ITT Inc

ITT reported second-quarter revenue of $1.47 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.39 billion and growing 51.5% year over year, while adjusted EPS of $2.08 also topped expectations. Management raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $8.22 at the midpoint, a 4.7% increase, citing robust organic order momentum and successful integration of SPX FLOW. CEO Luca Savi highlighted large defense contracts through the kSARIA business and improved backlog visibility, while the Connectors, Controls & Test segment drove growth. Operating margin fell to 12.2% from 18% a year earlier, partly due to acquisition-related dilution.

ITT Inc. is seeing strong sales volume and order growth, with its Flow Technologies segment posting a 12.2% year-over-year organic revenue increase in the first quarter of 2026, driven by market share gains across all product categories and solid demand for pumps, valves, and aftermarket services. The Connect and Control Technologies segment recorded a 17.5% organic revenue jump, supported by growth in aerospace and defense flow control components and connector solutions. Acquisitions, including Svanehøj and kSARIA, contributed $151.4 million to sales in the quarter, and the company has agreed to acquire Aerospace Contacts LLC to further strengthen its supply chain and product offerings. However, operating costs surged, with cost of sales up 32.8%, sales and marketing expenses up 53.9%, and general and administrative expenses up 81.1% year over year, partly due to acquisition-related costs. Total debt rose to $3.85 billion from $782.8 million at the end of 2025 following the SPX FLOW acquisition, and interest expense increased to $24.7 million from $9.3 million a year earlier. ITT returned $135 million to shareholders in the first quarter through $35 million in dividends, up 22%, and $100 million in share repurchases, and raised its quarterly dividend by 10% in February 2026. The stock has gained 14% year to date, outperforming the industry's 9.4% growth.

ITT Inc. announced the election of Bertrand Loy and Kevin Wheeler to its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2026. Loy, Executive Chairman and former CEO of Entegris, brings public company CEO experience and expertise in global manufacturing, supply chain, and M&A. Wheeler, Executive Chairman and former CEO of A. O. Smith, has deep experience in global industrial manufacturing, operations, and talent development. Loy was also appointed to the Audit Committee and Wheeler to the Nominating and Governance Committee.

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ITT shares climbed 6.4% following a quarterly earnings beat and the announcement of its acquisition of Aerospace Contacts LLC for US$31 million. The company reported US$1.21 billion in revenue, a 32.7% year-on-year increase that exceeded analyst expectations for sales, adjusted operating income, and EPS. The Aerospace Contacts deal is intended to strengthen ITT's Connect & Control Technologies segment and deepen its exposure to aerospace and defense applications. The stock had previously fallen 10.1% after results, despite beating on revenue and EPS, and the latest news does not materially change the near-term risk around execution of large projects and M&A integration.

ITT reported first-quarter revenues of $1.21 billion, up 32.7% year on year and exceeding analyst estimates by 9.8%, making it the fastest-growing and biggest beat among the 12 gas and liquid handling stocks tracked. The group overall posted a satisfactory quarter, with revenues beating consensus by 1.3% and next-quarter guidance coming in 4.8% above expectations. Gorman-Rupp delivered the best performance with a 31% stock gain after reporting revenues of $176.6 million, while Graco was the weakest, missing estimates and seeing its shares fall 11.2%. Flowserve lagged with a 6.7% revenue decline, and Helios topped expectations with 16.8% growth and raised guidance.

ITT Inc. has agreed to acquire Aerospace Contacts LLC for approximately $31 million. The Gilbert, Arizona-based company produces metal contact components for aerospace and defense applications and has been a long-term supplier to ITT Cannon within the Connect & Control Technologies segment. ITT will integrate Aerospace Contacts into its CIT segment, with the deal expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. The acquisition is intended to strengthen ITT's supply chain, enhance its aerospace and defense product offerings, and boost manufacturing and engineering capabilities.