Overview
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- TickerESE on NYSE2
- IndustryCommunications Equipment, NEC2
- HeadquartersSaint Louis, United States2
- Incorporated inMO4
- Business address645 Maryville Centre Dr., Suite 300, St. Louis, Mo 631414
- Filer categoryLarge accelerated filer4
- Legal formFor-Profit Corporation2
- LEI5493007JJLP5MEWVDH102
- StatusActive2
- LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)2
- Registered addressC/O CSC-LAWYERS INCORPORATING SERVICE COMPANY, 65101 Jefferson City, United States2
- Registered withCorporations Unit, Business Services (Office of the Secretary of State), 003435842
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The Registrant is ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE), sometimes referred to in this report as ESCO. Except where the context indicates otherwise, the terms “Company”, “we”, “our” and “us” are used in this report to refer to ESCO together with its subsidiaries through which its businesses are conducted. We are:6 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2025
What sells
Revenue by product, business segment and region, as the company reports it to the SEC.
Business segments
Aerospace And Defense brought in 44% of the revenue ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC broke down this way in fiscal 2025.
Business segments by year
| Business segments | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace And Defense | $292.2M | $340.5M | $478.2M |
| Utility Solutions Group | $342.3M | $369.1M | $380.0M |
| RF Shielding And Test | $221.3M | $209.5M | $237.2M |
Regions
United States brought in 66% of the revenue ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC broke down this way in fiscal 2025.
Regions by year
| Regions | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $576.6M | $632.8M | $727.3M |
| Europe | $80.7M | $91.8M | $156.4M |
| Asia | $114.7M | $108.4M | $111.8M |
| CAMember | $46.8M | $50.7M | $56.7M |
| Other [Member]. | $36.9M | $35.4M | $43.2M |
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2025
- Cost of revenue51¢$634.3M
- Research and development2¢$23.0M
- Selling, general and admin19¢$234.6M
- Interest1¢$17.5M
- Income tax3¢$36.6M
- Profit24¢$299.2M
Out of $1.1B in revenue.3
Where each dollar of operating cash went, fiscal 2025
- Dividends paid3¢$8.3M
- Kept or used elsewhere97¢$233.7M
Out of $241.9M of cash from operations.3
Financial statements
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.3
| Period ending | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $1.1B | $919.1M | $855.8M |
| Cost of sales | $634.3M | $530.6M | $502.7M |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $234.6M | $208.2M | $203.5M |
| Amortization of intangible assets | $53.3M | $32.8M | $29.0M |
| Interest expense, net | $17.5M | $15.2M | $8.8M |
| Other expenses (income), net | $2.8M | $1.4M | $1.6M |
| Total costs and expenses | $942.5M | $788.2M | $745.4M |
| Earnings before income tax | $152.9M | $131.0M | $110.4M |
| Income tax expense | $36.6M | $28.3M | $24.7M |
| Net earnings from continuing operations | $116.3M | $102.6M | $85.7M |
| Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $3,464, tax benefit of $317 and tax expense of $1,718 in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively | $10.3M | -$747.0K | $6.9M |
| Gain on sale from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $54,000 | $172.6M | ||
| Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations | $182.9M | -$747.0K | $6.9M |
| Net earnings | $299.2M | $101.9M | $92.5M |
| Continuing operations (In dollars per share) | $4 | $4 | $3 |
| Discontinued operations (In dollars per share) | $7 | -$0 | $0 |
| Net earnings (In dollars per share) | $11.59 | $3.95 | $3.59 |
| Continuing operations (In dollars per share) | $4 | $4 | $3 |
| Discontinued operations (In dollars per share) | $7 | -$0 | $0 |
| Net earnings (In dollars per share) | $11.55 | $3.94 | $3.58 |
| Average common shares outstanding - Basic (In shares) | 25.8M shares | 25.8M shares | 25.8M shares |
| Average common shares outstanding - Diluted (In shares) | 25.9M shares | 25.9M shares | 25.9M shares |
| Net of tax expense from discontinued operations | $3.5M | $317.0K | $1.7M |
| Gain on sale from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $54,000 | $54.0M |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 4 fiscal years (annual) or 4 quarters (quarterly), latest first.3
| Period ending | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 | 2022-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $101.3M | $66.0M | ||
| Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $3,205 and $2,734 in 2025 and 2024, respectively | $253.6M | $222.1M | $189.3M | |
| Contract assets, net | $90.7M | $66.7M | ||
| Inventories | $217.8M | $195.5M | ||
| Other current assets | $25.1M | $21.0M | ||
