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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold

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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
JHD
NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM
$9.90
$9.90
$9.77
$10.05
N/AN/A62,424 shs84,424 shs
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
$281.99
-0.7%
$317.14
$183.19
$354.02
$3.31B1.2793,822 shs106,891 shs
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
$148.88
-0.3%
$159.21
$92.04
$170.63
$3.12B1.5595,612 shs108,923 shs
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
$67.00
+0.2%
$70.56
$63.43
$117.63
$676.03M0.378,938 shs16,610 shs
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
$284.40
-0.9%
$243.95
$138.20
$295.90
$4.49B1.31257,053 shs623,619 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
JHD
NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
-0.56%-4.70%-10.17%+5.02%+47.39%
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
-1.89%-6.76%-4.21%-0.46%+52.67%
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
-0.28%-3.37%-6.10%-9.59%-35.33%
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
-0.08%+10.19%+24.94%+35.38%+73.09%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
JHD
NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
1.3814 of 5 stars
1.30.03.30.02.72.51.9
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
2.0102 of 5 stars
0.05.01.71.40.62.51.9
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
0.8945 of 5 stars
1.02.01.70.02.41.71.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
JHD
NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
2.67
Moderate Buy$300.006.39% Upside
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
N/AN/A$158.006.13% Upside
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
2.33
Hold$273.33-3.89% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest NPO, WIRE, JHD, KAI, and OFLX Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/19/2024
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
CJS Securities
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Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Perform
4/16/2024
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
Sidoti
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$290.00
4/16/2024
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
DA Davidson
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$295.00
2/14/2024
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
Barrington Research
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
JHD
NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
$957.67M3.46$12.77 per share22.09$66.31 per share4.25
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
$1.06B2.94$13.70 per share10.87$67.43 per share2.21
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
$111.46M6.07$2.16 per share30.95$7.81 per share8.58
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
$2.57B1.75$25.39 per share11.20$110.77 per share2.57

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
JHD
NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM
N/AN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
$116.07M$9.9028.4825.97N/A12.12%16.20%10.11%5/7/2024 (Estimated)
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
$22.20M$1.06140.4518.54N/A2.10%9.67%5.32%5/7/2024 (Estimated)
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
$20.76M$2.0532.68N/A18.63%27.24%21.60%N/A
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
$372.40M$21.4313.2716.17N/A14.50%20.92%18.72%4/23/2024 (Estimated)

Latest NPO, WIRE, JHD, KAI, and OFLX Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
3/6/2024Q4 2023
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
N/A$0.48+$0.48$0.48N/A$28.15 million
2/20/202412/31/2023
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
$1.47$1.19-$0.28$2.61$264.10 million$241.90 million      
2/14/2024Q4 2023
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
$2.10$2.41+$0.31$2.49$227.54 million$238.68 million
2/14/2024Q4 2023
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
$4.05$4.10+$0.05$4.10$601.48 million$633.78 million      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
JHD
NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM
$0.393.94%N/AN/AN/A
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
$1.280.45%+5.95%12.93%11 Years
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
$1.200.81%+3.71%113.21%9 Years
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
$1.321.97%+13.56%64.39%3 Years
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
$0.080.03%N/A0.37%N/A

Latest NPO, WIRE, JHD, KAI, and OFLX Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/6/2024
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
quarterly$0.320.4%4/9/20244/10/20245/8/2024
3/28/2024
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
Quarterly$0.331.86%4/9/20244/10/20244/24/2024
2/15/2024
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
Quarterly$0.020.04%4/4/20244/5/20244/19/2024
2/15/2024
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
quarterly$0.300.7%3/5/20243/6/20243/20/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
JHD
NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM
N/AN/AN/A
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
0.14
2.05
1.34
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
0.45
3.31
2.59
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
N/A
4.43
3.57
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
N/A
7.56
6.54

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
JHD
NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM
N/A
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
96.13%
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
98.31%
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
36.06%
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
99.82%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
JHD
NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM
N/A
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
1.40%
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
1.60%
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
67.10%
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
5.55%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
JHD
NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM
N/AN/AN/ANot Optionable
Kadant Inc. stock logo
KAI
Kadant
3,10011.74 million11.58 millionOptionable
Enpro Inc. stock logo
NPO
Enpro
3,50020.94 million20.61 millionOptionable
Omega Flex, Inc. stock logo
OFLX
Omega Flex
16810.09 million3.32 millionNot Optionable
Encore Wire Co. stock logo
WIRE
Encore Wire
1,62915.78 million14.91 millionOptionable

