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IESC·IES Holdings Inc.

$261.28
-18.76 (-6.70%)
High
$282.70
Open
$270.40
Market Cap
11.09B
52W High
$816.51
Low
$260.80
P. Close
$261.28
P/E
24.30
52W Low
$272.94
Fwd P/E
111.62
DailyIQ Est.
$440.00
Inst. Ownership
13.1%
Short Interest
3.53%
Days to Cover
6.1
Technical Score (1D)
19
BEARISH
News Sentiment
64
BULLISH
IES Holdings Inc. (IESC) scores 19 on the 1D Technical Score, placing it near the bottom of DailyIQ's momentum ranking: its 12-month price momentum, excluding the latest month, trails most of the stocks we track. The SELL signal and declining momentum reflect that, and the trend bias is bearish. Sentiment at 64 is diverging from the technical read. A low rank describes relative performance, not an oversold condition, so it is not by itself a bounce signal. $286.00 is the first level a recovery would need to clear; $264.00 is the near-term floor. DailyIQ's indicator breakdown shows how individual readings such as RSI (neutral range) and MACD (bearish) look right now. Those readings are context only and do not feed the Technical Score, which ranks IESC's momentum against the rest of the universe.
LOW TARGET
$440 +68.4%
3 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$440 +68.4%
2 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$440 +68.4%
3 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$440.00 - $440.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
1/1/3/1/2
DAILYIQ EST.
$440.00 (+68.4%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
82,885 shares
$61.1M
Baldock Jennifer A-
Award/Grant83 shares2026-10-01
Koshkin Joe D-
Award/Grant89 shares2026-10-01
Gendell David B.-
Award/Grant79 shares2026-10-01
Fouts John Louis-
Award/Grant159 shares2026-10-01
Cleveland Todd M-
Award/Grant84 shares2026-10-01
82/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
25.5%
Net Margin
9.1%
Revenue CAGR
10.7%
Current Ratio
1.71x
Return on Equity
34.6%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.13$2.94$3.75$4.55$5.36Q3'25Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$2.50 - -
Q3'25$3.11$4.99+60.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$857M$946M$1.0B$1.1B$1.2BQ3'25Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$1.2B - -
Q3'25 - $898M -

Market Data

IESC Stock Snapshot

BEARISH19/100
$261.28−$18.76 (6.7%)
Market cap
11.09B
P/E ratio
24.3
Day range
$260.80 – $282.70
News sentiment
64/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$440.00 (+68.4%)
Consensus
Hold · 8 analysts
52-week range-4.3% off low · -68.0% from high
$272.94$816.51
Price $261.28 DailyIQ Est. $440.00

IESC's technical picture is under pressure, with momentum working against price. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into IESC?

CHEAP

At today's price, IES Holdings Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 28.3% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 13.22% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 50.7% a year, so the market is asking for 22.4 percentage points below its own delivered rate. On that basis IESC looks priced below what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
28.3%
Historical FCF CAGR
50.7%
Growth gap
-22.4 pts
Verdict
CHEAP
Discount rate (WACC)
13.22%
Beta
1.60

Behaviour On Record

What IESC's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
48.5% 65th pct
Below its peak
-64.0%
vs 200-day average
-45.8%
Up days (1y)
53%

IES Holdings Inc. is currently running 48.5% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against IESC's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 65th percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 42.1%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

IESC is trading -64.0% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -29.6%, and the deepest was -52.8% in 2022. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -45.8% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 0th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year IESC closed higher on 53% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, IESC finished the month higher 5 of 14 times, with a median return of -3.3% and an average of -1.7%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +8.3% on average, its weakest October at -1.7%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: IESC has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 437 of 3,266 sessions (13.4% of the time), with the largest gaps running +20.5% and -49.3%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,267 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against IESC's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of IESC's sector?

IES Holdings Inc. sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 8th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#8 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
36

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for IESC?

CallsPuts

For IES Holdings Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 1.44), with at-the-money implied volatility around 95.0%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±6.1% move by that expiry — a range of about $250.43–$283.11.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
1.44
ATM implied volatility
95.0%
Total open interest
1,124
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±6.1% ($250.43–$283.11)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on IESC?

Freedom Broker most recently upgraded IES Holdings Inc. to Buy on Sep 11, 2026 with a price target of $440. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 1 upgrade against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
Freedom Broker — Buy
90-day upgrades
1
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 11, 2026Freedom BrokerUpgradeHold → Buy$440
May 5, 2026Freedom BrokerDowngradeBuy → Hold$700
Feb 3, 2026Freedom BrokerMaintainedBuy$440 → $458
Nov 25, 2025Freedom BrokerMaintainedBuy$421 → $440

