Ingersoll Rand credit rating lifted by Moody's, shares consolidate after recent gains
26.06.2026 - 09:13:17 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Christina Vogel, Background & Management desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 09:12.
Ingersoll Rand (US45687V1061) enters the weekend with a fresh credit tailwind. Moody's Ratings has upgraded the NYSE-listed group's senior unsecured notes to Baa1 from Baa2, citing consistently strong margins and robust free cash flow, as reported by Investing.com.Investing.com summary of the Moody's upgrade
What Moody's highlights
Moody's has also shifted Ingersoll Rand's outlook to stable from positive and affirmed its Prime-2 short-term commercial paper rating, underscoring the company's investment-grade profile.Investing.com headline details on the rating action The agency points to manufacturing EBITDA margins of around 26 percent and low capital expenditure requirements, which support solid free cash flow and financial flexibility.German-language Investing.com coverage of the margin profile
According to the rating rationale, Ingersoll Rand's debt-to-EBITDA ratio is expected to remain around 2.5 times, a level Moody's sees as consistent with the upgraded Baa1 category for diversified industrial companies.Investing.com summary of leverage metrics The agency also notes that the group is guiding for flat to 2 percent organic sales growth in 2026, reflecting a cautious but steady demand backdrop in its compressed air and industrial solutions markets.Investing.com report on Ingersoll Rand's growth guidance
How the shares trade on the NYSE
On the equity side, Ingersoll Rand shares closed regular NYSE trading on 25 June 2026 at 81.81 US dollars, up 4.45 percent on the day, according to MarketBeat.MarketBeat price and news overview for IR In extended hours, the stock ticked down marginally to 81.72 dollars, a move of 0.11 percent, pointing to a consolidation phase after the upgrade-driven rally.MarketBeat earnings and extended-trading data for IR
The recent share performance builds on April's guidance update, when Ingersoll Rand lifted its full-year 2026 earnings per share outlook to a range of 3.45 to 3.57 dollars, slightly above the then consensus of 3.49 dollars per share.MarketBeat recap of the FY 2026 guidance adjustment The combination of higher earnings expectations and a stronger credit rating reinforces the company's position in the S&P 500 industrial peer group, which includes names such as Illinois Tool Works and Parker-Hannifin.
Background and data on the Ingersoll Rand shares
All recent news, prices and key figures on Ingersoll Rand are collected in the dedicated topic section and on the group's Investor Relations page.
The products behind the stock
Ingersoll Rand generates the bulk of its revenue from industrial technologies such as rotary screw air compressors, blowers and vacuum systems used in manufacturing, energy and infrastructure applications. The company also offers ancillary equipment including dryers and filters, which help customers improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption in compressed air systems.Ingersoll Rand overview of compressed air and vacuum solutions
Where the shares trade today
The Ingersoll Rand shares (US45687V1061) trade on the NYSE at 81.81 US dollars as of 2026-06-25, 15:59 Eastern Time, with an extended-session indication of 81.72 dollars reported at 18:18 Eastern.MarketBeat closing and after-hours quote for IR
Key data on the Ingersoll Rand shares
- Company: Ingersoll Rand Inc.
- ISIN: US45687V1061
- WKN: A2QGPK
- Ticker: IR
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-25, 15:59): 81.81 US dollars
- Market cap: around 33 billion US dollars (as of late June 2026)
- Sector / industry: Industrials - Industrial machinery and equipment
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
This text is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell securities, or a solicitation of any kind. All data are based on sources cited in the article; prices and market values may have changed since the stated dates and times.
