ST stock reports Q2 growth as analysts keep a Hold consensus
Published on 10/06/2026 at 14:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Sensata Technologies stock reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 991 million, up 5 percent from USD 943 million a year earlier. The result, published on July 29, also included adjusted EPS of USD 0.98 and free cash flow of USD 186 million, giving the company a stronger operating base ahead of its next report.
Q2 growth reaches all segments
According to Yahoo Finance on July 29, 2026, adjusted EPS increased 12.6 percent year over year, while adjusted operating margin expanded from 19.0 percent to 19.5 percent. Free cash flow rose 61 percent from USD 115 million to USD 186 million, a larger increase than the 5 percent revenue gain.
The call also pointed to a broader operating recovery. Aerospace, Defense and Commercial Equipment revenue increased 11.5 percent year over year to USD 234 million in Q2 2026, while Automotive revenue reached USD 545 million, up 3.3 percent. Sensata said its three segments each delivered organic revenue growth during the quarter.
Analysts keep a Hold view
MarketBeat reported on October 6, 2026, that 10 brokerages hold a consensus rating of Hold: four rate the stock Buy, five rate it Hold and one rates it Sell. The average 12-month target is USD 49.10, which lies 13.7 percent above the October 5 price of USD 43.17.
The main counter-factor is the near-term earnings range. Sensata guided for Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of USD 0.93 to USD 0.97 and revenue of USD 957 million to USD 987 million, below the Q2 revenue level at the midpoint. The guidance also includes USD 10 million of tariff costs and associated pass-through revenue.
Next report is scheduled
MarketBeat lists October 27, 2026 as the Q3 2026 earnings date. For investors, the key test is whether the 19.5 percent adjusted operating margin and double-digit adjusted EPS growth can continue while seasonal demand and tariff costs weigh on the next quarter.
ST stock stays below its yearly high
ST stock was last at USD 43.17 on the NYSE on October 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down USD 0.34 or 0.78 percent from the prior close. The session volume was 988,277 shares, while the 52-week range was USD 28.16 to USD 53.89 and market capitalization was USD 6.3 billion.
ST stock facts
- Company: Sensata Technologies Holding plc
- ISIN: GB00BFMBMT84
- Ticker: ST
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of October 5, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): USD 43.17 (last price)
- Market capitalization: USD 6.3 billion (as of October 5, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 28.16-53.89 (as of October 5, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrial technology / Scientific and technical instruments
Upcoming dates for ST stock
- October 27, 2026: Q3 2026 earnings report
