IEX Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
IEX - IDEX Corporation
$221.17
-4.19 (-1.86%)
▼
5d:
-0.39%
30d:
+7.57%
90d:
+17.26%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 29, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: IEX is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.0% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: IEX is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.0% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$282.96
Based on 6.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$175.70
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 22.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: IEX is currently trading at $221.17, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $208.39 to $219.54. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 24.0) is in line with its historical norms (22.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.0% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IEX is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $223.85. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: IEX has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IEX is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $223.85. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: IEX has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$208.39 -
$219.54
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($238.29)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.0% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$208.39 -
$219.54
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$206.38
Resistance Level
$223.85
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
23.96
Wall Street Target
$238.29
(+7.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
8.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
27.8%
Profit Margin
14.4%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.0% premium
PE vs Historical
24.0 vs 22.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$225.59
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$230.11
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$234.71
(+6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 24→23)
PE COMPRESSION
$221.37
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 24.0, Growth: 8.6%)
$283.67
(+28%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 21.8, Growth: 8.6%)
$257.84
(+17%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.5, Growth: 8.6%)
$219.16
(-1%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (33x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (24x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 33.34 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.76
Bull Case
$338.48
(+53%)
Analyst growth 36.5%, PE expands to 36.7
Base Case
$307.71
(+39%)
Market implied 36.5%, PE stable at 33.3
Bear Case
$153.24
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 28.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
1
Sells
0
Net
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