ESAB (ESAB) to Release Earnings on Thursday

ESAB (NYSE:ESAB) is expected to be releasing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 19th. Analysts expect ESAB to post earnings of $1.34 per share and revenue of $687.80 million for the quarter. Parties can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET.

ESAB Stock Down 1.0%

Shares of NYSE:ESAB opened at $133.42 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 1.99 and a quick ratio of 1.24. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.10 billion, a PE ratio of 33.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 1.24. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $119.95 and its two-hundred day moving average is $116.14. ESAB has a 1 year low of $100.17 and a 1 year high of $137.42.

ESAB Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 31st were issued a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. ESAB’s payout ratio is 10.08%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on ESAB shares. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of ESAB from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, December 28th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective on ESAB from $143.00 to $144.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Oppenheimer lifted their target price on ESAB from $142.00 to $148.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on ESAB from $138.00 to $130.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised ESAB from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, ESAB presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $140.63.

Institutional Trading of ESAB

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ESAB. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ESAB in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its holdings in shares of ESAB by 109.4% in the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 333 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 174 shares during the period. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its position in ESAB by 259.4% in the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 381 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,000 after purchasing an additional 275 shares during the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC boosted its stake in ESAB by 3,023.1% during the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 406 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 393 shares during the period. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. grew its position in ESAB by 185.3% during the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 642 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,000 after purchasing an additional 417 shares during the last quarter. 91.13% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About ESAB

ESAB Corporation is a global leader in welding, cutting and gas control technologies, offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment, consumables and automation solutions. The company’s products include welding power sources, cutting machines, torches, electrodes, filler metals and gas regulating equipment designed to meet the needs of diverse industries. ESAB serves sectors such as construction, shipbuilding, automotive, energy, infrastructure and manufacturing, providing both standard and customized solutions to enhance productivity and quality in metal fabrication and processing.

Founded in 1904 by Swedish inventor Oscar Kjellberg, ESAB pioneered the development of coated welding electrodes, laying the groundwork for modern welding practices.