Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation, founded in 1906, is a leading manufacturer, designer and installer of laboratory casework and related equipment. The company specializes in creating custom laboratory furniture, chemical fume hoods and service fittings for research, healthcare, industrial and educational facilities. Alongside its core product offerings, Kewaunee provides turnkey project management, installation and field service support to ensure seamless laboratory operation.

Its product portfolio includes modular and custom casework systems, ventilation solutions, utility distribution panels and monitoring controls. Kewaunee develops ergonomic workstations, chemical storage cabinets and specialized lab benches to meet stringent safety and regulatory standards. The company also offers architectural millwork, specimen archiving units and flexible plug-and-play utility systems designed to streamline laboratory workflows.

Headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina, Kewaunee maintains a global footprint with manufacturing facilities and sales offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Its client base spans pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and beverage, government and academic research sectors. By aligning with local partners and leveraging regional expertise, Kewaunee delivers solutions tailored to diverse laboratory environments and regulatory requirements.

Under the direction of President and Chief Executive Officer John J. Padgett, whose three decades of experience in precision manufacturing guide the company’s strategic vision, Kewaunee emphasizes innovation, quality and customer responsiveness. The leadership team continues to invest in advanced manufacturing processes, digital integration and sustainable materials to address evolving market demands and support long-term client success.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $57.97 to $59.28
• 50-Day Range: $31.31 to $59.96
• 52-Week Range: $30.33 to $71.33
• Volume: 5,948 shs
• Average Volume: 22,716 shs
• Market Capitalization: $172.25 million
• P/E Ratio: 15.26
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Kewaunee Scientific Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Kewaunee Scientific scored higher than 25% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 563rd out of 660 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Kewaunee Scientific.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Kewaunee Scientific is 15.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.26.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Kewaunee Scientific is 15.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 33.36.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Kewaunee Scientific has a P/B Ratio of 2.52. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.87% of the float of Kewaunee Scientific has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kewaunee Scientific has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kewaunee Scientific has recently increased by 29.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Kewaunee Scientific does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Kewaunee Scientific does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Kewaunee Scientific is 19.84%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.87% of the float of Kewaunee Scientific has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kewaunee Scientific has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kewaunee Scientific has recently increased by 29.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Kewaunee Scientific has a news sentiment score of 1.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Kewaunee Scientific this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Kewaunee Scientific to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Kewaunee Scientific insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

14.20% of the stock of Kewaunee Scientific is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 32.69% of the stock of Kewaunee Scientific is held by institutions.

KEQU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KEQU shares performed this year?

Kewaunee Scientific's stock was trading at $61.87 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, KEQU stock has decreased by 5.5% and is now trading at $58.45.

How were Kewaunee Scientific's earnings last quarter?

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ:KEQU) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June, 25th. The technology company reported $1.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The technology company earned $77.15 million during the quarter. Kewaunee Scientific had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.02% and a net margin of 4.74%.

How do I buy shares of Kewaunee Scientific?

Shares of KEQU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kewaunee Scientific own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Kewaunee Scientific investors own include Broadcom (AVGO), NVIDIA (NVDA), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), Jabil (JBL), Arista Networks (ANET), Adobe (ADBE) and Disc Medicine (IRON).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/25/2025
• Today: 7/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/09/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 4/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INSTRU - SCIENTFC
• Sub-Industry: Measuring And Control Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:KEQU
• CIK: 55529
• Web: www.kewaunee.com
• Phone: (704) 873-7202
• Fax: 704-873-5160
• Employees: 1,239
• Year Founded: 1906

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.83
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.26
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $11.40 million
• Net Margins: 4.74%
• Pretax Margin: 6.15%
• Return on Equity: 26.02%
• Return on Assets: 9.87%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.92
• Current Ratio: 2.20
• Quick Ratio: 1.59

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $240.47 million
• Price / Sales: 0.72
• Cash Flow: $7.26 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.05
• Book Value: $23.21 per share
• Price / Book: 2.52

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,947,000
• Free Float: 2,555,000
• Market Cap: $172.25 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.70