NYSE: ETN
Eaton Corporation plc
Industrials · Electrical Equipment & Parts
After hours: $398.39(-0.06%) · as of 7:28 PM ET
Market Cap
$154.79B
52w High
$436.74
52w Low
$311.92
P/E
38.88
Volume
2.11M
Outstanding Shares
388.30M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
What changed
The stock rose 1.5% over the last year. Revenue grew 12.68% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 19.8% to 18.13%. Free cash flow grew 41.5% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 18.13%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 12.68% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Eaton Corp.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 8677 shares became 10000
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 2 shares became 3
Every 2 shares became 3
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
25
Buy
14
Hold
0
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Jul 31, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $3.07 · Revenue est $8.16B
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Dividends
$4.34/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 24yrEx-div Aug 7, 2026 · in 10dSafeETN pays a dividend with a 1.09% declared yield, 24 consecutive years of growth, growing at 7.59% annually, covered 2.2× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
1.09%
Annual Div / Share
$4.34
5yr CAGR
+7.59%
Doubles every ~9.5yr
Payout Ratio
41.19%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+8.58%
5yr CAGR
+7.59%
10yr CAGR
+6.74%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$1/mo
In 10 yrs
$2/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$11/yr $1/mo | $16/yr+44% $1/mo | $23/yr+108% $2/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.09% → 2.26% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
ETN has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 2.2× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 7.59% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.