.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2025, Franklin Electric completed two important acquisitions and several smaller deals, with total acquisitions and investments amounting to approximately $114.664 million.
  • The company acquired PumpEng, a manufacturer of submersible pumps, in February 2025.
  • In February 2025, Franklin Electric signed an agreement to acquire Barnes de Colombia S.A., a manufacturer and distributor of industrial and commercial pumps, to expand its presence in Latin America.

Capital Expenditures

  • Franklin Electric's capital expenditures were $45.3 million for fiscal year 2025.
  • Capital expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $15.5 million, marking a 36.1% increase from the prior quarter.
  • The company has increased its capital spending, focusing on strategic investments in innovation and targeted acquisitions to expand its portfolio and market reach.

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Financials

FELEXYLPNRIEXITTDOVMedian
NameFranklin.Xylem Pentair IDEX ITT Dover  
Mkt Price101.04119.9889.99204.79219.31220.28162.38
Mkt Cap4.529.214.715.417.430.016.4
Rev LTM2,1319,0354,1763,4583,9388,0934,057
Op Inc LTM2701,3268737206841,373797
FCF LTM1949107466175471,113681
FCF 3Y Avg229806660616472949638
CFO LTM2391,2418156806681,334748
CFO 3Y Avg2721,1147346885891,139711

Growth & Margins

FELEXYLPNRIEXITTDOVMedian
NameFranklin.Xylem Pentair IDEX ITT Dover  
Rev Chg LTM5.4%5.5%2.3%5.8%8.5%4.5%5.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg1.5%18.4%0.4%2.8%9.7%1.1%2.1%
Rev Chg Q4.3%6.2%4.9%4.2%13.5%8.8%5.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.0%1.6%1.2%1.1%3.3%2.1%1.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM9.1%23.8%3.4%4.9%8.6%13.8%8.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg1.5%27.6%13.9%-2.3%15.0%2.7%8.3%
Op Mgn LTM12.7%14.7%20.9%20.8%17.4%17.0%17.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg12.5%12.4%19.6%21.5%17.1%16.2%16.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%0.8%-0.0%0.3%-0.1%0.3%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM11.2%13.7%19.5%19.7%17.0%16.5%16.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg13.1%13.3%17.8%20.7%16.3%14.3%15.3%
FCF/Rev LTM9.1%10.1%17.9%17.8%13.9%13.8%13.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg11.1%9.6%16.0%18.5%13.0%11.9%12.4%

Valuation

FELEXYLPNRIEXITTDOVMedian
NameFranklin.Xylem Pentair IDEX ITT Dover  
Mkt Cap4.529.214.715.417.430.016.4
P/S2.13.23.54.44.43.73.6
P/Op Inc16.622.016.821.325.421.821.6
P/EBIT21.924.217.822.024.920.221.9
P/E30.530.522.531.835.727.430.5
P/CFO18.823.618.022.626.122.522.5
Total Yield3.9%4.6%5.6%4.5%3.4%4.6%4.6%
Dividend Yield0.6%1.3%1.1%1.4%0.6%0.9%1.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.2%2.7%4.4%4.1%4.0%3.9%4.1%
D/E0.10.10.10.10.00.10.1
Net D/E0.00.00.10.1-0.10.10.0

Returns

FELEXYLPNRIEXITTDOVMedian
NameFranklin.Xylem Pentair IDEX ITT Dover  
1M Rtn12.4%-0.4%4.4%11.2%20.0%5.2%8.2%
3M Rtn3.7%-13.3%-13.3%5.9%22.2%9.7%4.8%
6M Rtn2.8%-18.0%-16.8%21.4%26.1%27.9%12.1%
12M Rtn20.9%11.9%15.1%29.5%76.4%40.9%25.2%
3Y Rtn17.0%19.2%74.1%-2.1%169.9%54.6%36.9%
1M Excs Rtn3.8%-9.0%-4.2%2.7%11.5%-3.4%-0.3%
3M Excs Rtn-0.3%-17.2%-17.2%2.0%18.3%5.8%0.9%
6M Excs Rtn-1.6%-23.3%-22.6%17.6%21.3%27.0%8.0%
12M Excs Rtn-15.7%-23.7%-20.6%-6.9%38.9%4.5%-11.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-53.4%-51.6%5.9%-73.6%101.1%-15.5%-33.5%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Water Systems1,0441,018894646658
Distribution366360363249180
Energy Systems256269274269284
Other62    
Intersegment Eliminations/Other 474410872
Total1,7281,6941,5751,2721,195


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$101.04 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.5 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-8.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$97.17$95.93
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA4.0%5.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility39.5%27.9%
Downside Capture-0.150.29
Upside Capture-19.4965.90
Correlation (SPY)25.4%40.9%
FELE Betas & Captures as of 3/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.050.680.890.720.840.91
Up Beta1.343.853.131.590.971.05
Down Beta0.921.341.170.770.770.75
Up Capture97%-42%15%43%54%59%
Bmk +ve Days7162765139424
Stock +ve Days9243465120373
Down Capture115%12%41%54%86%100%
Bmk -ve Days12233358110323
Stock -ve Days13182961132376

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
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Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FELE
FELE18.1%27.9%0.59-
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Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FELE
FELE5.8%27.2%0.21-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.9%17.3%0.5970.4%
Equity (SPY)10.8%17.1%0.4960.1%
Gold (GLD)21.6%17.8%0.997.3%
Commodities (DBC)10.9%18.8%0.4713.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.1%18.8%0.1250.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)3.8%56.4%0.2922.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FELE
FELE13.7%31.3%0.48-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.0%19.9%0.6268.1%
Equity (SPY)13.9%17.9%0.6761.6%
Gold (GLD)13.7%15.9%0.712.9%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%17.6%0.3919.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2349.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)68.0%66.9%1.0715.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 3152026-4.0%
Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity44.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.4%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/17/2026-14.7%-12.5%-15.6%
10/28/2025-3.3%-5.4%-3.1%
7/29/20252.8%0.4%6.1%
4/29/2025-4.4%-1.1%-2.9%
2/18/20256.0%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   
# Positive111113
# Negative131311
Median Positive3.2%1.8%5.7%
Median Negative-4.4%-3.0%-3.2%
Max Positive6.9%15.4%15.8%
Max Negative-14.7%-12.5%-15.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/20/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202205/03/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/17/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue2.17 Bil2.21 Bil2.24 Bil4.0% Higher NewActual: 2.12 Bil for 2025
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS4.44.54.69.8% Higher NewActual: 4.1 for 2025

Prior: Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/28/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Revenue2.09 Bil2.12 Bil2.15 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 2.12 Bil for 2025
2025 EPS44.14.20 AffirmedGuidance: 4.1 for 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Sengstack, Gregg C Sengstack Family FoundationSell1212202597.331,00097,3312,889,477Form
2Sengstack, Gregg C DirectSell1212202597.0310,7791,045,90810,678,954Form
3Grandon, Jonathan MChief Administrative OfficerDirectSell815202598.0310,036983,868801,035Form
4Sengstack, Gregg C DirectSell814202598.1910,000981,94312,806,992Form
5Wathen, David M DirectSell605202585.2525,0002,131,3182,046,065Form