Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) Stock Price & Analysis
Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) closed at USD 331.72 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 8.23% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 361.46; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 325.42–348 on volume of 74,097 shares. Market capitalization is $1.62B, with a 52-week range of USD 184.02–504.69 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
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Key facts (PLPC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $740M, net income $43.1M (5.8% margin), free cash flow $34.4M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 37.6x (avg 18.9x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 17.5x, net cash $35.2M.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold PLPC (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 2 Form 4 filings, $3.0M; 2 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($3.0M); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 480 (range 480–480).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +42.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +406.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 3.37, revenue estimate $215M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (PLPC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $517M | $637M | $670M | $594M | $669M | $740M |
| Gross profit | $166M | $215M | $235M | $190M | $209M | — |
| Operating income | $47.5M | $69.4M | $84.2M | $50.8M | $55.1M | $66.5M |
| Net income | $35.7M | $54.4M | $63.3M | $37.1M | $35.3M | $43.1M |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.19 | $10.88 | $12.68 | $7.50 | $7.14 | — |
| Free cash flow | $15.2M | -$14.4M | $72.3M | $52.8M | $33.3M | $34.4M |
| Gross margin | 32.1% | 33.8% | 35.1% | 32.0% | 31.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 9.2% | 10.9% | 12.6% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Net margin | 6.9% | 8.5% | 9.5% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Revenue growth | +10.9% | +23.1% | +5.1% | -11.3% | +12.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $36.4M | $37.2M | $53.6M | $57.2M | $83.4M | — |
| Total debt | $43.2M | $71.4M | $55.3M | $20.8M | $38.3M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (PLPC)
P/E 37.6x · P/S 2.2x · EV/EBITDA 17.5x · EV/Sales 2.1x · P/FCF 47.1x · P/B 3.3x · FCF yield 2.12% · Earnings yield 2.66% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.25% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.11% · Net cash $35.2M · EV $1.59B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 29.0x, Dec 2024 17.0x, Dec 2023 10.6x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (PLPC)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold PLPC. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polen Capital | Polen Capital Management | 0.02% | $2.8M | Reduced -6.3% |
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (PLPC)
0 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04…2026-09-08 | Ruhlman Randall M | 5,142 | $2.1M | 0.6% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) | |
| 2026-08-05 | Corlett Glen E | Director | 2,000 | $914K | 26.3% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% 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 (PLPC)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 480 (low 480, high 480).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PLPC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +42.2% | +406.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +42.4% | +38.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 62.0% | 39.6% |
| Max drawdown | -31.0% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -34.6% (Sep 2023→Sep 2024) |
PLPC revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLP-USA | $106.2M | 49.9% | +30.0% |
| EMEA | $42.6M | 20.0% | +26.9% |
| Asia-Pacific | $38.8M | 18.2% | +11.8% |
| The Americas | $37.9M | 17.8% | +22.7% |
| Total revenue | $212.7M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
PLPC customer concentration
In the period ended Dec 31, 2025, a single direct customer accounted for 10.7% of revenue, per the company's 10-K filed Mar 5, 2026. The company does not name it.
PLPC company outlook (results filed Jul 29, 2026)
- “The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
PLPC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $3.37 | $2.84 | +18.7% | $215.0M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $3.28 | $2.37 | +38.4% | $210.0M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $13.27 | $9.75 | +36.1% | $813.0M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $14.26 | $11.29 | +26.3% | $878.0M | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC)
| Price | USD 331.72 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 8.23% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 361.46 |
| Open | USD 348 |
| Day Range | USD 325.42 – 348 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 184.02 – 504.69 |
| Volume | 74,097 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.62B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PLPC)
Nexqual's technical model rates PLPC "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 28.55 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 406.45) |
| MACD | -16.56 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PLPC)
Wall Street analysts rate PLPC "Buy" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 480 (range USD 480–480), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 480 |
| High Target | USD 480 |
| Low Target | USD 480 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (PLPC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $215.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 4.49 vs est 2.41 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.14 vs est 1.82 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.72 vs est 1.64 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PLPC)
| Total Revenue | $740.16M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +25.40% |
| Gross Margin | +31.44% |
| Operating Margin | +13.12% |
| Profit Margin | +5.82% |
| ROE | +9.02% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.11 |
| Current Ratio | 2.99 |
| Total Cash | $75.91M |
| Total Debt | $52.07M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $34.42M (4.7% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PLPC)
Nexqual rates Preformed Line Products Company's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +25% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 31%, operating 13% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $76M cash and investments vs $41M debt (Jun 2026, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $34M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 4.7% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 6.3% |
Ownership (PLPC)
| Insider Ownership | +48.69% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +68.99% |
| Shares Outstanding | 4.89M |
| Float | 2.57M |
| Short % of Float | +6.57% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
Leadership (PLPC)
Preformed Line Products Company is led by Dennis F. McKenna, Chief Executive Officer, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
| Chief Executive Officer | Dennis F. McKenna |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Robert G. Ruhlman |
| President & Director | Jon Ryan Ruhlman |
| Chief Financial Officer | Andrew S. Klaus |
| Executive Vice President of US Operations | John M. Hofstetter |
Major Backers & Investors (PLPC)
Notable institutional backers of Preformed Line Products Company include HighTower Advisors, LLC, Wasatch Advisors LP, WASATCH FUNDS TRUST-Wasatch Core Growth Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| HighTower Advisors, LLC | 20.76% |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 5.66% |
| WASATCH FUNDS TRUST-Wasatch Core Growth Fund | 3.73% |
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 3.33% |
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 2.76% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Micro Cap Portfolio | 1.61% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 4.65% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.47% |
| Vanguard Group | 3.6% |
| Geode Capital | 1.71% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
From Preformed Line Products Company's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-05)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- The Company relies on nondisclosure agreements to protect trade secrets and other proprietary data and technology.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- The Company may be adversely impacted by laws, regulations, and litigation.
- The Company may not be able to successfully manage its intellectual property and may be subject to infringement claims.
- Tax matters, including changes in tax rates, disagreements with taxing authorities and imposition of new taxes could impact the Company's operating results and financial condition.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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