Following the sizable 2Q:22 Fill-Rite acquisition, debt repayment is a priority. The company finished 1Q:26 with net debt of $262.9 million ($9.98 per share). We look for net debt of $188.6 million ($7.17 per share) by the end of 2026.
Despite the leverage, Gorman-Rupp has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years. The company currently has an annual payout of $0.76 per share (0.9% yield).
Our higher profit outlook raises our price target to $76, which is based on 25x our revised 2027 EPS estimate of $3.04. Our previous $73 price target was based on 25x our prior 2027 EPS estimate of $2.91. GRC merits a moderate risk rating due to its manageable balance sheet and favorable market trends.
24 Jun 2026
Notes From The Conference: We Maintain That Gorman-Rupp Will Profit From An Elevated Backlog And Favorable Market Trends; Raise Price Target To $76 (From $73)
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Notes From The Conference: We Maintain That Gorman-Rupp Will Profit From An Elevated Backlog And Favorable Market Trends; Raise Price Target To $76 (From $73)
Following the sizable 2Q:22 Fill-Rite acquisition, debt repayment is a priority. The company finished 1Q:26 with net debt of $262.9 million ($9.98 per share). We look for net debt of $188.6 million ($7.17 per share) by the end of 2026.
Despite the leverage, Gorman-Rupp has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years. The company currently has an annual payout of $0.76 per share (0.9% yield).
Our higher profit outlook raises our price target to $76, which is based on 25x our revised 2027 EPS estimate of $3.04. Our previous $73 price target was based on 25x our prior 2027 EPS estimate of $2.91. GRC merits a moderate risk rating due to its manageable balance sheet and favorable market trends.