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Franklin Electric Co (FELE) Stock Price & Analysis

FELE Stock Chart & Stats

$101.13$5.75(6.03%)
At close: 11:25 AM EST
$95$100$105$11010 Aug24 Aug8 Sep21 Sep5 Oct19 Oct2 Nov
Day’s Range
$98.79 - $101.94
52-Week Range
$89.54 - $115.82
Previous Close
$95.38
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
288.45K
Market Cap
$4.21B
Enterprise Value
$4.75B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$163.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$634.13M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
22.3
Beta
0.76
Next Earnings
Feb 16, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.85
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 05, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.10%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Diversified Growth Platform

Franklin Electric combines water systems, fueling, energy infrastructure and industrial applications across multiple regions and channels. The latest sales growth was supported by both organic activity and acquisitions, indicating a diversified platform with several avenues for sustained expansion.

High-quality Acquisition Opportunities

Recent acquisitions add specialized products, attractive margins and recurring aftermarket exposure. Challenge Pumps strengthens mining dewatering while Cat Pumps broadens high-pressure flow control, giving Franklin Electric opportunities to deepen customer relationships and generate cross-selling and cost synergies.

Healthy Cash Generation And Flexibility

Positive operating and free cash flow provide internal funding for product development, acquisitions, dividends and operating improvements. Although cash conversion is uneven, the combination of meaningful cash generation and manageable leverage supports financial flexibility as the company pursues growth.

Bears Say

Sustained Margin Pressure

Manufacturing transitions, higher material and freight costs, and acquisition-related accounting are weighing on profitability. Management expects further site-move work in the near term, so margin recovery depends on completing operational changes and converting planned productivity benefits into durable savings.

Higher Debt After Acquisitions

The step-up in debt increases financial commitments and reduces the cushion available for unexpected weakness or additional investment. Leverage remains manageable, but integrating two sizable acquisitions while funding growth could constrain capital allocation and make execution more important.

Water And International Market Weakness

Water Systems remains important to the portfolio, yet profitability declined as site inefficiencies and cost inflation affected results. Weak international volumes and soft residential demand outside North America add pressure, making regional recovery and operational execution key to restoring segment earnings.

Franklin Electric Co News

FELE FAQ

What was Franklin Electric Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
Franklin Electric Co lowest stock price was $89.54 and its highest was $115.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Franklin Electric Co’s market cap?
Franklin Electric Co’s market cap is $4.21B.
When is Franklin Electric Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
Franklin Electric Co’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 16, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 105 days.
How were Franklin Electric Co’s earnings last quarter?
Franklin Electric Co released its earnings results on Oct 28, 2026. The company reported $1.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.419 by $0.081.
Is Franklin Electric Co overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Franklin Electric Co’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Franklin Electric Co pay dividends?
Franklin Electric Co pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.28 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.1%. See more information on Franklin Electric Co dividends here
What is Franklin Electric Co’s EPS estimate?
Franklin Electric Co’s EPS estimate is 0.85.
How many shares outstanding does Franklin Electric Co have?
Franklin Electric Co has 44,170,452 shares outstanding.
What happened to Franklin Electric Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Franklin Electric Co reported an EPS of $1.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.419. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.448%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Franklin Electric Co?
Hedge funds hold Franklin Electric Co shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Franklin Electric Co is 71,884,944 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 113.4K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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