Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$312.26 +0.71 (+0.23%)

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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

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
13

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for ETN.

Consensus Price Target

$369.30
18.27% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Eaton, the average price target is $369.30. The highest price target for ETN is $440.00, while the lowest price target for ETN is $280.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.27% from the current price of $312.26.

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ETN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/29/24 to 1/28/25	1 Month Ago 12/30/23 to 12/29/24	3 Months Ago 10/31/23 to 10/30/24	1 Year Ago 1/29/23 to 1/29/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 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)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$369.30	$367.83	$340.06	$222.85
Forecasted Upside	18.27% Upside	9.92% Upside	-0.80% Downside	-10.41% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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	Industrial Products Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.68	2.59	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	18.27% Upside	47.77% Upside	11.89% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ETN News	Positive 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
1/28/2025	Melius Research 0 of 5 stars	Scott Davis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold	$373.00	+23.06%
1/15/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Stephen Tusa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$350.00 ➝ $348.00	+2.42%
1/13/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	A. Kaplowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$440.00 ➝ $410.00	+19.87%
1/7/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$365.00 ➝ $350.00	+2.31%
1/3/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$374.00 ➝ $392.00	+15.84%
12/6/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$400.00 ➝ $440.00	+18.58%
12/5/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$320.00 ➝ $353.00	-5.80%
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%
11/13/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Raso Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Inline	$333.00 ➝ $389.00	+5.41%
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11/5/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Dillard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$382.00	+15.36%
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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$375.00 ➝ $365.00	+25.53%
9/6/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$370.00	+29.51%
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%
3/15/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$287.00 ➝ $328.00	+9.15%
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%
4/12/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$188.00 ➝ $189.00	+19.02%

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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 Wednesday, January 22, 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 stock has a current price of approximately $360.97, which reflects a strong market position and potential for growth.
Recent analyst upgrades, including a price target increase from Bank of America to $410.00, indicate positive market sentiment and confidence in Eaton Co. plc's future performance.
Thirteen analysts have given a "buy" rating, suggesting a consensus belief in the company's growth potential and stability.
Insider trading activity shows significant sales, but insiders still hold a substantial amount of shares, indicating their confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
Eaton Co. plc operates in the power management sector, which is increasingly important as global demand for energy efficiency and sustainable solutions rises.

Eaton
Bear Case

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

Insider sales totaled 76,981 shares valued at $27,660,117 in the last three months, which may signal a lack of confidence among company executives regarding short-term performance.
The company's insider ownership is relatively low at 0.33%, which could indicate less alignment between management and shareholder interests.
Some analysts have reduced their price targets, such as JPMorgan Chase lowering it to $348.00, which may reflect concerns about the company's near-term growth prospects.
The stock has experienced a decrease in ownership by key insiders, which could be interpreted as a bearish signal for potential investors.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Eaton Co. plc's performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

ETN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Eaton is $369.30, with a high forecast of $440.00 and a low forecast of $280.00.
: 19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Eaton in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings 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 18.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Eaton's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: Eaton has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Melius, Melius Research, Mizuho, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Eaton more than other "industrial products" companies. The consensus rating score for Eaton is 2.68 while the average consensus rating score for "industrial products" companies is 2.59. Learn more on how ETN compares to other companies.

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Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target