Shares of Timken (TKR) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 19.2% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $127.81 in the previous session. Timken has gained 51.5% since the start of the year compared to the 19.4% gain for the Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the 49.9% return for the Zacks Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry.
The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on May 6, 2026, Timken reported EPS of $1.67 versus consensus estimate of $1.5.
For the current fiscal year, Timken is expected to post earnings of $6.13 per share on $4.8 in revenues. This represents a 15.01% change in EPS on a 4.75% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $7.05 per share on $5 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 15.03% and 4.24%, respectively.
Timken may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for the stock? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
