Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$381.52 -3.20 (-0.83%)

Closing price 08/1/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$381.43 -0.09 (-0.02%)

As of 08/1/2025 07:59 PM Eastern

Eaton - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
14

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Eaton in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for ETN.

Consensus Price Target

$377.89
-0.95% Downside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Eaton, the average price target is $377.89. The highest price target for ETN is $431.00, while the lowest price target for ETN is $335.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.95% from the current price of $381.52.

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ETN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/3/24 to 8/3/25	1 Month Ago 7/4/24 to 7/4/25	3 Months Ago 5/5/24 to 5/5/25	1 Year Ago 8/4/23 to 8/3/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$377.89	$369.06	$357.31	$326.53
Forecasted Upside	-0.95% Downside	1.96% Upside	19.47% Upside	16.51% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

ETN 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.

ETN 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.

Eaton Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Eaton	Industrials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.70	2.67	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.95% Downside	119.24% Upside	14.55% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ETN News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/15/2025	KeyCorp 4 of 5 stars	J. Hammond Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$355.00 ➝ $410.00	+13.79%
7/14/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein 4 of 5 stars	Chad Dillard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$396.00	+9.80%
7/14/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Andrew Kaplowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$351.00 ➝ $420.00	+16.66%
7/9/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Julian Mitchell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$323.00 ➝ $340.00	-4.97%
7/8/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Joe Ritchie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$345.00 ➝ $382.00	+6.95%
7/1/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph O'Dea Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$310.00 ➝ $360.00	+0.66%
5/19/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Raso Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$326.00 ➝ $349.00	+5.95%
5/16/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Tusa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$300.00 ➝ $360.00	+9.29%
5/15/2025	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Buscaglia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$380.00	+15.86%
5/15/2025	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$380.00	+15.36%
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5/6/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Snyder Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$385.00 ➝ $375.00	+25.88%
5/5/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Deane Dray Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$336.00 ➝ $356.00	+18.55%
3/12/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Volkmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$390.00 ➝ $335.00	+18.42%
1/28/2025	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Davis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold	$373.00	+23.06%
11/13/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$350.00 ➝ $410.00	+10.65%
11/13/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Mehrotra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Buy	$330.00 ➝ $431.00	+16.40%
11/1/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$365.00 ➝ $385.00	+15.35%
9/9/2024	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$375.00 ➝ $365.00	+25.53%
9/6/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Coe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
5/3/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$240.00 ➝ $280.00	-12.64%
5/2/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$290.00 ➝ $350.00	+13.45%
3/6/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$200.00 ➝ $345.00	+18.17%

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Should I Buy Eaton Stock? ETN 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, August 1, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Eaton pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Eaton
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Eaton Co. plc:

The current stock price is around $389.99, reflecting strong market interest and potential for growth.
Eaton Co. plc has received multiple upgrades from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.
The company reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 7.3%, showcasing its ability to grow and adapt in a competitive market.
With a net margin of 15.55% and a return on equity of 23.41%, Eaton demonstrates strong profitability and efficient use of shareholder equity.
The recent quarterly dividend of $1.04, yielding approximately 1.07%, provides a steady income stream for investors, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Eaton
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Eaton Co. plc for these reasons:

Insider selling of 156,660 shares valued at nearly $49.6 million over the last ninety days may raise concerns about the confidence of those closest to the company.
The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio of 39.35, which could indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
Despite positive growth, the company's PEG ratio of 2.94 suggests that the stock may not be as attractive when considering its growth rate relative to its price.
The beta of 1.17 indicates that the stock is more volatile than the market, which could lead to higher risk for investors.
With a current ratio of 1.31, while still above 1, it suggests that the company may have limited liquidity to cover short-term obligations compared to some competitors.

ETN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Eaton is $377.89, with a high forecast of $431.00 and a low forecast of $335.00.
: 20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Eaton in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ETN shares.
: According to analysts, Eaton's stock has a predicted downside of -0.95% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Eaton has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BNP Paribas, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Eaton more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Eaton is 2.70 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.67. Learn more on how ETN compares to other companies.

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Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target