ITT Reports Strong Q1 Adjusted Earnings, Initiates Positive Full-Year Guidance Post-SPX FLOW Acquisition

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ITT Inc. reported robust first-quarter adjusted financial results, driven by strong organic growth and the accretive impact of the SPX FLOW acquisition, and introduced an optimistic full-year adjusted EPS and free cash flow outlook.

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• Strong Q1 Adjusted Performance

  ITT reported Q1 revenue of $1.2 billion (up 33% reported, 11% organic) and adjusted EPS of $1.98 (up 25.3%), with the SPX FLOW acquisition contributing significantly.

• Full-Year Guidance Initiated

  The company introduced full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $7.70 to $8.00, representing 7% to 11% growth, and free cash flow guidance of $540 million to $580 million.

• Acquisition Impact Detailed

  The SPX FLOW acquisition added 17 points to revenue growth and was immediately accretive to adjusted net earnings, despite higher acquisition-related costs impacting GAAP EPS and Q1 cash flow.

• Quarterly Dividend Declared

  The Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.386 per share, payable on July 6, 2026.

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This 8-K provides the first look at ITT's financial performance following its significant acquisition of SPX FLOW, a major event previously detailed in the 10-K. While GAAP EPS declined due to acquisition-related costs, the adjusted EPS saw a substantial increase, reflecting strong underlying operational performance and the immediate accretive impact of SPX FLOW. The company's initiation of full-year guidance, projecting a 7% to 11% increase in adjusted EPS and strong free cash flow, provides a clear positive outlook for investors. The market will likely focus on these adjusted metrics and the successful integration of the acquisition as the company continues to trade near its 52-week high.