Sidoti Has Positive Estimate for Enpro Q3 Earnings

Enpro Inc. (NYSE:NPO) – Equities researchers at Sidoti lifted their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Enpro in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, August 5th. Sidoti analyst S. Ferazani now forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings per share of $2.49 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $2.41. The consensus estimate for Enpro’s current full-year earnings is $9.55 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Enpro’s FY2026 earnings at $9.63 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.99 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $11.31 EPS.

Enpro (NYSE:NPO) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $2.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.32 by $0.18. Enpro had a net margin of 3.60% and a return on equity of 11.83%. The company had revenue of $338.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $323.68 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.25 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Enpro has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.300-9.800 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Enpro from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. KeyCorp raised their price objective on shares of Enpro from $345.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on shares of Enpro in a research note on Monday, July 20th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $420.00 target price for the company. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $358.33.

Enpro Trading Down 2.1%

NPO stock opened at $327.77 on Thursday. Enpro has a 1-year low of $202.00 and a 1-year high of $390.42. The firm has a market cap of $6.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 159.89, a P/E/G ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.54. The business’s 50 day moving average is $336.94 and its 200-day moving average is $293.41. The company has a current ratio of 2.28, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36.

Enpro Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.32 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 2nd. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Enpro’s payout ratio is presently 63.05%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. M&T Bank Corp acquired a new position in shares of Enpro in the 4th quarter valued at $8,935,000. UBS Group AG raised its stake in Enpro by 54.0% during the 4th quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 67,572 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $14,469,000 after buying an additional 23,705 shares during the period. Dana Investment Advisors Inc. raised its stake in Enpro by 128.0% during the 4th quarter. Dana Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 9,376 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,008,000 after buying an additional 5,263 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its holdings in Enpro by 105,350.0% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 23,199 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $4,968,000 after acquiring an additional 23,177 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Royce & Associates LP grew its stake in Enpro by 7.5% in the fourth quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 258,577 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $55,369,000 after acquiring an additional 18,143 shares during the period. 98.31% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Enpro News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Enpro this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Enpro reported second-quarter EPS of $2.50, exceeding the $2.32 consensus estimate, while revenue of $338.8 million surpassed expectations of $323.7 million. Revenue increased 17.6% year over year, supporting the stock’s fundamental outlook. Enpro Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results; Raises Full-Year Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $9.30-$9.80, above the prior consensus estimate of approximately $9.20. The higher outlook indicates management expects continued earnings momentum. Enpro expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $9.30-$9.80 while raising capex
• Positive Sentiment: Strong semiconductor-related demand, particularly for Enpro’s advanced surface technologies business, along with acquisitions, is driving an upbeat outlook and expanding growth opportunities. Why Is Enpro Benefiting From Semiconductor Demand?
• Neutral Sentiment: Enpro plans to increase 2026 capital expenditures to approximately $60 million-$65 million, primarily to address advanced surface technology demand. The spending should support capacity and future growth but may limit near-term cash flow.
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat and upgraded guidance, the stock’s elevated valuation— including a price-to-earnings ratio above 160—may be encouraging profit-taking or making investors less willing to pay more without additional upside surprises.

About Enpro

Enpro Group, Inc (NYSE: NPO) is a global industrial technology company specializing in engineered products designed to perform in critical and harsh environments. The company’s product portfolio spans proprietary bearing materials and surface enhancement technologies, high-performance sealing solutions, and fluid handling components. Enpro’s offerings are tailored for markets such as semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, energy, chemical processing, life sciences and general industrial applications.

Formed in December 2002 as a spin-off from the aerospace and defense supplier Goodrich Corporation, Enpro has grown through a combination of targeted acquisitions and focused organic investment in research and development.