ESCO Technologies (ESE)


Market Price (9/5/2026): $273.92 | Market Cap: $7.1 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

ESCO Technologies (ESE)


Market Price (9/5/2026): $273.92
Market Cap: $7.1 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Smart Metering, Grid Automation, Show more.

Key risks
ESE key risks include [1] a substantial exposure to shifting government and defense spending and [2] a critical reliance on sole-source third-party suppliers.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Smart Metering, Grid Automation, Show more.
4 Key risks
ESE key risks include [1] a substantial exposure to shifting government and defense spending and [2] a critical reliance on sole-source third-party suppliers.

ESE in ETFs

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

ESCO Technologies (ESE) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Post-Earnings Decline Despite Strong Fiscal Q3 2026 Performance and Raised Full-Year Guidance.

ESCO Technologies' shares declined 6.8% on August 7, 2026, the day after the company reported strong fiscal Q3 2026 results. For the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026, ESCO announced adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.20, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.12 by 3.77%. The company also raised its full-year fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $8.30-$8.40, reflecting an anticipated 38% to 39% growth over the prior fiscal year. Despite these positive indicators and a 14% year-over-year increase in sales to $339.0 million, the revenue slightly missed the consensus estimate of $341.40 million. The negative market reaction suggests the stock may have been trading at a premium valuation (P/E of 56.6x before earnings) that was not fully supported by the reported figures, leading to a sell-off.

2. Market Concerns Regarding Megger Acquisition Funding.

ESCO Technologies' stock movement was likely impacted by investor sentiment surrounding the funding of its significant $2.35 billion acquisition of Megger Group Limited. While the acquisition is strategic and anticipated to close in fiscal Q1 2027, the funding structure includes approximately $1.4 billion in ESCO equity. This substantial equity component, announced in conjunction with the Q3 2026 earnings report, may have raised concerns among investors about potential share dilution, contributing to downward pressure on the stock price.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

ESCO Technologies (ESE) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Post-Earnings Decline Despite Strong Fiscal Q3 2026 Performance and Raised Full-Year Guidance.

ESCO Technologies' shares declined 6.8% on August 7, 2026, the day after the company reported strong fiscal Q3 2026 results. For the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026, ESCO announced adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.20, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.12 by 3.77%. The company also raised its full-year fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $8.30-$8.40, reflecting an anticipated 38% to 39% growth over the prior fiscal year. Despite these positive indicators and a 14% year-over-year increase in sales to $339.0 million, the revenue slightly missed the consensus estimate of $341.40 million. The negative market reaction suggests the stock may have been trading at a premium valuation (P/E of 56.6x before earnings) that was not fully supported by the reported figures, leading to a sell-off.

2. Market Concerns Regarding Megger Acquisition Funding.

ESCO Technologies' stock movement was likely impacted by investor sentiment surrounding the funding of its significant $2.35 billion acquisition of Megger Group Limited. While the acquisition is strategic and anticipated to close in fiscal Q1 2027, the funding structure includes approximately $1.4 billion in ESCO equity. This substantial equity component, announced in conjunction with the Q3 2026 earnings report, may have raised concerns among investors about potential share dilution, contributing to downward pressure on the stock price.

