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Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$299.07 -0.64 (-0.21%)
Closing price 05/5/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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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

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
11

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for ETN.

Consensus Price Target

$357.31
19.47% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Eaton, the average price target is $357.31. The highest price target for ETN is $431.00, while the lowest price target for ETN is $289.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.47% from the current price of $299.07.
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ETN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
1 Month Ago
4/6/24 to 4/6/25
3 Months Ago
2/6/24 to 2/5/25
1 Year Ago
5/7/23 to 5/6/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
7 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$357.31$356.68$369.20$314.27
Forecasted Upside19.47% Upside44.78% Upside17.19% Upside-4.01% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

ETN Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ETN Price Targets by Month

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Eaton Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEatonIndustrials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.65
2.65
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.47% Upside252.63% Upside18.09% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/5/2025Citigroup
2 of 5 stars
Andrew Kaplowitz
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$323.00 ➝ $351.00+17.36%
5/5/2025Royal Bank of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Deane Dray
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$336.00 ➝ $356.00+18.55%
5/5/2025KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
J. Hammond
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$325.00 ➝ $355.00+18.45%
5/5/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Joseph O'Dea
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$270.00 ➝ $310.00+3.48%
4/8/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Stephen Tusa
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$350.00 ➝ $289.00+14.69%
4/4/2025Barclays
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Julian Mitchell
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$315.00 ➝ $306.00+26.31%
3/12/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Stephen Volkmann
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$390.00 ➝ $335.00+18.42%
2/19/2025Evercore ISI
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D. Raso
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Lower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$382.00 ➝ $326.00+5.54%
1/28/2025Melius Research
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Scott Davis
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$373.00+23.06%
11/13/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$350.00 ➝ $410.00+10.65%
11/13/2024UBS Group
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A. Mehrotra
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Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$330.00 ➝ $431.00+16.40%
11/5/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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C. Dillard
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$382.00+15.36%
11/1/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$365.00 ➝ $385.00+15.35%
9/9/2024Raymond James
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$375.00 ➝ $365.00+25.53%
9/6/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$370.00+29.51%
9/6/2024Wolfe Research
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N. Coe
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
5/3/2024HSBC
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$240.00 ➝ $280.00-12.64%
5/2/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $350.00+13.45%
3/15/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$287.00 ➝ $328.00+9.15%
3/6/2024Berenberg Bank
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ 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 Saturday, May 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Eaton pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Eaton
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $299.58, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the industrial sector.
  • Eaton Co. plc has shown strong financial performance, with a recent earnings report indicating a revenue increase of 7.3% compared to the same quarter last year, demonstrating growth potential.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $117.37 billion, indicating stability and a strong position in the market.
  • With a dividend yield of 1.39% and a payout ratio of 43.79%, Eaton Co. plc offers a reliable income stream for investors seeking dividends.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Eaton Co. plc, with several recent price targets suggesting potential for future appreciation in stock value.

Eaton
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent decline of about 0.7%, which may indicate volatility and risk for potential investors.
  • Analysts have recently adjusted their price targets downward, which could signal concerns about future performance and market conditions.
  • The company has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.53, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • With a beta of 1.09, Eaton Co. plc's stock is slightly more volatile than the market, which could lead to greater risk for investors during market downturns.
  • 82.97% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and institutional investors, which may limit the influence of individual investors and increase susceptibility to market shifts.

ETN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Eaton is $357.31, with a high forecast of $431.00 and a low forecast of $289.00.

17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Eaton in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ETN shares.

According to analysts, Eaton's stock has a predicted upside of 19.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Eaton's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Eaton has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Royal Bank of Canada, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Eaton less than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Eaton is 2.65 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how ETN compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ETN) was last updated on 5/6/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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