Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) Given New $174.00 Price Target at Citigroup

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) had its price objective boosted by Citigroup from $165.00 to $174.00 in a research note published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the industrial products company’s stock.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Wolfe Research increased their target price on Emerson Electric from $168.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Emerson Electric from $150.00 to $157.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on Emerson Electric from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. UBS Group raised shares of Emerson Electric from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $131.00 to $168.00 in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Oppenheimer reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Emerson Electric in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $157.53.

Emerson Electric Stock Up 3.5%

EMR opened at $157.49 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $88.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.51, a P/E/G ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 1.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a current ratio of 0.88 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $140.83 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $136.13. Emerson Electric has a fifty-two week low of $90.06 and a fifty-two week high of $160.13.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The industrial products company reported $1.46 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $4.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.37 billion. Emerson Electric had a net margin of 12.72% and a return on equity of 17.35%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.38 EPS. Emerson Electric has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.400-6.550 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.500-1.550 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Emerson Electric will post 5.96 EPS for the current year.

Emerson Electric declared that its board has authorized a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, November 5th that authorizes the company to repurchase $0.00 in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the industrial products company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Emerson Electric Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a $0.555 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $2.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.4%. Emerson Electric’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 54.28%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Surendralal Lanca Karsanbhai sold 7,263 shares of Emerson Electric stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $133.00, for a total value of $965,979.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 196,292 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,106,836. This trade represents a 3.57% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Emerson Electric

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. C2P Capital Advisory Group LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital Advisors lifted its position in shares of Emerson Electric by 1.7% in the second quarter. C2P Capital Advisory Group LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital Advisors now owns 4,338 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $578,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Institute for Wealth Management LLC. lifted its position in Emerson Electric by 1.6% in the 4th quarter. Institute for Wealth Management LLC. now owns 4,546 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $603,000 after buying an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Jag Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Emerson Electric by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. Jag Capital Management LLC now owns 3,954 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $527,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of Emerson Electric by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 29,260 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $3,883,000 after acquiring an additional 76 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Klingman & Associates LLC boosted its position in Emerson Electric by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. Klingman & Associates LLC now owns 5,680 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $754,000 after purchasing an additional 78 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.30% of the company’s stock.

Emerson Electric News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 EPS beat and revenue growth: EMR reported $1.46 EPS vs. $1.41 consensus and revenue of $4.35B (up ~4.1% YoY). The earnings beat and healthy top‑line growth underpin the bullish reaction. Emerson Reports First Quarter 2026 Results; Updates 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Raised profit‑floor for FY‑2026: Management lifted the bottom end of its adjusted EPS outlook, citing strong industrial automation demand — this reduces downside risk to earnings expectations. Emerson Electric lifts profit forecast floor on automation demand
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades / price‑target raises: Multiple firms raised targets (RBC to $176/outperform; Citi to $174/buy; Wells Fargo to $160/equal weight), providing fresh buy‑side support and signaling confidence in EMR’s growth path. RBC raises price target on Emerson Electric Benzinga coverage of analyst moves
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual call buying: Traders purchased ~3,480 call contracts (≈95% above average), suggesting speculative or hedged bullish positioning that can amplify upside momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared: Emerson declared a $0.555 quarterly dividend (payable March 10; ex‑div Feb 13), supporting income investors and reducing volatility around the payout date.
• Neutral Sentiment: High trading volume: Intraday volume is several times the average, indicating strong interest but also increased short‑term volatility — useful context for trading but not directional on its own.
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 EPS guidance slightly below consensus: Management guided Q2 to $1.50–$1.55 EPS vs. consensus ~ $1.56, which tempers the beat and could limit upside if investors focus on near‑term pacing. Emerson Q1 press release / guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Margins/Revenue nuance: Revenue missed some analyst estimates by a small amount and Zacks flagged margins edging lower in the quarter — a reminder to watch margin drivers (product mix, integration costs) in upcoming reports. Emerson Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Intelligent Devices Sales Rise

Emerson Electric Company Profile

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.