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Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) Stock Sale Revealed by Rep. Kevin Hern

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Key Points

  • Rep. Kevin Hern sold Emerson Electric shares worth between $15,001 and $50,000 on September 14 through the Hern Family Foundation account, alongside sales of several other stocks.
  • Emerson Electric reported quarterly earnings of $1.71 per share on $4.87 billion in revenue, exceeding analyst estimates, and maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $6.55.
  • Analysts hold a generally positive view of EMR, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $169.65; the company also pays a quarterly dividend of $0.555, yielding about 1.4% annually.
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Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Emerson Electric Co. NYSE: EMR. In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Emerson Electric stock on September 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION" account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

  • Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy NYSE: CNP on 9/15/2026.
  • Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies NYSE: TJX on 9/15/2026.
  • Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of STERIS NYSE: STE on 9/15/2026.
  • Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology NASDAQ: STX on 9/15/2026.
  • Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE on 9/14/2026.
  • Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies NYSE: MRSH on 9/14/2026.
  • Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of IQVIA NYSE: IQV on 9/14/2026.
  • Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
  • Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
  • Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy NYSE: DVN on 9/14/2026.

Emerson Electric Price Performance

Emerson Electric stock opened at $159.42 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $89.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.88, a P/E/G ratio of 2.37 and a beta of 1.24. Emerson Electric Co. has a 12-month low of $122.64 and a 12-month high of $166.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 0.90 and a quick ratio of 0.66. The firm's 50-day moving average is $153.53 and its two-hundred day moving average is $143.93.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.68 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $4.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.80 billion. Emerson Electric had a net margin of 13.83% and a return on equity of 17.58%. The company's revenue was up .0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.52 earnings per share. 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. Equities analysts predict that Emerson Electric Co. will post 6.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Emerson Electric Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th were issued a $0.5550 dividend. This represents a $2.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 14th. Emerson Electric's dividend payout ratio is 48.58%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Emerson Electric news, CEO Surendralal Karsanbhai sold 9,650 shares of Emerson Electric stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $161.91, for a total transaction of $1,562,431.50. Following the transaction, 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 sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.23% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have weighed in on EMR. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Emerson Electric from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating and set a $157.00 price target for the company in a report on Friday, July 17th. HSBC raised their price objective on Emerson Electric from $170.00 to $180.00 in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Evercore dropped their target price on Emerson Electric from $190.00 to $185.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 31st. Citigroup increased their target price on Emerson Electric from $174.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on Emerson Electric in a report on Friday. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $177.00 price target for the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $169.65.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on EMR

Institutional Trading of Emerson Electric

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. QRG Capital Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Emerson Electric by 64.2% in the 2nd quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 166,686 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $23,861,000 after buying an additional 65,150 shares during the period. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. increased its stake in Emerson Electric by 324.2% during the second quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 43,819 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $6,262,000 after acquiring an additional 33,490 shares during the last quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Emerson Electric by 2.6% in the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 1,737,140 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $248,670,000 after purchasing an additional 44,613 shares during the period. State Street Corp lifted its stake in shares of Emerson Electric by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 27,678,497 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $3,962,177,000 after purchasing an additional 403,957 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Security National Bank of SO Dak purchased a new stake in shares of Emerson Electric during the 2nd quarter worth about $172,000. 74.30% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald's franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald's franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald's National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

About Emerson Electric

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Emerson Electric Co is a global technology and engineering company that provides products, software and services for industrial, commercial and residential applications. Its offerings help customers automate processes, measure and control operations, improve equipment performance, and manage complex industrial systems.

The company's portfolio includes process-control and automation systems, industrial software, measurement and analytical instruments, control valves, regulators, electrical equipment, and related services.

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