Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ATMU) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ATMU) has been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the six research firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price target among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $62.00.

Several analysts have issued reports on ATMU shares. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on Atmus Filtration Technologies from $66.00 to $63.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on Atmus Filtration Technologies from $70.00 to $67.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on Atmus Filtration Technologies in a report on Monday. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $56.00 target price on the stock. Weiss Ratings cut Atmus Filtration Technologies from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Atmus Filtration Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, June 14th.

Atmus Filtration Technologies Stock Performance

Shares of ATMU opened at $51.41 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $4.20 billion, a PE ratio of 20.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.32 and a beta of 1.19. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $50.92 and a 200-day moving average of $55.94. Atmus Filtration Technologies has a one year low of $39.19 and a one year high of $66.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.47, a current ratio of 2.53 and a quick ratio of 1.70.

Atmus Filtration Technologies (NYSE:ATMU) last issued its earnings results on Friday, August 7th. The company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.78 by $0.04. Atmus Filtration Technologies had a net margin of 11.56% and a return on equity of 64.29%. The company had revenue of $527.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $507.02 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.75 EPS. Atmus Filtration Technologies’s quarterly revenue was up 16.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Atmus Filtration Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.850-3.000 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Atmus Filtration Technologies will post 2.97 earnings per share for the current year.

Atmus Filtration Technologies Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 26th were given a $0.055 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, May 26th. This represents a $0.22 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Atmus Filtration Technologies’s dividend payout ratio is presently 8.63%.

More Atmus Filtration Technologies News

Here are the key news stories impacting Atmus Filtration Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Atmus reported record Q2 2026 sales of approximately $528 million, up 16.5% year over year. Adjusted EPS was $0.82, exceeding analyst estimates ranging from $0.78 to $0.79 and improving from $0.75 a year earlier. Atmus Filtration Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised or reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance at $2.85-$3.00 in EPS and approximately $2.0 billion in revenue. The EPS range is consistent with expectations and indicates management continues to anticipate solid profitability. Atmus Filtration Technologies Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Atmus’ 64.29% return on equity and 11.56% net margin highlight strong financial performance, although its debt-to-equity ratio of 2.47 may remain a consideration for investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains generally constructive: brokerages assign the stock an average “Moderate Buy” rating, while Wells Fargo recently initiated research coverage. Atmus Filtration Technologies Given Average Moderate Buy Rating
• Negative Sentiment: The share-price decline despite the earnings and revenue beats indicates the results may have fallen short of elevated investor expectations. The midpoint of the full-year EPS outlook, $2.925, is slightly below the $2.94 consensus estimate, potentially limiting the upside reaction. Atmus Filtration Technologies Delivers Strong Q2 Numbers

Insider Activity at Atmus Filtration Technologies

In other Atmus Filtration Technologies news, CFO Jack Kienzler sold 5,132 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.25, for a total value of $232,223.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 75,804 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,430,131. This represents a 6.34% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, SVP Charles Masters sold 2,890 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.25, for a total transaction of $130,772.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 43,579 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,971,949.75. This represents a 6.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold a total of 36,240 shares of company stock worth $1,639,860 in the last quarter. 0.43% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Atmus Filtration Technologies

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in ATMU. Ieq Capital LLC increased its holdings in Atmus Filtration Technologies by 3.4% in the 4th quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 5,530 shares of the company’s stock valued at $287,000 after buying an additional 182 shares during the period. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its position in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies by 0.3% in the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 83,277 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,033,000 after buying an additional 236 shares in the last quarter. Anchyra Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies by 6.6% during the 1st quarter. Anchyra Partners LLC now owns 4,256 shares of the company’s stock worth $242,000 after acquiring an additional 264 shares during the period. Creative Planning lifted its holdings in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies by 4.9% during the 2nd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 6,688 shares of the company’s stock worth $244,000 after acquiring an additional 312 shares during the period. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies by 6.0% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 6,380 shares of the company’s stock worth $346,000 after acquiring an additional 359 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 32.73% of the company’s stock.

About Atmus Filtration Technologies

Atmus Filtration Technologies is a global developer and manufacturer of high-performance filter media and filtration solutions. The company designs and produces advanced materials that capture airborne particles across a range of applications, from heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems to industrial and cleanroom environments. By focusing on proprietary meltblown and nanofiber technologies, Atmus delivers media that balances efficiency, airflow and durability for both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses pleated and panel filter media, depth filtration products and specialty laminates used in industries such as commercial buildings, healthcare, transportation and power generation.