ESAB Corporation

NYSE:ESAB Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.6b

ESAB Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

ESAB's CEO is Shyam Kambeyanda, appointed in May 2016, has a tenure of 10.17 years. total yearly compensation is $9.70M, comprised of 11.1% salary and 88.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.21% of the company’s shares, worth $11.59M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.3 years and 4.3 years respectively.

Key information

Shyam Kambeyanda

Chief executive officer

US$9.7m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage11.08%
CEO tenure10.2yrs
CEO ownership0.2%
Management average tenure4.3yrs
Board average tenure4.3yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 26

ESAB: Eddyfi Acquisition And Industrial Cycle Upside Will Support Higher P/E

ESAB's analyst price target has been updated from about $145.78 to $135.40 as analysts weigh slightly lower margin and P/E assumptions against a more constructive view on revenue growth and potential benefits from recent M&A and industrial cycle exposure. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on ESAB highlights a mix of optimism around margin quality and acquisition benefits, alongside a more cautious stance on valuation and near term earnings risk tied to M&A and the industrial cycle.
Seeking Alpha Jun 05

ESAB Corporation: An Upgrade Is Becoming A Real Possibility

Summary ESAB Corporation remains rated 'hold' despite a 21% stock decline and ongoing revenue growth driven by acquisitions. Management projects 2026 sales growth of 6–9%, with 4% from acquisitions and 2–4% organic, despite recent organic revenue weakness. Profitability is mixed: Q1 2026 net profit fell to $47.6M, but EBITDA rose to $136.6M and full-year EBITDA is guided to $575–595M. ESAB trades at the cheaper end of peers, but valuation is not yet compelling enough for a bullish upgrade; a further 10% price drop could change this. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article May 14

ESAB's (NYSE:ESAB) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

The most recent earnings report from ESAB Corporation ( NYSE:ESAB ) was disappointing for shareholders. While the...
Narrative Update Apr 07

ESAB: Q4 Execution And 2026 Plan Will Support Higher P/E

ESAB's revised fair value has edged down by about $2 to $145.78 as analysts fine tune their models around updated Q4 results, 2026 outlooks, and a mix of recent price target increases and trims across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street updates present a mixed picture for ESAB, with several firms revising price targets around the latest Q4 results and updated 2026 outlook.
Narrative Update Mar 23

ESAB: Q4 Execution And 2026 Outlook Will Support Higher P/E Multiple

The analyst price target for ESAB has been raised by about $1 to $148.0, as analysts incorporate recent Q4 updates that include refreshed models, modestly higher assumed future P/E multiples, and slightly adjusted margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around the Q4 results show a mix of higher and lower price targets, with analysts revisiting their models, valuation assumptions, and margin profiles.
Narrative Update Mar 09

ESAB: Q4 Execution And 2026 Outlook Should Support Higher Earnings Multiple

The analyst price target for ESAB has been raised to $147.20 from $145.80, reflecting updated models after recent Q4 results and refreshed multi year outlooks from several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ESAB shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms updating their models after the Q4 report and refreshed multi year outlooks.
Narrative Update Feb 23

ESAB: Future Earnings Power Should Support Higher Multiple Despite Mixed Street Revisions

Analysts have increased their blended fair value estimate for ESAB from $143.00 to $145.80. This reflects recent adjustments to price targets and assumptions around growth, margins, and future P/E across several firms.
Narrative Update Feb 06

ESAB: Shares Should Reprice Higher As Earnings Power Supports Modest Multiple Expansion

Analysts have nudged their price target for ESAB up by about $1, reflecting a blend of recent target hikes and trims across firms and updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ESAB reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting their price targets in both directions within a short window.
Narrative Update Jan 20

ESAB: Shares Will Rise As Margin Upside Supports Raised Earnings Guidance

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on ESAB by about $2, reflecting slightly lower assumptions for revenue growth and future P/E, partly offset by modestly higher profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the modestly higher margin assumptions as a sign that ESAB may have more room to improve profitability than previously modeled, which supports a higher earnings base against the trimmed price target.
Analysis Article Jan 09

