PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY (PLPC)
NASDAQIndustrialsElectrical Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$398.45+1.48%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQIndustrialsElectrical Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · PLPC
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 42.5% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 13.8% |
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 28.8 percentage points more one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 32 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
PLPC — dividend update
Dated 2025-12-11
Regulation FD Disclosure. On December 11, 2025, the Board of Directors of Preformed Line Products (NASDAQ: PLPC) announced that it's Board of Directors approved a 5% increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend. The dividend will rise from $0.20 per share to $0.21 per share, payable on January 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of January 5, 2026. This is the first dividend increase since 2001 when Preformed Line Products listed its shares on the NASDAQ stock exchange. A copy of the f…
Why it matters: If sector revenue growth picks up, it could boost PLPC's performance. It signals a healthier industrial environment.
Watch forSector revenue growth speeds up back toward 10% year over year.
Also watch forSector revenue growth remains below 5% year over year.
Why it matters: This would show a slowdown in demand for energy and communications products. These products help drive growth.
Worry ifQ3 USA sales growth reported below 12% year over year.
Less concerning ifUSA sales growth remains at or above 12% year over year.
Why it matters: A lower gross profit margin may mean rising costs or pricing pressures on profits.
Worry ifQ3 2026 gross profit margin reported below 34%.
Less concerning ifGross profit margin stays at or above 34%.
Why it matters: If revenue growth speeds up, it could signal a positive shift in company momentum. This would be important as the sector is currently maturing and growth is slowing.
Supportive ifEarnings report shows revenue growth above 5% year over year.
Worry ifEarnings report shows revenue growth below 5% year over year.
Why it matters: Slower net income growth may show problems in keeping profits with rising costs.
Worry ifNet income growth reported below 20% year-over-year in Q3.
Less concerning ifNet income growth remains at or above 20% year-over-year.
Why it matters: A drop in diluted EPS may show trouble keeping profits high, even with strong sales.
Worry ifQ3 2026 diluted EPS reported below $4.00.
Less concerning ifDiluted EPS stays at or above $4.00.
Why it matters: Sales growth over 19% shows strong demand and success in operations. It shows the company's market strength.
Supportive ifQ2 net sales growth exceeds 19% year over year.
Worry ifQ2 net sales growth falls below 19% year over year.
Why it matters: Continued strong sales in energy markets will show if growth is sustainable. This is key for future earnings.
Supportive ifQ3 sales growth in energy markets exceeds 20% year over year.
Worry ifQ3 sales growth in energy markets falls below 10% year over year.
Why it matters: Better margins show improved cost management and pricing. This is important for making money.
Supportive ifQ3 gross profit margin exceeds 34%.
Worry ifQ3 gross profit margin falls below 31%.
Why it matters: Tariffs can greatly change costs and profits. Watching this can help us see future earnings.
Worry ifManagement says tariff costs are down, which helps earnings.
Less concerning ifManagement says tariff costs are up, which hurts earnings.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$233 on $10,000 · ±2.3% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $532 loss on $10,000 · 5.3% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $3,091 loss on $10,000 · 30.9% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.