Timken Company (The) (NYSE:TKR – Free Report) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2028 earnings per share estimates for shares of Timken in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, May 27th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the industrial products company will post earnings of $2.19 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.85. The consensus estimate for Timken’s current full-year earnings is $6.13 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Timken’s FY2028 earnings at $8.50 EPS.
Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Citigroup raised their price objective on Timken from $125.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $158.00 price objective on shares of Timken in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Morgan Stanley set a $140.00 target price on Timken in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Timken in a report on Monday, April 20th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $128.00 target price on Timken in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Timken currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $139.13.
Timken Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:TKR opened at $126.68 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.88, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $108.61 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $97.99. Timken has a 1-year low of $67.14 and a 1-year high of $128.31. The stock has a market cap of $8.80 billion, a PE ratio of 28.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.18.
Timken (NYSE:TKR – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The industrial products company reported $1.67 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.50 by $0.17. Timken had a return on equity of 11.84% and a net margin of 6.60%.The business had revenue of $1.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.17 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.40 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 8.0% on a year-over-year basis. Timken has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.750-6.250 EPS.
Timken Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 29th. Investors of record on Tuesday, May 19th will be paid a $0.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 19th. This is a positive change from Timken’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. Timken’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 32.73%.
Insider Activity at Timken
In related news, Director Richard G. Kyle sold 37,181 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.34, for a total value of $4,362,818.54. Following the transaction, the director owned 206,455 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,225,429.70. This represents a 15.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director John M. Timken, Jr. sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $116.51, for a total value of $1,747,650.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 264,744 shares in the company, valued at approximately $30,845,323.44. The trade was a 5.36% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 8.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Timken
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC raised its stake in Timken by 29.9% in the 1st quarter. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC now owns 451,516 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $45,409,000 after acquiring an additional 103,904 shares during the period. Amundi raised its stake in Timken by 151.1% in the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 8,885 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $894,000 after acquiring an additional 5,347 shares during the period. Parvin Asset Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Timken by 16.5% during the first quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC now owns 920 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $93,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares in the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its position in shares of Timken by 26.8% during the first quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 78,223 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $7,867,000 after acquiring an additional 16,535 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada lifted its position in shares of Timken by 7.5% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 39,690 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $3,991,000 after acquiring an additional 2,781 shares in the last quarter. 89.08% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Timken News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Timken this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Timken shares rallied after Investor Day commentary highlighted growth targets, margin expansion initiatives, and acquisition-driven portfolio expansion, reinforcing the bullish case for the industrial company. Timken Stock Hits 52-Week High: What’s Driving Its Performance?
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research lifted multiple earnings forecasts for Timken, including FY2026, FY2027, and several quarterly estimates, which signals confidence in the company’s earnings trajectory and supports the stock’s recent strength. MarketBeat Timken page
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on valuation and whether more upside remains after the stock’s run to new highs, reflecting interest in the name but not adding a clear new catalyst. TKR or GRMN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
- Neutral Sentiment: One article compared Timken with another stock, which is informational rather than a direct driver of the shares. Comparing Timken (NYSE:TKR) and Remote Dynamics (OTCMKTS:RMTD)
Timken Company Profile
The Timken Company is a global manufacturer specializing in engineered bearings and mechanical power transmission products. Its core offerings include tapered and cylindrical roller bearings, spherical and plain bearings, mounted bearing units, and precision gear drives. Timken’s products serve a broad range of industries, from industrial machinery and aerospace to automotive, rail, wind energy and heavy equipment.
Beyond bearings, Timken’s portfolio extends to industrial chains, belts, couplings and related components designed to optimize power transmission systems.
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