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StockStory rates Timken stock a hold with 5% EPS growth

10/8/2026

StockStory analysts rate Timken (TKR) a hold, citing a five-year annual earnings per share growth rate of 5% that they describe as unimpressive.

The report argues that three factors make Timken a less attractive option compared to other opportunities, while recommending an alternative company that owns Taco Bell.

The stock currently trades at $114.83 per share, a level that StockStory says prices in significant good news, leading the firm to suggest investors look elsewhere.

Timken has underperformed the broader market over the past year. While the S&P 500 index is up 15.2% since April 2026, Timken shares have posted a return of 8.5%.

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