ETF holders

ETFs holding IESC

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

64/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
IES Holdings (NASDAQ:IESC) delivered an annualized return of 43.86% over the past decade, outperforming the broader market by 30.06%. The company’s market capitalization stands at $12.31 billion. This performance underscores the firm’s strong growth trajectory and investor confidence. The data highlights IESC’s ability to generate superior returns relative to peers. The information is relevant for assessing the company’s long‑term value proposition.
What did this article say?
Innovate Corp. completed the sale of DBM Global to IES Holdings, Inc., receiving approximately $413 million in cash and $146 million in IESC shares. The transaction is expected to significantly reduce IESC’s debt load and strengthen its balance sheet. The deal also includes a $35 million cash payment related to tax election costs. IESC shares received are subject to a 60‑day lock‑up period. The sale reshapes IESC’s portfolio, positioning the company for improved financial flexibility.
What did this article say?
On October 5, IESC announced the closing of its $691 million acquisition of DBM Global, a structural steel and industrial construction firm. The deal was financed with approximately $545 million in cash and 431,000 IESC shares, plus a $35 million payment to Innovate for its stake. DBM Global will operate as IES's new Structural line of business, broadening the company’s construction services portfolio. The transaction was funded through existing cash reserves and a credit facility arranged by Wells Fargo. This acquisition represents a significant expansion of IESC’s market presence and product offerings.
What did this article say?
IES Holdings, Inc. (IESC) completed the purchase of DBM Global Inc. for approximately $691 million in cash and shares, adding a large structural steel fabrication and erection platform to its portfolio. The deal closed on October 5, 2026, and DBM Global will operate as a new structural line of business alongside IESC’s existing segments. DBM Global reported $1.5 billion in revenue for the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, and its 4,000 employees will join IESC’s workforce. The acquisition expands IESC’s capabilities in industrial construction and engineering services, positioning the company for broader market reach and higher revenue potential.
What did this article say?
On October 5, 2026, IESC completed the acquisition of DBM Global from Innovate Corp., finalizing a transaction announced earlier that month. The deal provided IESC with significant cash proceeds, allowing the company to reduce its debt load and improve financial flexibility. The transaction is viewed as a strategic milestone that bolsters IESC’s balance sheet and positions it for future growth.
What did this article say?
The article reports that IESC’s stock has risen over 60% year‑to‑date, driven by a 40% revenue increase and a 60% rise in operating income. Backlog has nearly doubled to $4.5 billion, underscoring strong demand for its data‑center build‑out services. A DBM Global acquisition at less than 5× EBITDA is seen as a strategic fit that expands IESC’s product offering and customer overlap. Despite the upside, the stock trades at roughly 22× next‑year earnings, and analysts caution that sector volatility could halve the price if backlog growth stalls.
What did this article say?
IES Holdings (NASDAQ:IESC) highlighted its 2026 outlook, emphasizing the role of data center infrastructure in driving future growth as market capacity expands. The company described its core business of wiring and powering large-scale facilities that support AI model training, positioning itself as a critical physical backbone for the digital economy. Analysts noted IES’s strong market perception, reflected in a high Superscore of 81 and a 61% stock price increase over the past year, underscoring investor confidence in its strategic focus. The outlook suggests continued demand for power systems in data centers, potentially boosting revenue and margins for the firm.
What did this article say?
IES Holdings (IESC) has delivered a 60.07% annualized return over the past five years, outperforming the broader market by a significant margin. The company’s market cap stands at $12.80 billion, reflecting investor confidence in its growth trajectory. This performance underscores IESC’s ability to generate robust returns, potentially attracting new equity investors and supporting future capital‑raising efforts.
What did this article say?
Freedom Broker’s analyst Sergey Glinyanov upgraded IESC from Hold to Buy and set a $440 price target, signaling confidence in the company’s earnings outlook and growth prospects. The upgrade follows recent guidance that suggests stronger revenue and margin expansion, potentially boosting investor sentiment.
What did this article say?
IES Holdings (IESC) has delivered a 71.35% average annual return over the past five years, outperforming the broader market by 60.02%. The company’s market capitalization stands at $12.74 billion, reflecting sustained investor confidence. This performance underscores IESC’s strong growth trajectory and robust earnings generation, positioning it favorably for future valuation upside.

Technical Analysis

Real-time indicators across multiple timeframes

19
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $3.48B combined position · 14 adding, 11 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell2,245,5875.73%$1.65B2026-08-13
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy883,5202.25%$649.09M2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell853,2142.18%$331.92M2026-01-29
Geode Capital Management, LLC▼ Sell266,9960.68%$196.18M2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell154,2210.39%$113.30M2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy121,7810.31%$89.47M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▲ Buy107,2860.27%$78.82M2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy107,1120.27%$78.69M2026-08-14
Renaissance Technologies LLC▲ Buy106,7520.27%$78.43M2026-08-13
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell66,5270.17%$48.87M2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy37,0710.09%$27.23M2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy36,4050.09%$26.75M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy25,4210.06%$18.69M2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy23,9300.06%$17.58M2026-08-14
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▼ Sell21,0500.05%$15.46M2026-08-13
Man Group plc▼ Sell20,5010.05%$15.06M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy14,6850.04%$10.79M2026-08-14
Bridgewater Associates, LP▼ Sell10,1140.03%$7.43M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell9,4240.02%$6.92M2026-08-14
Polen Capital Management LLC▼ Sell7,2750.02%$5.34M2026-08-04
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy10,2470.03%$4.88M2026-08-14
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy5,6240.01%$4.13M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy5,0960.01%$3.74M2026-09-02
Janus Henderson Group plc▼ Sell6,6580.02%$3.17M2026-05-18
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy2,7280.01%$2.00M2026-08-03
Q2 2026 flow:322.6K sh bought ($236.75M)233.7K sh sold ($171.67M)net +88.9K sh (+$65.08M)