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The Franklin Electric Co Inc (NASDAQ: FELE) SEC filings page on Stock Titan provides access to the company’s regulatory disclosures as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Franklin Electric, an Indiana-incorporated manufacturer in motor and generator manufacturing, uses these filings to report financial results, material agreements, capital structure changes, and other significant events related to its water and energy movement businesses.
Investors can review Form 8-K current reports in which Franklin Electric announces quarterly earnings, posts presentation materials for investor conferences, and discloses material definitive agreements. Recent 8-K filings describe quarterly financial results for its Water Systems, Energy Systems, and Distribution segments, the termination of its U.S. pension plan and related annuity contract, the settlement of lump sum pension payouts, and the issuance of senior notes under private shelf agreements.
Annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (when accessed through EDGAR) provide more detailed information on consolidated net sales, segment performance, balance sheet items, cash flows, risk factors, and other required disclosures. These filings also reference recognition in external rankings and discuss risks and uncertainties under safe harbor language.
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Franklin Electric Chief Administrative Officer Jonathan M. Grandon sold common stock in two open-market transactions. On April 30, 2026, he sold 3,284 shares at $99.715 per share and 1,704 shares at $100.610 per share. The filing shows he continues to hold a mix of restricted and unrestricted shares, including restricted shares scheduled to vest in installments beginning February 19, 2026, February 22, 2027, and February 20, 2028, plus shares owned outright.
Charles Schwab Corp. Form 144-style entry lists Common securities associated with restricted stock awards and equity compensation. The record includes numeric entries 171439.44 and 44182232 and an as of date of 04/30/2026. Grant dates shown include 09/12/2020 and 02/23/2021.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in three water treatment businesses for a combined purchase price of $50 million, subject to working capital adjustments. The acquired companies are Piertek, Inc. d/b/a Wood Bros Industries, Piertek III, LLC d/b/a Reverse Osmosis Superstore, and Vistar Water Technologies, Inc.
These three companies, collectively referred to as the Acquired Entity, are wholesale suppliers and online retailers focused on water treatment systems, components, and accessories, and are primarily based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The information was furnished under Regulation FD, indicating a focus on broad, fair disclosure to the market.
FELE submitted Form 144 notices reporting proposed sales of Common stock tied to performance-share awards. The excerpt lists 1,499 shares dated 04/14/2025 and 1,785 shares dated 04/08/2026
The notices identify the securities as Performance Shares and show a broker/agent entry for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Timing and method of any actual sales are not stated in the provided excerpt.
Reporting person filed a Form 144 notice to sell common stock. The filing lists common stock entries tied to restricted stock awards and employee compensation with dated grant lines including 01/01/2026, 02/01/2026, 03/01/2026, 04/01/2026, 04/08/2026, and 02/16/2026. The excerpt names Charles Schwab Corp and shows numeric entries including 19,602, 1,942,166.00, and 44,182,232 alongside an exchange label of Nasdaq.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. reported solid growth for the first quarter of 2026. Net sales rose to $500.4 million, up 10% from $455.2 million, driven by higher volumes, pricing and contributions from recent acquisitions across Water Systems, Energy Systems, and Distribution.
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric increased to $34.3 million from $31.0 million, with diluted EPS up to $0.77 from $0.67 despite a lower gross margin of 35.0% versus 36.0%. Operating cash flow was a use of $40.9 million, mainly from higher working capital, while the company ended the quarter with $80.4 million in cash and ample borrowing capacity.
Franklin Electric Co Inc ownership disclosure: Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 2,387,406 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.4% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over these shares and sole voting power for 33,739 shares. The statement describes holdings held on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts; timing and other holders are described in the filing.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished its Q1 2026 earnings presentation under Regulation FD. The company posted the quarterly presentation materials on its website in the Investor Relations – Presentation section, and furnished the same slides as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The materials are provided pursuant to Item 7.01 and are expressly described as furnished, not filed, so they are not subject to liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and are not incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $500.4 million, up 10% from $455.2 million a year earlier, with growth across all three segments. Operating income rose to $48.1 million from $44.1 million, reflecting a 9.6% operating margin.
Diluted EPS was $0.77 versus $0.67, a 15% increase. Adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes restructuring, was $0.83, up 24% from $0.67. Water Systems sales grew 11% to $318.0 million, Energy Systems 7% to $71.8 million, and Distribution 6% to $150.9 million.
Water Systems adjusted operating income increased to $48.3 million from $43.4 million, while Distribution adjusted operating income rose to $3.0 million from $2.3 million and Energy Systems operating income reached $24.2 million. The company maintained full-year 2026 guidance for net sales of $2.17–$2.24 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.40–$4.60.
Franklin Electric reported that VP and Chief HR Officer Daniela Maria Williams forfeited 4,544 shares of restricted common stock back to the company. The filing describes this as a disposition to the issuer connected to the officer’s departure. Following the forfeiture, she holds no directly owned common shares in this account.