Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the engineered components and systems stocks, including ESCO (NYSE: ESE) and its peers.

Engineered components and systems companies possess technical know-how in sometimes narrow areas such as metal forming or intelligent robotics. Lately, automation and connected equipment collecting analyzable data have been trending, creating new demand. On the other hand, like the broader industrials sector, engineered components and systems companies are at the whim of economic cycles. Consumer spending and interest rates, for example, can greatly impact the industrial production that drives demand for these companies’ offerings.

The 13 engineered components and systems stocks we track reported a mixed Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 2.2% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 0.5% below.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady. On average, they are relatively unchanged since the latest earnings results.

ESCO (NYSE: ESE)

A developer of the communication systems used in the Batmobile of “The Dark Knight,” ESCO (NYSE: ESE) is a provider of engineered components for the aerospace, defense, and utility sectors.

ESCO reported revenues of $289.7 million, up 35% year on year. This print was in line with analysts’ expectations, and overall, it was an exceptional quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and full-year EPS guidance exceeding analysts’ expectations.

Bryan Sayler, Chief Executive Officer and President, commented, “Our fiscal year got off to an outstanding start as we delivered over $550 million in orders, 35 percent revenue growth, 320 basis points of Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, and a 73 percent increase in Adjusted EPS compared to the prior year. We continue to see favorable end-market conditions, which is reflected in the excellent orders and sales performance. Organic orders increased by 39 percent as all three businesses continue to see a positive environment for growth.

ESCO scored the fastest revenue growth of the whole group. Unsurprisingly, the stock is up 23.5% since reporting and currently trades at $294.33.

Read why we think that ESCO is one of the best engineered components and systems stocks, our full report is free.

Best Q4: Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW)

Founded as a single retail store, Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW) provides electronic components and enterprise computing solutions to businesses globally.

Arrow Electronics reported revenues of $8.75 billion, up 20.1% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 6.6%. The business had an incredible quarter with EPS guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts’ expectations and a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 3.9% since reporting. It currently trades at $146.60.

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Weakest Q4: Mayville Engineering (NYSE: MEC)

Originally founded solely on tool and die manufacturing, Mayville Engineering Company (NYSE: MEC) specializes in metal fabrication, tube bending, and welding to be used in various industries.

Mayville Engineering reported revenues of $134.3 million, up 10.7% year on year, in line with analysts’ expectations. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted full-year EBITDA guidance missing analysts’ expectations significantly and a significant miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 15% since the results and currently trades at $17.94.

Read our full analysis of Mayville Engineering’s results here.

Worthington (NYSE: WOR)

Founded by a steel salesman, Worthington (NYSE: WOR) specializes in steel processing, pressure cylinders, and engineered cabs for commercial markets.

Worthington reported revenues of $378.7 million, up 24.4% year on year. This print surpassed analysts’ expectations by 8.6%. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also put up a solid beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.

Worthington pulled off the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The stock is up 1.1% since reporting and currently trades at $52.46.

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Timken (NYSE: TKR)

Established after the founder noticed the difficulty freight wagons had making sharp turns, Timken (NYSE: TKR) is a provider of industrial parts used across various sectors.

Timken reported revenues of $1.11 billion, up 3.5% year on year. This number beat analysts’ expectations by 3.5%. It was a very strong quarter as it also logged a solid beat of analysts’ organic revenue estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

The stock is up 6.1% since reporting and currently trades at $102.05.

Read our full, actionable report on Timken here, it’s free.

Market Update

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