The Timken Company

NYSE:TKR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$8.9b

Timken Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

Timken is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.11% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

1.1%

Dividend yield

0.8%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
Future Dividend Yield1.2%
Dividend Growth3.1%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio32%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 01

TKR: Elevate To Outperform And Secular End Markets Will Reshape Earnings Power

Timken's fair value estimate is updated from $130.00 to $158.00 as analysts factor in higher projected revenue growth, improved profit margins, and support from its Elevate to Outperform strategy, as well as exposure to areas such as defense, power and electrification, automation, and humanoids that underpin raised price targets across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a clear shift toward a more constructive view on Timken, with several high profile firms raising fair value estimates and, in some cases, upgrading ratings as they reassess the company's execution and growth outlook.
Seeking Alpha May 27

The Timken Company: A Real Sense Of Urgency Is Driving Shares Here

Summary The Timken Company has surged 35% to $127 on strong momentum, ambitious 2028 targets, and accretive portfolio actions. Timken's 2028 guidance calls for mid-single-digit sales CAGR and over 50% earnings growth, driven by significant margin expansion. The recent divestiture of the loss-making belt business is expected to immediately boost industrial motion segment margins by 2 points. I remain impressed by management’s renewed focus on value creation but see no need to chase shares after the rapid rally. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article May 08

The Timken Company Beat Revenue Forecasts By 5.9%: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

The Timken Company ( NYSE:TKR ) just released its quarterly report and things are looking bullish. The company beat...
Narrative Update Apr 28

TKR: Future Returns Will Depend On Buybacks And Humanoid Robotics Capital Allocation

Timken's fair value estimate has increased to $100 from $90 as analysts incorporate updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly adjusted discount rate. Recent price target increases across several firms also highlight ongoing debate around its future P/E levels.
Narrative Update Apr 14

TKR: Disciplined Capital Returns And Smaller Cap Leadership Will Reshape Future Earnings Power

Analysts have raised their average price targets on Timken in a series of $3 to $22 moves, reflecting updated views on its earnings power and appropriate P/E, while fair value in this framework remains at $130. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Timken shows a cluster of price target increases across multiple firms, alongside both upgrades and downgrades.
Narrative Update Mar 31

TKR: Future Returns Will Hinge On Buybacks And Humanoid Robotics Acquisitions

Analysts have raised Timken's fair value estimate to $90.00 from $71.46, citing a series of recent price target increases that reflect expectations for stronger revenue growth, a higher assumed future P/E multiple, and updated views on the company's profit margin profile. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Timken shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms revisiting their price targets and ratings as they reassess the company’s execution and risk profile.
Narrative Update Mar 17

TKR: Disciplined Smaller Cap Leader And Buybacks Will Reshape Earnings Power

Timken's updated fair value estimate edges up to $130.00, reflecting analysts' higher price targets in the $100 to $105 range and their view that disciplined smaller cap industrial operators remain better positioned for long term growth despite ongoing macro uncertainty. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has clustered around higher valuation marks for Timken, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets into the low US$100s.
Narrative Update Mar 03

TKR: Execution Discipline And Portfolio Evolution Will Shape 2026 Earnings And Capital Deployment

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Timken to $108.08 from $92.03, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E that align with the recent series of higher Street price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Timken has centered on a series of higher price targets and one upgrade, which together frame how analysts are thinking about the company’s execution, growth prospects and valuation support.
Narrative Update Feb 17

TKR: New Leadership And 80 20 Focus Will Reshape Earnings Power

Analysts have raised their price targets on Timken, and our updated fair value estimate now stands at $129.38. This figure is supported by research that highlights adjustments in expected revenue growth, profitability, discount rate assumptions, and an increased future P/E multiple.
Analysis Article Feb 07

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) Price Target To US$97.18

It's been a pretty great week for The Timken Company ( NYSE:TKR ) shareholders, with its shares surging 14% to US$106...
Narrative Update Feb 02

TKR: 80/20 Execution And Portfolio Evolution Will Shape 2026 Earnings Resilience

Analysts have nudged their price expectations for Timken higher, with our fair value estimate rising by about $1 to $92.03 per share as they factor in updated targets from several firms and slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has generally reflected a more constructive stance on Timken, with several firms lifting their price targets after meetings with the new leadership team and revisiting their long term assumptions.
Narrative Update Jan 19

TKR: 80/20 Execution And 2026 Demand Outlook Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Timken to about $90.76 from $88.49, citing updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, modestly stronger profit margins, and a lower future P/E. They view this as consistent with the recent series of price target increases from firms that have raised their views on the stock.
Narrative Update Jan 05

