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Intertek (IKTSF) Stock Price & Analysis

IKTSF Stock Chart & Stats

$78.65-$0.05(-0.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$77.5$77.75$78$78.251 Sep14 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$77.30 - $80.00
52-Week Range
$45.86 - $80.00
Previous Close
$78.70
Volume
25
Average Volume (3M)
86
Market Cap
$12.19B
Enterprise Value
$10.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$438.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$1.90B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
28.5
Beta
0.81
Next Earnings
Mar 02, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
2.02
Last Dividend Ex-Date
May 29, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.70%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring, Regulation-driven Revenue

Intertek’s testing, inspection and certification work is embedded in customers’ compliance and quality processes. Mandatory standards, recurring audits and re-certification cycles can support repeat demand and reduce reliance on one-off projects.

Resilient Revenue And Profitability

Multi-year top-line growth combined with stable margins indicates a resilient service model across diverse end markets. Maintaining profitability through varying conditions supports reinvestment capacity and demonstrates operational discipline.

Consistent Cash Generation

Positive operating and free cash flow, alongside substantial conversion of accounting profit, supports funding for capital investment, dividends and debt service. This provides a durable financial resource even when annual cash growth fluctuates.

Bears Say

Rising Leverage And Weaker Equity

A higher debt burden and smaller equity base can increase refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity while limiting strategic flexibility. If the 2025 trajectory persists, more cash may be directed to liabilities rather than growth.

Uneven Free Cash Flow Momentum

Although cumulative cash generation is positive, recurring year-to-year volatility suggests working capital, investment requirements or project timing can affect conversion. This may constrain predictable funding for shareholder returns and expansion.

Declining Earnings Per Share

Negative EPS growth indicates that earnings available per share are contracting despite the company’s generally stable margins. Sustained pressure could weaken internal funding capacity and signal that revenue growth is not fully translating into shareholder earnings.

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IKTSF FAQ

What was Intertek’s price range in the past 12 months?
Intertek lowest stock price was $45.86 and its highest was $80.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Intertek’s market cap?
Intertek’s market cap is $12.19B.
When is Intertek’s upcoming earnings report date?
Intertek’s next earnings report is estimated for Mar 02, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 120 days.
How were Intertek’s earnings last quarter?
Intertek released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported $1.684 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.503 by $0.181.
Is Intertek overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Intertek’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Intertek pay dividends?
Intertek pays a Semiannually dividend of $1.451 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.7%. See more information on Intertek dividends here
What is Intertek’s EPS estimate?
Intertek’s EPS estimate is 2.02.
How many shares outstanding does Intertek have?
Intertek has 153,931,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Intertek’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Intertek reported an EPS of $1.684 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.503. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.191%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Intertek?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IKTSF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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