ITT Inc. (ITT) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Company Performance - ITT shares have increased by 3% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $197.07, and have gained 30.9% since the start of the year, outperforming the Zacks Conglomerates sector and the Zacks Diversified Operations industry, both of which have seen a -1.1% return [1] - The company has consistently exceeded earnings expectations, reporting EPS of $1.78 against a consensus estimate of $1.67 in its last earnings report on October 29, 2025, and beating revenue estimates by 2.23% [2] Earnings Forecast - For the current fiscal year, ITT is projected to achieve earnings of $6.56 per share on revenues of $3.87 billion, reflecting an 11.95% increase in EPS and a 6.48% increase in revenues [3] - The next fiscal year is expected to see earnings of $7.38 per share on revenues of $4.06 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of 12.42% in EPS and 5.03% in revenues [3] Valuation Metrics - ITT's current valuation metrics show a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.5X for the current fiscal year, which is a premium compared to the peer industry average of 18.8X, and a trailing cash flow basis P/E of 24.6X versus an average of 11.5X for peers [7] - The stock has a PEG ratio of 2.28, which does not place it among the top tier of stocks from a value perspective [7] Zacks Rank and Style Scores - ITT holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) due to favorable earnings estimate revisions from analysts, meeting the criteria for selection based on Zacks Rank and Style Scores [8] - The company has a Value Score of D, a Growth Score of B, and a Momentum Score of A, resulting in a combined VGM Score of B [6] Industry Comparison - Grupo Cibest S.A. - Sponsored ADR (CIB) is a notable peer with a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and a Value Score of A, indicating strong performance within the industry [9] - CIB is expected to post earnings of $7.27 per share on revenues of $6.87 billion for the current fiscal year, having beaten consensus estimates by 7.83% in the last quarter [10] - The Diversified Operations industry is positioned in the top 22% of all industries, suggesting favorable conditions for both ITT and CIB [11]