Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) Stock Price & Analysis
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) closed at USD 96.65 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, down 1.45% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 98.07; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 93.5–103.06 on volume of 649,500 shares. Market capitalization is $4.27B, with a 52-week range of USD 89.54–115.82 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 07:50 UTC.
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Latest Earnings Results (FELE)
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) reported Q3 2026 results on Oct 28, 2026, 8:00:40 AM ET: adjusted EPS $1.50 vs. estimate $1.40 (beat), revenue $633.62M vs. estimate $610.61M (beat). Guidance: Full year 2026 net sales expected between $2.23 billion and $2.30 billion with Adjusted Diluted EPS between $4.62 and $4.82. Source: SEC 8-K filing. Nexqual published it 31 seconds after release. Read the SEC filing.
| Fiscal period | EPS (reported) | Revenue | Released | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $1.50 (adjusted (non-GAAP) diluted) | $633.6M | Oct 28, 2026, 8:00:40 AM ET · on Nexqual +31 seconds | SEC 8-K filing |
Reported actuals captured by Nexqual from SEC 8-K filings and company press releases; each figure confirmed by two independent extraction methods.
Key facts (FELE)
- Last four reported quarters (through Sep 30, 2026): revenue $2.26B, net income $200M (8.8% margin), free cash flow $193M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 21.4x (avg 26.1x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 13.4x, net debt $402M.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 5 Form 4 filings, $2.0M; 5 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($2.0M); 5 by opportunistic insiders (5 outside 10b5-1 plans), 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.60 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 118.5 (range 105–125).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +2.5% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y +17.7% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 0.92, revenue estimate $553M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (FELE)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.66B | $2.04B | $2.07B | $2.02B | $2.13B | $2.26B |
| Gross profit | $576M | $691M | $697M | $717M | $756M | — |
| Operating income | $189M | $257M | $262M | $244M | $269M | $280M |
| Net income | $154M | $187M | $193M | $180M | $147M | $200M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.25 | $3.97 | $4.11 | $3.86 | $3.22 | — |
| Free cash flow | $99.6M | $59.8M | $274M | $220M | $194M | $193M |
| Gross margin | 34.7% | 33.8% | 33.8% | 35.5% | 35.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 11.4% | 12.6% | 12.7% | 12.1% | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| Net margin | 9.3% | 9.2% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| Revenue growth | +33.2% | +23.0% | +1.0% | -2.1% | +5.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $40.5M | $45.8M | $85.0M | $221M | $99.7M | — |
| Total debt | $189M | $216M | $101M | $129M | $167M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Sep 30, 2026) (FELE)
P/E 21.4x · P/S 1.9x · EV/EBITDA 13.4x · EV/Sales 2.1x · P/FCF 22.1x · P/B 3.0x · FCF yield 4.53% · Earnings yield 4.68% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.17% · Buyback yield (TTM) 1.43% · Net debt $402M · EV $4.67B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 29.6x, Dec 2024 25.1x, Dec 2023 23.5x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (FELE)
0 of 5 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Grandon Jonathan M. | Chief Administrative Officer | 8,547 | $884K | 53.2% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-05-26 | Davis Delancey W | President, Headwater Companies | 1,900 | $190K | 15.4% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-05-22 | Grandon Jonathan M. | Chief Administrative Officer | 4,200 | $413K | 35.9% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-05-01 | Davis Delancey W | President, Headwater Companies | 200 | $20K | 1.6% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-04-30 | Grandon Jonathan M. | Chief Administrative Officer | 4,988 | $499K | 39.9% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (FELE)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.60 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 118.5 (low 105, high 125).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | DA Davidson | Maintained | Neutral | $105 |
| 2026-07-29 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Neutral | $100 → $105 |
| 2026-07-29 | Baird | Target raised | Neutral | $118 → $124 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FELE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +2.5% | +17.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.6% | +79.8% |
| Per year | +2.5% | +3.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 27.9% | 24.7% |
| Max drawdown | -18.2% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -27.4% (Nov 2021→Jun 2022) |
FELE earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $1.55 | $1.43 | Beat +8.4% | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.83 | $0.77 | Beat +7.8% | -1.6% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.87 | $0.89 | Miss −2.2% | -16.6% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -3.3% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +1.1% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -4.2% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +6.1% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | — | — | — | — | -5.9% |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
FELE recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8-K | Regulation FD disclosure |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Sep 30, 2026 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8-K | Entered a material agreement; Regulation FD disclosure “On October 27, 2026, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. ("Franklin Electric") entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") by and among Franklin Electric (Australia) Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Electric (the "Franklin Purchaser"), Challenge Pumps Holdings Pty Ltd ("Challenge Pumps"), and the shareholders of Challenge Pumps, and certain guarantors party thereto, pursuant to which the Franklin Purchaser will, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, purchase…” |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 8-K | Entered a material agreement; Completed an acquisition or sale of assets; Unregistered sale of shares; Regulation FD disclosure “On September 4, 2026, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. ("Franklin Electric") entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement") by and among Franklin Electric, FE Force, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Electric ("Acquisition Company"), Cat Pumps Corporation ("Cat Pumps"), the shareholders of Cat Pumps, and certain guarantors party thereto, pursuant to which Acquisition Company purchased all of the outstanding capital stock (the "Shares") of Cat Pumps from its shareholders. Cat Pumps is…” |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 8-K | Regulation FD disclosure |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
