Taylor Devices (TAYD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Taylor Devices, Inc. is a Rochester, New York–based manufacturer specializing in energy absorption and motion control products. Founded in 1968 by the Taylor family, the company has grown from a small machine shop into a publicly traded enterprise listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol TAYD. Over its history, Taylor Devices has built a reputation for engineering precision hydraulic and mechanical devices designed to manage shock, vibration and seismic forces across a range of industries.

The company’s core product lines include fluid viscous dampers, shock absorbers, force limiters and seismic isolation bearings. Fluid viscous dampers use a proprietary silicone-based fluid to dissipate kinetic energy, while shock absorbers and force limiters protect equipment and structures against overload. Seismic isolation bearings provide lateral flexibility during earthquakes, safeguarding buildings, bridges and industrial facilities. Taylor Devices also offers custom-engineered solutions, adapting stroke lengths, force ratings and mounting configurations to meet specific customer requirements.

Taylor Devices serves a diverse global customer base spanning oil & gas, renewable energy, civil infrastructure, aerospace and defense. Its products are employed in wellhead blowout preventers, wind turbine nacelles, airport runway arresting systems, military vehicle suspensions and landmark building foundations. The company operates a primary manufacturing facility in Rochester, with additional engineering and sales support centers in Europe and the Middle East. This international footprint allows Taylor Devices to respond quickly to project needs and provide localized technical assistance.

Leadership at Taylor Devices remains closely connected to its founding vision of innovation and quality. Robert F. Taylor, serving as President and CEO, oversees a team of engineers and industry experts committed to ongoing research and development. Under this guidance, the company continues to expand its patent portfolio and explore new applications for its damping technologies, while maintaining rigorous testing protocols and certification standards. Taylor Devices’ blend of heritage, technical expertise and global reach positions it as a key supplier of motion control solutions in critical industrial sectors.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $45.55 to $46.49
• 50-Day Range: $35.05 to $47.70
• 52-Week Range: $29.50 to $64.50
• Volume: 1,031 shs
• Average Volume: 24,140 shs
• Market Capitalization: $143.63 million
• P/E Ratio: 18.31
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Taylor Devices Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Taylor Devices scored higher than 34% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 140th out of 182 stocks in the industrials 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 Taylor Devices.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Taylor Devices is 18.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Taylor Devices is 18.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.14.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Taylor Devices has a P/B Ratio of 3.13. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.26% of the float of Taylor Devices has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Taylor Devices has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Taylor Devices has recently decreased by 25.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Taylor Devices does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Taylor Devices does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.26% of the float of Taylor Devices has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Taylor Devices has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Taylor Devices has recently decreased by 25.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Taylor Devices 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 0.70 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

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

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Taylor Devices insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $30,030.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 7.75% of the stock of Taylor Devices is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 17.62% of the stock of Taylor Devices is held by institutions.

TAYD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TAYD shares performed this year?

Taylor Devices' stock was trading at $41.62 at the start of the year. Since then, TAYD shares have increased by 9.5% and is now trading at $45.56.

How were Taylor Devices' earnings last quarter?

Taylor Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:TAYD) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, March, 28th. The industrial products company reported $0.64 earnings per share for the quarter. The industrial products company earned $10.57 million during the quarter. Taylor Devices had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.99% and a net margin of 19.16%.

How do I buy shares of Taylor Devices?

Shares of TAYD 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 Taylor Devices own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Taylor Devices investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Builders FirstSource (BLDR), Disc Medicine (IRON), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) and ServiceNow (NOW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/28/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 5/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - GENL INDL
• Sub-Industry: Machinery
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:TAYD
• CIK: 96536
• Web: www.taylordevices.com
• Phone: (716) 694-0800
• Fax: 716-695-6015
• Employees: 120
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.50
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 18.14
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $9 million
• Net Margins: 19.16%
• Pretax Margin: 22.69%
• Return on Equity: 14.99%
• Return on Assets: 12.71%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.57
• Quick Ratio: 3.85

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $42.80 million
• Price / Sales: 3.32
• Cash Flow: $2.89 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.70
• Book Value: $14.55 per share
• Price / Book: 3.12

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 3,137,000
• Free Float: 2,894,000
• Market Cap: $142.29 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.87