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Given the current data, Parker-Hannifin Corp is not a strong buy for a beginner, long-term investor at this moment. While the company has strong execution and positive long-term analyst sentiment, the recent financial performance shows a decline in net income and EPS. Additionally, insider selling and lack of significant trading trends suggest caution. The technical indicators are neutral to slightly bullish, but no proprietary trading signals are present to suggest immediate action.
The MACD is positive but contracting (0.0116), RSI is neutral at 59.575, and moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). The stock is trading close to its pivot level (1006.347) with resistance at 1029.023 and support at 983.672. Overall, the technical indicators suggest a slightly bullish trend but not strong enough to warrant immediate action.
Analysts have raised price targets significantly, with the highest target at $1,139, citing strong execution, robust orders, and demand trends. Gross margin increased YoY by 2.68%, reflecting operational efficiency.
Net income and EPS have declined YoY by -10.92% and -8.97%, respectively. Insiders are selling heavily, with a 141.58% increase in selling activity over the last month. No recent news or significant hedge fund activity to support a strong buy case.
In Q2 2026, revenue increased by 9.10% YoY to $5.17 billion, but net income dropped by -10.92% to $845 million, and EPS decreased by -8.97% to 6.6. Gross margin improved to 37.48%, up 2.68% YoY.
Analysts are generally positive, with multiple price target increases. The highest target is $1,139 (Truist), and the lowest is $965 (Stifel). Most analysts maintain Buy or Overweight ratings, citing strong execution and demand trends, but some maintain Hold ratings, reflecting a cautious stance.
