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Itron (NASDAQ: ITRI) saw its stock price surge over 26% on July 28, 2026, following a second-quarter earnings report that exceeded profit expectations despite a 7% year-over-year revenue decline to $563 million. Adjusted net income slipped to $71 million ($1.59 per share), beating the consensus estimate of $1.30 per share. The company narrowed its full-year revenue forecast to $2.37-$2.41 billion and significantly raised its adjusted earnings guidance to $6.30-$6.50 per share, up from $5.75-$6.25. CEO Tom Deitrich highlighted growing demand from utilities facing increased complexity, reliability pressures, and affordability challenges. The outcomes division posted 13% revenue growth, while networked solutions slumped 17%. The strong guidance and positive outlook on utility sector demand drove investor enthusiasm.
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Author: Eric Volkman, The Motley Fool
Ticker: ITRI (NASDAQ) | NVDA
Smart meter and sensor specialist Itron (NASDAQ: ITRI) saw its share price soar more than 26% on Tuesday, following a second-quarter earnings report that exceeded investor expectations.
Mixed Quarterly Results
Itron reported second-quarter revenue of $563 million, a 7% decline year over year. Adjusted (non-GAAP) net income fell to $71 million ($1.59 per share), down from $75 million in the same period last year.
While revenue slightly missed the consensus estimate of $564.7 million (per Zacks), adjusted earnings per share of $1.59 beat the consensus forecast of $1.30.
The company attributed the top-line decline to factors including project deployment timing and lower volumes.
Business Unit Performance
- Outcomes Division: Revenue rose 13% year over year (best performer)
- Networked Solutions: Revenue fell 17% year over year (laggard)
- Resiliency Solutions: Contributed $16 million in revenue (new unit)
Upgraded Full-Year Guidance Drives Rally
Investor enthusiasm was fueled primarily by Itron's updated full-year guidance:
| Metric | Previous Range | Updated Range | |---|---|---| | Revenue | $2.35B – $2.45B | $2.37B – $2.41B | | Adjusted EPS | $5.75 – $6.25 | $6.30 – $6.50 |
The narrowed revenue forecast was accompanied by a significant upward revision to adjusted earnings guidance.
CEO Commentary
During the earnings call, CEO Tom Deitrich expressed strong optimism about the company's trajectory, citing increased demand from utility customers:
"The environment continues to move toward us. Utilities are being asked to manage more complexity, higher reliability expectations, greater affordability pressure, and rising demand variability all at the same time."
Deitrich noted that these trends play directly into Itron's strengths, positioning the company to benefit from growing complexity in energy management.
Analyst Take
The sharp stock price increase reflects investor confidence in Itron's ability to capitalize on structural tailwinds in the utility sector. The company's upgraded earnings outlook and strong demand signals suggest that despite near-term revenue headwinds, the long-term growth story remains intact.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
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Itron Stock Soars 26% on Q2 Earnings and Raised Guidance