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PH·Parker-Hannifin Corporation

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After Hours
High
$964.68
Open
$948.05
Market Cap
120.42B
52W High
$1,034.96
Low
$944.95
P. Close
$960.77
P/E
34.60
52W Low
$692.02
Fwd P/E
28.18
DailyIQ Est.
$1098.09
Technical Score (1D)
59
BUY
News Sentiment
59
BULLISH
Goldman Sachs just nudged its price target for Parker‑Hannifin up by one dollar to $1,071, a change that reflects a modest confidence in the company’s earnings outlook. The upgrade is tied to the firm’s continued focus on industrial automation, which the bank sees as a growth driver for the near term. Because the target shift is only a dollar, it is unlikely to materially alter the stock’s valuation or trigger a sharp price move in the next few trading days. However, the slight bullish stance could influence short‑term sentiment among traders who track analyst upgrades. The key implication for the next 1–10 days is that the market will be watching Parker‑Hannifin’s upcoming earnings guidance for confirmation of the earnings outlook that underpins the new target. In addition, any updates on the company’s automation pipeline—such as new product launches or contract wins—could reinforce the confidence that prompted the upgrade. Traders should also keep an eye on broader industrial automation trends, as shifts in demand or supply chain constraints could impact Parker‑Hannifin’s performance. Finally, monitor the company’s earnings call for any commentary on revenue growth, margin expectations, and guidance revisions, as these will be the primary catalysts for any price action in the near term.
Earnings Summary
Parker‑Hannifin Corporation, a global provider of motion and control technologies, serves aerospace, industrial equipment, and transportation markets through its Diversified Industrial and Aerospace Systems segments, positioning it within the specialty industrial machinery sector. Over the last four quarters, the company posted revenue of $4.74 billion in Q4 2024, $4.96 billion in Q1 2025, $5.24 billion in Q2 2025, and $5.08 billion in Q3 2025, with EPS consistently beating estimates at $6.53, $6.94, $7.69, and $7.22 respectively; the most recent Q3 2026 EPS of $8.17 fell short of the $8.34 estimate, marking the first miss in this sequence. Revenue growth has been broadly positive, rising from $4.74 billion to $5.24 billion between Q4 2024 and Q2 2025 before a modest dip in Q3 2025, and rebounding to $5.49 billion in Q3 2026, indicating resilient top‑line momentum. Historically, Parker‑Hannifin has maintained a streak of EPS beats and steady revenue expansion, underscoring its operational strength and diversified product mix. Recent news highlights the company’s removal from the Russell 1000 Dynamic Index, which may trigger short‑term rebalancing pressure, and the European Commission’s approval of its acquisition of Filtr Upgrade, a deal expected to expand its filtration portfolio and generate cost synergies; analysts have lifted price targets in response to these developments. Investors should watch the next earnings cycle for progress on the Filtr Upgrade integration, potential cost‑saving realization, and guidance for the motion‑control segment, which remains the core driver of automation demand; monitoring regulatory filings and supply‑chain updates will also be important, as any delays could dampen momentum. These watch points will help gauge whether Parker‑Hannifin can translate its acquisition and automation exposure into sustained earnings growth.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$5.91$6.60$7.28$7.97$8.65Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$8.26 - -
Q3'26$8.34$8.17-2.0%
Q3'25$6.62$7.22+9.0%
Q2'25$7.08$7.69+8.6%
Q1'25$6.72$6.94+3.3%
Q4'24$6.23$6.53+4.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$4.6B$4.9B$5.2B$5.6B$5.9BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$5.7B - -
Q3'26$5.6B$5.5B-2.7%
Q3'25 - $5.1B -
Q2'25 - $5.2B -
Q1'25 - $5.0B -
Q4'24 - $4.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

PH Stock Snapshot

PH is currently trading at $961.27, giving Parker-Hannifin Corporation a market cap of 120.42B and a P/E ratio of 34.6. Today's range spans $944.95–$964.68, with shares opening at $948.05 and moving up $0.50 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 59/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 59/100.

Over the past year PH has traded between $692.02 and $1034.96 - the current price is +38.9% off the 52-week low and -7.1% from the high. 36 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $1040.70 (range $680.00–$1269.00), implying upside of +8.3%.

The technical picture for PH is mixed - score 59/100, HOLD, with the stock at $961.27 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) and sentiment neutral at 59/100. For a large-cap in Industrials with 120.42B in capitalization The current P/E ratio stands at 34.6., this is a fairly common pre-earnings or pre-macro-event posture. Annual range: $692.02–$1034.96. Neutral signals at this size often resolve sharply once a catalyst provides directional conviction.

Portfolio construction in Industrials often uses large-cap names like PH 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 59/100 (HOLD) at $961.27 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) and neutral sentiment (59/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $692.02–$1034.96 annual range rather than a directional bet.