Standex International (NYSE:SXI) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.08 EPS

Standex International (NYSE:SXI) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The industrial products company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.00 by $0.08, Zacks reports. Standex International had a return on equity of 14.28% and a net margin of 6.20%.The firm had revenue of $221.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $219.22 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.91 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis.

Standex International Price Performance

SXI stock opened at $240.23 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.87, a quick ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77. The company has a market capitalization of $2.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 53.86 and a beta of 1.12. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $237.14 and a 200-day simple moving average of $218.31. Standex International has a twelve month low of $128.85 and a twelve month high of $263.00.

Standex International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.34 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Standex International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 30.49%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages recently commented on SXI. DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $272.00 price objective on shares of Standex International in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Roth Mkm raised their target price on Standex International from $205.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Standex International in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $260.00 price objective on shares of Standex International in a report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Standex International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 24th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $264.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Thomas E. Chorman sold 1,000 shares of Standex International stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $223.31, for a total value of $223,310.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 13,229 shares in the company, valued at $2,954,167.99. This trade represents a 7.03% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO Ademir Sarcevic sold 1,823 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $230.12, for a total value of $419,508.76. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 9,341 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,149,550.92. This represents a 16.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 3,473 shares of company stock valued at $794,509 over the last quarter. 2.52% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Standex International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Standex International during the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Standex International by 173.5% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 309 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $50,000 after buying an additional 196 shares during the period. Quadrant Capital Group LLC acquired a new position in Standex International in the third quarter valued at $120,000. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board grew its position in Standex International by 350.0% during the second quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 900 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $141,000 after acquiring an additional 700 shares during the period. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its stake in Standex International by 210.8% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,206 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $189,000 after acquiring an additional 818 shares during the last quarter. 90.35% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Standex International News

Here are the key news stories impacting Standex International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat expectations — EPS $2.08 vs. $2.00 estimate and revenue $221.3M (up 16.6% YoY). Strong top- and bottom-line beat is supportive of the stock. PR News Release
• Positive Sentiment: Margins improved — GAAP operating margin 16.1% and adjusted operating margin 19.0%, up ~30 bps year-over-year, indicating operating leverage as sales grow. PR News Release
• Positive Sentiment: Order momentum and product growth — record quarterly order intake with book-to-bill of 1.04 (electronics 1.08); new-product sales grew ~13% and fast-growth markets contributed ~28% of sales, supporting forward revenue visibility. PR News Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary and presentation offer details on segment trends and product pipeline; review of the Q&A and slides may clarify pace of organic recovery. Earnings Call Transcript Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance nuance — management updated FY2026 guidance with revenue shown at ~$900.1M, slightly below the consensus near $903.2M; an unclear/omitted EPS detail in the release created uncertainty and likely weighed on the stock despite the beat.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and sell-side sensitivity — SXI trades at a high P/E (~55x) and coming off a 12-month high, which can amplify downside when guidance or forward visibility is imperfect; trading volume was elevated on the move, indicating stronger investor reaction.

About Standex International

Standex International Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer specializing in food service equipment, engineered components, and industrial products. Operating across multiple markets, the company designs and produces commercial cooking and warming solutions, precision-engraved nameplates and decorative products, fluid power hydraulics, and magnetics-based electronics. These offerings serve a broad array of end markets, including quick-service restaurants, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer appliances.

With business organized into key segments—Food Service Equipment, Engraving & Decorating, Hydraulics, Industrial Electronics, and Technical Graphical Solutions—Standex delivers a combination of proprietary technology, automated manufacturing processes, and custom engineering services.