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ETN·Eaton Corporation plc

$408.91
-19.40 (-4.53%)
Overnight$427.89+18.98 (+4.64%)
High
$429.29
Open
$423.23
Market Cap
162.73B
52W High
$478.00
Low
$404.01
P. Close
$408.91
P/E
42.48
52W Low
$311.91
Fwd P/E
25.11
DailyIQ Est.
$505.28
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
2.11%
Days to Cover
3.7
Div. Yield
1.06%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 6
Div. Growth
6+ yrs
Technical Score (1D)
53
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
47
MIXED
On Oct 10, analysts questioned whether Eaton’s current valuation was justified by its projected cash flows, noting that the company’s five‑year share‑price growth of 187.6 % had driven scrutiny. They highlighted the expansion of an Austrian plant and the planned spin‑off of the Mobility unit, which are expected to shift earnings toward higher‑margin electrical and aerospace segments, but the timing and magnitude of these cash‑flow changes remained uncertain. On Oct 9, a comparison of cash‑flow multiples showed Eaton trading at 43 times cash flow versus Vertiv’s 32 times, with Eaton’s broader industrial exposure cited as a factor in the higher multiple. That same day, Eaton’s stock closed 1.21 % higher, outperforming the S&P 500, and analysts projected quarterly earnings per share of $3.53, a 15 % increase from the prior year, while full‑year estimates forecast earnings of $13.57 per share and revenue of $32.68 billion. Also on Oct 9, a review of Eaton’s global manufacturing network emphasized how its presence in more than 180 countries supports manufacturing efficiency, supply‑chain resilience, and localized production that shortens delivery timelines and mitigates geopolitical risks. Finally, on Oct 9, a value‑investor comparison placed Eaton at a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) against Vestas Wind Systems’ #2 (Buy), noting that no significant corporate events or earnings changes were highlighted for Eaton.
LOW TARGET
$333 -18.6%
1 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$485 +18.6%
21 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$534 +30.6%
13 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$333.00 - $534.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
9/18/6/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$505.28 (+23.6%)
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Exchange
NYQ
Country
Ireland
Website
eaton.com
Symbol
ETN
Description
Eaton Corporation, PLC is a global power management company with a diversified portfolio of products and services. Operating across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Eaton's core business focuses on electrical components, power distribution, and power quality solutions. Beyond electrical, the company also provides critical components and systems for the aerospace and vehicle industries, including hydraulic systems, fuel systems, and vehicle powertrains. Eaton's value proposition lies in its ability to offer comprehensive solutions that enhance power reliability, efficiency, and safety across various sectors. This broad market presence and diverse product offerings position Eaton as a key player in the evolving landscape of power management and industrial technologies.
Bought (1Y)
200 shares
$92K
Sold (1Y)
20,268 shares
$9.2M
Wadecki Adam ASee Remarks below.
Option Exercise997 shares2026-10-02
Wadecki Adam ASee Remarks below.
Tax Withholding390 shares2026-10-02
Wadecki Adam ASee Remarks below.
Option Exercise997 shares2026-10-02
Black Shawn MSee Remarks below.
Award/Grant4,605 shares2026-09-01
Johnson Gerald-
Buy130 shares2026-08-13
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77/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
14.9%
Current Ratio
1.32x
Debt / Equity
0.51x
Return on Equity
21.0%
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Earnings Summary
Eaton Corporation, PLC (ETN) is a global power management company that delivers electrical components, power distribution, and power quality solutions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, while also supplying critical systems for aerospace and vehicle industries. Operating within the industrials sector and specialty industrial machinery industry, Eaton leverages a diversified portfolio to enhance power reliability, efficiency, and safety across multiple markets. In the most recent quarters, Eaton posted EPS of $2.83 in Q4 2024 and $2.72 in Q1 2025, both slightly above analyst estimates of $2.81 and $2.71 respectively, and revenue rose from $6.24 billion to $6.38 billion, reflecting a modest 2.2% increase. The company continued to beat estimates in three of the last four quarters, with EPS growth accelerating from $2.95 in Q2 2025 to $3.07 in Q3 2025, while revenue dipped marginally to $6.99 billion. Historically, Eaton has maintained a steady YoY revenue growth trajectory, with consistent EPS beats despite occasional revenue volatility; the company’s 2025 guidance of $13.40‑$13.60 in adjusted EPS underscores confidence in sustained performance. Recent news highlights include the announcement of a record $8.5 billion second‑quarter sales driven by a 21% YoY increase and a 65% revenue jump from data‑center customers, as well as a three‑year transformer backlog reflecting supply constraints amid AI demand. These developments suggest a shift toward higher‑margin electrical and aerospace segments, though the timing of cash‑flow impacts remains uncertain.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.58$2.85$3.12$3.39$3.66Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$3.54 - -
Q2'26$3.10$3.15+1.6%
Q1'26$3.12$2.81-9.9%
Q3'25$3.05$3.07+0.5%
Q2'25$2.92$2.95+0.9%
Q1'25$2.71$2.72+0.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$6.1B$6.8B$7.5B$8.2B$8.9BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$8.5B - -
Q2'26$8.2B$8.5B+3.9%
Q1'26$8.0B$7.5B-7.0%
Q3'25 - $7.0B -
Q2'25 - $7.0B -
Q1'25 - $6.4B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