TKR: 80/20 Execution And 2026 Demand Outlook Will Drive Fairly Valued Setup

Narrative update on Timken Analysts have nudged their price targets on Timken higher, with recent moves such as US$83 to US$88 and US$88 to US$90. They cite discussions with management around revised 80/20-focused priorities, a Q3 earnings beat with slightly better than expected organic growth, and potential for both top and bottom line improvement under a healthier industrial demand backdrop.
Analysis Article Jan 01

Does Timken (NYSE:TKR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Narrative Update Dec 16

TKR: New Leadership And 80/20 Focus Will Shape Performance Amid Fair Backdrop

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Timken slightly higher to approximately $88.49 from about $87.85. This reflects increased confidence in management's strategy, a healthier industrial demand backdrop, and the potential for both top and bottom line outperformance supported by recent price target increases into the $88 to $90 range.
Narrative Update Dec 02

TKR: New Executive Team Will Shape Performance Amid Fair Valuation

Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Timken, raising it from $87.41 to $87.85. This change reflects optimism around new management's strategy and a more favorable outlook for growth and valuation.
Narrative Update Nov 18

TKR: Positive Earnings Momentum And New Leadership Will Drive Shares Higher

Timken's analyst price target has increased from $85.87 to $87.41, as analysts cite better than expected organic growth and updated management guidance in their rationale for the adjustment. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity reflects both optimism and caution following Timken’s earnings update and revised management guidance.
Narrative Update Nov 03

TKR: Execution And Leadership Changes Will Shape Measured Outlook Into 2025

Timken’s analyst price target has been revised higher, increasing by nearly $2 to reflect updated expectations for organic growth and sector trends, according to analysts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Timken reflects a mix of optimism and caution regarding the company's growth outlook, profitability, and execution capabilities.
Narrative Update Sep 26

Pricing Adjustments And Renewables In China Will Drive Success

Timken’s consensus price target was modestly raised to $84.15 as analysts highlighted reduced cyclicality, sector-wide re-ratings after Q2 earnings, and potential upward earnings revisions, though some remain cautious pending execution under new leadership. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlighted Timken's reduced cyclicality and its reputation as a high-quality engineering franchise.
Analysis Article Sep 24

Does Timken (NYSE:TKR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Narrative Update Sep 11

Pricing Adjustments And Renewables In China Will Drive Success

Timken’s fair value estimate was revised slightly lower as both the future P/E and consensus revenue growth forecasts remained effectively unchanged, resulting in a marginal decrease in the consensus price target from $83.95 to $82.79. What's in the News Lucian Boldea appointed CEO and Board member, bringing extensive industry experience from Honeywell and Eastman Chemical, succeeding interim CEO Richard G.
Analysis Article Jul 15

The Timken Company's (NYSE:TKR) Shares Not Telling The Full Story

The Timken Company's ( NYSE:TKR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.5x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Jul 02

Should You Investigate The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) At US$75.44?

The Timken Company ( NYSE:TKR ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...
Analysis Article Jun 18

Returns At Timken (NYSE:TKR) Appear To Be Weighed Down

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Seeking Alpha Apr 21

The Timken Company: In A Bad Way, But Not Bereft Of Silver Linings

Summary The Timken Company has underperformed this year, with a YTD decline of 14%, worse than its mid-cap peers and other industrial stocks. Timken's Q1 results, to be announced on April 30, will be the first under interim CEO Richard Kyle, who previously enjoyed a decade-long stint until September 2024. Expectations are on the low side, even as Q1 end-market trends look particularly weak. TKR's forward P/E valuations look cheap, and it could have its best FCF year in four years. TKR is in the midst of strong bearish momentum, but the risk-reward on the long-term charts looks more appealing now. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 24

The Timken Company: A Value Play Worth Considering

Summary The Timken Company, despite recent underperformance and reduced profitability, remains a strong long-term investment due to its diverse customer base and global reach. Recent financial results show declines in revenue and profits, but the company is taking steps to strengthen its position for 2025 and beyond. Shares are attractively priced on both an absolute basis and relative to similar firms, making it a compelling buy despite short-term challenges. The company's exposure to newer markets like renewable energy and automation supports a bullish outlook for sustained demand and growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: TKR's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: TKR's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Timken Dividend Yield vs Market
How does TKR dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (TKR)1.1%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Machinery)1.1%
Analyst forecast (TKR) (up to 3 years)1.2%

Notable Dividend: TKR's dividend (1.11%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.41%).

High Dividend: TKR's dividend (1.11%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (31.6%), TKR's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (25.4%), TKR's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/01 10:53
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/01 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

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

The Timken Company is covered by 22 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Michael FenigerBofA Global Research
Kyle MengesCitigroup Inc
Kyle MengesCitigroup Inc