3. Weakening Macroeconomic Indicators in the Industrial and Manufacturing Sector.

Broader macroeconomic trends indicated a moderation in the industrial and manufacturing sector, which likely dampened investor enthusiasm for ESCO Technologies. The U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI, a key indicator of manufacturing health, decreased to 53.3% in June 2026 from 54.0% in May, and further to 54.6% in August 2026 from 55.6% in July, although it remained in expansion territory. Manufacturing output was essentially flat in June, and the sector's performance in June-July 2026 was characterized as "surviving rather than thriving," with a dip in output and slowing new orders. These signs of an uneven or slowing industrial economy likely contributed to a less favorable environment for industrial-focused companies such as ESCO Technologies.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -6.1% change in ESE stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -8.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269042026Change
Stock Price ($)291.83274.02-6.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2481,2913.4%
Net Income Margin (%)24.7%24.4%-1.2%
P/E Multiple24.522.6-8.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)26260.0%
Cumulative Contribution-6.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ESE-6.1% 
Market (SPY)1.8%42.8%
Sector (XLI)1.2%61.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.1% change in ESE stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -6.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820269042026Change
Stock Price ($)277.15274.02-1.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1701,29110.3%
Net Income Margin (%)26.0%24.4%-6.2%
P/E Multiple23.522.6-4.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2626-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution-1.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ESE-1.1% 
Market (SPY)12.6%44.6%
Sector (XLI)-0.8%64.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 36.6% change in ESE stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 115.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120259042026Change
Stock Price ($)200.65274.0236.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0161,29127.0%
Net Income Margin (%)11.3%24.4%115.8%
P/E Multiple45.122.6-50.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2626-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution36.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ESE36.6% 
Market (SPY)20.4%41.7%
Sector (XLI)16.5%60.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 157.7% change in ESE stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 150.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120239042026Change
Stock Price ($)106.32274.02157.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9401,29137.3%
Net Income Margin (%)9.7%24.4%150.3%
P/E Multiple29.922.6-24.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2626-0.6%
Cumulative Contribution157.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ESE157.7% 
Market (SPY)77.1%48.8%
Sector (XLI)68.7%61.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ESE Return-13%-2%34%14%47%40%170%
Peers Return43%7%-30%7%-10%-11%-8%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ESE Win Rate42%58%50%50%58%67% 
Peers Win Rate54%29%42%50%58%33% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ESE Max Drawdown-33%-32%-14%-17%-18%-25% 
Peers Max Drawdown-26%-30%-62%-38%-39%-51% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: HLIT, ADTN, CEPL, GFUZ, MFP. See ESE 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 9/4/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventESES&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-16.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven30 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-31.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven95 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-32.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven238 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-10.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven23 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-12.8%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven48 days62 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-11.9%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.4%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven56 days1 days

Compare to GGG, GHM, CEPL, EROC, GFUZ

In The Past

ESCO Technologies's stock fell -16.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 19.4% gain to breakeven.

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EventESES&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-31.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven95 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-32.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven238 days140 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-34.4%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.5%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven175 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-20.2%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.3%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven29 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-37.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven59.1%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven43 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-22.2%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.5%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven29 days47 days

Compare to GGG, GHM, CEPL, EROC, GFUZ

In The Past

ESCO Technologies's stock fell -16.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 19.4% gain to breakeven.

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About ESCO Technologies (ESE)

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) is a diversified producer and supplier of engineered products and systems globally, serving a range of industrial and commercial markets. The company operates through three main segments: Aerospace & Defense, Utility Solutions Group, and RF Shielding and Test. This structure allows ESE to provide specialized solutions across critical infrastructure, national security, and technology development sectors.

The Aerospace & Defense segment designs and manufactures essential components such as filtration products, elastomeric-based signature reduction solutions for naval vessels, and precision-machined parts for aircraft landing gear and flight controls, serving commercial aerospace and defense industries. The Utility Solutions Group provides diagnostic testing solutions to help electric power grid operators assess high-voltage equipment and offers decision support tools for the wind and solar renewable energy sectors. Finally, the RF Shielding and Test segment specializes in designing and manufacturing facilities and equipment for radio frequency (RF) testing, secure communications, and acoustic testing, including RF shielded rooms, antennas, and measurement software, along with related calibration and certification services.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe ESCO Technologies (ESE):

  • Honeywell for critical niche industrial technologies.
  • 3M for highly specialized industrial and defense engineered products.

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  • Aerospace Filtration Products: Designs and manufactures filtration products, including hydraulic filter elements and fluid control devices for aerospace and defense applications.
  • Aerospace & Defense Precision Components: Produces mission-critical bushings, pins, sleeves, and precision-tolerance machined components for various aerospace and defense systems.
  • Naval Signature Reduction Solutions: Develops elastomeric-based solutions for signature reduction in U.S. naval vessels.
  • Electric Grid Diagnostic Testing Solutions: Provides diagnostic testing solutions that enable electric power grid operators to assess high-voltage power delivery equipment.
  • Renewable Energy Decision Support Tools: Offers decision support tools primarily for the wind and solar renewable energy industries.
  • RF Test & Secure Communication Facilities: Designs and manufactures RF test and secure communication facilities, acoustic test enclosures, and RF/magnetically shielded rooms.
  • RF Measurement Systems & Components: Provides RF absorptive materials, filters, antennas, probes, and other accessories for RF measurement systems.
  • RF Measurement & Certification Services: Offers services such as calibration for antennas, chamber certification, field surveys, and various product tests for RF applications.
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ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) primarily sells its engineered products and systems to other companies within industrial and commercial markets worldwide. Based on the company description, its major customers fall into the following categories:

  • Aerospace and Defense Prime Contractors and OEMs: These companies design, manufacture, and integrate commercial aircraft, satellites, manned aircraft, submarines, and naval vessels. ESCO supplies critical filtration products, fluid control devices, elastomeric-based signature reduction solutions, and precision-machined components for these applications.

