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Esco Technologies (ESE) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
ESE dips 1.9% to $252.67, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row. Closed at $252.67, -1.86% vs the prior close of $257.45. Day range $246.87–$256.27, opened at $256.25.
Last close$252.67-1.86%
Day range246.87–256.27
Open256.25
Volume275.90K
52-week range193.68–362.15
Avg volume (20d)283.27K
ESE daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — ESE dips 1.9% to $252.67, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $252.67, -1.86% vs the prior close of $257.45. Day range $246.87–$256.27, opened at $256.25.
- Volume was 275.90K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 237.69K.
- Price is -8.2% vs its 50-day average ($275.25) and -11.4% vs its 200-day average ($285.32).
- 52-week range $193.68–$362.15; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 30.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — ESE dips 1.1% to $257.45
- Closed at $257.45, -1.14% vs the prior close of $260.43. Day range $254.96–$260.64, opened at $259.13.
- Volume was 222.50K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 237.53K.
- Price is -7.0% vs its 50-day average ($276.75) and -9.7% vs its 200-day average ($285.05).
- 52-week range $193.68–$362.15; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 28.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ESE dips 0.4% to $260.43
- Closed at $260.43, -0.42% vs the prior close of $261.54. Day range $255.33–$262.95, opened at $260.37.
- Volume was 261.90K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 234.91K.
- Price is -6.4% vs its 50-day average ($278.12) and -8.5% vs its 200-day average ($284.77).
- 52-week range $193.68–$362.15; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 28.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — ESE rises 1.4% to $261.54
- Closed at $261.54, +1.44% vs the prior close of $257.83. Day range $257.59–$262.48, opened at $257.79.
- Volume was 239.10K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 232.68K.
- Price is -6.4% vs its 50-day average ($279.28) and -8.1% vs its 200-day average ($284.48).
- 52-week range $193.68–$362.15; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 27.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — ESE rises 1.5% to $257.83
- Closed at $257.83, +1.48% vs the prior close of $254.06. Day range $253.34–$260.99, opened at $257.20.
- Volume was 187.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 231.99K.
- Price is -8.0% vs its 50-day average ($280.35) and -9.3% vs its 200-day average ($284.19).
- 52-week range $193.68–$362.15; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 28.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ESE dips 1.1% to $254.06, a 6-month low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $254.06, -1.11% vs the prior close of $256.90. Day range $252.47–$257.10, opened at $255.88.
- Volume was 305.10K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 229.87K.
- Price is -9.7% vs its 50-day average ($281.42) and -10.5% vs its 200-day average ($283.90).
- 52-week range $193.68–$362.15; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 29.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — ESE slides 4.2% to $256.90, a 6-month low on 2.0x normal volume
- Closed at $256.90, -4.22% vs the prior close of $268.22. Day range $252.07–$265.16, opened at $264.35.
- Volume was 439.50K shares, 2.0x its 50-day average of 224.27K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -9.0% vs its 50-day average ($282.34) and -9.4% vs its 200-day average ($283.62).
- 52-week range $193.68–$362.15; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 29.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — ESE dips 1.4% to $268.22
- Closed at $268.22, -1.36% vs the prior close of $271.92. Day range $264.97–$274.52, opened at $273.72.
- Volume was 267.20K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 222.26K.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($283.52) and -5.3% vs its 200-day average ($283.33).
- 52-week range $193.68–$362.15; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 25.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — ESE dips 1.1% to $271.92
- Closed at $271.92, -1.10% vs the prior close of $274.95. Day range $269.46–$275.82, opened at $274.40.
- Volume was 297.10K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 219.41K.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($284.64) and -3.9% vs its 200-day average ($282.99).
- 52-week range $193.68–$362.15; today's close sits at 46% of that range, 24.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — ESE rises 1.9% to $274.95, a 1-month high
- Closed at $274.95, +1.86% vs the prior close of $269.92. Day range $271.34–$276.72, opened at $273.73.
- Volume was 176.10K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 220.50K.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($285.76) and -2.7% vs its 200-day average ($282.62).
- 52-week range $193.68–$362.15; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 24.1% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Things to know before you trade ESE
- Last results release: Aug 6, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Apr 15, 2026, Feb 5, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 5, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.27% (largest 4.2%).
