ITT
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Valuation
Opportunity Score
G-OPERATOR Governance: G-OPERATOR
W-SWITCH Moat: W-SWITCH
H-DILUTION Serial Diluter
M3 Methodology: M3
H-FORTRESS Fortress Balance Sheet
S-I3 Stack: S-I3
W-SCALE Economies of Scale
Overview
ITT Inc. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation, and industrial sectors. The company operates through segments specializing in motion technologies, industrial process, and connect-and-control technologies.
Investment Thesis
Although substantial insider selling totaling $13.1 million over the last six months indicates a lack of conviction among leadership, ITT Inc. is currently benefiting from structural tailwinds in industrial infrastructure. The company has maintained an unblemished record of four consecutive quarterly earnings beats, which has helped offset concerns regarding a projected deceleration in EPS growth from 18.9% in the current quarter to 15.7% in the following year. By focusing on physical infrastructure and industrial cooling systems necessary for AI-adjacent hardware, ITT avoids the deflationary risks associated with service-based AI automation, relying instead on its high-switching-cost moat to defend margins.
π΅οΈ Insider Radar
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Sell | 1.5M | |
| 2026-03-05 | Sell | 4M | |
| 2026-03-05 | Sell | 3.8M | |
| 2026-03-05 | Sell | 1.6M | |
| 2026-03-05 | Sell | 966.2K |
π Quarterly Summary
ITT Inc. demonstrated strong operational momentum with 13.5% year-over-year revenue growth and a 5.5% sequential increase. The company maintained a gross margin of 35.5% and a TTM free cash flow margin of 13.9%. Performance is characterized by consistent execution, evidenced by four consecutive quarterly earnings beats. The company's classification as S-I3 (Industrial/Infrastructure) and AI-B (AI Beneficiary) suggests a focus on industrial applications and infrastructure cycles (C2, C6) that are benefiting from tailwinds T4 and T6.