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Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$381.03 -10.47 (-2.67%)
As of 02:28 PM Eastern
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Eaton - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
21

Based on 23 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 23 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 20 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ETN.

Consensus Price Target

$484.10
27.05% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Eaton, the average price target is $484.10. The highest price target for ETN is $534.00, while the lowest price target for ETN is $392.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.05% from the current price of $381.03.
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
10/20/25 to 10/20/26
1 Month Ago
9/20/25 to 9/20/26
3 Months Ago
7/22/25 to 7/22/26
1 Year Ago
10/20/24 to 10/20/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
20 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$484.10$478.10$429.24$389.05
Forecasted Upside27.05% Upside12.48% Upside5.34% Upside2.91% 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
2.96
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.33% Upside141.59% Upside17.47% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/14/2026
Jeffrey Reive
Not Rated
Boost TargetOutperform$512.00 ➝ $526.00+25.90%
10/12/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Andrew Kaplowitz
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$485.00 ➝ $498.00+16.00%
10/8/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
9/30/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$386.00 ➝ $403.00-6.28%
9/30/2026 Boost TargetBuy$493.00 ➝ $521.00+21.16%
9/24/2026Initiated CoveragePositive ➝ Overweight$503.00+14.37%
9/7/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$450.00 ➝ $515.00+25.28%
8/28/2026Boost TargetOverweight$500.00 ➝ $520.00+24.98%
8/20/2026 Set TargetOutperform$500.00+20.18%
8/18/2026 Boost TargetBuy$475.00 ➝ $528.00+22.79%
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8/11/2026Boost TargetOutperform$502.00 ➝ $515.00+19.77%
8/5/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$465.00 ➝ $525.00+22.09%
8/3/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$509.00 ➝ $534.00+22.64%
8/3/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$490.00 ➝ $500.00+16.28%
8/3/2026 Boost TargetBuy$440.00 ➝ $460.00+6.98%
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
4/15/2026 Boost TargetBuy$430.00 ➝ $460.00+6.98%
4/2/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$446.00 ➝ $437.00+1.63%
2/4/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$387.00 ➝ $417.00-2.99%
10/17/2025Boost TargetOutperform$385.00 ➝ $425.00+13.23%
9/15/2025 Boost TargetBuy$401.00 ➝ $408.00-5.07%
9/15/2025 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$412.00 ➝ $495.00+35.13%
9/2/2025 Initiated CoverageOutperform$388.00-9.72%
4/7/2025 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$378.00 ➝ $290.00-32.56%
3/12/2025 Lower Target$366.00 ➝ $330.00-23.28%
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 Sunday, October 18, 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:

  • The stock is currently trading at $390.39, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $484.10 set by research analysts, suggesting substantial upside potential for investors who believe the recent pullback is an overreaction.
  • Eaton Co. plc demonstrated strong fundamental performance in its most recent quarter, reporting revenue of $8.53 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $8.16 billion and represented a 21.4% year-over-year increase, driven by robust demand for electrical infrastructure and data-center power systems.
  • Institutional investors are showing renewed confidence, with TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. increasing its holdings by 2.5% in the third quarter and unusual options activity showing approximately 48,136 call options traded, roughly eight times the typical daily volume, indicating that institutional traders are positioning for potential upside.
  • The company offers a stable income stream with a dividend yield of 1.09%, having recently paid a quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share, which represents a sustainable payout ratio of 44.76% relative to its earnings.
  • Wall Street maintains a positive outlook, with the consensus rating standing at "Moderate Buy" and recent price target hikes from major firms like Argus and Deutsche Bank, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term growth in grid modernization and electrification.

Eaton
Bear Case

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

  • The stock is trading at a premium valuation with a P/E ratio of 39.71, which is high compared to many industrial peers, and analysts expect a double-digit year-over-year decline in EPS for the upcoming third-quarter report, posing a risk if the company fails to meet these lowered expectations.
  • Recent market sentiment has turned negative as investors rotate away from infrastructure and AI-related beneficiaries, with the stock falling $12.09 in a single session to $390.39, driven by concerns over margin compression and higher input costs despite strong sales.
  • Short interest has been rising, with shares shorted increasing to 7,987,517 as of September 30, 2026, representing a 2.99% month-over-month increase, indicating that a growing number of traders are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • The company recently reorganized its Mobility segment, which may create temporary uncertainty for investors when assessing segment trends and comparability, potentially complicating the analysis of its core business performance.
  • Eaton Co. plc has underperformed its industry peers over the last three months, gaining only 3% compared to the industry's 4.7% increase, suggesting that the market is currently favoring other industrial names or questioning the sustainability of Eaton's growth trajectory.

ETN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Eaton is $484.10, with a high forecast of $534.00 and a low forecast of $392.00.

23 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Eaton in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 20 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ETN shares.

According to analysts, Eaton's stock has a predicted upside of 27.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Eaton's stock had 5 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

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 10/14/2026.
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