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Emerson Electric (EMR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$162.34 +0.73 (+0.45%)
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Emerson Electric - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
9
Buy
14

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Emerson Electric in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for EMR.

Consensus Price Target

$169.83
4.61% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Emerson Electric, the average price target is $169.83. The highest price target for EMR is $186.00, while the lowest price target for EMR is $135.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.61% from the current price of $162.34.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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EMR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/5/25 to 10/5/26
1 Month Ago
9/5/25 to 9/5/26
3 Months Ago
7/7/25 to 7/7/26
1 Year Ago
10/5/24 to 10/5/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$169.83$167.83$163.32$144.88
Forecasted Upside4.61% Upside9.78% Upside18.45% Upside7.49% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

EMR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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EMR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Emerson Electric Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEmerson ElectricIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.58
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside3.89% Upside109.94% Upside20.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/30/2026 Boost TargetHold$169.00 ➝ $174.00+10.65%
9/25/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Joe Giordano
Joe Giordano
Not Rated
Boost TargetHold$150.00 ➝ $170.00+7.41%
9/25/2026
Stephen Tusa
Stephen Tusa
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageOverweight$177.00+12.73%
8/31/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $185.00+19.07%
8/28/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$125.00 ➝ $135.00-13.74%
8/24/2026Boost TargetNeutral$145.00 ➝ $155.00-0.83%
8/14/2026Boost TargetOutperform$169.00 ➝ $186.00+14.10%
8/6/2026 Boost Target$170.00 ➝ $180.00+13.64%
8/6/2026 Boost Target$165.00 ➝ $180.00+14.82%
8/6/2026 Boost Target$155.00 ➝ $160.00+2.07%
8/6/2026Boost Target$157.00 ➝ $175.00+11.63%
8/6/2026 Boost Target$180.00 ➝ $185.00+18.01%
8/5/2026Boost TargetBuy$174.00 ➝ $182.00+12.30%
8/5/2026Boost TargetOutperform$169.00 ➝ $179.00+12.66%
7/31/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C+)
7/17/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$157.00+12.88%
7/13/2026 Lower TargetOverweight$185.00 ➝ $170.00+22.86%
5/15/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$177.00 ➝ $156.00+16.44%
5/6/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$140.00 ➝ $144.00-1.76%
4/8/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$176.00 ➝ $169.00+25.39%
3/31/2026Initiated CoverageHold ➝ Buy$160.00 ➝ $175.00+41.96%
2/12/2026 Boost TargetBuy$155.00 ➝ $180.00+23.22%
1/27/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
1/16/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$143.00 ➝ $164.00+9.72%
1/5/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$131.00 ➝ $168.00+23.68%
7/2/2025Boost TargetBuy$130.00 ➝ $155.00+14.44%

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Should I Buy Emerson Electric Stock? EMR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, October 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Emerson Electric pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Emerson Electric
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Emerson Electric Co.:

  • Emerson Electric Co. recently reported strong financial performance, beating analyst expectations with an earnings per share of $1.71 in the latest quarter, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.68, and the company has set its full-year 2026 guidance at $6.55 per share, indicating robust profitability and operational efficiency that supports shareholder value.
  • The stock is currently trading at $161.74, which is near its 52-week high of $166.35, reflecting strong market momentum and investor confidence in the company's trajectory, particularly as it has significantly outperformed its 52-week low of $122.64, suggesting a sustained upward trend in valuation.
  • Analyst sentiment has turned increasingly positive, with Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raising its price target to $174.00 and Wells Fargo initiating coverage with an "overweight" rating and a $177.00 target, while the overall consensus rating stands at "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $169.83, implying potential upside from the current price.
  • Emerson Electric Co. is benefiting from rising capital expenditure in the industrial sector, as highlighted by recent market commentary identifying it as one of three industrial names poised to benefit from increased investment in 2026, which supports demand for its automation, control systems, and measurement products across various industries.
  • The company maintains a solid balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37 and a current ratio of 0.90, indicating manageable leverage and adequate short-term liquidity, which provides financial stability and resilience against economic fluctuations while supporting ongoing operations and growth initiatives.

Emerson Electric
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Emerson Electric Co. for these reasons:

  • Emerson Electric Co. is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.39, which is relatively high compared to historical averages, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its current earnings, and this premium valuation leaves little room for error if future earnings growth does not meet elevated expectations.
  • Recent insider activity shows a pattern of selling, with CEO Surendralal Karsanbhai selling 9,650 shares in August 2026 and 5,700 shares in March 2026, which may signal that company leadership is taking advantage of the current high stock price to reduce their personal holdings, potentially indicating a lack of confidence in further near-term appreciation.
  • Short interest in Emerson Electric Co. remains notable, with 8,383,720 shares shorted as of the most recent record date, representing approximately 1.5% of the float, and while this is a moderate level, it indicates that a segment of the market is betting against the stock, which could lead to volatility if short sellers continue to add to their positions.
  • The company's revenue growth has been modest, with year-over-year revenue growth reported at 0.0% in the latest quarter, suggesting that top-line expansion is stagnant, and this lack of revenue momentum could limit the company's ability to drive significant earnings growth in the near term, especially if cost pressures increase.
  • Emerson Electric Co. has a beta of 1.21, indicating that the stock is more volatile than the overall market, which means investors may experience larger price swings in both directions, and this higher volatility could be a concern for risk-averse investors who prefer more stable, defensive stocks in their portfolios.

EMR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Emerson Electric is $169.83, with a high forecast of $186.00 and a low forecast of $135.00.

24 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Emerson Electric in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EMR shares.

According to analysts, Emerson Electric's stock has a predicted upside of 4.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Emerson Electric's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Emerson Electric more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Emerson Electric is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how EMR compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Emerson Electric analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/30/2026.
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