RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) Research

RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) is a global enterprise specializing in the design, production, and distribution of precisely engineered bearings and a wide array of related mechanical components. The company strategically operates through two core segments: Aerospace/Defense and Industrial, catering to both domestic and international clients. Its diverse product portfolio includes: Plain bearings: Available in self-lubricating or metal-on-metal designs, featuring rod end, spherical plain, and journal bearings. Roller bearings: These anti-friction devices, such as tapered roller, needle roller, needle bearing track rollers, and cam followers, are vital for various industrial uses and military aircraft platforms. Ball bearings: This category encompasses high-precision aerospace, airframe control, thin section, and industrial ball bearings, all engineered with high-precision ball elements to minimize friction in demanding, high-speed applications. Beyond its primary bearing offerings, RBC also provides: Mounted bearing products: Including complete mounted ball, roller, and plain bearing units. Enclosed gearing systems: A comprehensive range featuring Quantis gearmotors, torque arm units, Tigear, MagnaGear & Maxum lines, and controlled start transmissions. Power transmission components: Such as mechanical drive elements, couplings, and conveyor parts. Engineered hydraulics and valves: Specifically developed for aircraft and submarine systems, alongside comprehensive aftermarket services for the aerospace and defense sectors. Fasteners. Precision mechanical components: Applied across diverse general industrial settings. Machine tool collets: Essential for securing circular or rod-shaped workpieces during machining. RBC reaches an extensive customer base across numerous industries, including automotive, tool holding, agricultural and semiconductor machinery, commercial and defense aerospace, ground defense, construction and mining, oil and natural resource extraction, heavy truck, marine, rail and train, packaging, food and beverage, wind energy, and general industrial markets. The company distributes its products via a dedicated direct sales force and a robust network of industrial and aerospace distributors. Established in 1919, RBC Bearings Incorporated maintains its corporate headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut.

Market snapshot

Symbol
RBC
Price
$639.18
Day change
+2.15%
Market cap
$20.2B
P/E ratio
70.08x
52-week range
364.5-640.02
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
Next earnings
in 1 month
Analyst price target
$598

Recent news

  • Aerospace Supplier Tops Buy Point; Industrial Name Trades Inches From Another

    Aerospace and defense is RBC's best-growing segment: Sales jumped 41.2% in the March-ended quarter, amid "unprecedented commercial aircraft build rates."

  • Crude Oil Surges 3%; RBC Bearings Earnings Top Views

    U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the S&P 500 falling more than 1% on Friday.

  • RBC Bearings Likely To Report Higher Q4 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

    RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC) will release earnings for its fourth quarter before the opening bell on Friday, May 15.

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Recent insider activity

  • Edwards Richard J — F-InKind (91 shares) on 2026-06-01
  • Edwards Richard J — F-InKind (364 shares) on 2026-06-03
  • Sullivan Robert M — F-InKind (197 shares) on 2026-06-01
  • Sullivan Robert M — F-InKind (272 shares) on 2026-06-03
  • HARTNETT MICHAEL J — F-InKind (4892 shares) on 2026-06-01

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