    Customer Company Examples:

    • Boeing (BA)
    • Lockheed Martin (LMT)
    • Raytheon Technologies (RTX)
  • Electric Power Utilities and Renewable Energy Companies: These entities are responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, as well as the development and operation of wind and solar power projects. ESCO provides diagnostic testing solutions for high-voltage power delivery equipment and decision support tools for the renewable energy industry.

    Customer Company Examples:

    • NextEra Energy (NEE)
    • Duke Energy (DUK)
  • Technology, Telecommunications, and Media Companies: This broad category includes companies that require specialized RF test and secure communication facilities, acoustic test enclosures, RF and magnetically shielded rooms, and broadcast and recording studios for product development, testing, and operational needs.

    Customer Company Examples:

    • Qualcomm (QCOM) - For electronics and communication testing.
    • Paramount Global (PARA) - For broadcast and recording studio needs.

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Bryan Sayler, Chief Executive Officer & President

Bryan Sayler became President and CEO of ESCO Technologies Inc. on January 1, 2023. He joined ESCO in 1995 through an acquisition. Prior to his appointment as CEO, he led ESCO's Utility Solutions Group since 2016, where he was instrumental in strategically building out the segment, including the company's entry into the renewables business and overseeing six successful acquisitions that more than doubled its size. Earlier in his career at ESCO, Mr. Sayler held senior positions within ETS-Lindgren, the company's RF Shield and Test business. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southeastern University and a Master of Business Administration from Baylor University.

Christopher L. Tucker, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Christopher L. Tucker has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ESCO Technologies Inc. since April 2021. He succeeded Gary E. Muenster upon his retirement. Before joining ESCO, Mr. Tucker spent 24 years at Emerson Electric Co., where he most recently held the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Emerson's Commercial & Residential Solutions reporting segment, managing approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. He has a proven track record of driving financial results and has held various roles of increasing responsibility at Emerson. Mr. Tucker earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri – Columbia and a Master of Business Administration from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis.

Victor L. Richey, Executive Chairman

Victor L. Richey currently serves as Executive Chairman of the ESCO Board of Directors. He was the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of ESCO Technologies Inc. from 2002 until his retirement from the CEO and President roles on December 31, 2022. Mr. Richey joined ESCO in 1985 and held various positions at both subsidiary and corporate levels, primarily in marketing and general management. Before his tenure at ESCO, he spent six years as a military intelligence officer in the U.S. Army. He was instrumental in the portfolio transformation that shaped ESCO into its current global provider structure. Mr. Richey holds an undergraduate degree from WKU and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.

David Schatz, Senior Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel

David Schatz serves as Senior Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel for ESCO Technologies Inc.

Matthew Carrara, Doble Engineering Company President & Utility Solutions Group President

Matthew Carrara is the President of Doble Engineering Company and the Utility Solutions Group for ESCO Technologies Inc.

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Key Risks to the Business

  1. Dependence on Government and Defense Spending: A significant portion of ESCO Technologies' Aerospace & Defense segment, which designs and manufactures filtration products, fluid control devices, elastomeric-based signature reduction solutions, and mission-critical components, relies on contracts and spending from the U.S. naval vessels and the broader defense industries. Fluctuations, reductions, or changes in government budgets, defense priorities, or political landscapes could directly impact the demand for their specialized products and services, leading to reduced revenue and profitability in this key segment.
  2. Vulnerability to Rapid Technological Change and Obsolescence: ESCO Technologies operates in sectors characterized by continuous technological evolution, particularly within its Utility Solutions Group and RF Shielding and Test segments. The Utility Solutions Group provides diagnostic testing for electric power grids and decision support tools for the renewable energy industry, both of which are subject to advancements in smart grid technologies, new energy sources, and evolving infrastructure. Similarly, the RF Shielding and Test segment deals with RF test facilities, secure communication systems, and measurement technologies that must constantly adapt to new telecommunication standards (e.g., 5G, future wireless generations) and technological breakthroughs. A failure to continuously innovate, adapt products, and keep pace with these rapid technological changes could lead to product obsolescence, loss of competitive advantage, and diminished market relevance.

