RBC Capital Raises IDEX (IEX) Price Target to $285

RBC Capital has reaffirmed its Outperform rating on IDEX Corporation with a price target of $285, a 19.76% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:24 PM EDT

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RBC Capital raised its price target on IDEX Corporation ($IEX) to $285 from $280 on October 14, 2026, and rates the stock "Outperform".

Since the rating, $IEX is down 1.3% to date (from the $238.62 close on Oct 14, 2026).

IEX IDEX Corporation

$235.55 +33.36% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 14, 2026, RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on IDEX Corporation, setting a price target of $285, up from $280.
RBC Capital's $285 price target implies 19.76% upside from IDEX Corporation's ($IEX) current $237.98 share price.
As of October 16, 2026, IDEX shares were recently trading around $237.98, which is about 16.5% below RBC's new price target.
IDEX Corporation has a trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $3.59 billion and a net margin of 14.5%.

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RBC Capital has reaffirmed its Outperform rating on IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) and set a new price target of $285 on October 14, 2026. This is an increase from the previous target of $280.

The recent share price for IDEX Corporation was around $237.98 as of October 16, 2026, which puts it about 16.5% below RBC's new price target. Investors may take note of this gap as they consider the stock's potential.

Other Institutional Activity in IDEX Corporation

Blackrock Inc. grew its holdings in IDEX by 57,899 shares, bringing its total to 5,734,272 shares worth about $1.35 billion. State Street Corporation added 111,873 shares, ending with 3,317,393 shares valued at approximately $781.4 million. Conversely, Vanguard Capital Management LLC reduced its stake by 10,195 shares, ending with 4,844,404 shares worth around $1.14 billion.

IDEX Corporation Stock Up 6.4%

IDEX Corporation's stock is currently trading below RBC Capital's price target. The recent trading price of $237.98 is reflective of market conditions and investor sentiment. The stock has shown resilience with a revenue growth of 6.4% year-over-year and a solid net margin of 14.5%.

12-month forecast

$IEX price target

IDEX Corporation daily closes and this analyst's $285 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

For the trailing twelve months, IDEX reported revenue of approximately $3.59 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $6.96. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 28, 2026. The company has demonstrated a strong ability to maintain profitability with a return on equity of 13.0%.

Insider Buying and Selling at IDEX Corporation

Several insiders have made trades recently. Director Katrina L. Helmkamp bought 2,500 shares for $399,026 on August 7, 2025, while Director Carl R. Christenson purchased 600 shares for $101,647 on November 5, 2025. CEO Eric D. Ashleman sold 15,385 shares on May 11, 2026, valued at about $3.31 million. General Counsel Lisa M. Anderson sold 385 shares for $91,859 on August 12, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 14, 2026, RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating on IDEX with a price target of $285, up from $280. The consensus among analysts shows a mix of ratings, with DA Davidson maintaining a Neutral rating and a target of $240, while Argus Research holds a Buy rating with a target of $260.

About IDEX Corporation

IDEX Corporation provides various applied solutions across the globe, focusing on sectors like health and science technologies, fluid and metering technologies, and fire and safety. This diverse portfolio allows IDEX to cater to various industries and maintain a strong market presence.

Bottom Line

Investors should monitor IDEX Corporation as it approaches its next earnings date on October 28, 2026. With RBC Capital's recent reiteration of its rating and the upcoming earnings report, there could be significant developments ahead.