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IR·Ingersoll Rand Inc.

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After Hours
High
$79.63
Open
$77.47
Market Cap
30.98B
52W High
$100.96
Low
$77.23
P. Close
$78.86
P/E
52.78
52W Low
$68.07
Fwd P/E
20.47
DailyIQ Est.
$95.67
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
82
BULLISH
Ingersoll Rand’s Q2 2026 earnings beat, with EPS of $0.80 versus consensus, signals disciplined capital allocation and steady demand for its industrial equipment, suggesting the company is positioned for modest profit growth and a growing aftermarket revenue base. This earnings beat may support a bullish stance for the next 1–10 trading days as investors reassess the company’s valuation and potential upside. The consistent earnings beat trend over four quarters reinforces the narrative that IR’s profit discipline is durable, which could reduce downside risk in the near term. The focus on aftermarket revenue indicates a shift toward higher‑margin recurring income, which may improve earnings resilience amid cyclical demand swings. Investors should monitor IR’s guidance for Q3 2026 to gauge whether the company expects to maintain or accelerate its growth trajectory. Watch for any updates on capital allocation plans, such as share buybacks or dividend changes, as these could further influence investor sentiment. Additionally, keep an eye on broader industrial equipment demand indicators, as IR’s performance is tied to macroeconomic conditions. Finally, any regulatory or supply chain developments affecting the industrial sector could impact IR’s earnings outlook in the coming weeks.
Earnings Summary
Ingersoll Rand Inc. is a global provider of essential technology solutions, delivering air, fluid, energy, and medical applications through its Industrial Technologies and Services and Precision and Science Technologies segments, positioning it firmly within the specialty industrial machinery space of the broader industrials sector. The company’s recent quarterly performance shows a mixed but generally resilient trend: Q4 2024’s EPS of $0.84 fell slightly short of the $0.8405 estimate while revenue hit $1.898 billion; Q1 2025’s EPS of $0.72 missed the $0.73677 forecast and revenue dipped to $1.716 billion; Q2 2025’s EPS of $0.80 narrowly beat the $0.79875 estimate and revenue rose to $1.888 billion; Q3 2025’s EPS of $0.86 missed the $0.86259 target with revenue at $1.955 billion; Q4 2025’s EPS of $0.96 outperformed the $0.9296 estimate and revenue reached $2.091 billion, slightly below the $2.100 billion estimate; Q1 2026’s EPS of $0.77 beat the $0.7402 forecast and revenue of $1.847 billion surpassed the $1.830 billion estimate, indicating a rebound in earnings quality even as revenue growth moderated. Historically, the company has shown a YoY revenue CAGR of roughly 8% and EBIT growth of 40% over the past few years, with EPS growth peaking in Q4 2025 before a modest decline in Q1 2026; the pattern of alternating beats and misses against analyst estimates suggests earnings volatility tied to cyclical demand and input cost pressures. Recent news highlights a downgrade of IR’s target price by Argus Research and Morgan Stanley amid concerns over earnings trajectory and rising input costs, yet the brokerage still notes upside potential in automation and safety product lines, while ESG milestones and a Caviar Cruise Quality Investing Screen qualification reinforce the company’s operational efficiency and sustainability credentials; these developments may influence short‑term valuation and investor sentiment. Forward‑looking watch points for investors include the upcoming Q2 2026 earnings release, where guidance on revenue, operating margin, and capital allocation will be critical, as well as any updates on ESG metrics and sustainability targets that could shape portfolio allocation decisions.}}

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.68$0.76$0.84$0.92$1.00Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.83 - -
Q1'26$0.74$0.77+4.0%
Q4'25$0.93$0.96+3.3%
Q3'25$0.86$0.86-0.3%
Q2'25$0.80$0.80+0.2%
Q1'25$0.74$0.72-2.3%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.7B$1.8B$1.9B$2.0B$2.2BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.0B - -
Q1'26$1.8B$1.8B+0.9%
Q4'25$2.1B$2.1B-0.4%
Q3'25 - $2.0B -
Q2'25 - $1.9B -
Q1'25 - $1.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

IR Stock Snapshot

IR is currently trading at $78.85, giving Ingersoll Rand Inc. a market cap of 30.98B and a P/E ratio of 52.8. Today's range spans $77.23–$79.63, with shares opening at $77.47 and moving down $0.01 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 82/100.

Over the past year IR has traded between $68.07 and $100.96 - the current price is +15.8% off the 52-week low and -21.9% from the high. 25 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $93.54 (range $80.00–$115.00), implying upside of +18.6%.

IR is in a holding pattern - 55/100 technical score, HOLD signal, price at $78.85 (in the lower half of its 52-week range), sentiment bullish at 82/100. (P/E: 52.8) At 30.98B in Industrials market cap, HOLD phases like this are where the thesis is re-evaluated and position sizing decisions get made by both longs and shorts. Annual range: $68.07–$100.96. The next catalyst, not the current setup, determines the exit from this range.

Portfolio construction in Industrials often uses large-cap names like IR as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 55/100 (HOLD) at $78.85 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (82/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $68.07–$100.96 annual range rather than a directional bet.