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The emergence of comprehensive, AI-driven predictive maintenance and grid health platforms, leveraging advanced IoT sensors and machine learning, could displace or reduce the necessity for ESCO Technologies' specialized diagnostic testing solutions for high-voltage power delivery equipment. These integrated platforms from competitors could offer more continuous, autonomous, and cost-effective monitoring and decision support, potentially rendering point-solution diagnostics less competitive.

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ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) participates in several industrial and commercial markets through its Aerospace & Defense, Utility Solutions Group, and RF Shielding and Test segments. The addressable market sizes for its main products and services are as follows:

Aerospace & Defense Segment

  • Filtration Products (including hydraulic filter elements, fluid control devices, and custom filters): The global aerospace and defense filters market was valued at approximately USD 1.05 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.1 billion in 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% to reach USD 1.31 billion by 2030. Another report estimated the global aerospace filters market size at USD 787.2 million in 2024, expected to grow to USD 840.4 million in 2025 and USD 1119.9 million in 2034, at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2025 to 2034. North America is identified as the largest market for aerospace & defense filters.
  • Elastomeric-based Signature Reduction Solutions: The global aerospace and defense elastomers market was valued at approximately USD 72.46 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 130.99 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of about 6.10% between 2025 and 2034. North America held the largest revenue share in this market in 2024.
  • Mission-Critical Bushings, Pins, Sleeves, and Precision-Tolerance Machined Components: The global precision turned product manufacturing market was estimated at USD 115.39 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 196.11 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 6.07% from 2025 to 2034. The global aerospace parts manufacturing market was valued at USD 1.02 trillion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.39 trillion by 2030, with a CAGR of 6.39%. North America contributed 36.54% of the aerospace parts manufacturing market value in 2024.

Utility Solutions Group Segment

  • Diagnostic Testing Solutions for High-Voltage Power Delivery Equipment: The global high voltage equipment market is estimated to be valued at USD 132.87 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 217.58 billion in 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.3% from 2025 to 2032. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of 37.1% in 2025. The global electrical test equipment market was USD 17.31 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 23.15 billion by 2031, registering a 5.99% CAGR. North America held 38.73% share in 2025.
  • Decision Support Tools for the Renewable Energy Industry (wind and solar): The global renewable energy market has reached an estimated USD 1.4-1.5 trillion in 2025. Another source states the market was valued at USD 1078.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 1838.57 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.17%. Asia Pacific dominated the renewable energy market with a market share of 6.17% in 2025. The global agentic AI in energy market, which includes decision intelligence platforms for grid optimization, was calculated at USD 656.6 million in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 14,907.31 million by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 36.65%.

RF Shielding and Test Segment

  • RF Test and Secure Communication Facilities, Acoustic Test Enclosures, RF and Magnetically Shielded Rooms, RF Measurement Systems, and Services: The global RF shielded test chamber market size was valued at USD 1.05 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 1.98 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.2%. The global RF shielded test enclosures market is expected to grow from USD 4.33 billion in 2025 to USD 7.49 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.14%. The global anechoic chamber market size was USD 1.89 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 8.19 billion by 2035, commanding a CAGR of 15.8%. The global EMC shielding and test equipment market size was valued at USD 8.40 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 13.59 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.20%. North America dominated the EMC shielding and test equipment market with the largest revenue share of 36.49% in 2024. The global EMC testing market was valued at USD 2.81 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5.31 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% between 2025 and 2034.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for ESCO Technologies (ESE) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Strong Demand and Expanding Backlog in the Aerospace & Defense Segment: ESCO Technologies is experiencing robust demand within its Aerospace & Defense segment, encompassing commercial and defense aerospace, as well as Navy-related businesses. This strong demand has resulted in significant order growth and an expanding backlog, providing clear revenue visibility for future periods.
  2. Strategic Acquisitions: The company's proactive approach to strategic acquisitions is a key driver of revenue growth. Recent acquisitions, such as ESCO Maritime and CMT Materials, have expanded ESCO Technologies' product offerings, technological capabilities, and market position, directly contributing to increased sales.
  3. Consistent Growth in the Utility Solutions Group: The Utility Solutions Group is expected to continue its solid performance. This segment benefits from ongoing demand for diagnostic testing solutions for electric power grid operators and decision support tools for the growing renewable energy industry, particularly wind and solar.
  4. Outperformance and Increased Guidance in the RF Shielding and Test Segment: Despite some mixed results, the RF Shielding and Test segment has demonstrated strong performance, with increased orders and sales contributing to an upward revision of its full-year sales guidance. This positive momentum is anticipated to continue driving revenue growth.

