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

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern sold Emerson Electric shares valued between $1,001 and $15,000 from his family trust on September 14, alongside sales of several other stocks.
• Emerson Electric shares opened at $159.42, near their 52-week high of $166.35. The company recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue estimates and reaffirmed fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $6.55.
• Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with an average price target of $169.65, while institutional investors own approximately 74.3% of the company and Emerson pays a $2.22 annualized dividend yielding about 1.4%.

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 $1,001 and $15,000 in Emerson Electric stock on September 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "HERN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST" 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 Emerson Electric NYSE: EMR on 9/14/2026.

Emerson Electric Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE EMR opened at $159.42 on Tuesday. Emerson Electric Co. has a 1 year low of $122.64 and a 1 year high of $166.35. 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 stock has a fifty day moving average price of $153.53 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $143.93. The firm has a market cap of $89.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.88, a PEG ratio of 2.37 and a beta of 1.24.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.68 by $0.03. Emerson Electric had a return on equity of 17.58% and a net margin of 13.83%.The firm had revenue of $4.87 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.80 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.52 earnings per share. Emerson Electric's revenue was up .0% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. Research analysts forecast that Emerson Electric Co. will post 6.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Emerson Electric Dividend Announcement

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Emerson Electric

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Emerson Electric in the second quarter worth about $6,193,425,000. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Emerson Electric by 1.5% in the second 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. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new position in shares of Emerson Electric during the second quarter worth about $2,629,146,000. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Emerson Electric by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 12,328,324 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $1,628,638,000 after buying an additional 76,488 shares during the period. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company MN lifted its stake in Emerson Electric by 1.3% in the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 10,840,109 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $1,438,699,000 after acquiring an additional 134,049 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.30% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Emerson Electric

In other 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 value of $1,562,431.50. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 271,743 shares in the company, valued at $43,997,909.13. This trade represents a 3.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.23% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on EMR shares. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on shares of Emerson Electric from $125.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a research report on Friday, August 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Emerson Electric from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating and set a $157.00 target price for the company in a research note on Friday, July 17th. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their price target on shares of Emerson Electric from $180.00 to $185.00 in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on Emerson Electric in a report on Friday. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $177.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Emerson Electric from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $169.65.

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.

Emerson Electric Company Profile

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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