ESAB Corporation's (NYSE:ESAB) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 26.4x ESAB Corporation ( NYSE:ESAB ) may be sending bearish signals at the...
Narrative Update Jan 06

ESAB: Shares Will Rise As Raised Guidance Supports Stronger Future Outlook

Analysts have inched their price target on ESAB higher to about US$141.73 from roughly US$141.55, reflecting small model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and expected future P/E assumptions. What's in the News ESAB raised its earnings guidance for 2025, with updated expectations that include total core sales growth of 4.5% to 5.5% and core organic sales growth of 1.0% (company guidance).
Narrative Update Dec 15

ESAB: Shares Will Rise As Earnings Guidance Improves For Coming Year

Analysts have nudged their price target for ESAB modestly higher to approximately $141.55 per share, reflecting slightly lower perceived risk and steady expectations for long term revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples. What's in the News ESAB raised its 2025 earnings guidance, lifting expectations for total core sales growth to a range of 4.5% to 5.5%, and nudging its core organic sales growth outlook to 0.0% to 2.0% after previously guiding 1.5% to 3.5% total core sales growth and 1.0% core organic growth (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Dec 01

ESAB: Shares Will Climb On Accelerating Growth In Emerging Markets

Analysts have lowered their price target for ESAB slightly from $141.91 to $141.55. They cite short-term market pressure on shares while highlighting the company's advantageous exposure to rapidly growing emerging markets and a favorable competitive position.
Narrative Update Nov 17

ESAB: Shares Will Recover As Emerging Market Strength Drives Turnaround

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for ESAB to $141.91 from $141.45 per share, citing improving growth prospects in emerging markets and what they perceive as an overreaction to recent earnings concerns. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on ESAB reflects a broadly optimistic outlook among market watchers, with updated ratings and price targets highlighting the company’s exposure to fast-growing markets and its resilience in the face of recent share price volatility.
Narrative Update Nov 01

ESAB: Momentum In India And Middle East Will Drive Share Price Recovery

ESAB's analyst price target has increased modestly from $139.40 to $141.45. Analysts cite stronger expected revenue growth, resilient profit margins, and improving international market momentum as supporting factors for the upward revision.
Narrative Update Oct 18

Asia-Pacific And Middle East Markets Will Drive Automation Demand

Analysts have modestly raised ESAB's fair value estimate from $138.10 to $139.40. They cite ongoing market share gains in emerging markets and expectations for margin improvement, despite near-term revenue pressures.
Narrative Update Oct 04

Asia-Pacific And Middle East Markets Will Drive Automation Demand

ESAB’s analyst price target has been revised upward from $135.30 to $138.10 per share, as analysts highlight the company’s strong positioning in faster-growing emerging markets and anticipate sales growth and margin improvements, despite recent share volatility. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research offers a nuanced view of ESAB, with bullish analysts noting the company’s resilient positioning and potential for upside, while some remain mindful of valuation risks and execution headwinds.
Analysis Article Sep 23

ESAB (NYSE:ESAB) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Sep 08

A Look At The Fair Value Of ESAB Corporation (NYSE:ESAB)

Key Insights ESAB's estimated fair value is US$139 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity ESAB's US$118 share price...
Analysis Article Jul 24

There's Reason For Concern Over ESAB Corporation's (NYSE:ESAB) Price

ESAB Corporation's ( NYSE:ESAB ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27.2x might make it look like a sell right now...
Analysis Article Jul 09

ESAB (NYSE:ESAB) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? In a perfect world, we'd...
Seeking Alpha Apr 28

