Taylor Devices, Inc. (TAYD)

Taylor Devices, Inc. (TAYD) stock has been influenced by several events in the past six months. Freedom Capital Markets downgraded TAYD to "Hold" but increased the price target to $70.00 USD on January 12, 2026. Shares gained 7.2% since the fiscal second-quarter earnings report and increased 39.3% over the past month as of January 6, 2026. Wall Street Zen upgraded Taylor Devices to a "Strong-Buy" rating on January 3, 2026. Taylor Devices announced record high sales and substantially increased net earnings for the fiscal year 2026 second quarter and first half on December 31, 2025. The stock experienced a 26% share price increase in the last month, contributing to a 47% annual gain as of December 26, 2025. News regarding the estimation of the fair value of Taylor Devices, Inc. was reported on December 11, 2025. Investors were pleased with a 417% return over the last five years as of November 11, 2025. The company approved key proposals at its shareholders meeting on October 22, 2025. Taylor Devices announced its fiscal year 2026 first-quarter results on October 1, 2025. The company announced record high fourth-quarter and full-year sales and profit for fiscal year 2025 on August 15, 2025. Force Development Services (FDS) Ltd and Taylor Devices, Inc. signed an exclusive agreement for the UK and Europe on July 31, 2025.

Demand for Taylor Devices, Inc.'s products is influenced by project-based work and sector-specific economic factors rather than strict calendar seasonality. Aerospace/Defense and Industrial markets have shown positive momentum, with aerospace/defense sales jumping 58% and industrial sales rising 29% in the fiscal second quarter ending November 30, 2025. The Structural market has faced headwinds due to factors such as higher interest rates and unfavorable foreign exchange rates. Fluctuations in backlog, revenue, and income are typical and not necessarily indicative of future performance. The firm order backlog stood at $27.1 million entering FY2026.

Taylor Devices, Inc. is an engineering firm based in North Tonawanda, New York, specializing in hydro-mechanical energy management products. The company operates in the Industrials sector, focusing on Specialty Industrial Machinery/Components. Taylor Devices provides hydraulic dampers, fluid springs, shock absorbers, and hydraulic accumulators for energy and motion management in industrial and structural applications, including seismic dampers, Fluidicshoks, crane and industrial buffers, self-adjusting shock absorbers, liquid die springs, vibration dampers, machined springs, custom shock and vibration isolators, and custom actuators. The company offers full analysis, development, manufacturing, and testing capabilities.

Taylor Devices, Inc. is headquartered in North Tonawanda, New York, with operations across two campuses totaling 115,000 square feet. The company serves an international customer base, marketing products in the United States, Asia, and other regions. Domestic sales accounted for 79% of total revenue in the trailing twelve months as of November 2025. Domestic sales increased by 45% in the fiscal second quarter ending November 30, 2025, while international sales decreased by 30% due to fluctuations in structural project activity.

Taylor Devices, Inc. has a strong brand reputation, particularly in high-precision aerospace and defense work. With a 70-year history of innovation since 1955, the company is recognized for providing reliable, specialized energy management solutions. Its financial health, characterized by high margins and record profitability in fiscal year 2025, contributes to a positive brand image. There have been no reported events negatively affecting Taylor Devices, Inc.'s reputation in the past year.

Taylor Devices, Inc. has a mixed ownership structure including institutional, retail, and individual investors. Institutional shareholders own approximately 10.63% to 33.14% of the stock, while insiders own about 2.31% to 25.99%. Retail investors hold a significant portion, ranging from 40.87% to 71.75%. Major individual shareholders include Ira Sochet, who owns 14.56% of the company. Key institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., Oppenheimer Close LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Ameriprise Financial Inc, and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Vanguard Index Funds owns the most shares among institutional investors.