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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
95.41
DailyIQ Est.
$95.67
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
68
BULLISH
Argus Research has lowered Ingersoll Rand’s target price to $87, signaling a shift in valuation expectations amid concerns over an upcoming earnings slowdown. This downgrade follows Morgan Stanley’s earlier cut to $80, both reflecting worries about rising input costs and margin compression. The analyst revisions may prompt traders to reassess short‑term price targets and adjust risk exposure. The impact will be most felt in the next 1–10 trading days as the market digests the new valuations ahead of the Q2 2026 earnings release. The earnings announcement, scheduled for July 30, will provide the first concrete data on revenue, operating margin, and cash flow, potentially confirming or refuting the downward bias. If the results show weaker‑than‑expected growth or higher costs, the stock could see a further decline; conversely, stronger earnings could reverse the negative sentiment. Traders should watch the earnings guidance (or lack thereof) for any indications of cost control or capital allocation plans that could influence valuation. Additionally, the company’s recent sustainability milestones and Caviar Cruise Quality qualification suggest a long‑term quality profile that may temper short‑term volatility. Therefore, the key watch items are the Q2 earnings release, any management commentary on margins and capex, and subsequent analyst updates that could adjust the target again.
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 68/100.

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%.

A HOLD read (55/100) for IR at $78.85 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) with bullish sentiment (68/100) tells the story of a large-cap Industrials stock between identifiable trends. The current P/E ratio stands at 52.8. The 30.98B market cap keeps institutional interest alive; the 52-week range of $68.07–$100.96 keeps the trade interesting. HOLD signals here aren't an endpoint - they're a setup phase waiting for the right trigger.

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 (68/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $68.07–$100.96 annual range rather than a directional bet.