Esco Q3 FY26 GAAP EPS climbs 31% to $1.26; net sales rise 14% to $339 million
ESE•Cash flow and outlook
- Year-to-date net cash from operating activities from continuing operations increased by $105 million to $193 million.
- ESCO raised FY 2026 guidance, projecting net sales of $1.30 billion-$1.33 billion and adjusted EPS of $8.30-$8.40; it expects Megger to close in Q1 fiscal 2027.
Q3 results and operating metrics
- Esco Technologies posted Q3 fiscal 2026 GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $1.26, up 31% year over year; net sales rose 14% to $339 million.
- Adjusted EPS from continuing operations climbed 38% to $2.20 as adjusted EBIT margin expanded 90 basis points, with management citing broad-based organic growth.
- Entered orders totaled $410 million, producing a 1.21 book-to-bill and lifting June 30 backlog to a record $1.54 billion.
