IDEX Corporation

NYSE: IEX

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233.84 USD

(+5.06%) 5 years

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5Y price score: 7

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3.8 %

Dividend Yield TTM

1.2 %

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$ 17,176

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32.5

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(9.4)

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Total return (price & dividends)

39 %

10.7 %

195.5 %

Free cash flow per share growth

15.4 %

20.9 %

101.8 %

Earnings per share growth

14.7 %

29.8 %

77.1 %

Founded: 1,988

Employees: 9,000

Business Summary:IDEX Corporation is an international enterprise specializing in engineered solutions across diverse sectors. The company operates through three primary business units: Fluid & Metering Technologies (FMT), Health & Science Technologies (HST), and Fire & Safety/Diversified Products (FSDP). The FMT division is responsible for the design, production, and distribution of a range of fluid-handling equipment, including positive displacement pumps, flow meters, and injectors, alongside offering flow monitoring and related services. Its applications span the food, chemical, general industrial, water management, agricultural, and energy industries. Under the HST umbrella, IDEX develops and supplies precision components and systems for health and scientific applications. This includes advanced fluidic devices, various types of pumps (rotary lobe, centrifugal, positive displacement), roll compaction and drying technologies, pneumatic components, and sealing solutions, as well as biocompatible medical devices, optical components, and precision photonic solutions. Key markets for this segment encompass food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, marine, chemical, wastewater treatment, life sciences, research, and defense. Finally, the FSDP segment delivers critical equipment for emergency services, such as firefighting pumps, valves, rescue tools, and lifting bags. It also provides engineered stainless steel banding and clamping devices for industrial and commercial use, alongside specialized precision equipment for dispensing, metering, and mixing colorants and paints for retail and commercial clients. IDEX Corporation was founded in 1987 and maintains its headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.

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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways

2026 Q3 (Oct 28, 2026)

1) Strong Financial Performance and Growth
- IDEXX reported Q3 2026 results that exceeded expectations in sales, margins, and earnings.
- Organic sales grew 8% YoY, with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding 50 basis points to 27%.
- Adjusted EPS reached a record $2.33, up 15% YoY.
- Orders totaled nearly $1 billion, reflecting a 13% YoY increase across all segments.
- The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook, expecting organic growth of 6.5% to 6.8%.

2) Segment Highlights and Market Dynamics
- HST Segment: Orders grew 21% and organic sales increased 13%, driven by semiconductor and data center applications.
- FMT Segment: Organic orders increased 11% with sales up 4%, benefiting from semiconductor and municipal water demand.
- FSDP Segment: Organic sales grew 6%, led by aerospace demand.
- IDEXX's advantage markets, including data centers and semiconductor applications, are expected to sustain growth momentum.

3) Operational Strategies and Competitive Advantages
- IDEXX's strategy focuses on integrated growth platforms and leveraging its proprietary "eightytwenty" playbook to optimize resources.
- The company is successfully tuning its solutions to meet the demands of faster-growing verticals, enhancing profitability.
- Continuous improvement initiatives are being implemented across acquired businesses, contributing positively to margins and growth.

4) Challenges and Inflation Management
- IDEXX faces ongoing inflationary pressures, particularly from elevated energy prices, but has managed to maintain positive price-cost dynamics.
- The company reported that pricing contributed approximately 2% to overall top-line growth in 2026, with expectations to continue pricing above costs.
- Areas of concern include the chemical sector, which remains fatigued, while agriculture and energy show signs of stabilization.

5) Guidance and Future Outlook
- IDEXX expects adjusted EBITDA margin for the full year to be between 27.1% and 27.3% and has raised adjusted EPS guidance to $8.91 to $8.96.
- The company anticipates continued strong performance in its advantage markets and stable to improving demand in industrial sectors.
- There is a focus on capital deployment for growth and shareholder returns, with plans to maintain share repurchases at approximately $75 million per quarter.

Bottom line: IDEXX's robust Q3 performance, driven by strong organic growth and strategic positioning in advantage markets, supports a positive outlook for 2026 and beyond, making it an attractive investment for shareholders.

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IDEX Corporation — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap

IDEX Corporation is a company. Founded in 1988. As of October 31, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $17176203921 with a current stock price of $233.84.