| Assets from discontinued operations - current | $97.4M | |||
| Total current assets | $688.5M | $668.6M | ||
| Land and land improvements | $9.4M | $8.5M | ||
| Buildings and leasehold improvements | $131.4M | $118.8M | ||
| Machinery and equipment | $197.9M | $177.6M | ||
| Construction in progress | $20.6M | $13.3M | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | $359.3M | $318.3M | ||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | -$186.8M | -$169.0M | ||
| Net property, plant and equipment | $172.5M | $149.3M | ||
| Intangible assets, net | $724.0M | $403.5M | ||
| Goodwill | $761.9M | $529.9M | $493.2M | |
| Operating lease assets, net | $47.7M | $37.5M | ||
| Other assets | $15.8M | $13.8M | ||
| Assets from discontinued operations - other | $36.0M | |||
| Total Assets | $2.4B | $1.8B | ||
| Current maturities of long-term debt | $20.0M | $20.0M | ||
| Accounts payable | $96.5M | $88.9M | ||
| Contract liabilities, net | $216.6M | $80.8M | ||
| Accrued salaries | $53.3M | $41.8M | ||
| Income tax payable - current | $62.0M | $6.3M | ||
| Accrued other expenses | $59.7M | $49.6M | ||
| Liabilities from discontinued operations - current | $62.5M | |||
| Total current liabilities | $508.1M | $349.9M | ||
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | $112.4M | $72.6M | ||
| Non-current operating lease liabilities | $44.4M | $34.8M | ||
| Other liabilities | $38.6M | $39.3M | ||
| Long-term debt | $166.0M | $102.0M | ||
| Liabilities from discontinued operations - other | $2.7M | |||
| Total liabilities | $869.5M | $601.3M | ||
| Common stock, par value $.01 per share, authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued 30,886,024 and 30,809,483 shares in 2025 and 2024 respectively | $309.0K | $308.0K | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $316.2M | $311.9M | ||
| Retained earnings | $1.4B | $1.1B | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax | -$2.5M | -$10.8M | ||
| Total stockholders' equity before treasury stock | $1.7B | $1.4B | ||
| Less treasury stock, at cost (5,056,771 and 5,056,771 common shares in 2025 and 2024, respectively) | -$147.1M | -$147.1M | ||
| Total shareholders' equity | $1.5B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.0B |
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $2.4B | $1.8B | ||
| Net of allowance for credit losses | $3.2M | $2.7M | ||
| Preferred stock, par value per share (In dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized (In shares) | 10.0M shares | 10.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, par value per share (In dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized (In shares) | 50.0M shares | 50.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares issued (In shares) | 30.9M shares | 30.8M shares | ||
| Treasury stock, shares (In shares) | 5.1M shares | 5.1M shares |
| Period ending | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 | 2022-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $101.3M | $66.0M | ||
| Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $3,205 and $2,734 in 2025 and 2024, respectively | $253.6M | $222.1M | $189.3M | |
| Contract assets, net | $90.7M | $66.7M | ||
| Inventories | $217.8M | $195.5M | ||
| Other current assets | $25.1M | $21.0M | ||
| Assets from discontinued operations - current | $97.4M | |||
| Total current assets | $688.5M | $668.6M | ||
| Land and land improvements | $9.4M | $8.5M | ||
| Buildings and leasehold improvements | $131.4M | $118.8M | ||
| Machinery and equipment | $197.9M | $177.6M | ||
| Construction in progress | $20.6M | $13.3M | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | $359.3M | $318.3M | ||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | -$186.8M | -$169.0M | ||
| Net property, plant and equipment | $172.5M | $149.3M | ||
| Intangible assets, net | $724.0M | $403.5M | ||
| Goodwill | $761.9M | $529.9M | $493.2M | |
| Operating lease assets, net | $47.7M | $37.5M | ||
| Other assets | $15.8M | $13.8M | ||
| Assets from discontinued operations - other | $36.0M | |||
| Total Assets | $2.4B | $1.8B | ||
| Current maturities of long-term debt | $20.0M | $20.0M | ||
| Accounts payable | $96.5M | $88.9M | ||
| Contract liabilities, net | $216.6M | $80.8M | ||
| Accrued salaries | $53.3M | $41.8M | ||
| Income tax payable - current | $62.0M | $6.3M | ||
| Accrued other expenses | $59.7M | $49.6M | ||
| Liabilities from discontinued operations - current | $62.5M | |||
| Total current liabilities | $508.1M | $349.9M | ||
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | $112.4M | $72.6M | ||
| Non-current operating lease liabilities | $44.4M | $34.8M | ||
| Other liabilities | $38.6M | $39.3M | ||
| Long-term debt | $166.0M | $102.0M | ||
| Liabilities from discontinued operations - other | $2.7M | |||
| Total liabilities | $869.5M | $601.3M | ||
