GORMAN-RUPP CO.

Gabelli's Small Cap Growth Fund named Gorman-Rupp a top holding after reporting a 14.44% return in Q2 2026, though the fund underperformed the Russell 2000's 21.49% gain. Gabelli emphasized Gorman-Rupp's pump and pump-system business across water, industrial and municipal markets. Gorman-Rupp shares traded around $73.75 on Sept. 21, 2026, with a market capitalization near $1.96 billion. » Mais em finance.yahoo.com

Gorman-Rupp said data-center applications now represent about 10% of revenue and expects continued gradual growth from data centers, aging water infrastructure, international expansion and new products. The company reported record 2025 EPS of $2.14, year-to-date 2026 sales up nearly 6%, EPS up 33% and adjusted EBITDA above 20% of sales, with backlog at $240 million. Continued debt reduction has cut leverage to 1.9x EBITDA, under the company’s 2x threshold, prompting management to resume evaluating complementary pump-industry acquisitions while maintaining dividends and reinvestment. Ronald Stoops will become CFO on Oct. 1, succeeding Jim Kerr. » Mais em finance.yahoo.com

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. » Mais em de.investing.com