May 21, 2026 a 07:46 am

IEX: Dividend Analysis - IDEX Corporation

Overview

🗣️ IDEX Corporation operates in a specialized sector, upholding a diversified approach in industrial solutions. With a dividend yield of 1.37%, it offers moderate income potential while sustaining a current dividend per share of $2.82. The absence of recent dividend cuts demonstrates robust financial health. (No suspension or cut in the last few years).

Aspect	Detail
Sector	Industrial Manufacturing
Dividend Yield	1.37%
Current Dividend Per Share	2.82 USD
Dividend History (Years)	32 Years
Last Cut or Suspension	None

Dividend History

📈 A comprehensive look at IDEX's dividend history signals consistency and commitment to dividend payouts. Investors often use this historical trend to predict future income stability.

Year	Dividend Per Share (USD)
2026	1.44
2025	2.82
2024	2.71
2023	2.52
2022	2.34

Dividend Growth

📈 Analyzing the growth trajectory, IDEX showcases steady increases in its dividend payout, reflecting a 6.42% growth over the last three years and 7.13% over five years. This suggests significant shareholder value appreciation over time.

Time	Growth
3 Years	6.42%
5 Years	7.13%

The average dividend growth is 7.13% over five years. This showcases moderate but steady dividend growth, making IDEX a promising candidate for future income increase.

Payout Ratio

✅ The payout ratio is a critical measure of the sustainability of dividend payments. IDEX maintains an EPS-based payout ratio of 41.31% and a FCF-based ratio of 34.18%, indicating a balanced approach to managing earnings and cash distributions without stressing financial resources.

Key Figure	Ratio
EPS-based	41.31%
Free Cash Flow-based	34.18%

Cashflow & Capital Efficiency

⚠️ The analysis of cashflow and capital efficiency reveals IDEX's capacity to generate and allocate cash effectively. Its financial metrics signify a vigilant management approach towards sustaining growth and delivering shareholder value.

Year	2023	2024	2025
Free Cash Flow Yield	3.82%	3.81%	4.60%
Earnings Yield	3.63%	3.19%	3.61%
CAPEX to Operating Cash Flow	12.54%	9.74%	9.88%
Stock-based Compensation to Revenue	0.67%	0.79%	0.79%
Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow Ratio	87.45%	90.26%	90.65%
Return on Invested Capital	10.92%	8.81%	8.65%

Balance Sheet & Leverage Analysis

📉 The balance sheet and leverage ratios provide insight into IDEX's debt management and financial condition. Healthy ratios signify a prudent approach to balancing growth and maintaining liquidity.

Year	2023	2024	2025
Debt-to-Equity	0.41	0.52	0.45
Debt-to-Assets	24.65%	29.45%	26.29%
Debt-to-Capital	28.99%	34.36%	31.13%
Net Debt to EBITDA	0.95	1.59	1.37
Current Ratio	2.89	2.53	2.86
Quick Ratio	2.05	1.85	2.02
Financial Leverage	1.66	1.78	1.72

Fundamental Strength & Profitability

✅ Examining the fundamental strength and profitability of IDEX reveals a solid financial foundation. Key performance indicators exhibit robust profit margins and effective resource utilization strategies.

Year	2023	2024	2025
Return on Equity	16.83%	13.31%	11.99%
Return on Assets	10.16%	7.49%	6.98%
Net Profit Margin	18.21%	15.45%	13.98%
EBIT Margin	24.80%	20.92%	20.16%
EBITDA Margin	29.45%	26.29%	26.13%
Gross Margin	49.57%	46.40%	44.51%
Research & Development to Revenue	5.37%	5.46%	0%

Price Development

Dividend Scoring System

Criteria	Score	Score Bar
Dividend Yield	3
Dividend Stability	5
Dividend Growth	4
Payout Ratio	4
Financial Stability	4
Dividend Continuity	5
Cashflow Coverage	4
Balance Sheet Quality	5

Rating

✅ IDEX Corporation offers a balanced approach through secure dividend payouts and robust financial health, making it an appealing choice for conservative investors seeking steady income alongside modest capital appreciation.