ESAB Corporation: Exercising Caution With Earnings On The Horizon

Summary I downgraded ESAB Corporation to a ‘hold’ after its 60.5% rise, as further market-beating potential seemed limited, but shares continued to outperform. ESAB's mixed financial performance, with revenue declines due to foreign currency fluctuations but improved profitability, warrants a cautious approach. Management's optimistic 2025 outlook includes potential core organic revenue growth and improved earnings, but shares remain pricey compared to peers. Uncertainty in the broader economic environment and tariff impacts on material costs make ESAB's current pricing unattractive, justifying a ‘hold’ rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Shyam Kambeyanda's remuneration changed compared to ESAB's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Apr 03 2026n/an/a

US$232m

Dec 31 2025US$10mUS$1m

US$251m

Oct 03 2025n/an/a

US$274m

Jul 04 2025n/an/a

US$279m

Apr 04 2025n/an/a

US$295m

Dec 31 2024US$8mUS$1m

US$286m

Sep 27 2024n/an/a

US$272m

Jun 28 2024n/an/a

US$261m

Mar 29 2024n/an/a

US$244m

Dec 31 2023US$8mUS$1m

US$216m

Sep 29 2023n/an/a

US$217m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$211m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$200m

Dec 31 2022US$9mUS$925k

US$225m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$206m

Jul 01 2022n/an/a

US$214m

Apr 01 2022n/an/a

US$235m

Dec 31 2021US$4mUS$681k

US$235m

Dec 31 2020US$3mUS$576k

US$157m

Dec 31 2019US$3mUS$545k

US$173m

Compensation vs Market: Shyam's total compensation ($USD9.70M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.35M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Shyam's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.


CEO

Shyam Kambeyanda (55 yo)

10.2yrs
Tenure
US$9,695,542
Compensation

Mr. Shyam P. Kambeyanda serves as Independent Director of Veralto Corporation since September 30, 2023. He has been the Chief Executive Officer and President at ESAB Corporation since May 2016 and also has...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Mitchell Rales
Executive Chairman of the Board4.3yrsUS$370.00k6.1%
$ 344.4m
Shyam Kambeyanda
President10.2yrsUS$9.70m0.21%
$ 11.6m
Curtis Jewell
Senior VP4.3yrsUS$2.26m0.033%
$ 1.9m
Michele Campion
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer4.3yrsUS$1.74m0.025%
$ 1.4m
R. Jones
Executive VP & CFOless than a yearno datano data
Julie Han
VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controllerless than a yearno data0.00082%
$ 46.3k
Mark Barbalato
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Tilea Coleman
Vice President of Corporate Communications5.7yrsno datano data
Piyush Sheth
President of Gas Control Businessno datano datano data
Lauren Galbraith
Corporate Secretaryno datano datano data
4.3yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: ESAB's management team is considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Mitchell Rales
Executive Chairman of the Board4.3yrsUS$370.00k6.1%
$ 344.4m
Shyam Kambeyanda
President4.3yrsUS$9.70m0.21%
$ 11.6m
Robert Lutz
Independent Director4.3yrsUS$259.59k0%
$ 0
Rajiv Vinnakota
Independent Director4.3yrsUS$260.00k0.015%
$ 870.5k
Didier P. Teirlinck
Independent Director4.3yrsUS$245.00k0.0055%
$ 312.4k
Rhonda Jordan
Independent Director4.3yrsUS$260.00k0.014%
$ 773.3k
Stephanie Phillipps
Independent Director4.3yrsUS$245.00k0.0016%
$ 89.8k
Melissa Cummings
Independent Director4.3yrsUS$245.00k0.0011%
$ 63.8k
Sebastien Martin
Independent Directorless than a yearno data0%
$ 0
4.3yrs
Average Tenure
68yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: ESAB's board of directors are considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/06 22:32
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/06 00:00
Earnings2026/04/03
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

ESAB Corporation is covered by 12 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.

AnalystInstitution
Mircea DobreBaird
Sherif El-SabbahyBofA Global Research
Christopher DankertD.A. Davidson & Co.