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Franklin Electric Co., Inc. reports company developments tied to its water, energy and distribution businesses. The company manufactures and distributes systems and components for the movement and management of water, fuel and electricity, including pumps, motors, drives, electronic controls, monitoring devices, water treatment equipment and fueling-system components.
Recurring news for FELE includes quarterly and annual earnings, segment sales and operating performance across Water Systems, Energy Systems and Distribution, dividend declarations, investor conference participation and updates on business operations. Company updates also reference end markets such as residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal and fueling applications.
Franklin Electric (FELE) has completed the acquisition of Cat Pumps Corporation for $350 million in cash plus a potential earnout of up to $50 million in Franklin Electric stock, effective September 4, 2026.
Cat Pumps, a Minneapolis-based leader in high-pressure plunger and piston pumps, generated approximately $115 million in revenue and $45 million in Adjusted EBITDA in 2025, with EBITDA margins above 35% and a high share of recurring aftermarket parts and accessories revenue. The acquisition adds a premium brand and proprietary high-pressure technology serving mission-critical commercial and industrial markets such as industrial cleaning, reverse osmosis and water treatment, vehicle cleaning, energy, hydro excavation, and water misting.
The deal expands Franklin Electric’s addressable market by more than $1 billion, is expected to be accretive in the first full year and to Adjusted EPS in 2027, and will be reported within the Energy Systems segment. Post-transaction net leverage is expected to be about 1.5x.
Franklin Electric (NASDAQ: FELE) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $622.9 million, up 6% from $587.4 million a year earlier. Operating income rose to $93.6 million from $88.1 million, maintaining a 15.0% operating margin. Diluted EPS was $1.46 versus $1.31, while non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS increased to $1.55 from $1.31.
Water Systems net sales grew 5% to $358.5 million, Distribution rose 11% to $221.1 million, and Energy Systems increased 3% to $80.2 million. Energy Systems included a $4.5 million legal settlement loss. The company raised its 2026 guidance to net sales of $2.21–$2.29 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.50–$4.70.
Franklin Electric (NASDAQ: FELE) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share. The dividend is payable on August 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 6, 2026.
Franklin Electric describes itself as a global producer and marketer of systems and components for moving water and energy, serving residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal, and fueling applications worldwide. The company also notes prior recognition in several 2025 Newsweek corporate responsibility rankings.
Franklin Electric (NASDAQ: FELE) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 8:00 am ET, followed by a conference call at 10:00 am ET to discuss results and other business developments.
The earnings call will be accessible via a live listen-only webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/bv4pobwm. Investors who wish to participate in the question-and-answer session must register at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIf86cd5e922ea464585fd65d6489735a4 to receive dial-in details and a personal PIN. According to Franklin Electric, participants are encouraged to join 10 minutes before the call starts, although registration and dial-in remain open throughout the event.
A replay of the call will be available via the webcast link from July 28, 2026, through 10:00 am ET on August 4, 2026. The company also reiterates its “Safe Harbor” statement regarding forward-looking information and refers investors to its SEC filings, including the Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025, and subsequent Form 10-Q reports, for detailed risk factors.
Franklin Electric (NASDAQ: FELE) completed an all-cash acquisition of Wood Bros. and related entities, including Reverse Osmosis Superstore and Vistar Water Technologies. The deal expands Franklin Electric’s water treatment distribution footprint across Nebraska, Arizona, Indiana and online channels, aiming to deepen customer access and market reach.
Franklin Electric (NYSE:FELE) reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $500.4 million, up 10% year-over-year, with consolidated operating income of $48.1 million and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.77. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.83, a 24% increase. The company maintained full-year 2026 guidance of $2.17–$2.24 billion in net sales and $4.40–$4.60 in adjusted diluted EPS. Segment growth: Water Systems sales +11% to $318.0 million; Energy Systems +7% to $71.8 million; Distribution +6% to $150.9 million. Management cited volume, pricing, acquisitions, and productivity actions as drivers.
Franklin Electric (NASDAQ: FELE) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share, payable May 21, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 7, 2026. The Board action signals a scheduled shareholder distribution; forward-looking risk factors were noted in the company's disclosure.
Franklin Electric (NASDAQ: FELE) said CEO Joe Ruzynski and CFO Jennifer Wolfenbarger will present at investor conferences in May 2026. The company will appear at the Oppenheimer Industrial Growth Conference on May 5, 2026, and Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on May 20, 2026.
A live webcast and replay of each presentation plus accompanying materials will be available in the Investor Relations "Events & Presentations" section of Franklin Electric's website. The release also reiterates customary forward-looking statement risks and recent corporate recognitions from Newsweek for 2025.
Franklin Electric (NASDAQ: FELE) will release first quarter 2026 earnings at 8:00 am ET on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, followed by a conference call at 11:00 am ET the same day. The call will be available via live listen-only webcast and a replay through May 5, 2026.
Participants who wish to join the Q&A must register to receive dial-in details and a PIN; joining 10 minutes early is recommended.
Franklin Electric (NYSE:FELE) reported fourth-quarter 2025 net sales of $506.9M and operating income of $51.6M. Full-year 2025 net sales were $2.13B with operating income of $269.0M, GAAP diluted EPS of $3.22 and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.14. The company recorded a $54.9M pre-tax pension settlement charge ($41.5M net of tax). Cash ended at $99.7M. Guidance for 2026: sales $2.17B–$2.24B and adjusted diluted EPS $4.40–$4.60.