Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE) Stock Price & Analysis
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE) closed at USD 24.6 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 1.62% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 25.01; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 24.03–25.12 on volume of 139,020 shares. Market capitalization is $590.20M, with a 52-week range of USD 21.01–32 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
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Key facts (KE)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.43B, net income $28.0M (2.0% margin), free cash flow $20.8M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 21.1x (avg 26.0x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 5.9x, net debt $27.3M.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 34 (range 30–37).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -17.2% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y -14.4% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.37, revenue estimate $386M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (KE)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.35B | $1.82B | $1.71B | $1.49B | $1.43B | $1.43B |
| Gross profit | $105M | $156M | $140M | $104M | $117M | — |
| Operating income | $52.5M | $87.7M | $49.3M | $45.5M | $66.1M | $66.1M |
| Net income | $31.3M | $55.8M | $20.5M | $17.0M | $28.0M | $28.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.24 | $2.22 | $0.81 | $0.68 | $1.13 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$157M | -$103M | $27.1M | $151M | $20.8M | $20.8M |
| Gross margin | 7.8% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 8.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 3.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Net margin | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Revenue growth | +4.5% | +35.1% | -6.0% | -13.3% | -3.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $49.9M | $43.0M | $78.0M | $88.8M | $88.9M | — |
| Total debt | — | — | $295M | $147M | $116M | — |
Fiscal years end Jun. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (KE)
P/E 21.1x · P/S 0.4x · EV/EBITDA 5.9x · EV/Sales 0.4x · P/FCF 28.4x · P/B 1.0x · FCF yield 3.52% · Earnings yield 4.74% · Buyback yield (TTM) 2.01% · Net debt $27.3M · EV $617M
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Jun 2026 22.7x, Jun 2025 28.3x, Jun 2024 27.1x.
Analysts (KE)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 34 (low 30, high 37).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Keybanc | Initiated | Sector Weight |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -17.2% | -14.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -17.2% | -3.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 50.5% | 40.3% |
| Max drawdown | -27.9% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -57.6% (Aug 2023→Apr 2025) |
KE revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | $169.7M | 45.7% | -3.0% |
| Medical | $108.8M | 29.3% | +1.5% |
| Industrial | $93.1M | 25.1% | -5.3% |
| Total revenue | $371.6M | 100% | — |
KE revenue by region (fiscal year ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $359.7M | 25.1% | -19.3% |
| UNITED STATES | $293.6M | 20.5% | -14.1% |
| Poland | $288.7M | 20.2% | +19.3% |
| CHINA | $236.5M | 16.5% | -8.6% |
| THAILAND | $158.6M | 11.1% | +19.9% |
| Other Foreign | $94.3M | 6.6% | +42.7% |
| Total revenue | $1.43B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
KE suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | Kimball Solutions | “The Kimball Solutions brand complements our long-standing electronics manufacturing services business and reflects our strategy to provide customers with a broader package of value through integrated manufacturing solutions.” |
| Customer | Helvoet Polymer Technologies | “The success of the Helvoet acquisition depends on our ability to integrate Helvoet's operations, employees, customers, information systems, financial and internal controls, and manufacturing processes with those of the Company on the timelines we currently expect, and to retain Helvoet's key personnel and customer relationships.” |
| Competitor | Flex (FLEX) | “Our competition includes EMS companies such as Benchmark Electronics, Inc., Flex Ltd., Jabil Inc., Plexus Corp., and Sanmina Corporation as well as specialized providers of medical device manufacturing, drug delivery solutions, and precision molded plastics.” |
| Competitor | Jabil (JBL) | “Our competition includes EMS companies such as Benchmark Electronics, Inc., Flex Ltd., Jabil Inc., Plexus Corp., and Sanmina Corporation as well as specialized providers of medical device manufacturing, drug delivery solutions, and precision molded plastics.” |
| Competitor | Sanmina (SANM) | “Our competition includes EMS companies such as Benchmark Electronics, Inc., Flex Ltd., Jabil Inc., Plexus Corp., and Sanmina Corporation as well as specialized providers of medical device manufacturing, drug delivery solutions, and precision molded plastics.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Aug 19, 2026.