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Capital Allocation Decisions (Last 3-5 Years)

Share Repurchases

  • ESCO Technologies repurchased common stock totaling approximately $8.00 million in March 2022, $7.14 million in March 2023, and $7.19 million in March 2024.
  • The company executed share buybacks of approximately $10.00 million in December 2021 and $5.08 million in December 2022.
  • ESCO Technologies did not repurchase any shares during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Share Issuance

  • ESCO Technologies' shares outstanding saw minor fluctuations, with a 0.15% increase in 2025 from 2024, following a 0.03% decline in 2024 from 2023.
  • Insiders have filed notices for proposed sales of common stock, indicating shares acquired through equity compensation awards in various years, including 2022, 2024, and 2025.

Inbound Investments

  • Capital World Investors acquired a new stake of 443,976 shares in ESCO Technologies, valued at approximately $93.73 million in the third quarter (presumably of 2025).
  • Several institutional investors, including Swiss National Bank, Inceptionr LLC, Intellectus Partners LLC, Legato Capital Management LLC, and Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky, increased their positions or purchased new stakes in ESCO Technologies in the third quarter (presumably of 2025).

Outbound Investments

  • In April 2025, ESCO Technologies acquired the Signature Management & Power (SM&P) business of Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited, an acquisition expected to add $175 million in annual sales.
  • The company completed the acquisition of I.S.A Altanova Group S.R.L. (Altanova) in July 2021 and Phenix Technologies, Inc. (Phenix) in August 2021, bolstering its Utility Solutions Group.
  • ESCO Technologies acquired MPE in November 2023, a manufacturer of high-performance EMC/EMP filters and capacitor products, and CMT Materials, which is expected to expand product offerings and technological capabilities.
  • During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company completed the sale of VACCO Industries.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $36.322 million in fiscal year 2025 and $28.275 million in fiscal year 2024.
  • In fiscal year 2023, capital expenditures amounted to $22 million, and in fiscal year 2022, they were $32 million.
  • As of September 30, 2025, there were no commitments outstanding that were considered material for capital expenditures.

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Peer Outperformance in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

ESE has outperformed 83% of its 70 Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is MLI. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ranks 7th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components constituents that ESE has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
73%
of 75 industry peers · 35.0% return
3Y
85%
of 73 industry peers · 169.0% return
5Y
83%
of 70 industry peers · 222.0% return
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peers with revenue growth within 4pp of ESE'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
ESE ESCO Technologies 12.1% 22.6x 35.0%169.0%222.0%
MLI Mueller Industries 8.8% 16.3x 32.7%251.0%520.8% +299pp
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. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components is ESE'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 31 18.0%111.1%190.3% CDNL 2702% · FIX 2049% · STRL 2005%
Marine Transportation 5 72.8%70.4%164.7% HOS 48321% · MATX 188% · KEX 165%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 14.7%63.4%115.4% CAT 322% · ALSN 270% · WAB 223%
Aerospace & Defense 55 -1.3%57.5%70.3% ATI 1074% · FTAI 885% · HWM 739%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -11.4%41.2%58.1% UBER 88% · CAR 58% · LYFT -65%
Rail Transportation 7 30.7%72.2%46.1% FSTR 135% · CSX 65% · UNP 51%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ← 71 8.8%49.3%45.1% CRS 1411% · PSIX 952% · EROC 609%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 35.6%5.9%35.4% XPO 258% · R 251% · CVLG 209%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 0.7%39.0%32.8% DXPE 533% · AIT 289% · WCC 214%
Diversified Support Services 33 13.1%32.4%26.8% LIME 4173% · TH 371% · WLFC 360%
Electrical Components & Equipment 41 19.1%51.3%21.7% POWL 2201% · BE 1055% · VRT 900%
Building Products 33 -9.7%7.2%19.4% LMB 575% · GFF 398% · PPIH 300%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -9.7%-20.5%-6.3% HURN 214% · GRNQ 137% · CRAI 89%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 14.0%-1.4%-7.2% BLBD 213% · DE 90% · GENC 59%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 10.4%15.4%-8.5% RCMT 676% · CSW 141% · CSL 80%
Environmental & Facilities Services 29 -8.8%16.4%-12.0% CECO 880% · ADUR 558% · NVRI 352%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -31.6%-12.8%-26.0% EXLS 49% · BR 11% · G -23%
Passenger Airlines 11 3.6%-1.0%-26.4% LTM 2504% · UAL 141% · SKYW 117%
Office Services & Supplies 9 12.7%23.7%-30.4% PBI 186% · TILE 157% · HNI 59%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 5.8%-18.3%-35.7% BBSI 86% · ADP 49% · KFY 31%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -6.0%-22.3%-39.1% CHRW 85% · FDX 67% · EXPD 62%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -33.9%5.0%-45.5% CIX 137% · MG 96% · NL 53%
Airport Services 3 -66.4%-76.9%-57.6% JOBY -34% · ASLE -58% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

