Earnings Preview · 12 October 2026
Where our screen stands going in
Screens compliant (both standards agree). A name values-conscious investors can weigh on the merits.
What the Street expects
Over the next twelve months analysts pencil in $5.50 of earnings per share against $5.03 over the last twelve, growth of about 9%. The median analyst target is $108 (range $96 to $150), 26% above the $85.45 share price, across 3 analysts.
Levels that matter
At $85.45 the shares sit 44% below the 52-week high of $152.95 and -5% above the low of $89.77 (-7% of the way up the range).
Valuation going in
The shares trade about 10% below our fair-value estimate: a modest cushion. Our fair-value estimate is $93.96 against the current share price of $85.45. The shares trade at 18.1 times trailing earnings and 16.6 times forward earnings. Revenue is growing about -3% with net margins near 14%.
Our stance
The name clears our screen; the print tells us whether the valuation is earning its keep.
What the flow says going in
Underlying money flow is neutral (21-day Chaikin Money Flow -0.05, five-day price change +0.2%, as of 2026-10-09, desk flow model): no strong accumulation or distribution signature.
This is analysis, not financial advice. Always manage your risk.
