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Franklin Electric executive Brent L. Spikes, VP of Global Manufacturing Operations, reported an acquisition of 1,542 shares of common stock as a grant or award on February 19, 2026 at $94.71 per share. These are restricted stock units that vest in three equal installments of one-third each year, starting on the first anniversary of February 19, 2026.
After this award, his directly held equity includes 1,542 restricted stock units vesting over three years, 837 restricted stock units vesting on February 20, 2028, 826 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027, and 2,196 shares owned outright. He also reports additional indirect holdings noted as 401(k) shares.
LEVINE GREG MICHAEL reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Franklin Electric executive Greg Michael Levine, VP & President, Global Water, received a grant of 2,513 shares of common stock at $94.71 per share. The award vests in three equal installments of one-third each year, beginning on the first anniversary of 2/19/2026. Following this grant, he directly holds 7,261 shares, including restricted shares with various future vesting dates and 1,982 shares owned outright.
Grandon Jonathan M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Franklin Electric Chief Administrative Officer Jonathan M. Grandon received an equity award of 3,168 shares of common stock on February 19, 2026, valued at $94.71 per share for reporting purposes. The award vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of February 19, 2026.
After this grant, Grandon holds 10,712 shares, including 3,168 restricted shares with this new vesting schedule, 1,698 restricted shares that vest on February 20, 2028, 1,715 restricted shares that vest on February 22, 2027, and 4,131 shares owned outright.
davis delancey w reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Franklin Electric reported that executive Delancey W. Davis, President of Headwater Companies, received a grant of 2,661 shares of common stock on February 19, 2026 at $94.71 per share. These awards vest in three equal installments starting on the first anniversary of that date.
After this award, Davis directly holds 10,940 common shares, including 2,661 restricted shares, 1,439 restricted stock units vesting on February 20, 2028, 1,499 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027, and 5,341 shares owned outright. He also indirectly holds 128.73 shares through 401(k) holdings.
Franklin Electric director Jennifer L. Sherman reported an acquisition of 141.46 stock units on February 19, 2026. These units reflect dividends that would have been paid on previously deferred stock awards and fees under the company’s Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
After this credit, her directly held stock units total 47,990.89. Under the plan, issuance of the underlying Franklin Electric common shares is deferred until she retires, otherwise leaves the board, or takes distributions per the plan, which may be in shares or cash.
Franklin Electric director Renee J. Peterson acquired 112.66 stock units as a deferred compensation credit. These units were credited on February 19, 2026 for dividends that would have been paid on previously deferred Franklin Electric common shares under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. The units increase her total deferred balance to 38,219.05 stock units. The award remains deferred until she retires or otherwise leaves the Board, when she may elect to receive the value in Franklin Electric common stock or in cash, according to the plan terms.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. director Chris Villavarayan reported an acquisition of additional deferred stock-based compensation. On February 19, 2026, he was credited with 8.39 stock units as dividend equivalents on previously deferred stock awards under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, bringing his directly held stock units to 2,845.74.
The plan allows Mr. Villavarayan to defer his 2025 stock award, meeting fees, and retainer into Franklin Electric common stock units, with actual share issuance postponed until he retires, leaves the Board, or elects payment per plan terms, in either Franklin common stock or cash.
SENGSTACK GREGG C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. director Gregg C. Sengstack reported an award of 4.89 stock units tied to deferred compensation. These stock units were credited on February 19, 2026 for dividends that would have been paid on previously deferred stock awards, at a reference price of $94.71 per unit.
Following this grant, Mr. Sengstack directly holds 1,660.49 stock units. Under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, the underlying compensation will be distributed after he retires or leaves the board, or as otherwise elected under the plan, in either Franklin Electric common stock or cash.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. director Mark A. Carano reported an acquisition of stock units linked to his deferred compensation. On February 19, 2026, he was credited with 5.02 stock units as dividend equivalents on previously deferred shares, bringing his direct holdings in this deferred account to 1,704.28 stock units.
These units arise under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, where Mr. Carano elected to receive his 2025 stock award in common stock with issuance deferred until he retires, leaves the board, or otherwise elects payment under the plan. At distribution, he may choose to receive the value in Franklin Electric common stock or in cash.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. reported 2025 net sales of $2.13 billion, up 5% from 2024, driven by acquisitions, better pricing and modest volume growth. Water Systems generated $1.26 billion, Energy Systems $299 million and Distribution $700.7 million.
Gross margin held steady at 35.5%, while the SG&A ratio improved to 22.8%, lifting operating income 10% to $268.9 million. Net income attributable to Franklin Electric declined to $147.1 million, or $3.22 diluted EPS, mainly because of a $54.9 million pre-tax pension settlement charge.
Cash from operations was $238.9 million. The company spent $114.7 million on acquisitions, repurchased $165.6 million of stock and paid $1.06 per share in dividends, extending its 33‑year streak of annual dividend increases. Year-end debt rose with new long-term notes, while cash decreased to $99.7 million.