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Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy, and investors seem to be forecasting a downturn - over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 9.9%. This performance is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 8.9% return.
Oppenheimer analyst Bryan Blair maintains IDEX (NYSE:IEX) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $270 to $275.

Investing.com -- Mizuho highlights five top picks in the industrials and electrical equipment sector ahead of the third quarter 2026 earnings season, as analysts anticipate strong order momentum driven by data center expansion and short-cycle acceleration.
IDEX Corporation is expected to announce its third-quarter results next week, and analysts predict a single-digit growth in the company’s bottom-line figure.

AIT's strong MRO demand, strategic acquisitions and operational initiatives fuel growth, while solid shareholder returns bolster its appeal.
RBC Capital analyst Jeffrey Reive maintains IDEX (NYSE:IEX) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $280 to $285.

FLS benefits from strong bookings, strategic acquisitions and shareholder returns, but weak organic sales and rising debt remain concerns for investors.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 28, 2026--IDEX Corporation (NYSE:IEX) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, prior to market open. An investor conference call and webcast will take place at 8:00 a.m. (CT) that same day with Chief Executive Officer and President Eric Ashleman and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sean Gillen.

Here is how Idex (IEX) and Murata Manufacturing Inc. (MRAAY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.


IDEX returns 85% of operating cash flow to shareholders via buybacks and dividends, but low yield limit current upside. Read why IEX stock is a hold.

Top analysts upgraded IDEX and Entegris, raised price targets. Intuitive Surgical upgraded with $500 target.

Wall Street analysts change outlook on top names. HC Wainwright raises price target for Belite Bio, while B of A cuts Lumentum's target.
