IDEX Corporation (IEX) Stock Forecast
IEX analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.27 / 5 from 15 analysts
- Price target
- $256.29 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +8.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $2.23
- 52-week range
- $161.68 – $240.52
IEX analyst ratings
15 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
IEX price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
IEX earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.24 | $2.21 | $2.30 | $2.03 | +10.4% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.83 | $8.75 | $8.92 | $7.95 | +11.1% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.64 | $9.15 | $10.15 | $8.83 | +9.1% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
IEX revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $934.1M | $926.9M | $942.7M | +6.3% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.69B | $3.67B | $3.71B | +6.8% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.91B | $3.86B | $4.00B | +6.0% | 13 |
IEX EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
IEX revenue: reported and forecast
IEX EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.19 | $2.23 | $2.24 | $2.24 | $2.24 | +2.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.50 | $8.82 | $8.83 | $8.83 | $8.83 | +3.9% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.25 | $9.58 | $9.63 | $9.63 | $9.64 | +4.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
IEX earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; IEX beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from IEX
15 analysts cover IDEX; their consensus rating is buy (4.27 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $256.29, 8.8% above the latest close of $235.55. Analysts expect earnings of $8.83 per share for 2026, +11.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $9.64 per share on revenue of $3.9 billion. IDEX beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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IEX forecast FAQ
What is IDEX's price target?
The average analyst price target for IDEX is $256.29, 8.8% above the latest close of $235.55.
Is IDEX a buy, hold or sell?
Of 15 analysts covering IDEX, 9 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is IDEX's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.83 per share for 2026 (range $8.75 to $8.92); for 2027 the estimate is $9.64.
What is IDEX's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.7 billion, growth of 6.8%; for 2027 it is $3.9 billion.
When does IDEX report earnings?
IDEX is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.23.
Does IDEX usually beat earnings estimates?
IDEX reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.