GORMAN-RUPP CO.

At the Midwest IDEAS conference, Gorman-Rupp reported revenue up about 95% over five years, a record EPS for 2025 of $2.14 and adjusted EBITDA of nearly $129 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin is around 19–20% and leverage fell to 1.9 times EBITDA, providing room for further acquisitions. The Fill‑Rite acquisition contributed significantly to growth; revenue for 2026 is expected to be about $700 million. Management sees long-term demand in water/wastewater infrastructure, data centers, agriculture and construction, stresses disciplined capital allocation and highlights 53 consecutive years of dividend increases. » Más en de.investing.com

Gorman-Rupp beat earnings guidance with EPS of $0.74 (expectation $0.71) but slightly missed revenue at $186.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $38.2 million, operating margin increased to 16.3% and free cash flow margin to 19.8%; total debt was reduced by $33 million. Orders climbed 6.8% to $239.7 million, the quarterly dividend is $0.19 and Ronald F. Stoops will become CFO on October 1, 2026. » Más en de.investing.com

Gorman-Rupp will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share, payable on June 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026. This is the 305th consecutive quarterly payment; according to data the company has paid uninterrupted dividends for 56 years. The current yield is 1.02%, and the stock rose 114% over the past year to $74.37, with an InvestingPro analysis pointing to possible overvaluation. » Más en de.investing.com