The Timken Company (TKR) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 6, 2026

Research Idea

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Recent beat and initial 2026 outlook, solid cash flow and moderate leverage, plus strong technicals (+16.8% over 21 days, break above prior highs) position TKR as an industrial cyclical with both earnings and conference catalysts (Citi event 2/18) that can sustain short‑term momentum.

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Idea window: 2/13/2026 – 2/20/2026Sector: Industrials

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$119.40
Market Cap
$8.30B
1D Return
+1.05%
YTD Return
+43.22%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
32.2
P/B
2.6
P/S
1.7
EV/EBITDA
16.0
Div Yield
1.19%

Fundamental Analysis

5.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong Liquidity • Margin Pressure • Rising Leverage TKR remains profitable with strong liquidity and cash flow, but weakening Q2 margins, rising leverage, and elevated valuation warrant caution.

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Price Behavior

5.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Support rebound • Lower highs • Resistance test Support Level: $119.00–$120.00 Resistance Level: $124.50–$126.20; $129.00–$130.00 TKR is rebounding from $119–$120 support but remains bearish last month unless it reclaims $124.50–$126.20, with $129–$130 needed to confirm reversal.

Rebound
Bearish

Sentiment & News

6.0

Key News Insights: • Raised 2026 outlook • Margin expansion plans • Recent share decline Timken's stronger earnings, raised outlook, and margin initiatives support a constructive long-term case despite recent share weakness and mixed institutional flows.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

TKR is a transformation-driven industrial story with credible margin upside from portfolio cleanup and Industrial Motion, but investors should require proof that adjusted earnings convert into durable GAAP profits and free cash flow before paying its elevated multiple.

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AI summary updated 5 days ago

Description

The Timken Company designs, manufactures, and distributes engineered bearings and power-transmission equipment globally, operating through Mobile Industries and Process Industries segments. Mobile Industries supplies bearings, seals, transmission components and flight-critical parts to OEMs and end-users across automotive, off-highway, rail and aerospace markets, primarily via distributor networks; Process Industries provides industrial bearings, gearboxes, linear-motion components and related aftermarket repair and service capabilities. Founded in 1899 and based in North Canton, Ohio, the company markets products under brands including Timken, Philadelphia Gear, Cone Drive and Lovejoy, among others.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Feb 13Feb 20TKRThe Timken Company
Recent beat and initial 2026 outlook, solid cash flow and moderate leverage, plus strong technicals (+16.8% over 21 days, break above prior highs) position TKR as an industrial cyclical with both earnings and conference catalysts (Citi event 2/18) that can sustain short‑term momentum.
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