IDEX Corporation IEX
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Full analysis: 1 Aug 2026
Latest news check: 7 Jun 2026
General analysis — not personal advice.
HOLD
7/10
Confidence
Existing position can be maintained; any addition may be considered on market-driven pullbacks.
Strong fundamentals and improved guidance support the HOLD signal while high valuation limits near-term upside.
Market sentiment
8/10
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Trend: Improving
The market reacts positively to the strong order intake and raised forecasts, particularly around AI and data center related demand.
Price context
The stock trades near its 52-week high after a 46.9 % rise over the past year, meaning much of the strong underlying performance is already priced in.
Risk assessment
4/10
Dilution:
Low
Strong cash flows and share buybacks
Jurisdiction:
Low
Operations mainly in US and Europe
Execution:
Low
Long track record of profitable growth and acquisitions
About the company
IDEX Corporation develops and manufactures specialized pumps, valves, flow meters and precision components. Operations are divided into three segments: Health & Science Technologies, Fluid & Metering Technologies and Fire & Safety/Diversified Products. The company is profitable with strong cash generation and grows both organically and through acquisitions.
Sector:
Industrial components and fluidics systems
Type:
Industrial
Next report
15 Oct 2026
Q3
Catalysts
Oct 2026
Q3 report
High
Horizon:
Bull case
Strong order intake in the HST segment driven by AI-related data center demand provides momentum and raised full-year guidance.
Bear case
High valuation near 52-week high leaves little room for disappointment if organic growth slows.
Sensitivity analysis
| Factor | If it weakens | If it strengthens |
|---|---|---|
| HST segment order intake | Lower order intake in HST → reduced organic growth and lower margin expansion. | Continued strong order intake in HST → higher revenue and confirmation of raised guidance. |
| Execution of acquisitions | Failed integration of acquisitions → lower synergies and weaker earnings growth. | Successful acquisitions → accelerated growth and expanded product portfolio. |
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Signal rationale (informational)
Strong fundamentals and improved guidance support the HOLD signal while high valuation limits near-term upside.
Recent news
- The Q2 report showed record order intake above 1 billion USD and the company raised its full-year guidance for organic growth and EPS. The stock rose after the report.
Key figures
Revenue
Q2 2026
USD 921M
Revenue TTM
TTM
USD 3.5B
EBITDA
Q2 2026
USD 258M
Net income
Q2 2026
USD 143M
Cash
Q2 2026
USD 621M
Total debt
Q2 2026
USD 1,867M
Gross margin
Q2 2026
46.3%
Shares outstanding
2026-02-13
74.3M
EPS
Q2 2026
USD 1.93
Price & valuation
Last close
USD 237
Market Cap
USD 17.6B
1 week
+0.1 %
3 months
+11.8 %
12 months
+45.3 %
From 52w high
-0.2 %
From 52w low
+50.6 %
Exchange
NYSE
Type
Industrials
Sector
Industrial components and fluidics systems
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