ESEHLITADTNCEPLGFUZMFPMedian
NameESCO Tec.Harmonic Adtran Capstone.General .Midera F. 
Mkt Price274.0211.787.105.668.2445.2110.01
Mkt Cap7.11.30.6---1.3
Rev LTM1,2913451,138103-856856
Op Inc LTM20245-25-8445
FCF LTM19754233-5654
FCF 3Y Avg1416224---62
CFO LTM24462934-8888
CFO 3Y Avg1847188---88

Growth & Margins

ESEHLITADTNCEPLGFUZMFPMedian
NameESCO Tec.Harmonic Adtran Capstone.General .Midera F. 
Rev Chg LTM27.0%-13.7%15.7%5.4%--10.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg12.1%-13.9%-3.5%11.7%--4.1%
Rev Chg Q14.4%53.5%6.1%-10.6%--10.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.4%15.6%1.4%-2.8%--2.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM22.4%-54.0%96.7%305.8%--59.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg16.9%370.6%49.9%119.4%--84.7%
Op Mgn LTM15.7%13.1%-0.2%4.4%-9.8%9.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg15.6%13.3%-8.4%-7.7%--2.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.0%5.6%0.3%1.2%--0.7%
CFO/Rev LTM18.9%18.1%8.2%4.3%-10.3%10.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg16.9%19.0%8.6%---16.9%
FCF/Rev LTM15.2%15.6%2.0%2.8%-6.5%6.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg12.9%16.4%2.3%---12.9%

Valuation

ESEHLITADTNCEPLGFUZMFPMedian
NameESCO Tec.Harmonic Adtran Capstone.General .Midera F. 
Mkt Cap7.11.30.6---1.3
P/S5.53.70.5---3.7
P/Op Inc35.128.3-286.5---28.3
P/EBIT35.730.565.6---35.7
P/E22.6-27.2-22.0----22.0
P/CFO29.120.56.2---20.5
Total Yield4.6%-3.7%-4.5%----3.7%
Dividend Yield0.1%0.0%0.0%---0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.6%5.0%2.8%---2.8%
D/E0.00.10.4---0.1
Net D/E0.0-0.10.2---0.0

Returns

ESEHLITADTNCEPLGFUZMFPMedian
NameESCO Tec.Harmonic Adtran Capstone.General .Midera F. 
1M Rtn-16.4%-1.7%-10.2%-27.1%-12.0%-3.1%-11.1%
3M Rtn-6.3%-11.2%-53.7%-49.2%-25.1%23.5%-18.2%
6M Rtn2.9%25.6%-26.0%-49.2%-25.1%23.5%-11.1%
12M Rtn35.0%18.8%-26.6%-49.2%-25.1%23.5%-3.2%
3Y Rtn169.0%14.5%-15.2%-49.2%-25.1%23.5%-0.3%
1M Excs Rtn-16.6%0.7%-5.4%-32.2%-9.9%-3.3%-7.6%
3M Excs Rtn-10.9%-15.8%-58.3%-53.8%-29.6%19.0%-22.7%
6M Excs Rtn-11.6%11.1%-40.5%-63.8%-39.6%9.0%-25.6%
12M Excs Rtn16.3%0.0%-45.3%-67.9%-43.8%4.8%-21.9%
3Y Excs Rtn83.6%-60.9%-86.7%-120.2%-96.1%-47.4%-73.8%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Aerospace & Defense (A&D)478341292351315
Utility Solutions Group (USG)380369342278203
Test237210221228198
Corporate000  
Total1,095919856857715


