Stephen Volkmann

Q: What is Stephen Volkmann's success rate?

Stephen Volkmann currently has a success rate of 89.32988883389851.

Q: What is the average return of Stephen Volkmann's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 19.280569970001398.

Jefferies | Industrials

Stephen Volkmann is an analyst from Jefferies specializing in the Industrials sector. Ranked #843 out of 4700 analysts, they have issued 25 stock ratings with a success rate of 89.33% and an average return of 19.28%.

Stephen Volkmann has a well-established track record, with 25 ratings issued in the Industrials sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 89.33% and an average return of 19.28%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#843

Out of 4700

Total Ratings

+89.33%

Success Rate

+19.28%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

XYL

Buy

Jun 25, 2026

Target

$140.00

Current

$117.00

Performance

0.00%

Stephen Volkmann rated XYL as Buy on Jun 25, 2026, setting a price target of 140. Shares have remained stable near 117, leaving the 140 target still in play.

KMT

Hold

May 07, 2026

Target

$47.50

Current

$36.53

Performance

-12.42%

On May 07, 2026, KMT was given a Hold rating by Stephen Volkmann, with a target price of 47.5. The rating provided protection from downside risk as the stock fell to 36.53.

DE

Hold

Apr 08, 2026

Target

$550.00

Current

$630.76

Performance

3.52%

DE received a Hold rating from Stephen Volkmann on Apr 08, 2026, aiming for 550. Shares remained flat at 630.76, aligning with the neutral rating.

LECO

Hold

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$280.00

Current

$273.72

Performance

9.89%

On Mar 31, 2026, Stephen Volkmann published a Hold outlook on LECO, with a target of 280. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 280.

ROK

Hold

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$380.00

Current

$479.39

Performance

33.58%

Stephen Volkmann on Mar 31, 2026 assigned ROK a Hold rating, with a price target of 380. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 33.58% despite the neutral view.

APH

Buy

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$145.00

Current

$165.15

Performance

30.71%

On Mar 31, 2026, Stephen Volkmann reaffirmed APH with a Buy rating, targeting 145. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 165.15 to 165.15.

EMR

Buy

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$175.00

Current

$145.33

Performance

10.92%

EMR was rated Buy by Stephen Volkmann on Mar 31, 2026, with a price objective of 175. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of 29.67 to the target.

ESAB

Buy

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$130.00

Current

$98.82

Performance

2.23%

On Mar 31, 2026, Stephen Volkmann initiated coverage on ESAB with a Buy rating and target of 130. Neutral price movement of 2.23% leaves room for interpretation.

FLS

Buy

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$90.00

Current

$74.99

Performance

2.01%

Stephen Volkmann issued a Buy recommendation for FLS on Mar 31, 2026, price target set at 90. The target of 90 remains in play, though confirmation will depend on future moves.

HAYW

Hold

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$15.00

Current

$16.18

Performance

20.93%

On Mar 31, 2026, HAYW was evaluated by Stephen Volkmann, who gave a Hold rating and target of 15. Investors who stayed in despite the Hold saw upside of 20.93%.

MIDD

Buy

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$195.00

Current

$171.77

Performance

29.56%

Stephen Volkmann rated MIDD as Buy on Mar 31, 2026, setting a price target of 195. The call has proven timely, with shares rising 29.56% toward the price target of 195.

MSA

Hold

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$180.00

Current

$167.62

Performance

2.24%

On Mar 31, 2026, MSA was given a Hold rating by Stephen Volkmann, with a target price of 180. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 167.62, supported the cautious call.

PNR

Buy

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$125.00

Current

$76.00

Performance

-12.75%

PNR received a Buy rating from Stephen Volkmann on Mar 31, 2026, aiming for 125. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 12.75% below expectations.

VLTO

Buy

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$110.00

Current

$87.99

Performance

-0.49%

On Mar 31, 2026, Stephen Volkmann published a Buy outlook on VLTO, with a target of 110. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 87.99.

VRT

Hold

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$260.00

Current

$325.57

Performance

29.93%

Stephen Volkmann on Mar 31, 2026 assigned VRT a Hold rating, with a price target of 260. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 29.93% despite the neutral view.

WAB

Buy

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$290.00

Current

$282.45

Performance

13.02%

On Mar 31, 2026, Stephen Volkmann reaffirmed WAB with a Buy rating, targeting 290. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 282.45 to 282.45.

