Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) Issues Q4 2026 Earnings Guidance

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) updated its fourth quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.850-1.850 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.820. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.1 billion-$5.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.1 billion. Emerson Electric also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 6.550-6.550 EPS.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have commented on EMR shares. DA Davidson began coverage on Emerson Electric in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $145.00 target price on the stock. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Emerson Electric from $140.00 to $144.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on Emerson Electric from $150.00 to $157.00 in a report on Friday, May 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on Emerson Electric from $161.00 to $169.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group decreased their price objective on Emerson Electric from $177.00 to $156.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 15th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $162.36.

Emerson Electric Trading Up 2.6%

Shares of EMR stock traded up $4.03 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $158.88. 5,253,397 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,118,270. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $142.74 and a 200 day moving average of $142.29. The company has a quick ratio of 0.64, a current ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Emerson Electric has a 1 year low of $122.64 and a 1 year high of $165.15. The firm has a market cap of $88.99 billion, a PE ratio of 36.69, a PEG ratio of 2.26 and a beta of 1.25.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.71 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.68 by $0.03. Emerson Electric had a net margin of 13.35% and a return on equity of 17.18%. Emerson Electric has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.550-6.550 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.850-1.850 EPS. Analysts expect that Emerson Electric will post 6.49 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Emerson Electric

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

• Positive Sentiment: Emerson reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 EPS of $1.71, exceeding the $1.68 analyst consensus. The company posted a 13.35% net margin and 17.18% return on equity, signaling solid profitability. Emerson Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results; Raises 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its fiscal 2026 outlook to $6.55 EPS and $18.9 billion in revenue, ahead of consensus estimates of $6.50 and $18.8 billion, respectively. Fourth-quarter EPS guidance of $1.85 also topped the $1.82 consensus, while revenue guidance matched expectations.
• Positive Sentiment: Emerson declared a quarterly dividend of $0.555 per share, payable September 10 to shareholders of record on August 14, supporting the stock’s income appeal. Emerson Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results; Raises 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Emerson is positioning its DeltaV automation platform for AI-scale data centers, with integrated controls for power, cooling and other critical infrastructure. Investors may view this as an opportunity to benefit from data-center capital spending and industrial AI adoption. Emerson’s Integrated Automation Portfolio Fast-Tracks AI-Scale Data Centers
• Neutral Sentiment: Rudy Sengupta will become chief technology and AI officer on August 15, succeeding Peter Zornio, who plans to retire at year-end. The appointment reinforces Emerson’s technology focus, although the leadership transition introduces some execution risk. Emerson Appoints Rudy Sengupta as Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and AI Officer

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Emerson Electric

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Motiv8 Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Emerson Electric during the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Emerson Electric in the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Emerson Electric during the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Quattro Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Emerson Electric in the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Emerson Electric in the fourth quarter valued at $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.30% of the company’s stock.

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.