Transcat stock holds near record levels after August 4 earnings
Published on 08/31/2026 at 11:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSTranscat Inc. (US89376R1095) closed at $85.85 on August 28, 2026, down $4.02, or 4.47%, and the shares still sat between a 52-week low of $50.23 and a high of $100.00.
Earnings still set the tone
The latest reported quarter, on August 4, 2026, showed revenue of $92.95 million and earnings per share of $0.51, both above the consensus figures of $86.55 million and $0.38. Net margin was 0.99%, while return on equity came in at 5.56%.
That gap matters because the quarter beat estimates by $0.13 per share and $6.40 million in sales, giving investors a clear reference point for how the business is trading versus expectations.
Market value and consensus
Market capitalization stood at $803.56 million, with volume at 127,610 shares and a P/E ratio of 232.03. The same snapshot also showed a 2026 gain of 51.3% from a $56.73 starting point.
Consensus remained cautious, with the stock carrying a price target of $95.00 and a Reduce rating in the same market snapshot. That leaves the shares below the target but still priced for sustained execution after the August 4 report.
What Transcat sells
Transcat's business centers on scientific and technical instruments, which gives its earnings profile a mix of equipment demand and services exposure. The August 4 quarter showed that mix can still translate into outsized earnings leverage when revenue lands above the market's forecast.
Stock and trading level
Transcat stock traded at $85.85 as of August 28, 2026, after a 4.47% decline in the latest completed session. With the stock still below its $100.00 52-week high, the next earnings date is listed for November 2, 2026.
Company details
Company: Transcat Inc.
ISIN: US89376R1095
Ticker: TRNS
Exchange: NASDAQ
Price (as of August 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $85.85 USD
Market cap: $803.56 million (as of August 31, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Industrials / Scientific & Technical Instruments
Index membership: Russell 2000
Next earnings date: November 2, 2026
