GORMAN-RUPP CO.

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

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. » Mais em de.investing.com