ETN Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL53/100
$427.89−$2.57 (0.6%)
Market cap
162.73B
P/E ratio
42.5
Day range
$404.01 – $429.29
News sentiment
47/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$484.89 (+13.3%)
Consensus
Buy · 35 analysts
52-week range+37.2% off low · -10.5% from high
$311.91$478.00
Price $427.89 DailyIQ Est. $505.28

The setup on Eaton Corporation plc is patient: consolidation, not accumulation or distribution. The stock is liquid enough that positioning changes get absorbed without distorting the trend.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into ETN?

RICH

At today's price, Eaton Corporation plc needs to grow free cash flow about 40.8% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 11.18% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 9.0% a year, so the market is asking for 31.8 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis ETN looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
40.8%
Historical FCF CAGR
9.0%
Growth gap
+31.8 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
11.18%
Beta
1.30

Behaviour On Record

What ETN's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
30.4% 73rd pct
Below its peak
-10.8%
vs 200-day average
+3.9%
Up days (1y)
51%

Eaton Corporation plc is currently running 30.4% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against ETN's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 73rd percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 24.1%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

ETN is trading -10.8% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -23.3%, and the deepest was -45.0% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits +3.9% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 40th percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year ETN closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, ETN finished the month higher 10 of 14 times, with a median return of +3.4% and an average of +2.3%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +3.5% on average, its weakest December at -1.7%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: ETN has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 128 of 3,268 sessions (3.9% of the time), with the largest gaps running +9.0% and -8.3%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,269 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against ETN's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of ETN's sector?

Eaton Corporation plc sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 8th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#8 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
36

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for ETN?

CallsPuts

For Eaton Corporation plc's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 1.43), with at-the-money implied volatility around 65.1%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±4.4% move by that expiry — a range of about $409.06–$446.72.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
1.43
ATM implied volatility
65.1%
Total open interest
18,002
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±4.4% ($409.06–$446.72)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on ETN?

RBC Capital most recently reiterated its rating on Eaton Corporation plc to Outperform on Oct 14, 2026 with a price target of $526 (from $512). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 2 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
RBC Capital — Outperform
90-day upgrades
2
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+2
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 14, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$512 → $526
Oct 12, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$485 → $498
Sep 25, 2026Wells FargoInitiatedOverweight$503
Sep 8, 2026UBSUpgradeNeutral → Buy$450 → $515
Aug 28, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$500 → $520
Aug 11, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$502 → $515
Aug 3, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$471 → $485
Aug 3, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$484 → $512
Aug 3, 2026BMO CapitalMaintainedOutperform$477 → $487
Aug 3, 2026Evercore ISI GroupUpgradeIn-Line → Outperform$453 → $502
May 6, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$406 → $445
May 6, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$464 → $471

