Franklin Electric Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Franklin Electric's CEO is Joe Ruzynski, appointed in Jul 2024, has a tenure of 1.5 years. total yearly compensation is $6.40M, comprised of 7% salary and 93% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.05% of the company’s shares, worth $2.16M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.5 years and 5.3 years respectively.
Key information
Joe Ruzynski
Chief executive officer
US$6.4m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 7.03% |
| CEO tenure | 1.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.05% |
| Management average tenure | 2.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE)
Dec 29
Franklin Electric: Opinion Unchanged, Not Cheap Enough
Dec 17A Look At The Fair Value Of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE)
Dec 12Should You Think About Buying Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE) Now?
Nov 28Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FELE) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
Sep 13Calculating The Fair Value Of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE)
Aug 28When Should You Buy Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE)?
Aug 14Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE) Price Target To US$108
Aug 01Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Jul 16Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Jun 14A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE)
May 17Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE)?
Apr 07Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Mar 10Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.265
Jan 31Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Jan 29Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE) Shares Could Be 37% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jan 15Here's Why Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jan 01Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE)?
Dec 14Earnings Miss: Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Missed EPS By 7.0% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Nov 01Calculating The Fair Value Of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE)
Oct 10Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FELE) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
Sep 26Should You Investigate Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE) At US$95.22?
Sep 12
Expanding Global Footprint And Tactical Innovations Propel Market Dominance And Profitability
Strategic expansions in Asia Pacific, MENA, and the Southern Hemisphere alongside operational efficiencies are set to fortify Franklin Electric's international revenue and margins.We Think Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Aug 30Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Aug 16Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE) After Its Second-Quarter Results
Jul 26Franklin Electric: Improving Growth Prospects With Favourable Valuation (Rating Upgrade)
Jul 25Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE)
Jun 19What Does Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FELE) Share Price Indicate?
Jun 06Is Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) Using Too Much Debt?
May 21Analysts Are Updating Their Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE) Estimates After Its First-Quarter Results
May 03Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.25
Apr 25Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE)
Apr 23Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE)
Apr 08Franklin Electric: Tough Near-Term Prospects But The Second Half May Be Better
Mar 26Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE)?
Feb 08There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Franklin Electric's (NASDAQ:FELE) Returns On Capital
Jan 17Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE)
Jan 03CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$141m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$179m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$178m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$6m | US$450k | US$180m |
Compensation vs Market: Joe's total compensation ($USD6.40M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.90M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Joe's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Joe Ruzynski (49 yo)
Mr. Joseph A. Ruzynski, also known as, Joe, has been the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. since July 01, 2024. He had been President of Enclosures at nVent Electric plc s...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 1.5yrs | US$6.40m | 0.050% $ 2.2m | |
| VP, Chief Administrative Officer | 9.3yrs | US$1.50m | 0.018% $ 792.7k | |
| VP & President of Headwater Companies | 8.8yrs | US$1.28m | 0.010% $ 452.9k | |
| VP & President of Global Water Systems | 2.5yrs | US$1.38m | 0.013% $ 559.5k | |
| CFO & Chief Accounting Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.026% $ 1.1m | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.0072% $ 309.6k | |
| VP & President of Energy Systems | 7yrs | US$1.18m | 0.034% $ 1.5m | |
| Chief Financial Officer of Water Systems Segment | no data | no data | 0.010% $ 434.8k |
Experienced Management: FELE's management team is considered experienced (2.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 1.5yrs | US$6.40m | 0.050% $ 2.2m | |
| Director | 11.7yrs | US$7.93m | 0.93% $ 40.1m | |
| Chairperson of the Board & Lead Independent Director | 11yrs | US$248.50k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 6yrs | US$241.00k | 0.033% $ 1.4m | |
| Independent Director | 4.7yrs | US$257.50k | 0.031% $ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director | 10.3yrs | US$248.50k | 0.0053% $ 229.3k | |
| Independent Director | 3.7yrs | US$238.50k | 0.012% $ 533.2k | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
Experienced Board: FELE's board of directors are considered experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/01/04 18:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/01/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is covered by 9 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Michael Halloran | Baird |
| Matt Summerville | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Jeffrey Hammond | KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. |