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Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$402.56 -13.48 (-3.24%)
As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

Eaton - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
16

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, 4 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for ETN.

Consensus Price Target

$442.00
9.80% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Eaton, the average price target is $442.00. 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 9.80% from the current price of $402.56.
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
8/29/25 to 8/29/26
1 Month Ago
7/30/25 to 7/30/26
3 Months Ago
5/31/25 to 5/31/26
1 Year Ago
8/29/24 to 8/29/25
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$442.00$423.00$420.95$381.88
Forecasted Upside9.80% Upside9.02% Upside5.01% Upside9.38% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate 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
2.95
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.80% Upside166.23% Upside13.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/28/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
4 of 5 stars
Chris Snyder
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$500.00 ➝ $520.00+24.98%
8/20/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
 Set TargetOutperform$500.00+20.18%
8/13/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B-)Hold (C+)
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-LineOutperform$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%
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5/6/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$340.00 ➝ $392.00-6.90%
5/6/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$350.00 ➝ $425.00+3.06%
5/5/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
3/16/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$430.00+19.11%
1/16/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$400.00+20.05%
1/4/2026Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral$440.00 ➝ $360.00+10.04%
12/9/2025UpgradePeer PerformOutperform$413.00+20.43%
10/17/2025Boost TargetOutperform$385.00 ➝ $425.00+13.23%
9/15/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy$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, August 21, 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 reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analyst expectations, which indicates robust financial health and operational efficiency.
  • The company has shown impressive revenue growth, with a significant increase compared to the same quarter last year, suggesting a strong demand for its products.
  • The current stock price is around $455, reflecting a stable investment opportunity in the industrial products sector.
  • Eaton Co. plc has a solid dividend yield of 1.0%, providing investors with a reliable income stream, which is particularly attractive in uncertain market conditions.
  • The company has set optimistic earnings guidance for the upcoming quarters, indicating confidence in its future performance and potential for stock appreciation.

Eaton
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold by company insiders, which may raise concerns about their confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The payout ratio is currently at 44.76%, which, while manageable, indicates that a substantial portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment in growth opportunities.
  • Institutional ownership is high at 82.97%, which can lead to volatility if large investors decide to sell their positions.
  • Despite recent growth, the industrial sector can be cyclical, and any downturn in the economy could adversely affect Eaton Co. plc's performance.
  • Recent insider transactions show a decrease in ownership stakes, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

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 $442.00, with a high forecast of $520.00 and a low forecast of $295.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Eaton in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 3 strong 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 upside of 9.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Eaton's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Eaton has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Evercore, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Eaton more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Eaton is Moderate 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 8/28/2026.
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