- Liquidity: about 283.27K shares (≈$71.57M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $252.67 vs a range of $193.68–$362.15 (35% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 1, 2026 ($0.08/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 19 sales; latest: Vinod M Khilnani sold 1,000 shares on Nov 26, 2025.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 2, 2026; 10-Q Aug 10, 2026; 8-K Aug 6, 2026.
- Share count: 25.91M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), +0.3% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Communications Equipment, NEC.
ESE market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 256.25 | 256.27 | 246.87 | 252.67 | 275.90K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 259.13 | 260.64 | 254.96 | 257.45 | 222.50K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 260.37 | 262.95 | 255.33 | 260.43 | 261.90K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 257.79 | 262.48 | 257.59 | 261.54 | 239.10K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 257.20 | 260.99 | 253.34 | 257.83 | 187.70K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 255.88 | 257.10 | 252.47 | 254.06 | 305.10K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 264.35 | 265.16 | 252.07 | 256.90 | 439.50K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 273.72 | 274.52 | 264.97 | 268.22 | 267.20K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 274.40 | 275.82 | 269.46 | 271.92 | 297.10K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 273.73 | 276.72 | 271.34 | 274.95 | 176.10K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 264.40 | 270.38 | 261.71 | 269.92 | 188.10K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 266.64 | 269.09 | 261.25 | 265.11 | 197.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 265.59 | 266.99 | 263.08 | 265.69 | 139.00K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 266.36 | 269.56 | 263.70 | 266.04 | 356.10K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 268.67 | 271.33 | 266.59 | 268.09 | 194.00K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 264.40 | 272.05 | 260.19 | 268.42 | 349.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 260.54 | 269.63 | 258.28 | 266.19 | 188.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 263.67 | 264.89 | 261.25 | 261.81 | 271.90K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 267.12 | 267.12 | 261.00 | 262.41 | 263.80K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 261.97 | 265.92 | 256.30 | 265.92 | 844.90K |
About Esco Technologies
Esco Technologies (ESE) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Communications Equipment, NEC”. Its business address is in ST. LOUIS, MO. State of incorporation: MO. Fiscal year ends September 30. SEC CIK 866706.
ESE board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| David A Campbell | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Penelope M Conner | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Patrick M Dewar | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Janice L. Hess | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vinod M Khilnani | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Robert J Phillippy | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Bryan H Sayler | CEO & PRESIDENT | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Gloria L Valdez | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan H Sayler | CEO & PRESIDENT | Dec 3, 2025 |
| David M Schatz | Sr. VP, Sec'y & Gen. Counsel | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Christopher L Tucker | Sr. Vice President & CFO | Dec 3, 2025 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Vinod M Khilnani | Sale | 1,000 | $219.00 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Vinod M Khilnani | Sale | 252 | $218.15 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Vinod M Khilnani | Sale | 1,000 | $217.33 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Vinod M Khilnani | Sale | 748 | $217.47 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Bryan H Sayler | Sale | 401 | $220.00 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Bryan H Sayler | Sale | 401 | $220.00 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Christopher L Tucker | Sale | 5,000 | $220.15 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | David M Schatz | Sale | 2,498 | $225.65 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Vinod M Khilnani | Sale | 216 | $224.04 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Bryan H Sayler | Sale | 9,382 | $220.00 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Robert J Phillippy | Sale | 548 | $222.86 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Robert J Phillippy | Sale | 324 | $225.93 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Robert J Phillippy | Sale | 400 | $225.13 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Robert J Phillippy | Sale | 584 | $224.03 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Robert J Phillippy | Sale | 639 | $221.74 |
ESE financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $1.10B | $299.22M | 11.55 | $241.94M |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $919.13M | $101.88M | 3.94 | $127.54M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $855.79M | $92.55M | 3.58 | $76.89M |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $857.50M | $82.32M | 3.16 | $135.28M |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $715.44M | $63.50M | 2.42 | $123.14M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.42B, total liabilities $802.74M, cash $73.24M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ESE earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $328.03 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $332.77 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $307.70 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $238.40 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $210.17 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $189.87 |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $163.53 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $132.42 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $140.00 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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