Why Transcat, Inc.’s (TRNS) Stock Is Down 5.15%

By Jenna Brashear
May 20, 2026
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Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate Transcat, Inc. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Transcat, Inc.’s stock price such as:

  • Transcat, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why Transcat, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for TRNS from analysts
  • TRNS’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Transcat, Inc. (TRNS)

Before we jump into Transcat, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently dip, let’s take a look at some background.

Transcat, Inc. provides calibration and laboratory instrument services in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Service and Distribution. The Service segment offers calibration, repair, inspection, analytical qualification, preventative maintenance, consulting, and other related services. This segment also provides CalTrak, a proprietary document and asset management system that is used to manage the workflow of its calibration service centers and customers’ assets; and Compliance, Control, and Cost, an online customer portal that provides its customers with web-based asset management capability, as well as a safe and secure off-site archive of calibration and other service records. The Distribution segment sells and rents test, measurement, and control instruments for customers’ test and measurement instrumentation needs, as well as value-added services, such as calibration/certification of equipment purchase, equipment rental, used equipment for sale, and equipment kitting. This segment markets and sells its products through website, digital and print advertising, proactive outbound sales, and an inbound call center. The company provides services and products to highly regulated industries, principally life science, which includes companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and other FDA-regulated industries; and additional industries, including aerospace and defense, industrial manufacturing, energy and utilities, chemical manufacturing, and other industries that require accuracy in processes and confirmation of the capabilities of their equipment. Transcat, Inc. was incorporated in 1964 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.

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Transcat, Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of May 20, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, Transcat, Inc.’s stock price was $67.860.

Transcat, Inc. is down 2.56% from its previous closing price of $69.640.

During the last market session, Transcat, Inc.’s stock traded between $65.900 and $69.950. Currently, there are approximately 9.33 million shares outstanding for Transcat, Inc..

Transcat, Inc.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 80.1, which is high compared to the Trading Companies & Distributors industry median of 24.4. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

Transcat, Inc. Stock Price History

Transcat, Inc.’s (TRNS) price is currently down 10.83% so far this month.

During the month of May, Transcat, Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $79.210 and a low of $65.900.

Over the last year, Transcat, Inc. has hit prices as high as $95.385 and as low as $50.230. Year to date, Transcat, Inc.’s stock is up 19.62%.

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What Caused Transcat, Inc. Stock’s Price to Dip?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of May 20, 2026, there was 1 analyst who downgraded Transcat, Inc.’s stock and 0 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Transcat, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Transcat, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

Transcat, Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a D, which means it is considered to be Expensive.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Transcat, Inc. (TRNS) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Transcat, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of May 20, 2026, Transcat, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -10.70%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 26 and is considered to be Weak.

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Transcat, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of May 20, 2026, Transcat, Inc.’s stock price is $67.860, which is down 2.56% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Transcat, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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