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NASDAQ : PLPC

Preformed Line Products

$302.78
11.36+3.90%
At Close 4:00 PM
70.45
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Stock Price Today

Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) stock surged +3.90%, trading at $302.78 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $291.42. The stock opened at $281.92, fluctuating between $280.00 and $305.14 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

291.42
Prev. Close
1.48B
Market Cap
280
Day Low
42.41
P/E Ratio
7.14
EPS (TTM)
14.87
Cash Flow per Share
281.92
Open
4.9M
Number of Shares
305.14
Day High
69.01%
Free Float in %
85.56
Book Value
159.51K
Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Apr 02, 2026281.92305.00280.00302.78161.05K
Apr 01, 2026270.75293.60270.75291.42181.46K
Mar 31, 2026267.46276.44265.01270.75132.88K
Mar 30, 2026276.07276.75259.80263.77182.73K
Mar 27, 2026270.81279.22270.81275.88194.8K
Mar 25, 2026280.12280.12271.15276.56207.39K
Mar 24, 2026272.26283.86272.26276.39280.68K
Mar 23, 2026268.00285.99268.00274.3679.36K
Mar 20, 2026261.55265.67254.65263.09204.4K
Mar 19, 2026252.99264.66251.02262.68108.51K
Mar 18, 2026253.55263.71253.55256.1960.67K
Mar 17, 2026249.86259.25249.86253.5559.45K
Mar 16, 2026267.10268.88241.01249.86250.98K
Mar 13, 2026265.99271.69257.86261.65188.1K
Mar 12, 2026260.05267.39257.04260.84171.22K
Mar 11, 2026265.00275.00255.70267.23181.31K
Mar 10, 2026243.66271.30243.66265.12236.4K
Mar 09, 2026229.22246.16222.99243.27164.69K
Mar 06, 2026240.48245.78231.81235.7289.21K
Mar 03, 2026249.83255.28243.59251.19125.74K

Contact Details

Mayfield, OH 44143

United States

https://www.preformed.com440 461 5200

About Company

Preformed Line Products Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures products and systems that are used in the construction and maintenance of overhead, ground-mounted, and underground networks for the energy, telecommunication, cable operator, information, and other industries. The company offers formed wire products to support, protect, terminate, and secure power conductor and communication cables, as well as to control cable dynamics; and hardware products to support and protect transmission conductors, spacers, spacer-dampers, stockbridge dampers, corona suppression devices, and various compression fittings for dead-end applications. It also provides protective closures to protect fixed line communication networks, such as copper cable or fiber optic cable from moisture, environmental hazards, and other contaminants; and hardware assemblies, pole line hardware, resale products, underground connectors, solar hardware systems, guy markers, tree guards, fiber optic cable markers, pedestal markers, and urethane products that are used by energy, renewable energy, communications, cable, and special industries for various applications. The company serves public and private energy utilities and communication companies, cable operators, financial institutions, governmental agencies, contractors and subcontractors, distributors, and value-added resellers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. It markets its products through a direct sales force, as well as through manufacturing representatives. The company was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Mayfield, Ohio.

Company Information

Employees3401
Beta0.8
Sales or Revenue$669.68M
5Y Sales Change%0.627%
Fiscal Year EndsDecember
SectorIndustrials
IndustryElectrical Equipment & Parts