| Common stock, par value $.01 per share, authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued 30,886,024 and 30,809,483 shares in 2025 and 2024 respectively | $309.0K | $308.0K | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $316.2M | $311.9M | ||
| Retained earnings | $1.4B | $1.1B | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax | -$2.5M | -$10.8M | ||
| Total stockholders' equity before treasury stock | $1.7B | $1.4B | ||
| Less treasury stock, at cost (5,056,771 and 5,056,771 common shares in 2025 and 2024, respectively) | -$147.1M | -$147.1M | ||
| Total shareholders' equity | $1.5B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.0B |
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $2.4B | $1.8B | ||
| Net of allowance for credit losses | $3.2M | $2.7M | ||
| Preferred stock, par value per share (In dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized (In shares) | 10.0M shares | 10.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, par value per share (In dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized (In shares) | 50.0M shares | 50.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares issued (In shares) | 30.9M shares | 30.8M shares | ||
| Treasury stock, shares (In shares) | 5.1M shares | 5.1M shares |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.3
| Period ending | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net earnings | $299.2M | $101.9M | $92.5M |
| (Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | -$182.9M | $747.0K | -$6.9M |
| Depreciation and amortization | $75.0M | $52.2M | $47.7M |
| Stock compensation expense | $10.7M | $8.6M | $8.9M |
| Effect of deferred taxes on tax provision | -$11.0M | -$8.4M | -$5.5M |
| Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations | $200.4M | $121.6M | $80.7M |
| Net cash provided (used) by operating activities - discontinued operations | $41.5M | $6.0M | -$3.8M |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $241.9M | $127.5M | $76.9M |
| Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | -$472.0M | -$56.4M | -$17.7M |
| Capital expenditures | -$36.3M | -$28.3M | -$19.7M |
| Additions to capitalized software and other | -$15.8M | -$11.9M | -$10.3M |
| Net cash used by investing activities - continuing operations | -$524.2M | -$96.6M | -$47.6M |
| Net cash provided (used) by investing activities - discontinued operations | $268.4M | -$8.1M | -$4.8M |
| Net cash used by investing activities | -$255.8M | -$104.6M | -$52.5M |
| Proceeds from long-term debt | $661.0M | $217.0M | $103.0M |
| Principal payments on long-term debt | -$597.0M | -$197.0M | -$154.0M |
| Dividends paid | -$8.3M | -$8.2M | -$8.3M |
| Purchases of common stock into treasury | -$8.0M | -$12.4M | |
| Debt issuance costs | -$3.0M | -$1.8M | |
| Other | -$6.2M | -$1.5M | -$4.9M |
| Net cash provided (used) by financing activities - continuing operations | $49.5M | -$773.0K | -$78.3M |
| Net cash provided (used) by financing activities | $49.5M | -$773.0K | -$78.3M |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | -$304.0K | $2.0M | -$1.9M |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $35.4M | $24.1M | -$55.9M |
| Accounts receivable, net | -$8.3M | -$31.6M | -$31.4M |
| Contract assets and liabilities, net | $20.6M | $10.1M | -$17.9M |
| Inventories | -$5.1M | -$24.4M | -$16.3M |
| Other assets and liabilities | -$4.9M | -$7.7M | $511.0K |
| Accounts payable | -$2.2M | $11.5M | $5.1M |
| Accrued expenses | $9.4M | $8.7M | $4.0M |
| Changes in assets and liabilities | $9.4M | -$33.4M | -$56.1M |
| Interest paid | $17.4M | $14.5M | $8.7M |
| Income taxes paid (including state & foreign) | $50.0M | $38.0M | $30.2M |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Corporate structure
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC sits at the top of its group. 21 entities, 4 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC
- TBG AG Filed SCHEDULE 13D on ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC, latest Oct 8, 2026
- Invesco Filed SCHEDULE 13G on ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC, latest Aug 13, 2026
- VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G on ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC, latest Apr 29, 2026
- VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G on ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC, latest Apr 29, 2026
- VANGUARD GROUP INC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC, latest Mar 26, 2026 (4 filings since Feb 10, 2022)
- BlackRock Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC, latest Oct 17, 2025 (6 filings since Jan 25, 2022)
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC, latest Apr 15, 2025 (4 filings since Feb 8, 2022)
- T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. Filed SC 13G/A on ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC, latest Nov 14, 2024 (4 filings since Aug 10, 2022)
- PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ Filed SC 13G/A on ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC, latest Aug 10, 2022 (2 filings since Feb 14, 2022)
- ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
- Crissair, Inc. Subsidiary · California, United States
- DOBLE ENGINEERING COMPANY Subsidiary · Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
- ESCO INTERNATIONAL HOLDING INC. Subsidiary · Wilmington, Delaware, United States
- MORGAN SCHAFFER LTEE (MORGAN SCHAFFER LTD.) Subsidiary · LaSalle, Quebec, Canada
- Doble PowerTest Limited Subsidiary · United Kingdom
- EMS Development Corporation Subsidiary · New York, United States
- ESCO International Holding Inc. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- ESCO Maritime Solutions Ltd. Subsidiary · United Kingdom
- ESCO Technologies Holding LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- ESCO UK Global Holdings Ltd. Subsidiary · United Kingdom
- ETS-Lindgren Inc. Subsidiary · Illinois, United States
- Globe Composite Solutions, LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- I.S.A. – Altanova Group S.r.l. Subsidiary · Italy
- Mayday Manufacturing Co. Subsidiary · Texas, United States
- Morgan Schaffer Ltd. Subsidiary · Quebec, Canada
- MPE Limited Subsidiary · United Kingdom
- NRG SYSTEMS, INC. Subsidiary · Hinesburg, Vermont, United States
- PMES I Limited Subsidiary · United Kingdom
- PTI Technologies Inc. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Westland Technologies, Inc. Subsidiary · California, United States
Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries listed in Exhibit 21 of annual reports filed with the SEC; major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $9.4M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $8.5M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +10.4% |
| Buildings and improvements | $131.4M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $118.8M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +10.6% |
| Machinery and equipment | $197.9M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $177.6M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +11.4% |
| Construction in progress | $20.6M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $13.3M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +55.1% |
| Property and equipment, before depreciation | $359.3M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $318.3M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +12.9% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $186.8M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $169.0M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +10.5% |
| Property and equipment, net | $172.5M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $149.3M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +15.6% |
| Finance-lease assets | $12.2M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $13.7M3 Sep 30, 2024 | −10.9% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $47.7M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $37.5M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +27.3% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $101.3M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $66.0M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +53.6% |
Intangibles and goodwill
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | $761.9M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $529.9M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +43.8% |
| Intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill) | $724.0M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $403.5M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +79.4% |
Inventory
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory, total | $217.8M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $195.5M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +11.4% |
| Raw materials | $118.3M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $108.3M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +9.3% |
| Work in process | $46.8M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $40.6M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +15.3% |
| Finished goods | $52.6M3 Sep 30, 2025 | $46.6M3 Sep 30, 2024 | +13.0% |
Properties, in its own words
We believe our buildings, machinery and equipment have been generally well maintained, are in good operating condition and are adequate for our current production requirements and other needs.
At September 30, 2025, our physical properties, including those described in the table below, comprised approximately 2,440,000 square feet, of which approximately 761,000 square feet were owned and approximately 1,679,000 square feet were leased. The table below includes our principal physical properties. We do not believe any of the omitted properties, consisting primarily of office space, warehouse space and land held for possible future use, are individually or collectively material to our operations or business. See also Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The rest of Item 2