KE customer concentration
In the period ended Jun 30, 2026, 3 direct customers each accounted for at least 10% (18%, 11%, 11%) of revenue, per the company's 10-K filed Aug 19, 2026. The company does not name them.
KE company outlook (results filed Aug 12, 2026)
- “COMPANY PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR FISCAL 2027 HIGHLIGHTED BY ORGANIC SALES GROWTH AND ACCRETIVE IMPACT OF THE HELVOET ACQUISITION JASPER, Ind., August 12, 2026 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kimball Electronics, Inc.”
- “Sales in Q4 were in line with expectations, adjusted operating income was better than estimates, and we generated strong cash from operations, which was used to pay down debt to its lowest level in over 4 years.”
- “Our guidance for fiscal 2027 is highlighted by organic sales growth and the accretive impact from Helvoet.”
- “Our guidance for fiscal 2027 projects a return to top line growth and we will be leveraging the balance sheet to support those efforts." Jana T.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
KE analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.37 | $0.34 | +8.1% | $385.9M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.39 | $0.34 | +12.9% | $382.1M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Jun 2027) | $1.56 | $1.40 | +11.6% | $1.54B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Jun 2028) | $1.83 | $1.60 | +14.2% | $1.61B | 4 |
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 03:02 UTC)
| Price | USD 24.6 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.62% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 25.01 |
| Open | USD 24.81 |
| Day Range | USD 24.03 – 25.12 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 21.01 – 32 |
| Volume | 139,020 shares |
| Market Cap | $590.20M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (KE)
Nexqual's technical model rates KE "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 36.78 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 25.84) |
| MACD | -0.22 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KE)
Wall Street analysts rate KE "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 34 (range USD 30–37), per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 34 |
| High Target | USD 37 |
| Low Target | USD 30 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (KE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.37 |
| Revenue Estimate | $385.90M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.01 vs est 0.39 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.33 vs est 0.34 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.28 vs est 0.26 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.49 vs est 0.27 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KE)
| Total Revenue | $1.43B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -2.30% |
| Gross Margin | +8.21% |
| Operating Margin | +4.21% |
| Profit Margin | +1.95% |
| ROE | +4.84% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.23 |
| Current Ratio | 2.09 |
| Total Cash | $88.92M |
| Total Debt | $133.07M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $20.78M (1.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KE)
Nexqual rates Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 24, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -13% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 8%, operating 4% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $89M cash and investments vs $116M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $21M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 1.5% margin |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 5%, ROA 3.3% |
Ownership (KE)
| Insider Ownership | +3.31% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +89.43% |
| Shares Outstanding | 23.99M |
| Float | 23.40M |
| Short % of Float | +6.74% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Leadership (KE)
Kimball Electronics, Inc. is led by Richard D. Phillips, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Richard D. Phillips |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Jana T. Croom |
| Chief Operating Officer | Steven T. Korn |
Major Backers & Investors (KE)
Notable institutional backers of Kimball Electronics, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Bank of America Corporation, Acadian Asset Management. LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 5.45% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 4.97% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 3.08% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 2.61% |
| Earnest Partners LLC | 2.16% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.17% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.83% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.9% |
| Geode Capital | 2.87% |
| State Street | 2.16% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.
From Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-08-19)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Through our Kimball Solutions platform, we provide integrated manufacturing solutions that combine electronics manufacturing services, medical disposables, drug delivery solutions, precision molded plastics, and end-to-end product lifecycle support.
- Our unified, global quoting model allows us to seamlessly respond to our customers' production needs anywhere across our global footprint.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Failure to protect our intellectual property could undermine our competitive position.
- Failure to satisfy applicable customer, industry, and regulatory quality standards could adversely affect our customer relationships, results of operations, and reputation.
- Climate change, evolving sustainability regulation, and stakeholder expectations regarding environmental, social, and governance matters could increase our costs, impose new compliance obligations, and expose us to enforcement, litigation, and reputational risk.
- Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and heightened water stress associated with climate change could damage our facilities or those of our suppliers and customers, disrupt our supply chain, and reduce demand for our services.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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