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Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$284.40 +7.70 (+2.78%)
Closing price 04/2/2025 03:58 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
7
Buy
12

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, 7 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for ETN.

Consensus Price Target

$357.16
25.58% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Eaton, the average price target is $357.16. The highest price target for ETN is $431.00, while the lowest price target for ETN is $280.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.58% from the current price of $284.40.
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ETN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/3/24 to 4/3/25
1 Month Ago
3/4/24 to 3/4/25
3 Months Ago
1/4/24 to 1/3/25
1 Year Ago
4/4/23 to 4/3/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 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$357.16$364.65$368.83$281.73
Forecasted Upside25.58% Upside30.73% Upside7.66% Upside-12.28% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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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
2.63
2.66
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside25.58% Upside374.00% Upside17.77% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/26/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Julian Mitchell
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$325.00 ➝ $315.00+4.96%
3/12/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
Stephen Volkmann
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$390.00 ➝ $335.00+18.42%
3/12/2025KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
Jeffrey Hammond
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UpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$340.00+20.19%
3/6/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Deane Dray
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$405.00 ➝ $376.00+34.75%
3/5/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Joseph O'Dea
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$335.00 ➝ $305.00+8.17%
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%
1/15/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Stephen Tusa
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$350.00 ➝ $348.00+2.42%
1/13/2025Citigroup
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A. Kaplowitz
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$440.00 ➝ $410.00+19.87%
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%
4/12/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy$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 Monday, March 31, 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:

  • Eaton Co. plc recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.94 to $1.04 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This represents an annualized dividend of $4.16, providing a yield of 1.53%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.83 for the latest quarter, slightly exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.82. This demonstrates strong financial performance and effective management, which can instill confidence in potential investors.
  • With a market capitalization of $106.55 billion, Eaton Co. plc is a significant player in the power management sector, indicating stability and potential for growth in a critical industry.
  • The stock is currently trading at $271.98, which is below its 12-month high of $379.99. This may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for stocks that could rebound.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Eaton Co. plc, with an average target price of $357.16, suggesting that there is potential for price appreciation in the near future.

Eaton
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced a decline of approximately 0.8% recently, indicating potential volatility and uncertainty in the market, which could deter risk-averse investors.
  • Wells Fargo & Company recently lowered their price target for Eaton from $335.00 to $305.00, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the stock's performance, which may signal underlying concerns about future growth.
  • The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 28.63, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, suggesting that the stock could be overvalued at its current price.
  • Despite a strong return on equity of 22.62%, the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that it is using some leverage, which could pose risks if market conditions change.
  • Analysts have noted that while there are many buy ratings, there are also eight hold ratings, indicating that some investors may be cautious about the stock's short-term performance.

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 $357.16, with a high forecast of $431.00 and a low forecast of $280.00.

19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Eaton in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 12 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 25.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Analysts like Eaton less than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Eaton is 2.63 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how ETN compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ETN) was last updated on 4/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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