Company Overview

Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ:PLPC) closed at $302.78 USD, gaining $11.36 (3.90%) from the previous close of $291.42. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high $128.00 and $305.00. With a market capitalization of about $1.48 billion, Preformed Line Products Company is classified as a small-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.80). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 135.52 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Mayfield, OH, Preformed Line Products Company operates in the Industrials sector and the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Led by CEO Dennis F. McKenna, the company employs approximately 3,401 people and listed since April 28, 1999. Preformed Line Products Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures products and systems that are used in the construction and maintenance of overhead, ground-mounted, and underground networks for the energy, telecommunication, cable operator, information, and other industries.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 -1.83%, SMA50 6.95%, SMA200 31.94%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 51.75 (neutral), while the ATR of 12.01 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -9.6% below its high and over 118.78% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 176.72 thousand shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 132.85 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Preformed Line Products Company trades at a P/E ratio of 42.2, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.22 and a price-to-book ratio of 3.13 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 44.48, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Preformed Line Products Company last paid a dividend of 0.82 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 0.63%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $137.76. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Preformed Line Products Company generated EPS of $7.55 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 10.36%.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Preformed Line Products Company has 4.92 million shares outstanding. The public float is 2.56 million shares, elevated short interest at 7.94% of float. This equals 167.21 thousand shares. The short ratio is 1.29 days. Institutional investors hold 119.06% of the float. Insiders own 48.24%. Barbara P Ruhlman Irrevocable Trust dated 7/29/08 holds 892.72 thousand shares, RUHLMAN BARBARA P has 604.21 thousand shares and GRAEF ERIC R has 17.68 thousand shares.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Preformed Line Products generated $669.68M in revenue, or $134.02 per share. Gross margin was 35.07%, operating margin 12.57%, and net profit margin 9.46%. Returns are healthy, with ROA at 10.50% and ROE at 15.22%.
On valuation metrics, Preformed Line Products trades at a P/E of 42.20, P/S of 2.22 and P/B of 3.13. The current ratio is 3.17 and quick ratio is 1.87. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 3.10 and cash conversion cycle is 140.30 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.10, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 1.53.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Preformed Line Products posted revenue of $669.68M, down slightly from $637.02M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $234.85M (margin 35.07%). Operating income was $84.15M (margin 12.6%). Net income was$63.33M (EPS $12.87).
The company ended the quarter with $53.61M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $71.81M, and net debt of $18.21M. Total assets were $603.15M, with equity of $416.16M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $107.64M, free cash flow of $72.31M, and capital expenditures of - $35.33M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Preformed Line Products Company stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 2.55%, with price expected at $310.50 by April 16, 2026, within a range of $301.87 to $319.69 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 4.86%, reaching $317.48 by July 01, 2026, with a range of $312.95 to $322.89. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 6.69%, with price at $323.04 by April 02, 2027, within a range of $312.28 to $335.87.

Key Takeaways

Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ:PLPC) shares are up 15.76% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Preformed Line Products Company trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 42.2. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (2.55% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (4.86% over three months), and a longer-term gain (6.69% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) stock price?
Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ: PLPC) stock price is $302.78 in the last trading session. During the trading session, PLPC stock reached the peak price of $305.14 while $280.00 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in PLPC stock occurred in the recent session was 3.9% while the dollar amount for the price change in PLPC stock was $11.36.
PLPC's industry and sector of operation?
The NASDAQ listed PLPC is part of Electrical Equipment & Parts industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. Preformed Line Products Company designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of PLPC?
Mr. Thomas F. Peterson
Founder
Mr. Dennis F. McKenna
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Andrew S. Klaus
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Caroline Saylor Vaccariello
Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.
Mr. John M. Hofstetter
Executive Vice President of US Operations
Mr. William H. Haag III
Vice President of Asia Pacific Region
Mr. Robert G. Ruhlman
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Jon Ryan Ruhlman
Pres & Director
How PLPC did perform over past 52-week?
PLPC's closing price is 136.55% higher than its 52-week low of $128.00 where as its distance from 52-week high of $305.00 is -0.73%.
How many employees does PLPC have?
Number of PLPC employees currently stands at 3,401.
Link for PLPC official website?
Official Website of PLPC is: https://www.preformed.com
How do I contact PLPC?
PLPC could be contacted at phone 440 461 5200 and can also be accessed through its website. PLPC operates from 660 Beta Drive, Mayfield, OH 44143, United States.
How many shares of PLPC are traded daily?
PLPC stock volume for the day was 159.51K shares. The average number of PLPC shares traded daily for last 3 months was 135.52K.
What is the market cap of PLPC currently?
The market value of PLPC currently stands at $1.48B with its latest stock price at $302.78 and 4.9M of its shares outstanding.
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