Principal Use(s)
(M=Manufacturing,
E=Engineering,
Approx. · Owned / Leased (with · W=Warehouse, · Operating
Location · Sq. Ft. · Expiration Date) · O=Office) · Segment
Modesto, CA · 181,500 · Leased (9/30/2033) · M, E, W, O · A&D
Stoughton, MA · 163,300 · Leased (11/30/2037) · M, E, W, O · A&D
Denton, TX · 145,000 · Leased (9/30/2029, plus options) · M, E, W, O · A&D
Cedar Park, TX · 130,000 · Owned · M, E, W, O · Test
Oxnard, CA · 127,400 · Owned · M, E, W, O · A&D
Durant, OK · 100,000 · Owned · M, W, O · Test
Valencia, CA · 79,300 · Owned · M, E, O · A&D
Marlborough, MA · 79,100 · Leased (2/28/2037) · M, E, W, O · USG
Hinesburg, VT · 77,000 · Owned · M, E, W, O · USG
Yaphank, NY · 67,000 · Leased (8/31/2028) · M, E, W, O · A&D
Accident, MD · 66,800 · Owned · M, E, W, O · USG
Liverpool, England · 42,000 · Owned · M, E, W, O · Test
Eura, Finland · 41,500 · Owned · M, E, W, O · Test
Wallingford, CT · 40,600 · Leased (6/30/2030) · M, E, W, O · A&D
Rugeley, England · 62,000 · Owned · M, E, W, O · A&D
Montreal, Québec · 38,400 · Leased (8/31/2041) · M, E, W, O · USG
Tianjin, China · 72,000 · Leased (various) · M, E, O · Test
Minocqua, WI · 35,400 · Owned · M, W, O · Test
Bologna, Italy · 28,200 · Leased (8/13/2028) · M, E, W, O · USG
Cedar Park, TX · 28,000 · Leased (2/28/2029) · M. W · Test
Ontario, CA · 26,900 · Leased (8/31/2030) · M, E, W, O · USG
Chatsworth, CA · 24,800 · Leased (12/31/2025) · M, E, W, O · A&D
St. Louis, MO · 24,800 · Leased (12/31/2035) · O (ESCO Corporate HQ) · Corporate
Attleboro, MA · 20,500 · Leased (6/30/2026) · M, E, W, O · A&D
Taino, Italy · 18,000 · Leased (various term ends) · M, E, W, O · USG
Bangalore, India · 17,000 · Leased (2/28/2031) · M, E, W, O · Test
Zola Predosa, Italy · 12,900 · Leased (1/31/2029) · M, E, W, O · USG
Morrisville, NC · 11,600 · Leased (1/31/2027, plus options) · O · USG
Wood Dale, IL · 10,700 · Leased (8/31/2029) · E, O · Test
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Dec 1, 2025.6
Leadership
Who has led ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
Chief financial officer
Chief operating officer
- Chief executive officerBryan H. Sayler Jan 3, 2023 to now17
- Chief executive officerVictor L. Richey Jr. Apr 5, 2006 to Jan 5, 202318
- ChairVictor L. Richey Jr. Apr 5, 2006 to Jan 5, 202318
- PresidentBryan H. Sayler Jan 3, 2023 to now17
- PresidentCharles J. Kretschmer Apr 5, 2006 to May 22, 200619
- PresidentVictor L. Richey Jr. Oct 10, 2006 to Jan 5, 202320
- Chief financial officerChristopher L. Tucker Apr 21, 2021 to now21
- Chief financial officerGary E. Muenster Apr 3, 2008 to Apr 2, 202022
- Chief operating officerCharles J. Kretschmer May 16, 2006 to May 16, 200623
Board members and other officers (19)
- Sr. VP, Sec'y & Gen. CounselDavid M. Schatz Apr 30, 2021 to now24
- V.P., Secretary & Gen. Coun.Alyson S. Barclay Apr 5, 2006 to Nov 30, 202025
- Sr V.P. & C.F.O.Gary E. Muenster Apr 5, 2006 to Feb 8, 200826
- Board memberPenelope M. Conner Oct 17, 2024 to now27
- Board memberBryan H. Sayler Jan 3, 2023 to now17
- Board memberJanice L. Hess May 16, 2022 to now28
- Board memberGloria L. Valdez Nov 21, 2019 to now29
- Board memberPatrick M. Dewar Nov 15, 2017 to now30
- Board memberLeon J. Olivier May 7, 2014 to now31
- Board memberRobert J. Phillippy May 7, 2014 to now32
- Board memberVinod M. Khilnani Aug 7, 2014 to now33
- Board memberGary E. Muenster Sep 1, 2011 to Apr 2, 202034
- Board memberDonald C. Trauscht Jan 3, 2006 to Oct 4, 201635
- Board memberJames D. Woods Jan 3, 2006 to Oct 1, 201436
- Board memberLarry W. Solley Jan 3, 2006 to Jan 6, 202237
- Board memberJames M. McConnell Jan 4, 2006 to Jan 4, 201338
- Board memberJames M. Stolze Jan 4, 2006 to Feb 8, 202439
- Board memberWilliam S. Antle Iii. Jan 4, 2006 to Nov 30, 200740
- Board memberCharles J. Kretschmer Apr 5, 2006 to May 22, 200619
Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries (Exhibit 21)
- Crissair, Inc. California5
- Doble Engineering Company Massachusetts5
- Doble PowerTest Limited England5
- EMS Development Corporation New York5
- ESCO International Holding Inc. Delaware5
- ESCO Maritime Solutions Ltd. England5
- ESCO Technologies Holding LLC Delaware5
- ESCO UK Global Holdings Ltd. England5
- ETS-Lindgren Inc. Illinois5
- ETS-Lindgren OY Finland5
- Globe Composite Solutions, LLC Delaware5
- I.S.A. – Altanova Group S.r.l. Italy5
- MPE Limited England5
- Mayday Manufacturing Co. Texas5
- Morgan Schaffer Ltd. Quebec5
- NRG Systems, Inc. Vermont5
- PMES I Limited England5
- PTI Technologies Inc. Delaware5
- Westland Technologies, Inc. California5
The subsidiaries the company lists in Exhibit 21 of its annual report, as filed.
