Expectations trend
FY2028 · fiscal year ending 2028-09-30 · fmp
$1.14 → $1.15 · observed estimates
Energy Services of America Corp. (ESOA)
NASDAQIndustrialsEngineering & ConstructionSnapshot 2026-11-04
$8.51-2.52%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NASDAQIndustrialsEngineering & ConstructionSnapshot 2026-11-04
The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.
Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days
1.14 → 1.15 EPS · FY ending Sep 30, 2028 · 2 analysts
One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.
Change in the same fiscal period’s mean EPS estimate from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026: (new ÷ prior − 1). Contributor count changed from 2 to 2; this is not the number of analysts revising. The ±10% axis is a display range.
The EPS and P/E reference is not available for ESOA yet.
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Management figures unavailable.
Current consensus figures unavailable.
4 published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.
| Key Factor | Why It Matters | Current Status | Break Condition | Latest Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maintain quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share | Energy Services of America has kept paying steady dividends of $0.03 per share. | Intact | Dividend per share falls below $0.03 in any quarter | Dividend per share: $0.04 per share FY2026-Q3; GAAP. Published target: Quarterly dividend >= $0.03 per share. Target period is not explicitly aligned with this observation. Aug 10, 20260.04 USD/share · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above
FY2028 · fiscal year ending 2028-09-30 · fmp
$1.14 → $1.15 · observed estimates
The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next
No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.
Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios
The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.
ESOA is a smaller-cap industrial business with a cyclical profile, meaning its results can be sensitive to the broader economy. Its long-term thesis is watch status: earnings quality is robust, but recent performance is neutral and momentum has weakened.
The valuation evidence is mixed: one measure points to ESOA being cheap versus peers, while another shows a peer premium, and the expectations gap is negative. The model labels pricing as justified, with low fragility, but confidence is medium, so the evidence does not support a clearer valuation conclusion.
Near term, revenue and operating income improved between the cited quarters, but the overall recent performance assessment remains neutral and momentum fell sharply. Management completed the FAMCO acquisition, though its contribution and integration are not yet measured; the dividend increase is a concrete capital-allocation step. Near-term risk is elevated because ESOA is smaller-cap, peer results have been weak, and the sector and jobs backdrop could weigh on industrial businesses.
The multi-year view depends partly on whether management can sustain revenue and operating-income growth and turn FAMCO into a measured contribution. In the near term, results from PWR, FIX, and EME may signal whether industrial-sector support is strengthening or fading. Continued weakening in jobs could raise recession concerns and pressure cyclical businesses like ESOA.
Over the next 1 to 3 years, ESOA has evidence of operating progress and robust earnings quality, but weaker momentum, mixed execution, and cyclical risks make the thesis uncertain. The key evidence to watch is sustained business growth, FAMCO’s contribution, and the industrial and employment backdrop. Not investment advice.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
| The company appointed a new COO to improve operations and growth. |
| Improving |
| No improvement or further decline in operational metrics after COO appointment |
Qualitative condition This condition has no defined numerical measure. Nov 4, 2026Last status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Operating income improvement toward prior levels | A primary condition in Energy Services of America Corp.'s published investment case. The stated target is Operating income >= $7M next 4 quarters. | Intact | Operating income remains below $5M over next 4 quarters | Operating income: $4.632M FY2026-Q3; GAAP. Published target: Operating income >= $7M next 4 quarters. Target period is not explicitly aligned with this observation. Aug 10, 20264,631,920 USD · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Revenue growth at or above consensus (~9% YoY) | A primary condition in Energy Services of America Corp.'s published investment case. The stated target is >=9% YoY revenue growth. | Broken | YoY revenue growth falls below ~9% in FY27 | Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Date unavailableLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.
$0.53B → $0.54B · observed estimates
One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.
| Snapshot | EPS | Revenue | EPS / revenue analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $1.14 | $534,700,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-02 | $1.14 | $534,700,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-03 | $1.14 | $534,700,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-04 | $1.14 | $534,700,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-05 | $1.14 | $534,700,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-06 | $1.14 | $534,700,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-07 | $1.14 | $534,700,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-08 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-09 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-10 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-11 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-12 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-13 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-14 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-15 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-16 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-17 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-18 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-19 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-20 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-21 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-22 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-23 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-24 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-25 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-26 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-27 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-28 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-29 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-30 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-10-31 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-11-01 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-11-02 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-11-03 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-11-04 | $1.15 | $538,450,000 | 2 / 2 |
Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.
Latest: 3 Buy / Strong Buy · 0 Hold · 0 Sell / Strong Sell
Recent actions · Oct 6–Nov 4 · 0 recorded
Individual price-target observations are unavailable.
0 raises · 0 cuts · 0 unchanged · 0 without a comparable prior
Oct 6, 2026–Nov 4, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.
Dec 8, 2026
Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.
Review earnings4 of 4 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.
The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.