FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC(FELE)Stock Analysis
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FELE Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE), a Technology sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores FELE at 54.1/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,237 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. FELE scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (79.4), institutional flow (78.3). Areas of concern include earnings quality (24.3) and revenue growth (38.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC reports quarterly revenue of $500.4M, net income of $34.3M, an operating margin of 9.6%. Top institutional holders of FELE by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, MORGAN STANLEY, based on the most recent SEC filings. FELE trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 38725. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate FELE daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC directly from SEC EDGAR. FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 49 and 68 since 2021, currently 54.1 — a stable long-term trajectory across 30 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$500.4M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$34.3M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$-50.4M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
9.6%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
0.17
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
-2.1% YoYNet Income
-6.7% YoYOperating Income
-7.2% YoYEPS (Diluted)
-6.1% YoYTotal Assets
+5.4% YoYTotal Debt
+28.9% YoYOp. Cash Flow
-17.2% YoY| Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.02B -2.1% | $2.07B +1.0% | $2.04B +23.0% | $1.66B +33.2% | $1.25B -5.1% | $1.31B |
| Net Income | $180.3M -6.7% | $193.3M +3.2% | $187.3M +21.8% | $153.9M +53.2% | $100.5M +5.2% | $95.5M |
| Operating Income | $243.6M -7.2% | $262.4M +2.0% | $257.2M +35.9% | $189.2M +45.0% | $130.5M +2.7% | $127.1M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.86 -6.1% | $4.11 +3.5% | $3.97 +22.2% | $3.25 +51.9% | $2.14 +5.4% | $2.03 |
| Total Assets | $1.82B +5.4% | $1.73B +2.0% | $1.69B +7.6% | $1.58B +23.8% | $1.27B +6.5% | $1.19B |
| Total Debt | $129.4M +28.9% | $100.4M -53.5% | $216.0M +14.6% | $188.5M +99.5% | $94.5M -17.8% | $115.0M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $261.4M -17.2% | $315.7M +210.5% | $101.7M -21.6% | $129.8M -38.7% | $211.9M +19.2% | $177.7M |
AI Insight: FELE Financial Trends
FELE shows volatile quarterly performance with debt increasing 72% from $130M in Q2 2024 to $224M in Q1 2026.
• Revenue declined from Q2 2025 peak of $587M to $500M in Q1 2026, reversing earlier recovery.
• Total debt increased 72% from $130M in Q2 2024 to $224M in Q1 2026.
• Operating cash flow turned negative in Q1 2026 at -$41M after positive $104M in Q4 2025.
• Net income volatility persisted with Q3 2025 dropping to $17M despite $85M operating income.
⚠ Q1 seasonal operating cash flow weakness - negative in both Q1 2025 and Q1 2026.
⚠ Operating margin compression in Q4 quarters - 10.3% in Q4 2025 vs 14.5% in Q2 2025.
AI Insight: FELE Ratio Trends
Franklin Electric's profitability deteriorated significantly from Q2 2024 highs, with operating margin falling from 14.6% to 9.6% and ROE dropping from 19.3% to 10.2%.
• Operating margin declined from 14.6% in Q2 2024 to 9.6% in Q1 2026, reflecting sustained margin pressure.
• ROE contracted sharply from 19.3% in Q2 2024 to 10.2% in Q1 2026, indicating weakening shareholder returns.
• ROIC dropped from 23.4% in Q2 2024 to 12.3% in Q1 2026, showing declining capital efficiency.
• Debt-to-equity ratio increased from 0.11 in Q2 2024 to 0.17 in Q1 2026, indicating rising leverage.
⚠ Net profit margin collapsed to 2.9% in Q3 2025 from 10.2% in Q2 2025, suggesting potential one-time charges.
⚠ Operating margins show seasonal volatility with Q4 quarters consistently weaker than mid-year periods.
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Top Institutional Holders of FELE
BlackRock, Inc.
$595.7M6,462,977 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$216.9M2,353,667 shMORGAN STANLEY
$182.8M1,982,973 shSTATE STREET CORP
$173.9M1,886,961 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$157.3M1,706,480 shAllspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC
$149.2M1,594,146 shImpax Asset Management Group plc
$119.5M1,296,609 shFIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
$118.2M1,282,851 shEARNEST PARTNERS LLC
$103.6M1,123,556 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$93.1M1,009,687 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $595.7M | 6,462,977 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $216.9M | 2,353,667 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $182.8M | 1,982,973 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $173.9M | 1,886,961 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $157.3M | 1,706,480 |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | $149.2M | 1,594,146 |
| Impax Asset Management Group plc | $119.5M | 1,296,609 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | $118.2M | 1,282,851 |
| EARNEST PARTNERS LLC | $103.6M | 1,123,556 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $93.1M | 1,009,687 |
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