Former names
- ESCO ELECTRONICS CORPFeb 14, 1994 to Feb 14, 20004
Timeline
- Oct 2, 20268-K Entered a material agreement; Ended a material agreement; Completed an acquisition or sale41
- Aug 6, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure42
- Jun 3, 20268-K Entered a material agreement; Ended a material agreement; New debt or obligation43
- May 7, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure44
- Apr 16, 20268-K Entered a material agreement; Unregistered sale of shares45
- Apr 15, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure46
- Feb 5, 20268-K Results of operations; Shareholder vote; Regulation FD disclosure47
- Nov 20, 20258-K Results of operations; Executive or director change; Regulation FD disclosure48
- Aug 7, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure49
- May 7, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure50
- Apr 28, 20258-K Completed an acquisition or sale; Regulation FD disclosure51
- Feb 6, 20258-K Results of operations; Shareholder vote; Regulation FD disclosure52
- Jan 3, 2023New chief executive Bryan H. Sayler becomes CEO17
- Apr 5, 2006New chief executive Victor L. Richey Jr. becomes CEO18
- Aug 6, 1990Founded ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC is founded2
Calendar
Coming up
- Nov 19, 2026Reports results for the quarter ending Sep/2026 A year earlier it reported $2.32 a share, on Nov 20, 2025.53
When it reported results
- Aug 6, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results42
- May 7, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results44
- Apr 15, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results46
- Feb 5, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results47
- Nov 20, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results48
- Aug 7, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results49
- May 7, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results50
- Feb 6, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results52
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
391 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 39 major events, 279 insider forms, 24 large holders, 29 other. The latest 20:
- Oct 13, 20263 EDGAR
- Oct 13, 20263 EDGAR
- Oct 8, 2026SCHEDULE 13D EDGAR
- Oct 2, 20268-K EDGAR
- Aug 13, 2026SCHEDULE 13G EDGAR
- Aug 10, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Aug 6, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jul 20, 20264 EDGAR
- Jul 20, 20264 EDGAR
- Jul 20, 20264 EDGAR
- Jul 20, 20264 EDGAR
- Jul 20, 20264 EDGAR
- Jul 20, 20264 EDGAR
- Jul 20, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 3, 20268-K EDGAR
- May 21, 2026SD EDGAR
- May 11, 202610-Q EDGAR
- May 7, 20268-K EDGAR
- May 4, 20264 EDGAR
- Apr 29, 2026SCHEDULE 13G EDGAR
The 391 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
14 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 0 buys and 14 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
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| Nov 26, 2025 | Sayler Bryan HCEO & PRESIDENT | Sale | 401 | $220.00 | $88.2K | Form 4 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Sayler Bryan HCEO & PRESIDENT | Sale | 401 | $220.00 | $88.2K | Form 4 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | KHILNANI VINOD MDirector | Sale | 3,000 | $217.99 | $654.0K | Form 4 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Sayler Bryan HCEO & PRESIDENT | Sale | 9,382 | $220.00 | $2.1M | Form 4 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Sayler Bryan HCEO & PRESIDENT | Sale | 9,382 | $220.00 | $2.1M | Form 4 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Tucker Christopher LSr. Vice President & CFO | Sale | 5,000 | $220.15 | $1.1M | Form 4 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Schatz David MSr. VP, Sec'y & Gen. Counsel | Sale | 2,498 | $225.65 | $563.7K | Form 4 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Schatz David MSr. VP, Sec'y & Gen. Counsel | Sale | 2,498 | $225.65 | $563.7K | Form 4 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | PHILLIPPY ROBERT JDirector | Sale | 3,700 | $222.53 | $823.4K | Form 4 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | KHILNANI VINOD MDirector | Sale | 216 | $224.04 | $48.4K | Form 4 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Valdez Gloria LDirector | Sale | 2,349 | $148.60 | $349.1K | Form 4 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | KHILNANI VINOD MDirector | Sale | 3,940 | $120.01 | $472.8K | Form 4 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | KHILNANI VINOD MDirector | Sale | 60 | $121.30 | $7.3K | Form 4 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Olivier Leon JDirector | Sale | 900 | $100.26 | $90.2K | Form 4 |
