Management is sharpening strategic focus on high-value applications with clear competitive advantages while exiting non-core, low-margin activities to improve the overall operating profile. Engineered Composites (AEC) served as the primary growth engine, driven by broad-based volume increases across commercial aerospace and defense programs. Machine Clothing (MC) performance was pressured by paper overcapacity and softer demand in China, though volumes in that region appeared to stabilize sequentially ...

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Presentation Unknown Analyst Great. Well, we'll get underway with the next session here. It's my pleasure to have up next ITT. The first time you're both coming here. So it's my pleasure to have Luca Savi, President and CEO; Emmanuel Caprais, CFO. So I really appreciate everyone being here, and thank you both for coming. I think you have a couple of comments prepared, and then we'll get into sort of the meat of the Q&A. Thank you. Emmanuel CapraisSenior VP & CFO And before that, I want to read the forward ...

ITT Conference Call Summary Company Overview - **Company**: ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) - **Industry**: Engineering and manufacturing of components for harsh environments across various sectors including transportation, aerospace and defense, energy, chemicals, and mining - **Market Size**: Approximately $4 billion - **Growth**: Achieved 7% organic growth over the last three years [10][11] Core Business Segments 1. **Industrial Process**: Focuses on flow technologies, including pumps and valves 2. **Motion Technologies**: Produces brake pads and shock absorbers for various vehicles, including defense and high-speed trains 3. **Connect and Control Technologies**: Manufactures connectors and control components primarily for aerospace and defense [10][11] Financial Performance and Targets - **Long-term Growth Targets**: - 10% total growth - 5% organic growth until 2030 - Adjusted EPS target of over $11, potentially $12 with M&A adjustments - Adjusted operating margin target of 23-25% and cash flow margin of 14-15% [11][12] Market Demand Insights - **U.S. Industrial Demand**: Positive indicators observed in Q4 and January, particularly in aerospace and defense, automotive, and short-cycle projects [13][14] - **Backlog**: Healthy backlog with increased profitability; long-term visibility in air and defense sectors [15][16] - **Green Projects**: Significant growth in green projects, with a 90% increase in 2025 orders compared to 2024 [17] Segment-Specific Insights - **Aerospace and Defense**: Expected to see significant growth due to Boeing's production ramp-up and defense modernization investments [18][20] - **Automotive**: Anticipated to remain flat to slightly down, but ITT expects to outperform the market by 400-500 basis points [22][24] - **Industrial Process**: Expected low- to mid-single-digit growth; strong performance in short-cycle orders and spare parts [24][25] Acquisition Strategy - **SPX FLOW Acquisition**: Expected to close in March; aims to reduce automotive exposure to 20% and integrate successfully for growth [11][12][88] - **Integration Approach**: Focus on value creation rather than traditional integration; immediate synergies targeted [85][86] Profitability and Productivity - **Decentralized Structure**: Emphasizes accountability at local levels to drive productivity and growth; utilizes 48 KPIs for performance measurement [73][75] - **Pricing Power**: Strong pricing power in CCT segment; however, limited pricing power in automotive [57][100] Future Outlook - **Debt Management**: Post-acquisition focus on debt reduction, aiming for a debt ratio around 2.7 [110][114] - **Valuation Expectations**: Anticipated P/E ratio around 20 times [116] Key Risks and Considerations - **Market Volatility**: Potential impacts from economic fluctuations and sector-specific challenges, particularly in automotive and chemicals [22][66] - **Integration Challenges**: Ensuring smooth integration of SPX FLOW while maintaining customer satisfaction and operational efficiency [86][90] This summary encapsulates the key points discussed during the ITT conference call, highlighting the company's strategic direction, market performance, and future growth prospects.

Valued at a market cap of $86.9 billion, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is a diversified industrial manufacturing company based in Glenview, Illinois. It designs and produces a wide range of engineered products, including fasteners and components, equipment, consumable systems, and specialty industrial products, that serve markets such as automotive, construction, food equipment, test & measurement, polymers & fluids, and welding. This industrial company has outpaced the broader market over the past 52 w ...

