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Cleveland, Ohio-based Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) manufactures and sells motion and control technologies and systems. Valued at $90.9 billion by market cap, PH is a leading diversified industrial manufacturer that offers motion-control and fluid systems and industrial components, flight control, hydraulic, fluid conveyance, thermal management, pneumatic, and lubrication systems, and components for aerospace markets. The industrial giant is expected to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Thursday, Aug. 7.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect PH to report a profit of $7.08 per share on a diluted basis, up 4.6% from $6.77 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street’s EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
For the full year, analysts expect PH to report EPS of $26.74, representing a 5.1% increase from $25.44 in fiscal 2024. Its EPS is expected to rise 8.1% year over year to $28.90 in fiscal 2026.
PH stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 13.4% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares up 30.6% during this period. Similarly, it outperformed the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLI) 19.7% rise over the same time frame.
Parker-Hannifin's strong performance is driven by its leadership in the motion and control industry, its exposure to longer cycles, and growth trends. Strategic acquisitions, such as Clarcor and Meggitt, enhance its product offerings and capabilities, leading to increased revenue and profitability.
On May 1, PH shares closed up marginally after reporting its Q3 results. Its adjusted EPS of $6.94 surpassed Wall Street expectations of $6.73. The company’s revenue was $4.96 billion, falling short of Wall Street forecasts of $5 billion. PH expects full-year adjusted EPS in the range of $26.60 to $26.80.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on PH stock is bullish, with an overall “Strong Buy” rating. Out of 20 analysts covering the stock, 15 advise a “Strong Buy” rating, one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” and four give a “Hold.” PH’s average analyst price target is $752.33, indicating a potential upside of 4.3% from the current levels.