From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- TBG AGSCHEDULE 13D, 1 filing Oct 8, 202654
- InvescoSCHEDULE 13G, 1 filing Aug 13, 202655
- VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLCSCHEDULE 13G, 1 filing Apr 29, 202656
- VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLCSCHEDULE 13G, 1 filing Apr 29, 202657
- VANGUARD GROUP INCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 4 filings Feb 10, 2022 to Mar 26, 202658
- BlackRockSCHEDULE 13G/A, 6 filings Jan 25, 2022 to Oct 17, 202559
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LPSCHEDULE 13G/A, 4 filings Feb 8, 2022 to Apr 15, 202560
- T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.SC 13G/A, 4 filings Aug 10, 2022 to Nov 14, 202461
- PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/SC 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 14, 2022 to Aug 10, 202262
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bryan H. Sayler | $830.5K | $5.6M63 | |
| 2025 | Christopher L. Tucker | $616.5K | $2.3M63 | |
| 2025 | David M. Schatz | $426.1K | $1.4M63 | |
| 2024 | Chief Executive Officer | $755.0K | $3.1M63 | |
| 2024 | Senior Vice | $598.5K | $1.6M63 | |
| 2023 | and President | $0 | $3.6M63 | |
| 2023 | President and Chief | $570.0K | $1.9M63 | |
| 2023 | General Counseland Secretary | $394.0K | $929.5K63 |
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 100. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
| Fund | Shares | Value | Share of the fund | Change |
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| BlackRock, Inc. | 4,094,472 | $1.4B | 0.0% | +117,374 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 1,587,483 | $555.7M | 0.0% | +47,419 |
| Invesco Ltd. | 1,505,723 | $527.1M | 0.0% | +249,158 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 1,168,130 | $408.9M | 0.0% | +6,386 |
| State Street Corp | 1,088,666 | $381.1M | 0.0% | +51,834 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 754,650 | $264.2M | 0.0% | +121,431 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 604,176 | $211.5M | 0.0% | −32,329 |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 477,687 | $167.2M | 1.1% | +189,433 |
| Capital World Investors | 474,911 | $166.2M | 0.0% | −275,201 |
| Morgan Stanley | 454,821 | $159.2M | 0.0% | −11,570 |
| Geneva Capital Management LLC | 449,149 | $157.2M | 3.6% | −177,347 |
| Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC | 447,077 | $156.5M | 3.4% | −94,704 |
| Neuberger Berman Group LLC | 353,125 | $123.6M | 0.1% | −273,362 |
| Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC | 343,856 | $120.4M | 0.8% | −62,404 |
| American Century Companies Inc | 334,828 | $117.2M | 0.1% | +327,855 |
| Hood River Capital Management LLC | 330,297 | $115.6M | 0.8% | +26,157 |
| Nuveen, LLC | 313,925 | $109.9M | 0.0% | −48,760 |
| Norges Bank | 311,551 | $109.1M | 0.0% | New |
| Fmr LLC | 305,227 | $106.8M | 0.0% | +262,829 |
| Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP | 301,500 | $105.5M | 3.5% | +132,900 |
| Northern Trust Corp | 300,093 | $105.0M | 0.0% | +19,691 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 299,912 | $105.0M | 0.0% | +1,167 |
| Driehaus Capital Management LLC | 287,995 | $100.8M | 0.6% | +102,290 |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 340,594 | $95.8M | 0.0% | −32,666 |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc | 272,421 | $95.4M | 0.0% | +181,696 |
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
Members of Congress who traded it
4 trades disclosed by members of Congress. “Vs S&P since” is the stock’s change since the trade minus the S&P 500’s.
| Date | Member | Trade | Amount | Vs S&P since | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | April McClain DelaneyDemocratic, House | Sale | $15,001 - $50,000 | +10.8% | Report |
| Aug 24, 2026 | April McClain DelaneyDemocratic, House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | −10.7% | Report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | April McClain DelaneyDemocratic, House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | −13.7% | Report |
| Aug 19, 2026 | April McClain DelaneyDemocratic, House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | −14.7% | Report |
Members report amounts as ranges, not exact figures. Returns are price-only (no dividends).