Group 1: Industry Overview - The industrial sector is experiencing growth driven by increased demand for infrastructure, particularly in semiconductors, data centers, and aerospace, supported by rising U.S. defense spending [1] - The manufacturing sector is showing signs of recovery, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI rising to 52.6, indicating expansion and the fastest growth in new orders since 2022 [3] - The industrial sector is benefiting from long-term tailwinds such as lower interest rates, a rebounding manufacturing cycle, and the adoption of agentic AI [6] Group 2: Company Performances - Illinois Tool Works operates with an 80/20 business model across seven divisions, focusing on high-value clients to mitigate cyclical risks [7] - Honeywell plans to spin off its Aerospace division to concentrate on industrial automation, with the split expected to be completed by Q3 2026 [9] - Deere and Company has transformed into a tech-oriented firm with high-margin revenue from automated farming equipment, reporting a 14% year-over-year revenue increase to $12.39 billion [12][13] Group 3: Stock Performance - The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund has gained nearly 13% year-to-date, indicating a breakout in the industrials sector amidst a market rotation away from tech stocks [4] - Illinois Tool Works, Honeywell, and Deere are all hitting new all-time highs, reflecting positive market sentiment and optimistic forecasts for 2026 [5] - Deere's stock has reached a new all-time high, driven by strong technical trends and investor confidence despite potential tariff headwinds [15]

SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2026 / The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML), an industrial manufacturer of unique engineered solutions serving commercial transportation, logistics, and other industrial markets, will release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 after the market close on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Management will hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ...

Q4 2025 EARNINGS PRESENTATION FEBRUARY 12, 2026 1 LEGAL DISCLAIMERS 2 CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains, and management may make on our call today, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "conti ...

Core Insights - Revenue increased by 8% in the first quarter, indicating growth in sales performance despite external challenges [1] - Net profit experienced a decline, attributed to ongoing currency headwinds affecting profitability [1] Financial Performance - The company reported an 8% rise in revenue for the first quarter, showcasing a positive trend in top-line growth [1] - However, net profit fell, highlighting the impact of currency fluctuations on the bottom line [1]

Market Performance - Wall Street has shown mixed performance in 2026, with small-cap stocks outperforming large-cap stocks; S&P 500 gained 1.1%, Dow Jones rose 3.6%, Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.9%, while Russell 2000 surged 6.5% [1] Macro Environment - Major developments impacting markets include heightened geopolitical tensions, fluctuations in the U.S. dollar, disruptions from a winter storm, and the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair [2] Geopolitical Risks - Geopolitical uncertainty has increased due to U.S. actions involving Venezuela, renewed tensions with Iran, and policy disputes with European allies, benefiting small-cap stocks that generate most revenues domestically [3] Currency Impact - The U.S. dollar strengthened following Warsh's nomination, which supports smaller companies with limited foreign exposure and reduces currency translation risks, while large-cap companies may face challenges [4] Earnings Outlook - Small-cap earnings are recovering, with the S&P SmallCap 600 index projected to return to positive growth in 2025, expecting double-digit earnings expansion over the next two years [5] Sector Performance - The finance sector of the small-cap index S&P 600 is expected to see earnings growth of 26.7% in Q4 2025 and 33.9% in Q1 2026, driven by revenue growth of 9.6% and 8.2% respectively [7] - The aerospace sector is projected to log earnings growth of 48.7% in Q4 2025 and 40.1% in Q1 2026, supported by revenue increases of 17% and 12.3% respectively [11] - The industrials sector is expected to record earnings growth of 9.5% in Q4 2025 and 9% in Q1 2026, with revenue growth projected at 5.7% and 3.6% respectively [13] Investment Opportunities - Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF) is up 4% this year, while Peoples Bancorp Inc (PEBO) has increased by 13.4% [8] - U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF (WAR) is up 4.8%, and Astronics (ATRO) has risen by 35.3% [12] - Invesco S&P SmallCap Industrials ETF (PSCI) is up 15.3%, and Proto Labs (PRLB) has increased by 30.8% [14]