RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC – Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings results on Friday. The industrial products company reported $3.62 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.31 by $0.31, Briefing.com reports. The business had revenue of $518.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $505.90 million. RBC Bearings had a net margin of 15.00% and a return on equity of 10.86%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 18.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.83 earnings per share.
Here are the key takeaways from RBC Bearings’ conference call:
- RBC Bearings reported a strong fiscal Q4, with net sales up 18.3% to $518 million and adjusted diluted EPS up to $3.62 from $2.83 a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA also rose 21% year over year, and free cash flow remained solid at $67.5 million.
- The A&D segment continued to outpace the rest of the business, with revenue up 41.2% in the quarter and full-year A&D growth of 32%. Management highlighted a record backlog of about $2.3 billion, supported by defense, space, and commercial aircraft demand.
- Management said missile, marine, and space programs remain major growth drivers, with the company expanding capacity to support submarine-related work and broader missile production. They also noted increasing exposure to both legacy and new-space customers, including SpaceX and Blue Origin.
- For fiscal Q1 2027, RBC guided to $500 million-$510 million in revenue, implying 14.7%-17% growth, with adjusted gross margin expected at 45.25%-45.5%. Management said consolidated gross margin should expand about 50 basis points for the full year, though A&D growth will dilute the mix somewhat.
- The company remains focused on deleveraging, paying down another $116 million of debt in the quarter and another $27 million after quarter-end. Management said it expects to pay off the remainder of the term loan by November 2026.
RBC Bearings Price Performance
Shares of RBC Bearings stock traded down $41.88 during trading on Friday, reaching $570.05. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 525,479 shares, compared to its average volume of 209,155. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $573.65 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $512.45. The company has a current ratio of 1.86, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. RBC Bearings has a one year low of $350.58 and a one year high of $632.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 62.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.72 and a beta of 1.47.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Institutional Trading of RBC Bearings
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Advisors Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in RBC Bearings during the 1st quarter worth about $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in RBC Bearings by 148.5% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 82 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in RBC Bearings by 123.3% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 96 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares during the last quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in RBC Bearings during the 3rd quarter worth about $55,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in RBC Bearings during the 3rd quarter worth about $78,000.
RBC Bearings News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting RBC Bearings this week:
- Positive Sentiment: RBC Bearings beat quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, with especially strong growth in aerospace and defense sales, which is supporting investor optimism. RBC Bearings Incorporated Announces Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: The company issued first-quarter FY2027 revenue guidance of $500 million to $510 million, above the market’s expectation of about $497.3 million, suggesting management sees continued demand momentum. RBC Bearings forecasts $500m-$510m Q1 FY2027 revenue while targeting marine revenue doubling in 24-36 months
- Positive Sentiment: Management said it is targeting a doubling of marine revenue over the next 24–36 months, pointing to a longer-term growth opportunity beyond the current quarter. RBC Bearings forecasts $500m-$510m Q1 FY2027 revenue while targeting marine revenue doubling in 24-36 months
RBC Bearings Company Profile
RBC Bearings Incorporated is a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings and components for extreme applications. The company’s product portfolio includes cylindrical roller bearings, spherical plain bearings, ball bearings, track rollers, and engineered components such as metal-to-metal and polymer bearings. These products are tailored to meet the demanding requirements of aerospace, defense and industrial customers where reliability under severe conditions is critical.
The company’s bearings and components find application in aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, landing gear systems, space and missile programs, industrial gas turbines, oil and gas drilling equipment, and heavy machinery.
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