SEC filer profile
How ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC1
- CIK0000866706
- Employer ID (EIN)43-15540456
- Filer statusLarge accelerated filer not an emerging growth company; not a smaller reporting company; not a shell company6
- Incorporated inMissouri6
- Fiscal year endsSeptember 301
- Industry code (SIC)3669 Communications Equipment, NEC1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Manufacturing, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address645 Maryville Centre Dr., Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 631411
- Phone31421372001
- Shares outstanding25,907,567 as of Jul 31, 202614
- Public float$4.1B as of Sep 30, 20256
- AuditorGRANT THORNTON LLP, St. Louis, Missouri PCAOB ID 248; it also attests to the company’s internal control over financial reporting6
- On EDGAR sinceFeb 14, 19941
- Filings1,599 in all: 4 (987), 8-K (170), SC 13G/A (125), 10-Q (92), SC 13G (33), DEF 14A (30), 10-K (27), 3 (13)1
All 30 form types
SD (13), UPLOAD (13), S-8 POS (12), ARS (11), S-8 (11), CORRESP (10), 144 (9), 4/A (9), 5 (6), DEFA14A (5), 8-K/A (4), 10-K405 (3), SCHEDULE 13G (3), SCHEDULE 13G/A (3), 10-K405/A (2), SC 13D/A (2), 10-12B/A (1), 10-Q/A (1), 25-NSE (1), PRE 14A (1), SC 13D (1), SCHEDULE 13D (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Dec 1, 2025
Quarterly report (10-Q) Aug 10, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Dec 10, 2025
Latest 8-K (8-K) Oct 2, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | ESE | New York Stock Exchange |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Dec 1, 2025 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).6
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Dec 1, 2025: 17 risks under these headings, as written.6
- Risks Related to the Nature of our Business
- Restrictions in authorized U.S. Government defense spending or changes in acquisition priorities could negatively impact our financial position and result of operations.
- We enter into fixed-price contracts which could subject us to losses if we have cost overruns.
- Risks Related to our International Business
- We derive a significant part of our revenues from non-U.S. sales and are subject to the risks of doing business in other countries.
- Economic, political and other risks of our international operations, including unforeseen developments such as terrorist activities, international tensions, war or other armed conflict, and international pandemics, could adversely affect our business.
- Our governmental sales and our international and export operations are subject to special U.S. and foreign government laws and regulations which may impose significant compliance costs, create reputational and legal risk, and impair our ability to compete in international markets.
- Risks Related to our Manufacturing and Sales Operations and Technology
- Cybersecurity Incidents and Related Data Breaches or Other Disruptions of Our Information Technology Systems Could Adversely Affect Our Business.
- A significant part of our manufacturing operations depends on a small number of third-party suppliers.
- Increases in prices of raw material and components, and decreased availability of such items, could adversely affect our business.
- The end of customer product life cycles, or our inability to timely develop new products, could reduce our future sales.
The other 8 risks
- Product defects or customer claims could result in costly fixes, litigation and damages.
- Despite our efforts, we may be unable to adequately protect our intellectual property.
- Environmental laws and regulations or environmental contamination could increase our expenses and adversely affect our profitability.
- The effects of climate change, or significant natural disasters or weather events, could adversely affect our sales.
- Risks Related to Our Business Strategy and Corporate Structure
- We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or complete acquisitions successfully, which may inhibit our rate of growth.
- Our inability to hire or retain qualified key employees could affect our performance and revenues.
- Our decentralized organizational structure presents certain risks.
- Provisions in our articles of incorporation, bylaws and Missouri corporate laws could make us less attractive to investors or make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, and could thereby adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
Legal proceedings
As a normal incident of the businesses in which we are engaged, various claims, charges and litigation are asserted or commenced from time to time against us. With respect to claims and litigation currently asserted or commenced against us, it is the opinion of our Management that final judgments, if any, which might be rendered against us are adequately reserved for, are covered by insurance, or are not likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. Nevertheless, given the uncertainties of litigation, it is possible that certain types of claims, charges and litigation could have a material adverse impact on us; see Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.6
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- 29SEC EDGARGloria L. Valdez, Board member
- 30SEC EDGARPatrick M. Dewar, Board member
- 31SEC EDGARLeon J. Olivier, Board member
- 32SEC EDGARRobert J. Phillippy, Board member
- 33SEC EDGARVinod M. Khilnani, Board member
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