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil2003200220012000
Communications3021139
Filtration/Fluid Flow15   
Test5477
Other-711-0
Filtration 131717
Total43383832


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Corporate1,504954906965956
Aerospace & Defense (A&D)410268355295270
Utility Solutions Group (USG)290294255220198
Test207189168175154
Total2,4101,7051,6831,6541,577


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$274.02 
Market Cap ($ Bil)7.1 
First Trading Date10/01/1990 
Distance from 52W High-22.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$310.65$276.99
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-11.8%-1.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility37.5%34.2%
Downside Capture165.1890.33
Upside Capture102.71106.34
Correlation (SPY)44.4%41.9%
ESE Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.841.461.111.201.101.03
Up Beta1.272.162.162.041.921.19
Down Beta0.921.060.220.660.650.90
Up Capture-60%27%88%86%108%120%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days11193570139402
Down Capture270%236%126%116%91%97%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days10232957112348

[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 ESE
ESE35.1%34.2%0.92-
Sector ETF (XLI)17.0%17.1%0.7560.1%
Equity (SPY)19.7%12.8%1.1341.7%
Gold (GLD)24.6%29.2%0.7519.4%
Commodities (DBC)44.1%20.4%1.69-8.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)9.1%13.6%0.3912.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-26.9%43.8%-0.5910.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ESE
ESE25.0%31.0%0.75-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.4%17.6%0.5463.2%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.2%0.5752.6%
Gold (GLD)19.1%18.8%0.829.9%
Commodities (DBC)10.7%19.5%0.437.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.7%18.9%-0.0141.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.6%52.6%0.3822.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ESE
ESE20.1%30.9%0.66-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.4%20.0%0.5967.4%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7259.7%
Gold (GLD)12.4%16.3%0.626.0%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.3518.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1949.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)64.0%66.2%1.0416.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 731202617.6%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity25.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.5%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/5/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/2026-6.8%-8.3%-16.5%
5/7/2026-8.9%-10.9%-11.2%
2/5/20266.2%14.4%13.7%
11/20/20252.5%-2.5%-3.1%
8/7/20251.8%-0.9%8.2%
5/7/20256.3%9.1%12.6%
2/6/202519.7%24.2%18.1%
11/14/20243.1%6.1%0.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive161212
# Negative81212
Median Positive2.9%5.9%7.1%
Median Negative-5.9%-4.7%-7.8%
Max Positive19.7%24.2%18.1%
Max Negative-8.9%-10.9%-16.5%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/2026-6.8%-8.3%-16.5%
5/7/2026-8.9%-10.9%-11.2%
2/5/20266.2%14.4%13.7%
11/20/20252.5%-2.5%-3.1%
8/7/20251.8%-0.9%8.2%
5/7/20256.3%9.1%12.6%
2/6/202519.7%24.2%18.1%
11/14/20243.1%6.1%0.3%
8/7/20243.5%5.6%2.4%
5/9/2024-5.8%-3.0%-5.2%
2/8/2024-5.9%-0.1%-3.6%
11/16/20231.3%2.6%9.9%
8/8/20232.7%1.6%-0.8%
5/9/20231.8%-0.5%0.9%
2/8/2023-6.1%-4.1%-11.1%
11/17/20223.6%8.9%-0.2%
8/8/20223.1%15.9%4.8%
5/9/20226.9%5.0%9.9%
2/8/2022-5.9%-8.4%-9.4%
11/18/20211.9%-9.3%-6.2%
8/9/20210.7%-5.3%-9.7%
5/4/2021-0.3%-5.4%-15.7%
2/8/20210.5%1.2%6.1%
11/19/2020-0.5%0.6%1.1%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive161212
# Negative81212
Median Positive2.9%5.9%7.1%
Median Negative-5.9%-4.7%-7.8%
Max Positive19.7%24.2%18.1%
Max Negative-8.9%-10.9%-16.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/10/202610-Q
03/31/202605/11/202610-Q
12/31/202502/09/202610-Q
09/30/202512/01/202510-K
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/10/202510-Q
09/30/202411/29/202410-K
06/30/202408/09/202410-Q
03/31/202405/10/202410-Q
12/31/202302/09/202410-Q
09/30/202311/29/202310-K
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202202/09/202310-Q
09/30/202211/29/202210-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/10/202610-Q
03/31/202605/11/202610-Q
12/31/202502/09/202610-Q
09/30/202512/01/202510-K
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/10/202510-Q
09/30/202411/29/202410-K
06/30/202408/09/202410-Q
03/31/202405/10/202410-Q
12/31/202302/09/202410-Q
09/30/202311/29/202310-K
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202202/09/202310-Q
09/30/202211/29/202210-K
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202102/09/202210-Q
09/30/202111/29/202110-K
06/30/202108/09/202110-Q
03/31/202105/07/202110-Q
12/31/202002/09/202110-Q
09/30/202011/30/202010-K
06/30/202008/10/202010-Q
03/31/202005/08/202010-Q
12/31/201902/07/202010-Q
09/30/201911/29/201910-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/7/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 8/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 Adjusted EPSReported2.552.62.65   
2026 RevenueReported1.30 Bil1.31 Bil1.33 Bil0.4% RaisedGuidance: 1.31 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPSReported8.38.358.42.8% RaisedGuidance: 8.12 for 2026