Peers & ETF holders

ETN peers & ETF holders

Specialty Industrial MachineryMarket cap · today

Top ETF holdersWeight

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

47/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Eaton’s share price has surged over the past five years, yet analysts question whether the current valuation aligns with the company’s projected cash flows. The firm’s expansion of an Austrian facility and the planned spin‑off of its Mobility unit are expected to shift future earnings toward higher‑margin electrical and aerospace segments. However, the timing and magnitude of these cash‑flow changes remain uncertain, raising doubts about the sustainability of the current price level.
What did this article say?
The article compares the cash‑flow multiples of Eaton (ETN) and Vertiv (VRT) as of early October, noting Eaton’s higher multiple of 43 versus Vertiv’s 32. It discusses Eaton’s broader industrial exposure and Vertiv’s focused digital‑infrastructure focus, suggesting that investors weigh specialization against diversification when valuing AI‑enabling infrastructure stocks. The piece also references Vertiv’s 24% revenue growth in the June quarter, but does not provide any new earnings guidance or material catalysts for Eaton.
What did this article say?
Eaton (ETN) closed at $429.65 on October 9, outperforming the S&P 500 and other major indices. Analysts project a 14.98% increase in quarterly EPS to $3.53 and a 20.65% rise in quarterly revenue to $8.43 billion. For the full year, consensus estimates forecast earnings of $13.57 per share and revenue of $32.68 billion, representing year‑over‑year gains of 12.43% and 19.06% respectively. The article highlights the company’s positive momentum and the anticipation of its upcoming earnings report.
What did this article say?
Eaton Corporation’s ETN leveraged its extensive global manufacturing network to serve customers in more than 180 countries, supporting long‑term opportunities in electrification, digitalization and infrastructure modernization. The geographically diversified operations enhanced manufacturing efficiency, supply‑chain resilience and responsiveness to evolving customer needs. By enabling localized production and shorter delivery timelines, the network mitigated risks from geopolitical uncertainties, trade disruptions and supply‑chain constraints, strengthening the company’s competitive position and opening cross‑sell opportunities.
What did this article say?
Analysts compared Eaton (ETN) with Vestas Wind Systems (VWDRY) for value investors, noting that ETN’s recent earnings outlook improvement is weaker than VWDRY’s. Both companies hold moderate Zacks Ranks, but ETN’s #3 (Hold) rank contrasts with VWDRY’s #2 (Buy). Value metrics such as P/E, P/S, and earnings yield suggest ETN is less attractive at current price levels. The comparison highlights a mild headwind for ETN’s valuation appeal. No material corporate action was reported.
What did this article say?
Eaton reported a record $8.5 billion in second‑quarter sales, up 21% year‑over‑year, driven by a 65% revenue increase from data‑center customers. The company’s transformer backlog now spans three years, reflecting a supply shortfall amid growing AI demand. Eaton also acquired Boyd Thermal’s liquid‑cooling business, adding a new revenue stream. Management raised full‑year adjusted EPS guidance to $13.40–$13.60, signaling strong confidence in continued growth.
What did this article say?
Analysts across 25 brokerage firms have given Eaton (ETN) a strong buy rating, reflected in an average brokerage recommendation of 1.40 on a 1‑to‑5 scale. The majority of recommendations—76%—are strong buy, with an additional 8% being buy, indicating a consensus of bullish sentiment. The article highlights that the high concentration of positive ratings may influence investor perception, though the impact on the stock price is not guaranteed. No material corporate action or earnings surprise was reported, so the upside is limited to analyst sentiment rather than fundamental change.
What did this article say?
Analysts noted that ETN was trading at 44 times trailing GAAP earnings and 27 times EV/EBITDA, with a normalized earnings yield of 2.45%. The valuation metrics were deemed excessive relative to peers, prompting a sell recommendation. The assessment highlighted that the current price level could lead to a correction if earnings growth does not accelerate.

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Congressional Trading Activity
25 disclosed trades · ~$316.0K est. traded value · 10 buys, 15 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Kevin HernHouseOK01▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-09-102026-09-25
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$15K - $50K2026-08-272026-09-10
Elizabeth FletcherHouseTX07▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-04-082026-05-01
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
David J. TaylorHouseOH02▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-02-262026-03-06
John BoozmanSenateAR▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-01-292026-02-15
David J. TaylorHouseOH02▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-01-162026-02-02
John HickenlooperSenateCO▲ Buy$50K - $100K2026-01-142026-02-06
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-12-242026-01-12
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-12-182026-01-15
David J. TaylorHouseOH02▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-12-102025-12-19
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-11-182025-12-15
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-11-132025-12-11
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-312025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-152025-11-18
Kevin HernHouseOK01▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-10-062025-11-16
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-232025-10-10
John BoozmanSenateAR▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-09-122026-05-11
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-08-142025-09-11
Ritchie John TorresHouseNY15▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-07-112025-08-20
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-06-092025-08-13
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-072025-05-14
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-012025-05-14
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-03-132025-08-13
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