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SXIStandex International CorporatiSell5.5·$275.16-0.44%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Standex International has delivered a strong earnings track record with three beats in four quarters and carries a high-quality financial profile, but RSI at 81 signals overbought conditions and the stock price substantially exceeds the analyst target, eliminating near-term entry opportunity.

Thesis pillars

  • Earnings Beat ConsistencyImproving
  • Financial Quality PiotroskiStable
  • Elevated Put Call Risk SignalStable
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Standex International Corporati (SXI) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5GrowthQualityModerate Confidence

Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery

Sell if holding. At $275.16, A.R:R 1.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 6.9%; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.

Standex International Corporation and subsidiaries ("we," "us," "our," the "Company" and "Standex") is a diversified industrial manufacturer with leading positions in a variety of products and services that are used in diverse commercial and industrial markets. Headquartered in... Read more

$275.16+6.9% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#28 of 55 Specialty Industrial Machinery
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield4.94%
IncomeYield0.49%(5y avg 0.77%)Payout15.44%sustainable
Stop $265.77Target $294.41(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 1.1:1
Analyst target$338.40+23.0%5 analysts
$294.41our TP
$275.16price
$338.40mean
$350

Sell if holding. At $275.16, A.R:R 1.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 6.9%; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 55d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-09-04
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Oct 29, 202655d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Thin upside margin: 6.9%
Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)31.8
P/E (Fwd)23.3
Mkt Cap$3.3B
EV/EBITDA19.5
Profit Mgn11.7%
ROE17.2%
Rev Growth2.8%
Beta1.05
Dividend0.49%
Rating analysts10

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C6.00bearish
IV42%normal

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-07-31Item 5.02MEDIUM
    99 | [Press Release of Standex International Corporation dated July [... truncated]
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-07-02Item 1.02MEDIUM
    **(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer Identification No.)** **23 Keewaydin Drive , Salem, New Hampshire** | **03079** ---|--- **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip Code)** Registrant's telephone number, ...
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.8
Obv
1.0
Ma Position
4.0
Rsi
9.7
Oversold in uptrend (RSI 5)Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
1.9
Value Rank
4.4
Quality Rank
6.3
GatesMomentum 3.1<4.5A.R:R 1.1 < 1.5@spotExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentInsider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 55d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
5 · Oversold
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $273.99Resistance $343.33

Price Targets

$266
$294
A.Upside+6.9%
A.R:R1.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! momentum at 3.1 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! asymmetry at 1.1 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-29 (55d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SXI stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $275.16, A.R:R 1.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 6.9%; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $265.77. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the SXI stock price target?

Take-profit target: $294.41 (+6.9% upside). Prior stop was $265.77. Stop-loss: $265.77.

What are the risks of investing in SXI?

Thin upside margin: 6.9%; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7; Negative momentum.

Is SXI overvalued or undervalued?

Standex International Corporati trades at a P/E of 31.8 (forward 23.3). TrendMatrix value score: 5.9/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about SXI?

10 analysts cover SXI with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $338.

What does Standex International Corporati do?Standex International Corporation and subsidiaries ("we," "us," "our," the "Company" and "Standex") is a diversified...

Standex International Corporation and subsidiaries ("we," "us," "our," the "Company" and "Standex") is a diversified industrial manufacturer with leading positions in a variety of products and services that are used in diverse commercial and industrial markets. Headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, we have four operating and reportable segments: Electronics, Aerospace and Defense (A&D), Scientific and Engraving & Hydraulics.

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