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Why Is TIMKEN CO (TKR) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · August 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM ET · reviewed against 7 wire stories

TIMKEN CO (TKR) is down -2.07% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 7 stories on TKR across 4 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 61/100).

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TKR stock closed down 2.07% at $129.13 on August 4, 2026, after the company issued mixed guidance updates and reported earnings. While the company raised its full-year adjusted earnings per share outlook, it also cut its GAAP EPS guidance, introducing uncertainty for investors. The stock opened at $132.06 but quickly declined to a session low of $129.01, reflecting mixed market reactions to the earnings report and strategic updates.

What Happened

The Timken Company (TKR) reported Q2 2026 results that exceeded expectations, with non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.83, beating estimates by $0.21, and revenue of $1.26 billion, up 7.7% year-over-year. The company also announced a raise in its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $6.05, $6.35, from $5.75, $6.25. However, it simultaneously lowered its GAAP EPS guidance to $3.75, $4.05, down from $4.70, $5.20. This divergence between adjusted and GAAP metrics created a mixed impression. Additionally, the company reported a net income margin of 2.3% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.6%, while noting progress in industrial motion margins and tariff refunds. The SEC 8-K filing confirmed the results and provided supporting financial details.

What The Data Shows

TKR traded below its 52-week high of $146.37 and near the lower end of its 52-week range. The stock opened at $132.06 but immediately dropped to a low of $129.01, closing at $129.02. Volume remained at 0.0M shares, which is 0.0x the 3-month average. The market cap of $9.9B reflects a P/E ratio of 30.0, with trailing twelve-month revenue growth of 3.3% and a net margin of 6.6%. The stock has a beta of 1.23 and a dividend yield of 1.02%. Recent insider transactions include four sales totaling $8.3M over the past 90 days, with no buy activity.

What To Watch

The company’s updated full-year guidance will remain under scrutiny as investors assess the implications of the GAAP EPS cut. The next key event is the appointment of Steve Ribaudo as EVP and COO, effective September 1, which may influence operational expectations.

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TKR by the numbers

Last: $129.13Session: -2.07%Coverage: 7 stories / 4 sourcesAI sentiment: 61/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $9.9BP/E: 30.052w: $70.56 to $146.37
TKR · Aug 5 session (5-min) · -0.54% vs prior close · updated 8:57 PM ET
$129$131$134prev close $132.03$131.327:20 AM10:15 AM1:10 PM4:05 PM7:00 PM7:20 AM · $132.069:20 AM · $132.019:25 AM · $132.049:30 AM · $129.519:35 AM · $130.369:40 AM · $129.889:45 AM · $131.729:50 AM · $132.159:55 AM · $132.1910:00 AM · $132.0910:05 AM · $133.1610:10 AM · $133.2110:15 AM · $133.0010:20 AM · $133.2710:25 AM · $132.7110:30 AM · $131.9810:35 AM · $132.1110:40 AM · $132.6910:45 AM · $133.0910:50 AM · $132.1410:55 AM · $132.2011:00 AM · $132.3511:05 AM · $132.5511:10 AM · $132.2011:15 AM · $132.0711:20 AM · $131.8111:25 AM · $131.4211:30 AM · $132.0911:35 AM · $131.9211:40 AM · $131.8811:45 AM · $131.5011:50 AM · $131.0311:55 AM · $130.9412:00 PM · $131.2512:05 PM · $131.4212:10 PM · $131.6112:15 PM · $131.1712:20 PM · $131.3012:25 PM · $131.8112:30 PM · $131.6312:35 PM · $131.9112:40 PM · $131.7212:45 PM · $131.8412:50 PM · $131.8012:55 PM · $131.721:00 PM · $131.381:05 PM · $131.371:10 PM · $131.461:15 PM · $131.851:20 PM · $131.711:25 PM · $131.781:30 PM · $132.151:35 PM · $132.131:40 PM · $132.111:45 PM · $132.101:50 PM · $132.231:55 PM · $132.622:00 PM · $132.542:05 PM · $132.162:10 PM · $132.262:15 PM · $132.182:20 PM · $132.362:25 PM · $132.022:30 PM · $131.752:35 PM · $131.882:40 PM · $131.812:45 PM · $131.922:50 PM · $132.212:55 PM · $132.223:00 PM · $132.113:05 PM · $132.023:10 PM · $131.913:15 PM · $131.813:20 PM · $132.213:25 PM · $131.593:30 PM · $131.843:35 PM · $131.963:40 PM · $131.763:45 PM · $131.783:50 PM · $131.993:55 PM · $131.314:00 PM · $131.324:10 PM · $131.324:20 PM · $131.325:45 PM · $131.006:30 PM · $131.327:00 PM · $131.32
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 7 stories · 61/100 bullish
AI sentiment 61/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 7 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishPR Newswire · sentiment 63 · Timken Reports Second-Quarter 2026 ResultsPR Newswire · 63Timken Reports Second-Quarter 2026 ResultsSeeking Alpha · sentiment 68 · Timken Non-GAAP EPS of $1.83 beats by $0.21, revenue of $1.26B beats by $30MSeeking Alpha · 68Timken Non-GAAP EPS of $1.83 beats by $0.21, revenue of $1.26B beats by $30MSEC 8-K · sentiment 50 · TIMKEN CO (TKR) files 8-KSEC 8-K · 50TIMKEN CO (TKR) files 8-KInvestorsHub · sentiment 71 · Timken Tops Second-Quarter Expectations and Raises Full-Year OutlookInvestorsHub · 71Timken Tops Second-Quarter Expectations and Raises Full-Year OutlookSeeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · The Timken Company 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationSeeking Alpha · 50The Timken Company 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationSeeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · The Timken Company (TKR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · 50The Timken Company (TKR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · sentiment 73 · Timken raises 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $6.05-$6.35 as it targets $375M-$400M free cash flowSeeking Alpha · 73Timken raises 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $6.05-$6.35 as it targets $375M-$400M free cas…
6d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 73Earnings

Timken raises 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $6.05-$6.35 as it targets $375M-$400M free cash flow

Timken (TKR) Q2 2026 earnings call recap: raised guidance, record Industrial Motion margins, tariff refunds, M&A integration and risks.

6d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

The Timken Company (TKR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

The Timken Company (TKR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 4, 2026 11:00 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsNeil Frohnapple - Vice President of Investor RelationsLucian...

6d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

The Timken Company 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

2026-08-04. The following slide deck was published by The Timken Company in conjunction with their 2026 Q2 earnings call.

6d agoInvestorsHubBULLISH 71Earnings

Timken Tops Second-Quarter Expectations and Raises Full-Year Outlook

The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) beat second-quarter 2026 earnings and revenue expectations, raised its full-year guidance and reported stronger margins supported by higher demand and improving operational performance.

6d agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General

TIMKEN CO (TKR) files 8-K

Filed: 2026-08-04 AccNo: 0000098362-26-000048 Size: 1 MB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

6d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 68Earnings

Timken Non-GAAP EPS of $1.83 beats by $0.21, revenue of $1.26B beats by $30M

Timken (TKR) Q2 earnings beat: non-GAAP EPS $1.83 and revenue $1.26B (+7.7% YoY).

6d agoPR NewswireBULLISH 63Earnings

Timken Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results

Sales of $1.26 billion, up 7.5 percent from last year Second-quarter diluted EPS of $0.41; adjusted EPS of $1.83 Net income margin of 2.3 percent; adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.6 percent Updates 2026 EPS outlook; now expects 2026 EPS of $3.75-$4.05, raising adjusted EPS outlook to $6.05-$6....

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