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ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC

Ticker: ESETechnologyCommunications Equipment
HQ ST. LOUIS, MOCIK 866706FY end 09-30Book / share $62.37Shares 26M
Revenue (FY)
$1.10B+6.68%
TTM $1.29B
Op. margin
15.55%+1.22%
TTM 14.18%
Net income
$299.22M+193.70%
TTM $314.81M
Operating cash
$241.94M+89.69%
TTM $243.97M
Free cash flow
$189.77M+139.35%
TTM $196.60M
Return on equity
19.42%+11.19%
TTM 19.47%
Debt / equity
0.12+0.02%
TTM 0.05
Shares outstanding
25.9M+0.15%
TTM 25.9M

The business

ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) is a global provider of highly engineered components, systems, and diagnostic solutions serving aviation, defense, industrial, and utility markets. The company operates through three primary business segments that collectively generated revenues across diverse end markets with strong government and commercial customer bases.

The Aerospace & Defense segment, representing 44% of continuing operations revenue, designs and manufactures specialty filtration, fluid control systems, naval products, and precision-machined components for aerospace and defense applications. This segment includes PTI Technologies, Crissair, Globe Composite Solutions, Mayday Manufacturing, and ESCO Maritime Solutions, which was acquired in April 2025 and provides magnetic signature management systems and power control solutions for naval vessels. The segment operates nine facilities in the United States, two in the United Kingdom, and one in Mexico.

The Utility Solutions Group segment, accounting for 35% of continuing operations revenue, develops diagnostic testing and data management solutions for electric power grid operators and renewable energy providers. Operating through Doble Engineering Company, Morgan Schaffer, Altanova, and NRG Systems, this segment serves electric utilities and renewable energy companies globally with eight facilities in the United States, one in Canada, and ten outside North America.

The RF Test & Measurement segment comprises 21% of continuing operations revenue and is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing radio frequency test and measurement products, systems, and components. ETS-Lindgren, the primary operating company, serves medical, electronics, wireless communications, automotive, and defense markets with five facilities in the United States and eight internationally.

As of September 30, 2025, ESCO employed 3,425 persons, with 28% located in 16 offices outside the United States. The company maintains a firm order backlog of $1,133.6 million, with approximately 64% expected to be completed within the following fiscal year. International sales represented 34% of continuing operations revenue, while direct and indirect sales to the U.S. Government accounted for 23% of revenues. The company website is www.escotechnologies.com.

Sector
Technology
Industry
Communications Equipment
HQ
ST. LOUIS, MO
FY end
09-30
CIK
866706
SIC
3669
Financial performance · annual
20132025
$-157.23M$237.66M$632.55M$1.03B$1.42B2013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025TTMTTMTTM

Ownership

Who holds ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC — across funds, superinvestors and bonds · N-PORT 2026Q2 · 13F 2026-06-30

439
funds hold it
0 of 35
superinvestors hold it
$5.07B
fund-held value
58.0%
of shares held by funds

Top fund holders

Fund% of fundValue
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
IJR · iShares Trust
0.49%$546.13M
VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND
VTI · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS
0.01%$288.17M
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM · iShares Trust
0.29%$238.11M
SMALLCAP World Fund Inc
SMCWX
0.25%$231.89M
VANGUARD SMALL-CAP INDEX FUND
VB · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS
0.11%$208.04M

Fund ownership counts N-PORT filers only, so it is a floor rather than a census — pensions, insurers and direct holders are not visible here, and the remainder is not “held by individuals”.

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