10-K annual report · filed Feb 20, 2026

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 20, 2026. It reported revenue of $2.1B (+5.4% year over year) and net income of $147M.

  • Top risk flagged: EU Pillar Two Directive tax law effective 2024-25, with January 2026 OECD safe harbor mitigating some impact but local minimum taxes remain possible

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$2.1B
+5.4% YoY
Net income
$147M
−18.4% YoY
Operating margin
12.6%
+0.6 pp YoY
Gross margin
35.5%
−0.0 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$3.22
−16.6% YoY
ROE
11.1%
−3.1 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$239M
−8.6% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business model: designs, manufactures, and distributes water and fuel pumping systems with submersible motors, pumps, electronic controls, and water treatment
  • New segment name change from Fueling Systems to Energy Systems, reflecting a diversified portfolio and growth strategy
  • 2025 acquisitions of PumpEng Pty Ltd. (Australia, mining pumps) and Barnes de Colombia S.A. (industrial/commercial pumps in Colombia) expanding geographic and product scope
  • Research and development spend $20.0 million in 2025 with focus on IoT-enabled electronic controls and enhanced pump systems for water and energy segments
  • Employee count approximately 6,500 as of December 31, 2025 with continued emphasis on safety, wellness, and sustainability initiatives

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Acquisitions (Barnes and PumpEng) added $48.9 million incremental net sales in 2025
  • Pension settlement charge of $54.9 million pre-tax related to actuarial losses in 2025
  • No explicit revenue total, YoY change, margin, segment performance, cash flow, or guidance stated in provided text

Risk Factors

  • EU Pillar Two Directive tax law effective 2024-25, with January 2026 OECD safe harbor mitigating some impact but local minimum taxes remain possible
  • Exposure to geopolitical risk in highly inflationary Turkey and Argentina, with cumulative inflation exceeding 100% causing earnings volatility
  • Dependence on limited key suppliers creates risk of supply shortages impacting ability to meet customer demand and disrupting operations
  • Competition from larger, well-funded global groundwater and fuel pumping system manufacturers could pressure sales volumes and pricing
  • Substantial goodwill subject to annual impairment testing, with potential for material non-cash charges from declines in operating segment performance

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