ESCO Technologies (ESE) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) is expected to be issuing its quarterly earnings data after the market closes on Thursday, February 6th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.73 per share and revenue of $240.40 million for the quarter. Individual that wish to register for the company’s earnings conference call can do so using this link.

ESCO Technologies Stock Performance

Shares of ESE opened at $131.13 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 1.31 and a current ratio of 1.91. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $137.80 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $129.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.28 and a beta of 1.13. ESCO Technologies has a 52 week low of $96.69 and a 52 week high of $154.00.

ESCO Technologies Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.08 per share. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.24%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, January 2nd. ESCO Technologies’s dividend payout ratio is currently 8.12%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have commented on the company. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating and set a $150.00 price objective on shares of ESCO Technologies in a report on Friday, November 15th. StockNews.com raised ESCO Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 20th.

ESCO Technologies Company Profile

ESCO Technologies Inc produces and supplies engineered products and systems for industrial and commercial markets worldwide. It operates through three segments: Aerospace & Defense, Utility Solutions Group, and RF Test & Measurement. The Aerospace & Defense segment designs and manufactures filtration products, including hydraulic filter elements and fluid control devices used in commercial aerospace applications; filter mechanisms used in micro-propulsion devices for satellites; and custom designed filters for manned aircraft and submarines.