JBT Marel Sees Q1 Revenue of $924.85M, Full-Year EPS Downgrade to $4.74
JBT Marel is projected to rack up Q1 2026 revenue of $924.85M and EPS of $0.59, with full-year sales forecasts raised to $4.03B but EPS cut to $4.74. Analysts' one-year average price target at $179.67 implies 52% upside from current levels.
1. Q1 2026 Earnings Preview
JBT Marel will report Q1 2026 results on May 4, with analysts forecasting revenue of $924.85 million and earnings of $0.59 per share. These consensus estimates provide the baseline for investor expectations.
2. Forecast Revisions
Analysts have raised full-year 2026 revenue forecasts to $4.03 billion from $3.94 billion over the past three months while cutting EPS estimates to $4.74 from $4.83. For 2027, revenue projections climbed to $4.21 billion from $4.17 billion and EPS forecasts were trimmed to $6.51 from $6.69.
3. Historical Q4 Performance
In Q4 2025, JBT Marel reported revenue of $1.01 billion, exceeding the $991.51 million forecast by 1.66%, while earnings of $1.01 per share fell 2.7% short of the $1.04 target. The mixed results underscore operational strengths in sales and pressure on margins.
4. Analyst Price Targets and Ratings
Analysts' one-year price target of $179.67 implies a 52% gain from current levels, while a fair value estimate of $163.70 suggests 39% upside. Brokerage firms maintain an average rating of 1.8 on a 1 to 5 scale, reflecting an Outperform stance.