Emerson Electric Co. $EMR Stock Position Increased by Rakuten Investment Management Inc.

Rakuten Investment Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) by 9.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 100,269 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after buying an additional 8,549 shares during the period. Rakuten Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in Emerson Electric were worth $15,766,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of EMR. William Mack & Associates Inc. bought a new position in shares of Emerson Electric in the third quarter worth $25,000. Allied Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Emerson Electric during the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Financial Management Professionals Inc. raised its stake in shares of Emerson Electric by 100.0% during the 3rd quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 172 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 86 shares during the period. Next Level Wealth Planning LLC purchased a new stake in Emerson Electric during the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Orion Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Emerson Electric during the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Institutional investors own 74.30% of the company’s stock.

Emerson Electric Stock Performance

NYSE EMR opened at $171.17 on Thursday. Emerson Electric Co. has a 52-week low of $122.64 and a 52-week high of $172.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 0.90. The company has a market capitalization of $95.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.46, a P/E/G ratio of 2.35 and a beta of 1.23. The company has a fifty day moving average of $157.73 and a 200-day moving average of $147.46.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.85 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $5.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.11 billion. Emerson Electric had a return on equity of 17.58% and a net margin of 13.83%. The company’s revenue was up .0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.62 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Emerson Electric Co. will post 6.56 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Emerson Electric Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Investors of record on Friday, November 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.5950 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 13th. This represents a $2.38 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. This is an increase from Emerson Electric’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.5550. Emerson Electric’s payout ratio is 48.58%.

Insider Activity at Emerson Electric

In other Emerson Electric news, CEO Surendralal Karsanbhai sold 9,650 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $161.91, for a total value of $1,562,431.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 271,743 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $43,997,909.13. The trade was a 3.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have weighed in on EMR shares. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Emerson Electric in a report on Friday, September 25th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $177.00 target price for the company. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Emerson Electric from $174.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Emerson Electric from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Evercore reduced their price objective on shares of Emerson Electric from $190.00 to $185.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 31st. Finally, Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Emerson Electric from $145.00 to $140.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $171.96.

Emerson Electric News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Emerson Electric this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EPS was $1.86, above the $1.85 consensus and up from $1.62 a year earlier. Revenue of $5.20 billion also exceeded estimates of $5.11 billion; the company cited stronger orders, higher volumes and margin expansion. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Orders reportedly rose 14%, and Emerson’s initial fiscal 2027 outlook calls for 5% sales growth—signals of continued demand and growth. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: The quarterly dividend increased 7.2%, from $0.555 to $0.595 per share, or $2.38 annualized. The higher payout may appeal to income-focused investors. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views are mixed: BMO upgraded Emerson to “strong buy,” while Morgan Stanley recently cut its price target to $140 and maintained an “underweight” rating. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat and growth forecast, coverage characterized the outlook as cautious. Investors may look for more detail on the pace of growth and whether it can meet expectations. Read More.

Emerson Electric Profile

Emerson Electric Co (NYSE: EMR) is a global technology and engineering company that provides automation, control, and industrial technology solutions. Its offerings include measurement and analytical instruments, control systems, valves, regulators, software, and related services used to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of industrial operations.

The company serves customers across industries such as energy, chemicals, life sciences, food and beverage, manufacturing, and commercial and residential applications.