Timken Earns Sixth Straight America's Most Responsible Companies Recognition

Rhea-AI Summary

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) was named to Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies list on Dec 3, 2025, marking its sixth consecutive year on the ranking.

The list, produced with Statista, evaluates the top 2,000 U.S. public companies using 30+ performance indicators and a national survey of 18,000 U.S. residents. Timken is among 600 honorees across 14 industries and is recognized in the capital goods category. The company also earned Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies recognition for the 14th time.

Timken reported $4.6 billion in 2024 sales and employs approximately 19,000 people across 45 countries.

News Market Reaction – TKR

+3.38%

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+3.38% News Effect

On the day this news was published, TKR gained 3.38%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

2024 Sales: $4.6 billion ESG Coverage Universe: 2,000 companies Survey Sample: 18,000 residents +5 more

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2024 Sales $4.6 billion Company sales in 2024

ESG Coverage Universe 2,000 companies Top U.S.-based public companies evaluated for ranking

Survey Sample 18,000 residents U.S. residents surveyed on CSR reputation and performance

List Honorees 600 companies Number of companies on America's Most Responsible Companies list

Industries Covered 14 industries Industries represented among list honorees

Years on ESG List 6 consecutive years Timken’s streak on America's Most Responsible Companies list

Ethics Recognition 14 times Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies

Global Footprint 45 countries Countries where Timken operates

Market Reality Check

Price: $108.16 Vol: Volume 735,022 is 4% abov...

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$108.16 Last Close

Volume Volume 735,022 is 4% above the 20-day average of 704,873. normal

Technical Price $88.71 is trading above the 200-day MA at $74.26 and above the 52-week high of $87.73.

Peers on Argus

TKR gained 5.25%, outpacing peers like SWK, TTC, LECO, RBC and HLMN, which showe...

TKR gained 5.25%, outpacing peers like SWK, TTC, LECO, RBC and HLMN, which showed modest gains between 0.71% and 2.44%. Peer scanner data shows no coordinated momentum move.

Common Catalyst Limited peer news, with SWK announcing a supply chain leadership change and a smaller positive price reaction of 1.81%.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 03 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 03	ESG recognition	Positive	+3.4%	Named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list for sixth year.
Nov 18	Investor conferences	Neutral	-0.1%	Participation in two New York investor conferences with materials posted online.
Nov 14	Dividend declaration	Positive	-1.9%	Declared $0.35 quarterly dividend, extending 414-quarter payment and 12 years of growth.
Oct 30	Conference participation	Neutral	-0.7%	Presentation at Baird Global Industrial Conference with webcast and replay details.
Oct 29	Earnings results	Positive	+2.6%	Q3 2025 results with higher sales, strong adjusted EPS, and updated 2025 outlook.

Pattern Detected

Positive fundamental or reputational news (earnings, ESG recognition) has generally aligned with positive share-price moves, while dividends and conference notices have sometimes seen negative or muted reactions.

Recent Company History

This announcement continues a pattern of reputational and shareholder-focused milestones for Timken. Recent events include ESG recognition and ethical awards on Dec 3, 2025, participation in multiple investor conferences in November 2025, and a quarterly dividend declaration of $0.35 per share with a record of 414 consecutive quarterly dividends. On Oct 29, 2025, Timken reported Q3 results with $1.16B in sales and solid adjusted EPS growth, which also drew a positive price reaction.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlighted Timken’s continued inclusion on Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible ...

Analysis

This announcement highlighted Timken’s continued inclusion on Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list, marking six consecutive years, and its long-standing recognition among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. With $4.6 billion in 2024 sales and operations in 45 countries, the news reinforced the firm’s ESG and ethics profile. Investors may track how such recognition supports stakeholder relationships alongside upcoming financial results and capital-allocation decisions.

Key Terms

environmental, social and governance (ESG)

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environmental, social and governance (ESG) financial

"ranking evaluates the top 2,000 U.S.-based public companies through a holistic environmental, social and governance (ESG) lens"

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) refers to a set of standards that evaluate how a company manages its impact on the environment, treats people and communities, and oversees its leadership and operations. Investors use ESG factors to identify companies that are responsible, sustainable, and better positioned for long-term success, much like choosing a vehicle that is both eco-friendly, safe, and well-maintained.

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NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, has been named to Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies list for the sixth consecutive year.

"Over 125 years, Timken has built its reputation on the simple principle of doing the right thing, every time," said Lucian Boldea, president and CEO. "We lead with integrity and transparency, invest in safer workplaces and sustainable practices, support our communities and design products that improve efficiency for our customers. We're honored to be recognized on this prestigious list."

Produced by Newsweek in partnership with Statista Inc., America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 ranking evaluates the top 2,000 U.S.-based public companies through a holistic environmental, social and governance (ESG) lens. The methodology combines research across 30+ performance indicators with a national survey of 18,000 U.S. residents assessing companies' overall CSR reputation and performance.

Timken is listed among 600 honorees across 14 industries and is recognized in the capital goods category. Earlier this year, Timken was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the 14^th time.

About The Timken Company
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For more than 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. Timken posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and employs approximately 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries.

Media Relations:
Scott Schroeder
234.262.6420
scott.schroeder@timken.com

 

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FAQ

What recognition did Timken (TKR) receive on December 3, 2025?

Timken was named to Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies list for the sixth consecutive year.

How does Newsweek evaluate companies for America's Most Responsible Companies 2026?

The ranking combines research across 30+ performance indicators with a national survey of 18,000 U.S. residents evaluating CSR reputation and performance.

In which category is Timken (TKR) listed on Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies?

Timken is recognized in the capital goods category among 600 honorees.

What company metrics were disclosed in the announcement for Timken (TKR)?

The release states Timken had $4.6 billion in 2024 sales and about 19,000 employees in 45 countries.

Has Timken (TKR) received other ethics or responsibility recognitions recently?

Yes; earlier in the year Timken was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 14th time.

Does the Newsweek recognition indicate how many U.S. companies were evaluated?

Yes; Newsweek evaluated the top 2,000 U.S.-based public companies for the America's Most Responsible Companies ranking.