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Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$440.00 -0.01 (0.00%)
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Eaton - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
17

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Eaton in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for ETN.

Consensus Price Target

$456.50
3.75% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Eaton, the average price target is $456.50. The highest price target for ETN is $520.00, while the lowest price target for ETN is $295.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.75% from the current price of $440.00.
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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ETN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/25/25 to 9/25/26
1 Month Ago
8/26/25 to 8/26/26
3 Months Ago
6/27/25 to 6/27/26
1 Year Ago
9/25/24 to 9/25/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$456.50$440.89$420.95$389.11
Forecasted Upside3.75% Upside4.88% Upside4.38% Upside6.56% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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.
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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.
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Eaton Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEatonIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.06
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside3.75% Upside105.43% Upside19.19% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/24/2026
Joseph O'Dea
4 of 5 stars
Initiated CoveragePositive ➝ Overweight$503.00+14.37%
9/7/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Amit Mehrotra
Amit Mehrotra
5 of 5 stars
UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$450.00 ➝ $515.00+25.28%
8/28/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
8/28/2026Boost TargetOverweight$500.00 ➝ $520.00+24.98%
8/20/2026 Set TargetOutperform$500.00+20.18%
8/3/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
8/3/2026Boost TargetOutperform$484.00 ➝ $512.00+17.58%
8/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$471.00 ➝ $485.00+16.80%
8/3/2026 UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$502.00+20.89%
8/3/2026Boost TargetOutperform$477.00 ➝ $487.00+17.28%
5/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$420.00 ➝ $480.00+16.81%
5/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$406.00 ➝ $445.00+5.65%
5/6/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$340.00 ➝ $392.00-6.90%
5/5/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
3/16/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$430.00+19.11%
1/16/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$400.00+20.05%
12/9/2025UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$413.00+20.43%
10/17/2025Boost TargetOutperform$385.00 ➝ $425.00+13.23%
9/15/2025 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$412.00 ➝ $495.00+35.13%
9/11/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
8/20/2025 UpgradeHold$336.00-3.27%
8/7/2025Boost TargetOutperform$380.00 ➝ $415.00+15.60%
7/8/2025Boost TargetBuy$345.00 ➝ $382.00+6.95%
11/13/2024 Boost TargetBuy$350.00 ➝ $410.00+10.65%

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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, September 25, 2026. 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:

  • Eaton Co. plc recently announced a strategic acquisition of COL Group for approximately $923 million, which significantly expands its European power distribution capabilities and manufacturing footprint to serve growing data center and utility demand in the EMEA region.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $3.15, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $3.08, while revenue grew 21.4% year-over-year to $8.53 billion, indicating robust demand for its power management solutions.
  • Investors can benefit from a consistent dividend yield of 0.99%, with the company recently paying a quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share, providing a steady income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
  • Eaton Co. plc is currently trading at $440.00, which is below the consensus price target of $451.62 set by analysts who maintain a "Buy" rating, suggesting there is still room for the stock to appreciate as the company executes on its growth initiatives.
  • The company is investing $242 million to expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a new facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas, which is expected to double its capacity for customized electrical enclosures, positioning it to capitalize on surging demand in data centers and industrial sectors.

Eaton
Bear Case

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

  • Eaton Co. plc trades at a premium valuation with a P/E ratio of 44.76, which is significantly higher than the broader market average, meaning investors are paying a high price for each dollar of earnings and may face downside risk if growth slows.
  • Recent analyst revisions have shown mixed signals, with Zacks Research slightly reducing its fourth-quarter 2027 EPS forecast to $4.18 from $4.21, introducing a modestly negative signal amid elevated investor expectations for future earnings.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased, with shares shorted rising to 7,755,755 in the most recent reporting period, indicating that some market participants are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with insider Heath Monesmith selling 18,036 shares in August 2026, which could signal a lack of confidence from company insiders in the current stock price or future growth prospects.
  • The company's net margin has been shrinking, with a 12.8% margin over the last twelve months, which could pressure profitability if costs continue to rise or if the company faces increased competition in its key markets.

ETN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Eaton is $456.50, with a high forecast of $520.00 and a low forecast of $295.00.

18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Eaton in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 15 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" ETN shares.

According to analysts, Eaton's stock has a predicted upside of 3.75% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Eaton's stock had 4 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Eaton analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/24/2026.
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