NPO, WIRE, JHD, KAI, and OFLX Headlines

SourceHeadline
Avenue challenges Encore Wire-Prysmian mergerAvenue challenges Encore Wire-Prysmian merger
wealthprofessional.ca - April 19 at 10:36 AM
Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by CJS SecuritiesEncore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by CJS Securities
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 10:21 AM
Encore Wire Co. Expected to Earn FY2024 Earnings of $21.23 Per Share (NASDAQ:WIRE)Encore Wire Co. Expected to Earn FY2024 Earnings of $21.23 Per Share (NASDAQ:WIRE)
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 8:50 AM
Avenue Investment Management Expresses Concern Over Proposed Merger Between Encore Wire and PrysmianAvenue Investment Management Expresses Concern Over Proposed Merger Between Encore Wire and Prysmian
stockhouse.com - April 18 at 1:43 PM
Q1 2024 EPS Estimates for Encore Wire Co. (NASDAQ:WIRE) Raised by DA DavidsonQ1 2024 EPS Estimates for Encore Wire Co. (NASDAQ:WIRE) Raised by DA Davidson
americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 5:48 AM
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces an Investigation of Encore Wire Corporation - WIRESHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces an Investigation of Encore Wire Corporation - WIRE
prnewswire.com - April 17 at 7:51 PM
ENCORE WIRE INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Encore Wire Corporation - WIREENCORE WIRE INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Encore Wire Corporation - WIRE
businesswire.com - April 17 at 6:12 PM
Sidoti & Co. Downgrades Encore Wire (WIRE)Sidoti & Co. Downgrades Encore Wire (WIRE)
msn.com - April 17 at 4:44 PM
Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Reaches New 52-Week High at $285.55Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Reaches New 52-Week High at $285.55
americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 5:10 AM
Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Receives Neutral Rating from DA DavidsonEncore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Receives Neutral Rating from DA Davidson
americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 3:34 AM
Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Receives Neutral Rating from SidotiEncore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Receives Neutral Rating from Sidoti
americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 3:34 AM
Sidoti Reaffirms Neutral Rating for Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE)Sidoti Reaffirms Neutral Rating for Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE)
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 3:27 PM
Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Sees Strong Trading VolumeEncore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Sees Strong Trading Volume
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 12:45 PM
Mutual of America Capital Management LLC Cuts Stake in Encore Wire Co. (NASDAQ:WIRE)Mutual of America Capital Management LLC Cuts Stake in Encore Wire Co. (NASDAQ:WIRE)
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 5:44 AM
Encore Wire Shares Rise Premarket on Takeover by PrysmianEncore Wire Shares Rise Premarket on Takeover by Prysmian
marketwatch.com - April 15 at 9:01 PM
Italy’s Prysmian to Buy Encore Wire in $4.2B DealItaly’s Prysmian to Buy Encore Wire in $4.2B Deal
mdm.com - April 15 at 9:01 PM
Encore Wire To Be Bought By Italys Prysmian In $290/share Cash DealEncore Wire To Be Bought By Italy's Prysmian In $290/share Cash Deal
markets.businessinsider.com - April 15 at 9:01 PM
Prysmian Buys Encore Wire for €3.9 Billion, Its Largest DealPrysmian Buys Encore Wire for €3.9 Billion, Its Largest Deal
bloomberg.com - April 15 at 9:01 PM
McKinney’s Encore Wire Acquired by Italy’s Prysmian in $4B-Plus DealMcKinney’s Encore Wire Acquired by Italy’s Prysmian in $4B-Plus Deal
dallasinnovates.com - April 15 at 9:01 PM
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates WIRE, AIRC, INRDSHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates WIRE, AIRC, INRD
prnewswire.com - April 15 at 8:29 PM
WIRE Stock Alert: The $4.2 Billion Deal Lifting Encore Wire TodayWIRE Stock Alert: The $4.2 Billion Deal Lifting Encore Wire Today
investorplace.com - April 15 at 12:21 PM
M&T Bank Reports Q1 Earnings, Joins Snap One, Encore Wire And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On MondayM&T Bank Reports Q1 Earnings, Joins Snap One, Encore Wire And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Monday
benzinga.com - April 15 at 11:00 AM
Electrical Equipment Company Encore Wire Gets Wired For Takeover In €3.9B DealElectrical Equipment Company Encore Wire Gets Wired For Takeover In €3.9B Deal
msn.com - April 15 at 10:58 AM
Cables giant Prysmian woos US rival Encore into $4bn takeoverCables giant Prysmian woos US rival Encore into $4bn takeover
rechargenews.com - April 15 at 10:58 AM