FELE revenue by business segment (quarter ended Sep 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Systems | $315.8M | 49.8% | +3.7% |
| Distribution | $226.1M | 35.7% | +14.6% |
| Energy Systems | $91.7M | 14.5% | +14.6% |
| Total revenue | $633.6M | 100% | — |
FELE revenue by region (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.45B | 67.9% | +3.3% |
| Non Us | $684.8M | 32.1% | +10.3% |
| Total revenue | $2.13B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
FELE company outlook (results filed Oct 28, 2026)
- “The Company is raising its guidance for full year 2026 net sales to be in the range of $2.23 billion to $2.30 billion and full year 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS to be in the range of $4.62 to $4.82.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
FELE analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.92 | $0.91 | +0.5% | $552.8M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $1.00 | $1.01 | -0.5% | $538.6M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.66 | $4.58 | +1.7% | $2.28B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $5.21 | $5.08 | +2.6% | $2.42B | 4 |
FELE options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 23 | 28.9% | ±5.8% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 79 | 21.0% | ±7.8% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 170 | 23.9% | ±13.1% |
30-day implied volatility 23.4% vs 14.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.63. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 07:50 UTC)
| Price | USD 96.65 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.45% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 98.07 |
| Open | USD 99.18 |
| Day Range | USD 93.5 – 103.06 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 89.54 – 115.82 |
| Volume | 649,500 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.27B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (FELE)
Nexqual's technical model rates FELE "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 07:50 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.84 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 98.72) |
| MACD | -0.06 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (FELE)
Wall Street analysts rate FELE "Hold" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 118.5 (range USD 105–125), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:50 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 118.5 |
| High Target | USD 125 |
| Low Target | USD 105 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (FELE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.92 |
| Revenue Estimate | $552.85M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 1.5 vs est 1.4 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.55 vs est 1.43 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.83 vs est 0.77 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.87 vs est 0.89 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:50 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FELE)
| Total Revenue | $2.21B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.00% |
| Gross Margin | +35.52% |
| Operating Margin | +15.45% |
| Profit Margin | +7.06% |
| ROE | +11.77% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.22 |
| Current Ratio | 2.41 |
| Total Cash | $97.28M |
| Total Debt | $308.32M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Sep 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $193.49M (8.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:50 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FELE)
Nexqual rates Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 07:50 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +5% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 35%, operating 12% (last 4 quarters to Sep 2026, SEC) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $159M cash and investments vs $561M debt (Sep 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $193M (last 4 quarters to Sep 2026, SEC), 9% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 14%, ROA 7.6% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (FELE)
| Insider Ownership | +7.50% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +94.75% |
| Shares Outstanding | 44.21M |
| Float | 37.90M |
| Short % of Float | +1.80% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:50 UTC.
Leadership (FELE)
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is led by Joseph A. Ruzynski, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:50 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Joseph A. Ruzynski |
|---|---|
| VP & CFO | Jennifer A. Wolfenbarger |
| VP & President of Headwater Companies | DeLancey W. Davis |
| VP & President of Global Water Systems | Gregory Michael Levine |
| Vice President of Global Operations | Brent L. Spikes |
Major Backers & Investors (FELE)
Notable institutional backers of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. include Morgan Stanley, Earnest Partners LLC, Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:50 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 4.02% |
| Earnest Partners LLC | 3.04% |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 2.9% |
| Impax Asset Management Group plc | 2.66% |
| ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST-Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | 1.75% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 14.73% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.24% |
| State Street | 4.43% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.49% |
| Geode Capital | 2.32% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:50 UTC.
From Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-20)
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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