IDEX beats Q2 estimates, raises full-year outlook on record orders

IDEX Corp. reported Q2 adjusted earnings of $2.32 a share, topping estimates by 10.5%, as record orders topped $1 billion.

"Strong execution across our businesses drove record orders and margin expansion," IDEX said in its earnings statement, citing growth in AI-linked data center power and semiconductor end markets.

Revenue of $920.6 million surpassed the consensus estimate of $902.4 million and rose 6.4% from $865.4 million a year earlier. Organic sales increased 5%, while acquisitions contributed 1%. The Health & Science Technologies segment led with $415 million in sales, up 14%, driven by demand from AI data center power, semiconductor, and space and defense markets. Fluid & Metering Technologies posted $317.1 million, up 2%, and Fire & Safety/Diversified Products slipped 1% to $189.9 million.

Metric	Actual	Consensus	Beat/Miss
Revenue	$920.6M	$902.4M	+2.0%
Adj. EPS	$2.32	$2.10	+10.5%
Adj. EBITDA	$258.3M	—	+8.9% YoY

Adjusted gross margin expanded 110 basis points to 46.4% on net productivity improvements, volume leverage and positive price-cost dynamics, partially offset by unfavorable mix. Adjusted EBITDA rose 8.9% to $258.3 million, with margin improving 70 basis points to 28.1%. Operating income increased 6.4% to $199.9 million, with operating margin holding at 21.7%.

The company generated $303.7 million in cash from operations in the first six months, up 13.6% from a year earlier. Free cash flow reached $263 million, up 10.4%. IDEX held $621.3 million in cash and equivalents at quarter-end, compared with $580 million at the end of 2025. Long-term borrowings stood at $1.86 billion. The company paid $106.7 million in dividends during the first half, up 0.8% year over year.

IDEX raised its full-year 2026 organic sales growth forecast to 5%-6% from 3%-4% and lifted adjusted EPS guidance to $8.70-$8.85 from $8.35-$8.55. For the third quarter, the company expects organic sales growth of 5%-7% and adjusted EPS of $2.20-$2.25. The updated outlook reflects confidence in sustained demand across key end markets.

Shares of IDEX have gained 26.3% year to date, outpacing the S&P 500's 8.5% advance. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Among industrial peers, Graco Inc. also reported a beat last quarter, with adjusted EPS rising 17% to 91 cents, while Generac Holdings posted a 76% earnings surge to $2.91 a share.

The guidance raise indicates management expects demand from AI-linked end markets and semiconductor segments to sustain momentum. Investors will watch the Q3 earnings call for further updates on segment margin trends and order book conversion.

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