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Company Descriptions

NUVEEN HIGH IN/COM

NYSE:JHD
Kadant logo

Kadant

NYSE:KAI
Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. It operates in three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems and equipment, such as rotary joints, syphons, turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems; and doctoring, cleaning, and filtration systems and related consumables consisting of doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning shower and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment develops, manufactures, and markets ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, industrial automation and control, recycling and approach flow systems, and virgin pulping process equipment for use in the packaging, tissue, wood products, and alternative fuel industries. The Material Handling segment offers conveying and vibratory equipment, and baling products; and manufactures and sells biodegradable absorbent granules for carriers in agricultural, home lawn and garden, professional lawn, turf, and ornamental applications, as well as for oil and grease absorption. The company markets and sells its products, services, and systems through direct sales, independent sales agents, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek, Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
Enpro logo

Enpro

NYSE:NPO
Enpro Inc. design, develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary, value-added products and solutions to safeguard critical environments in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Sealing Technologies and Advanced Surface Technologies. The Sealing Technologies segment offers single-use hygienic seals, tubing, components and assemblies; metallic, non-metallic, and composite material gaskets; dynamic seals; compression packing; hydraulic components; expansion joints; and wall penetration products for chemical and petrochemical processing, pulp and paper processing, nuclear energy, hydrogen, natural gas, food and biopharmaceutical processing, primary metal manufacturing, mining, water and waste treatment, commercial vehicle, aerospace, medical, filtration, and semiconductor fabrication industries. The Advanced Surface Technologies segment offers cleaning, coating, testing, refurbishment, and verification services for critical components and assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, as well as for critical applications in the space, aerospace, and defense markets; and specialized optical filters and thin-film coatings for various applications in the industrial technology, life sciences, and semiconductor markets. The company was formerly known as EnPro Industries, Inc. and changed its name to Enpro Inc. in December 2023. Enpro Inc. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Omega Flex logo

Omega Flex

NASDAQ:OFLX
Omega Flex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells flexible metal hoses and accessories in North America and internationally. It offers flexible gas piping for use in residential and commercial buildings; fittings; containment pining; and corrugated medical tubing for use in hospitals, ambulatory care centers, dental, physician and veterinary clinics, laboratories, and other facilities. The company sells its products under the TracPipe, CounterStrike, AutoSnap, AutoFlare, DoubleTrac, DEF-Trac, and MediTrac brand names. It serves various markets, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The company sells its products through independent sales representatives, distributors, fabricating distributors, wholesalers, original equipment manufacturers, and direct sales, as well as through its website. The company was formerly known as Tofle America, Inc. and changed its name to Omega Flex, Inc. in 1996. Omega Flex, Inc. was incorporated in 1975 and is based in Exton, Pennsylvania.
Encore Wire logo

Encore Wire

NASDAQ:WIRE
Encore Wire Corporation engages in manufacture and sale of electrical building wires and cables in the United States. It offers NM-B cables, UF-B cables, THHN/THWN-2, XHHW-2, USE-2, RHH/RHW-2, and other types of wire products, including SEU, SER, photovoltaic, URD, tray cables, metal-clads, and armored cables. The company's products are used to distribute power from the transmission grid to the wall outlet or switch. It sells its products to wholesale electrical distributors through independent manufacturers' representatives for residential, commercial, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. Encore Wire Corporation was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in McKinney, Texas.