ETN

Buy

Mar 16, 2026

Target

$430.00

Current

$419.87

Performance

16.29%

ETN was rated Buy by Stephen Volkmann on Mar 16, 2026, with a price objective of 430. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of 10.13 to the target.

CAT

Buy

Jan 30, 2026

Target

$785.00

Current

$1057.01

Performance

60.80%

On Jan 30, 2026, Stephen Volkmann initiated coverage on CAT with a Buy rating and target of 785. The stock’s climb of 60.80% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

PH

Buy

Jan 30, 2026

Target

$1100.00

Current

$989.91

Performance

5.78%

Stephen Volkmann issued a Buy recommendation for PH on Jan 30, 2026, price target set at 1100. Investors following the Buy call captured upside momentum, with shares now at 989.91.

FAST

Buy

Dec 15, 2025

Target

$52.00

Current

$46.92

Performance

10.19%

On Dec 15, 2025, FAST was evaluated by Stephen Volkmann, who gave a Buy rating and target of 52. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 10.19%.

JCI

Hold

Jul 24, 2025

Target

$120.00

Current

$145.49

Performance

32.24%

Stephen Volkmann rated JCI as Hold on Jul 24, 2025, setting a price target of 120. Despite the Hold call, shares climbed 32.24% to 145.49, revealing unexpected momentum.

TKR

Hold

Apr 02, 2025

Target

$70.00

Current

$144.01

Performance

104.44%

On Apr 02, 2025, TKR was given a Hold rating by Stephen Volkmann, with a target price of 70. The stock rallied from 144.01 to 144.01 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

ITW

Hold

Dec 06, 2024

Target

$290.00

Current

$270.60

Performance

-1.07%

ITW received a Hold rating from Stephen Volkmann on Dec 06, 2024, aiming for 290. Shares remained flat at 270.6, aligning with the neutral rating.

GTES

Buy

Dec 06, 2024

Target

$26.00

Current

$29.02

Performance

28.18%

On Dec 06, 2024, Stephen Volkmann published a Buy outlook on GTES, with a target of 26. Shares gained 28.18%, underscoring the accuracy of the bullish outlook toward 26.

SITE

Buy

Dec 06, 2024

Target

$175.00

Current

$114.99

Performance

-23.87%

Stephen Volkmann on Dec 06, 2024 assigned SITE a Buy rating, with a price target of 175. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 23.87%.

PCAR

Hold

Dec 06, 2024

Target

$120.00

Current

$121.68

Performance

5.01%

On Dec 06, 2024, Stephen Volkmann reaffirmed PCAR with a Hold rating, targeting 120. Market strength beyond 121.68 went further than the conservative outlook suggested.

CMI

Buy

Dec 06, 2024

Target

$435.00

Current

$727.59

Performance

91.67%

CMI was rated Buy by Stephen Volkmann on Dec 06, 2024, with a price objective of 435. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of -292.59 to the target.

WCC

Buy

Dec 06, 2024

Target

$245.00

Current

$357.53

Performance

73.00%

On Dec 06, 2024, Stephen Volkmann initiated coverage on WCC with a Buy rating and target of 245. The stock’s climb of 73.00% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

TEX

Hold

Jul 11, 2024

Target

$55.00

Current

$74.58

Performance

37.32%

Stephen Volkmann issued a Hold recommendation for TEX on Jul 11, 2024, price target set at 55. A neutral call gave way to stronger-than-expected performance, closing in on 55.

OSK

Hold

Jul 11, 2024

Target

$105.00

Current

$150.99

Performance

41.89%

On Jul 11, 2024, OSK was evaluated by Stephen Volkmann, who gave a Hold rating and target of 105. Investors who stayed in despite the Hold saw upside of 41.89%.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is Stephen Volkmann?

Stephen Volkmann is an analyst from Jefferies specializing in the Industrials sector.

What is Stephen Volkmann's success rate?

Stephen Volkmann currently has a success rate of +89.33%.

How many ratings has Stephen Volkmann issued?

Stephen Volkmann has issued 25 stock ratings so far.

What is the average return of Stephen Volkmann's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +19.28%.

What is Stephen Volkmann's ranking?

Stephen Volkmann is ranked #843 out of 4700 analysts.

What types of ratings does Stephen Volkmann give?

Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.

How can I follow Stephen Volkmann?

You can follow Stephen Volkmann by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.

What is the most recent rating by Stephen Volkmann?

Their latest rating was a Buy on XYL issued on 2026-06-25.