ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Shares Sold Rep. April McClain Delaney

Key Points

• Rep. April McClain Delaney sold $15,001–$50,000 of ESCO Technologies shares on August 25, 2026, alongside sales of holdings in several other companies.
• ESCO reported quarterly EPS of $2.20, beating estimates of $2.12, while revenue rose 14.4% year over year to $339.03 million. The company reaffirmed fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $8.30–$8.40.
• Shares opened at $266.94, down 1.5%, despite analysts maintaining a generally positive view: ESCO has an average “Buy” rating and a consensus price target of $416.50. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share.

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently sold shares of ESCO Technologies Inc. NYSE: ESE. In a filing disclosed on September 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in ESCO Technologies stock on August 25th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Wabtec NYSE: WAB on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Viking NYSE: VIK on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Trimble NASDAQ: TRMB on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Transdigm Group NYSE: TDG on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Tractor Supply NASDAQ: TSCO on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Middleby NASDAQ: MIDD on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Teledyne Technologies NYSE: TDY on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of STERIS NYSE: STE on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Somnigroup International NYSE: SGI on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Signet Jewelers NYSE: SIG on 8/25/2026.

ESCO Technologies Stock Down 1.5%

ESE stock opened at $266.94 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.92 billion, a PE ratio of 21.99, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.10. ESCO Technologies Inc. has a 52 week low of $193.68 and a 52 week high of $362.15. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $304.77 and a 200 day moving average of $302.72.

ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $2.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.12 by $0.08. ESCO Technologies had a net margin of 24.39% and a return on equity of 13.28%. The business had revenue of $339.03 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $341.40 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.60 EPS. ESCO Technologies's revenue for the quarter was up 14.4% compared to the same quarter last year. ESCO Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.300-8.400 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that ESCO Technologies Inc. will post 8.35 earnings per share for the current year.

ESCO Technologies Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 1st will be given a $0.08 dividend. This represents a $0.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 1st. ESCO Technologies's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 2.64%.

Institutional Trading of ESCO Technologies

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of ESCO Technologies by 1.6% during the second quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 2,462 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock worth $862,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. lifted its holdings in shares of ESCO Technologies by 1.3% in the 4th quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 3,397 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock valued at $664,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ESCO Technologies by 9.7% in the 2nd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 677 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock valued at $132,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares during the last quarter. Vident Advisory LLC boosted its position in shares of ESCO Technologies by 3.7% in the 3rd quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 1,678 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock valued at $354,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares during the period. Finally, Maryland State Retirement & Pension System grew its stake in ESCO Technologies by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 3,774 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock worth $737,000 after buying an additional 61 shares during the last quarter. 95.70% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on ESCO Technologies in a research report on Monday, June 15th. They set an "overweight" rating and a $420.00 price target for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $413.00 price objective on shares of ESCO Technologies in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised ESCO Technologies from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b+)" rating in a report on Tuesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, ESCO Technologies presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $416.50.

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor's degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

ESCO Technologies Company Profile

ESCO Technologies Inc is a St. Louis, Missouri-based provider of engineered products and services for the aerospace, defense, utility, healthcare, telecommunications and industrial markets. The company develops specialized technologies used in testing, measurement, filtration, fluid control and power-delivery applications.

Through its Aerospace & Defense segment, ESCO supplies filtration systems, fluid-control equipment, valves, electromechanical products and other components for commercial and military aircraft, spacecraft and defense platforms.

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