ESCO Technologies Inc
ESE
$195.59 -3.31%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Technology | Industry: Hardware Equipment Parts
Q2 2024
Published: May 10, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $249.13M up 8.7% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.90 increased by 30.4% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 35.4%
  • Net income of 23.22M
  • "We are pleased with the second quarter results and are especially excited about the continued top-line momentum across our business platforms. Our sales were up by 9% over the prior year second quarter as our Aerospace, Navy and Utility businesses continue to see robust end-market dynamics." - Bryan Sayler
ESE
Company ESE

Executive Summary

ESCO Technologies delivered a solid QQ2 2024 performance characterized by solid top-line momentum and improving margins, underpinned by strength in Aerospace & Defense (A&D), the Utility Solutions Group (USG), and selective improvements in Test. Revenue rose 9% year over year to $249.1 million, supported by 8% organic growth and 1% contributed by the MPE acquisition, while backlog extended to $838 million, providing good revenue visibility. Adjusted EPS rose 24% year over year to $0.94, and the company maintains its goal of exceeding $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time in its history, with 12%–16% expected growth in adjusted EPS for 2024. Management highlighted ongoing top-line momentum, a favorable mix-driven margin expansion, and operational actions to reduce costs amid a volatile project cycle. The call also underscored the cyclicality and macro sensitivities in aerospace and test businesses, balanced by constructive long-term drivers in electrification, renewables, and Navy submarine production.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Increasing
249.13M
QoQ: 14.11% | YoY: 8.73%
Gross Profit
Increasing
88.21M
35.41% margin
QoQ: 4.81% | YoY: 1.58%
Operating Income
Increasing
33.11M
QoQ: 70.21% | YoY: 29.25%
Net Income
Increasing
23.22M
QoQ: 53.07% | YoY: 29.87%
EPS
Increasing
0.90
QoQ: 52.54% | YoY: 30.43%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q2 2025 265.52 1.20 +6.6% View
Q1 2025 247.03 0.91 +13.2% View
Q4 2024 298.53 1.32 +9.5% View
Q3 2024 260.78 1.13 +4.8% View
Q2 2024 249.13 0.90 +8.7% View