ESCO Technologies Q1 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Orders, Solid Growth Across Aerospace & Defense, and Utility Solutions Businesses

ESCO Technologies reported Q1 FY26 results driven by a 143% increase in orders, solid organic growth across its businesses, and added scale from the ESCO Maritime acquisition. Aerospace & Defense led growth with record orders exceeding $380 million, while Utility Solutions posted mixed results with 10% order growth but weakness in renewable project timing. The company reported a 73% YoY increase in adjusted earnings per share to a first-quarter record of $1.64.