Company Overview - Ingersoll Rand Inc. (IR) is valued at a market cap of $31.9 billion and provides mission-critical air, fluid, energy, and medical technologies services and solutions [1] - The company is based in Davidson, North Carolina, and serves various industries including manufacturing, energy, life sciences, and food & beverage [1][2] Market Position - Ingersoll Rand is classified as a "large-cap stock" due to its market cap exceeding $10 billion, highlighting its size and influence in the specialty industrial machinery industry [2] - The company has a broad portfolio of industrial solutions and a strong global service network, ensuring consistent aftermarket revenue [2] Stock Performance - Ingersoll Rand's stock has decreased 24.3% from its 52-week high of $106.03, reached on November 25, 2024 [3] - Over the past three months, shares have declined 5.3%, underperforming the Nasdaq Composite's 11% return [3] - The stock has fallen 8.9% over the past 52 weeks, significantly lagging behind the NASX's 28.6% increase during the same period [4] - Year-to-date, shares are down 11.3%, compared to NASX's 13.3% rise [4] - The stock has been trading below its 200-day moving average since mid-December 2024 and below its 50-day moving average since early August [4] Financial Performance - Ingersoll Rand reported Q2 earnings on July 31, with revenue growing 4.6% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, exceeding consensus estimates by 2.7% [5] - The adjusted EPS was $0.80, meeting analyst forecasts [5] - The company raised its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting revenue growth of 4% to 6% and adjusted EPS between $3.34 and $3.46 [5] - Despite the positive earnings report, shares fell 11.4% in the following trading session, attributed to a 3.6% year-over-year decline in adjusted EPS and a 40-basis point drop in adjusted EBITDA margin [5] - Free cash flow decreased by 25.7% from the prior-year quarter, impacting investor sentiment [5]