Heico stock gains after fiscal Q3 revenue and earnings beat
Published on 09/20/2026 at 12:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSHeico Corporation stock (ISIN US4228061093) is trading steadily after the aerospace and electronics group reported a strong fiscal third quarter 2026, with revenue of USD 1.41 billion and earnings per share of USD 1.67, both above consensus expectations as of August 26, 2026. As of September 18, 2026, the New York Stock Exchange-listed shares recently closed around USD 296.46, reflecting a modest gain over the prior session and keeping the valuation elevated compared with historical levels.
Fiscal Q3 2026 results beat expectations
According to MarketScreener on August 26, 2026, Heico reported fiscal third quarter 2026 revenue of USD 1.41 billion, compared with analyst estimates of about USD 1.35 billion for the period ended July 31, 2026, implying an outperformance of roughly USD 60 million versus consensus. The same overview notes that earnings per share for fiscal Q3 2026 came in at USD 1.67, exceeding the FactSet estimate of USD 1.51, so Heico delivered USD 0.16 more per share than expected and underlined its profitability strength in the quarter.
In addition, MarketScreener highlights that the fiscal Q3 2026 performance was supported by robust margins in the Electronic Technologies Group business, which helped drive the upside in earnings compared with expectations for the nine months ended July 31, 2026. For investors, the key takeaway is that Heico is currently converting solid top-line growth into even stronger bottom-line gains, as the EPS beat of USD 0.16 per share outpaces the revenue surprise in percentage terms.
Analyst price targets reflect high expectations
Analyst coverage has responded to the latest results with a series of updated price targets that underline both optimism and caution around valuation. As MarketScreener reported on September 8, 2026, Truist raised its price target on Heico to USD 412 from USD 397 while maintaining a Buy rating, signaling confidence in continued growth after the fiscal Q3 beat. Earlier, on August 28, 2026, Deutsche Bank lifted its price target to USD 425 from USD 421 and kept a Buy rating, according to the same overview from MarketScreener, emphasizing that the bank sees further upside even from an already elevated share price level.
At the same time, not all analysts are uniformly bullish. On August 27, 2026, UBS adjusted its price target on Heico to USD 396 from USD 382 and kept a Neutral rating, as reported by MarketScreener, highlighting valuation and execution risks despite the strong margin performance. Guggenheim also initiated coverage with a Neutral rating on September 15, 2026, according to MarketScreener, suggesting that, for some houses, the current share price close to USD 300 already discounts a substantial portion of the expected growth.
Stock trades near recent highs
Heico stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HEI, and recent data from September 18, 2026 show a closing price around USD 296.46 after a modest daily gain of about 0.11 percent, following a decline of 2.29 percent on September 17, 2026. The same pricing overview from August and September 2026 indicates that Heico shares moved between roughly USD 297.27 and USD 303.08 during the sessions from September 14 to September 18, 2026, keeping the stock within a relatively tight band just below recent peaks and reflecting consolidation after the post-earnings move.
For investors, the combination of a fiscal Q3 2026 revenue beat of USD 1.41 billion versus USD 1.35 billion expected and an EPS beat of USD 1.67 versus USD 1.51 estimated, together with multiple price targets above USD 396, underpins the current valuation near USD 296.46 as of September 18, 2026. The main risk factor now lies in whether Heico can maintain this margin strength in its Electronic Technologies Group and deliver growth that justifies analyst targets in the USD 396 to USD 425 range despite a share price that is already trading close to the upper end of its recent historical band.
Heico stock price and key metrics
As of the close on September 18, 2026, Heico stock on the New York Stock Exchange stood around USD 296.46 in United States dollars, with recent sessions showing low trading volumes but relatively stable price action following the fiscal Q3 2026 results. At this level, the shares trade significantly below the highest analyst price targets of USD 412 and USD 425, but not far from more cautious targets around USD 396, leaving limited room for error if growth or margins were to slow.
Heico stock - key data
- Company: Heico Corporation Inc.
- ISIN: US4228061093
- Ticker: HEI
- Trading venue: New York Stock Exchange
- Price (as of September 18, 2026, 15:59): 296.46 USD
- Market capitalization: 40,000,000,000 USD (as of September 18, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Aerospace and defense
- Index membership: S&P 500
