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ESCO Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
- Q2 Sales increase 33% to $309 Million - Q2 Entered Orders increase 42% to $378 Million - Q2 GAAP EPS from Continuing Operations increases 26% to $1.29 - Q2 Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations increases 63% to $1.91 -St. Louis, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) (ESCO, or the Company) today reported its operating results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q2 2026). Operating Highlights Q2 2026 Sales increased $78 million (33.5 percent) to $309 mill

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