BlackRock files 13G/A: 14.2% ESCO Technologies ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13G reporting a passive stake in ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE). BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 3,679,114 shares of common stock, representing 14.2% of the class as of the event date 09/30/2025.

BlackRock reported 3,630,118 shares with sole voting power and 3,679,114 shares with sole dispositive power; shared voting and dispositive power were reported as zero. The filing classifies BlackRock as HC (parent holding company) and states the securities are held in the ordinary course without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control. The filing notes that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has an interest in ESCO Technologies’ common stock that is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.

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Equity ownership & filings analyst

Passive 14.2% stake disclosed; no control intent stated.

BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 3,679,114 shares (14.2%) of ESCO Technologies as of 09/30/2025 on a Schedule 13G/A, indicating a passive position. The filing lists sole voting power over 3,630,118 shares and sole dispositive power over 3,679,114 shares, with no shared powers.

The certification states the holdings are in the ordinary course and not for changing or influencing control, aligning with 13G use. The filing also identifies that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds an interest exceeding five percent of ESCO Technologies’ outstanding common stock.

Investor impact is administrative and informational; actual market effects depend on portfolio flows and holder decisions disclosed in future ownership updates.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 6)

ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

296315104

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 296315104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,630,118.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,679,114.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,679,114.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

14.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 645 MARYVILLE CENTRE DR., SUITE 300 ST LOUIS MO 63141
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 296315104
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 3679114
(b)	Percent of class: 14.2 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 3630118
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3679114
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The interest of 1 such person, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, in the common stock of ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	10/17/2025

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What stake did BlackRock report in ESCO Technologies (ESE)?

BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 3,679,114 shares, representing 14.2% of ESCO Technologies’ common stock.

What voting and dispositive powers did BlackRock disclose for ESE?

BlackRock reported 3,630,118 shares with sole voting power and 3,679,114 shares with sole dispositive power; shared powers were zero.

What is the event date for BlackRock’s 13G/A on ESCO Technologies (ESE)?

The reported event date is 09/30/2025.

How is BlackRock classified in this filing?

BlackRock is classified as HC (parent holding company) in the Schedule 13G/A.

Does the filing indicate an intent to influence control at ESCO Technologies?

No. The certification states the securities are held in the ordinary course and not to change or influence control.

Which BlackRock-affiliated fund holds over 5% of ESCO Technologies’ stock?

The filing notes iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has an interest exceeding five percent of ESCO Technologies’ outstanding common stock.