Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR – Free Report) had its price objective lifted by Royal Bank Of Canada from $161.00 to $169.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. Royal Bank Of Canada currently has an outperform rating on the industrial products company’s stock.
A number of other analysts have also issued reports on the company. Robert W. Baird lifted their price target on Emerson Electric from $143.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Daiwa Securities Group lifted their target price on shares of Emerson Electric from $153.00 to $177.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Wolfe Research reduced their target price on shares of Emerson Electric from $176.00 to $169.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Oppenheimer restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Emerson Electric in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price objective on Emerson Electric from $140.00 to $144.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Emerson Electric currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $162.95.
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Emerson Electric Stock Up 6.9%
Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The industrial products company reported $1.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.53 by $0.01. Emerson Electric had a return on equity of 17.22% and a net margin of 13.35%.The company had revenue of $4.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.59 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.48 EPS. Emerson Electric’s revenue was up 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Emerson Electric has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.450-6.550 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.650-1.700 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Emerson Electric will post 6.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Emerson Electric Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.555 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th. This represents a $2.22 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. Emerson Electric’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 51.27%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Emerson Electric
In other news, CEO Surendralal Lanca Karsanbhai sold 5,700 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.32, for a total value of $811,224.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 281,393 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $40,047,851.76. This represents a 1.99% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Matthew S. Levatich sold 1,476 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.16, for a total value of $239,348.16. Following the sale, the director directly owned 24,349 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,948,433.84. The trade was a 5.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 13,879 shares of company stock worth $2,116,818 over the last quarter. 0.23% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Institutional Trading of Emerson Electric
Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd lifted its stake in Emerson Electric by 138.7% during the first quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd now owns 21,272 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,623,000 after purchasing an additional 12,362 shares in the last quarter. Spartan Wealth Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Emerson Electric in the first quarter valued at $2,164,000. Aviance Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Emerson Electric by 10.9% in the 1st quarter. Aviance Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,626 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $868,000 after buying an additional 650 shares during the period. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Emerson Electric by 14.7% during the 1st quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 4,180 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $548,000 after acquiring an additional 535 shares in the last quarter. Finally, California Public Employees Retirement System boosted its holdings in Emerson Electric by 31.0% during the 1st quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 1,360,140 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $178,206,000 after acquiring an additional 321,476 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.30% of the company’s stock.
More Emerson Electric News
Here are the key news stories impacting Emerson Electric this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q2 EPS slightly beat and guidance reaffirmed — Emerson reported $1.54 EPS vs. $1.53 consensus, updated FY?2026 EPS guidance to 6.45–6.55 and Q3 EPS to 1.65–1.70, which supports the bullish view on full?year profitability. Emerson Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results; Updates 2026 Outlook
- Positive Sentiment: Backlog and orders provide momentum into H2 — Management cited backlog strength and improving orders, which analysts say could drive a stronger second half despite near?term regional disruptions. Emerson Q2 Earnings in Line, Sales Miss on Middle East Disruptions
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade/price?target lift from RBC — RBC raised its price target to $169 with an Outperform rating, adding analyst support for upside. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — Emerson declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.555 per share (payable June 10, ex?div May 15), supporting income investors. Emerson Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results; Updates 2026 Outlook
- Positive Sentiment: Board addition — Jennifer Newstead (Apple SVP & General Counsel) will join Emerson’s board, which may be viewed positively for governance and talent. Jennifer Newstead to Join Emerson’s Board of Directors
- Neutral Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $144 but kept an Equal Weight rating — a modest revision that is neutral relative to current market price. Barclays adjusts price target on Emerson Electric to $144
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and slide deck available — full transcript/slides provide detail for investors digging into segment performance and management commentary. Emerson (EMR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed consensus and regional headwinds cited — revenue was $4.56B vs. $4.59B expected, with Middle East disruptions called out as a drag on sales. That explains some caution despite the EPS beat. Emerson Q2 Earnings in Line, Sales Miss on Middle East Disruptions
- Negative Sentiment: Market perception limits AI re?rating — commentary and analysis argue Emerson is not an AI infrastructure play, which could limit multiple expansion tied to AI hype. Emerson Electric: Not An AI Infrastructure Company
About Emerson Electric
Emerson Electric Co is a global technology and engineering company that designs and manufactures products and provides services for industrial, commercial and consumer markets. Founded in 1890, the company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and has built a long-standing presence in automation, control and climate-related technologies. Emerson’s offerings are aimed at improving productivity, energy efficiency and reliability for a wide range of end markets.
Emerson operates through two principal platforms—Automation Solutions and Commercial & Residential Solutions—providing process automation systems, measurement and analytical instrumentation, valves and actuators, control software, and related aftermarket services, alongside products for heating, ventilation and refrigeration, residential and commercial climate controls, tools and storage solutions.
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