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UL Solutions Inc. · ULS · FY2026 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2026
UL Solutions raises FY2026 margin outlook as Q1 growth broadens
The Q1 analysis supports a constructive operating picture: growth was broad across segments, profitability improved, and management raised its full-year margin outlook. That evidence supports—but does not settle—the case for continued earnings growth; acquisition execution and geopolitical and currency exposures remain material watchpoints.
Reported Before market openNYSEIndustrials
$16.23B market cap
100quality score
Earnings scorecard
Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS
$0.50
Consensus $0.41
EPS surprise
+21.1%
Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue
$758.0M
Consensus $748.5M
Revenue surprise
+1.3%
Reported versus consensus
Market reaction
prior-close to event-session close
Stock move
+16.2%
Event window
SPY move
+0.8%
Same window
Abnormal move
+15.4%
Stock minus SPY
Volume
2.2×
Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift
-6.4%
Up to 20 sessions
ULSSPY benchmark
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Why did ULS rise 16.2% after beating EPS estimates in FY2026 Q1?What changed in ULS's guidance and outlook in FY2026 Q1?Give me the bull and bear case for ULS after FY2026 Q1 earnings.
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What changed
Q1 brought reported revenue growth of 7.5% year over year and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 320 basis points. Management raised FY2026 adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to 27%. It also announced the pending Eurofins Electrical & Electronics acquisition, while the EHS software divestiture took effect April 1.
Guidance delta
Management raised FY2026 adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to 27%. The prior-quarter analysis cited a 26.5%–27% target range; the current analysis does not provide a revised revenue-growth target.
Key takeaways
- The transcript analysis describes strong organic momentum across Industrial, Consumer, and Software.
- Profitability improved, with adjusted EBITDA up 22% and margin up 320 basis points, according to the analysis.
- The Eurofins E&E acquisition is expected to add about $200 million of revenue, subject to completion.
- Management highlighted new robot- and AI-safety certifications as emerging service areas.
Management priorities
- Complete and integrate the Eurofins E&E acquisition, which is pending regulatory approvals.
- Expand AI and robotics safety certification programs.
- Invest in lab capacity and organic growth while maintaining cost discipline.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
$80.4Previous close
$43Low
$86.69Average
$115High
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Nov 4, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Baird | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Aug 5, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | May 7, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Raymond James | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | May 7, 2025 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $80.4. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $97 | $69.99 | +20.6% | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $85 | $65.38 | +5.7% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $86 | $78.42 | +7.0% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $95 | $78.34 | +18.2% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $110 | $102.85 | +36.8% | May 6, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Analyst unavailable | $115 | $102.68 | +43.0% | May 6, 2026 |
| Telsey Advisory | Analyst unavailable | $100 | $103.71 | +24.4% | May 6, 2026 |
| BNP Paribas | Analyst unavailable | $95 | $91.72 | +18.2% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $90 | $81.69 | +11.9% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Industrial Alliance Securities | Analyst unavailable | $87 | $82.64 | +8.2% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Andrew Wittmann | $96 | $82.64 | +19.4% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $85 | $75 | +5.7% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Andrew Wittmann | $97 | $77.53 | +20.6% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $96 | $84.79 | +19.4% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | George Tong | $79 | $85.01 | -1.7% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $75 | $74.65 | -6.7% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Raymond James | Brian Gesuale | $72 | $67.33 | -10.4% | May 7, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | George Tong | $51 | $50.68 | -36.6% | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Jefferies | Stephanie Moore | $62 | $53.88 | -22.9% | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | George Tong | $45 | $50.53 | -44.0% | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Andrew Wittmann | $41 | $38 | -49.0% | May 21, 2024 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $40 | $38 | -50.2% | May 21, 2024 |
| Wells Fargo | Jason Haas | $43 | $38 | -46.5% | May 21, 2024 |
| Jefferies | Stephanie Moore | $44 | $38 | -45.3% | May 21, 2024 |
| Jefferies | Stephanie Moore | $42 | $36.07 | -47.8% | May 7, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Andrew Wittmann | $40 | $36.07 | -50.2% | May 7, 2024 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $38 | $36.07 | -52.7% | May 7, 2024 |
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Snapshot as of publicationUL Solutions Inc. is a global leader in safety science services. The company's operations are organized into three primary business units: Industrial, Consumer, and Software and Advisory. The Industrial division provides comprehensive testing, inspection, and certification services. These offerings serve a wide range of markets, including energy, industrial automation, engineered materials, and the built environment, supporting various parties such as manufacturers, building owners, end-users, and regulatory authorities. Within the Consumer segment, UL Solutions delivers diverse services, including safety certification testing, ongoing compliance monitoring, and assistance with global market access. It also conducts evaluations for connectivity, performance, and quality, alongside offering critical systems advisory and training. Furthermore, this segment aids clients with product market acceptance and risk mitigation.…
Historical context
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Sources
- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-11-04T05:50:46.382925+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-11-04T05:50:46.379978+00:00
Methodology
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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.
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By FN2 Research · Updated · As of 2026-11-04. For educational purposes only; not investment advice.