B. Riley Lowers Q3 EPS Estimates for Kimball Electronics

Kimball Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:KE - Free Report) has recently seen a reduction in its Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates by B. Riley. In a report released on Wednesday, February 5th, B. Riley analyst M. Crawford revised the expected EPS for the quarter to $0.26, down from the previous estimate of $0.27. This update reflects a cautious outlook on the electronics manufacturing market.

The full-year earnings consensus estimate for Kimball Electronics stands at $1.06 per share. In addition, B. Riley provided updated EPS estimates for the company, projecting Q4 2025 earnings also at $0.26, with expected earnings of $0.88 for FY2025 and $1.35 for FY2026.

Recent Quarterly Performance

On February 4th, Kimball Electronics released its quarterly earnings results, reporting $0.29 EPS for the quarter. This was above the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.05, indicating a positive short-term performance despite the lowered future estimates. The company had a net margin of 0.78% and a return on equity of 5.63%, highlighting its operational efficiency in the last quarter.

Analyst Insights

Other analysts have been adjusting their ratings and price targets for Kimball Electronics recently. Lake Street Capital reduced its price target from $23.00 to $21.00 and reaffirmed a "buy" rating for the company. Meanwhile, StockNews.com upgraded the stock from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating. Currently, two research analysts maintain a hold rating while four have assigned a buy rating, leading to a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" along with a price target of $22.75.

Stock Performance Overview

On Friday, shares of Kimball Electronics opened at $17.41. The stock has traded between a one-year low of $16.64 and a one-year high of $24.45. Presently, it has a 50-day moving average of $18.81 and a 200-day moving average of $18.96. The company's market cap is approximately $429.68 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.14 and a beta of 1.24, signaling a moderate level of volatility compared to the market.

Institutional Investor Activities

Recent trends in institutional trading show that various investors are modifying their holdings in Kimball Electronics. Geode Capital Management LLC has increased its stake by 0.7%, while State Street Corp raised its position by 1.4% in the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. and Grace & White Inc. NY have also increased their holdings by 11.0% and 5.5%, respectively. Overall, institutional investors now control 75.99% of the company’s stock, reflecting strong institutional interest in Kimball Electronics.

Company Profile

Kimball Electronics, Inc. specializes in providing electronics manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain support services targeting customers in sectors such as automotive, medical, and industrial markets. The company offers contract manufacturing, including engineering and supply chain support for producing electronic assemblies and other products, covering a range of non-electronic components, medical devices, and automation equipment.

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