Timken (TKR)
NYSEIndustrialsManufacturing - Tools & AccessoriesSnapshot 2026-09-04
$123.16+1.71%
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NYSEIndustrialsManufacturing - Tools & AccessoriesSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · TKR
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within industrials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks TKR against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 51% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=9249).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Focus on driving organic revenue growth, margin improvement, and profitable expansion across key market verticals.
Maintain disciplined capital allocation with focus on dividends, share repurchases, and managing debt levels.
Manage executive leadership transitions and retain key executives to support strategic execution.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 4 quarters. The company hired a new Executive Vice President and COO in 2026-Q3 and provided special compensation to retain key executives in 2026-Q2. CEO transition expenses were noted in 2026-Q1. Management is actively managing leadership transitions and retention with ongoing actions.
“Hired new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from an external position.”
Focus on achieving strong sales growth, margin expansion, and cash flow generation across business segments.
Stated as a priority in 4 of last 4 quarters. Revenue increased from $1.11 billion in 2025-Q4 to $1.26 billion in 2026-Q2, a 13.6% rise. Adjusted EBITDA margin improved from 16.0% to 19.6% over the same period. Management's statements and financial results indicate delivering strong operational and financial performance.
“Sales of $1.26 billion, up 7.5% from last year; adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.6%.”
Over the trailing year it converted 0.81x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=6654).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
13 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 58% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=3431).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“Provided special compensation arrangements to retain Mr. Patel.”
“CEO transition expenses related to leadership changes.”
“Sales of $1.23 billion, up 8% from last year; adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.8%.”
“Sales of $1.11 billion, up 3.5% from prior year; adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.0%.”
“Reported strong operational results with margin expansion and sales growth.”