Tennant (TNC) is back in focus after Q1 2026 results showed sales of US$297.9 million and non-GAAP EPS ahead of analyst expectations, alongside a larger share repurchase capacity of up to 15%.
See our latest analysis for Tennant.
At a share price of US$81.95, Tennant has seen a 17.34% 1 month share price return and a 10.80% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 16.32% points to building momentum as investors weigh Q1 earnings, the expanded buyback capacity and the recent dividend affirmation.
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With Tennant trading close to analyst price targets yet showing an intrinsic value estimate at a meaningful discount, the key question is simple: is the stock still undervalued, or is the recent rebound already pricing in future growth?
Most Popular Narrative: 2.1% Undervalued
The most followed narrative places Tennant’s fair value at $83.75, slightly above the last close at $81.95. This sets up a modest undervaluation story built on detailed earnings and margin assumptions.
Analysts are assuming Tennant's revenue will grow by 5.2% annually over the next 3 years. Analysts assume that profit margins will increase from 4.8% today to 9.5% in 3 years time.
Want to see what sits behind that revenue path and margin jump, and how it feeds into Tennant’s long term earnings and valuation profile? The core of this narrative is a step change in profitability, supported by specific views on pricing power, cost discipline, and capital allocation. Curious how those moving parts combine to reach that $83.75 fair value and what kind of future earnings multiple is baked in?
Result: Fair Value of $83.75 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, that story could easily wobble if shipment constraints or tariff related cost pressure linger longer than expected, or if international demand remains soft.
Find out about the key risks to this Tennant narrative.
Another Angle: Multiples Paint A Tougher Picture
That 2.1% undervaluation story sits awkwardly beside Tennant’s current P/E of 33.7x. The stock trades above the US Machinery industry average of 27.5x and above its own 30.5x fair ratio, which points to valuation risk if sentiment cools or earnings do not track forecasts.
For a closer look at how that P/E gap compares with peers and where the fair ratio suggests the market could drift over time, See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.
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