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 5/7/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Adjusted EPSReported2.052.12.15   
2026 RevenueReported1.29 Bil1.31 Bil1.33 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.31 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPSReported88.128.251.2% RaisedGuidance: 8.03 for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 2/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported1.29 Bil1.31 Bil1.33 Bil1.6% RaisedGuidance: 1.29 Bil for 2026
2026 A&D Revenue GrowthReported34.0%36.5%39.0%   
2026 Maritime RevenueReported230.00 Mil237.50 Mil245.00 Mil   
2026 USG Revenue GrowthReported4.0%5.0%6.0%   
2026 Test Revenue GrowthReported9.0%10.0%11.0%   
2026 EPSReported7.98.038.154.9% RaisedGuidance: 7.65 for 2026
Q2 2026 EPSReported1.751.81.85   

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 11/20/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Adjusted EPSReported1.251.31.35-38.5% Lower NewGuidance: 2.12 for Q4 2025
2026 RevenueReported1.27 Bil1.29 Bil1.31 Bil18.3% Higher NewGuidance: 1.09 Bil for 2025
2026 Revenue GrowthReported16.0%18.0%20.0%   
2026 Adjusted EPSReported7.57.657.831.3% Higher NewGuidance: 5.83 for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 7/20/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Khilnani, Vinod MDirectSell11262025217.993,000653,9714,461,829Form
2Sayler, Bryan HCEO & PRESIDENTDirectSell11262025220.0040188,2204,455,880Form
3Khilnani, Vinod MDirectSell11262025224.0421648,3935,257,771Form
4Tucker, Christopher LSr. Vice President & CFODirectSell11262025220.155,0001,100,7504,429,638Form
5Sayler, Bryan HCEO & PRESIDENTDirectSell11262025220.009,3822,064,0404,544,100Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Khilnani, Vinod MDirectSell11262025217.993,000653,9714,461,829Form
2Sayler, Bryan HCEO & PRESIDENTDirectSell11262025220.0040188,2204,455,880Form
3Khilnani, Vinod MDirectSell11262025224.0421648,3935,257,771Form
4Tucker, Christopher LSr. Vice President & CFODirectSell11262025220.155,0001,100,7504,429,638Form
5Sayler, Bryan HCEO & PRESIDENTDirectSell11262025220.009,3822,064,0404,544,100Form
6Phillippy, Robert JDirectSell11262025222.533,700823,3701,450,689Form
7Schatz, David MSr. VP, Sec'y & Gen. CounselDirectSell11252025225.652,498563,6745,039,216Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 5, 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
Two Creeks Capital Management, LP$50.9 Mil5.4%21New13F
Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP$47.4 Mil1.7%48New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Two Creeks Capital Management, LP$50.9 Mil5.4%21New13F
Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP$47.4 Mil1.7%48New13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Two Creeks Capital Management, LP$50.9 Mil5.4%21New13F
Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP$47.4 Mil1.7%48New13F
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