Standex International (NYSE:SXI) Hits New 12-Month High on Strong Earnings

Standex International Corporation (NYSE:SXI)’s stock price hit a new 52-week high during trading on Friday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The company traded as high as $258.05 and last traded at $257.5550, with a volume of 4884 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $246.19.

The industrial products company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.00 by $0.08. Standex International had a net margin of 6.20% and a return on equity of 14.28%. The company had revenue of $221.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $219.22 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.91 EPS. Standex International’s revenue was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis.

Standex International Announces Dividend

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

Standex International News Summary

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.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

Insider Transactions at Standex International

In other news, insider Vineet Kshirsagar sold 650 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.37, for a total value of $151,690.50. Following the transaction, the insider owned 5,047 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,177,818.39. This represents a 11.41% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CFO Ademir Sarcevic sold 1,823 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $230.12, for a total transaction of $419,508.76. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 9,341 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,149,550.92. This trade represents a 16.33% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 3,473 shares of company stock valued at $794,509. 2.52% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Wasatch Advisors LP raised its position in Standex International by 62.4% during the second quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 866,830 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $135,642,000 after purchasing an additional 332,941 shares in the last quarter. Champlain Investment Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Standex International by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. Champlain Investment Partners LLC now owns 603,095 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $94,372,000 after purchasing an additional 12,544 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Standex International by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 286,756 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $44,877,000 after buying an additional 7,522 shares in the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lifted its position in Standex International by 1.9% in the 3rd quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 245,244 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $51,778,000 after buying an additional 4,621 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its stake in Standex International by 3.0% in the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 207,608 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $43,992,000 after buying an additional 6,092 shares in the last quarter. 90.35% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Standex International Price Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 2.07, a current ratio of 2.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 53.86 and a beta of 1.12. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $237.14 and its 200 day simple moving average is $218.73.

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.