Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$338.12 +2.48 (+0.74%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

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 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
13

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for ETN.

Consensus Price Target

$367.83
8.79% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Eaton, the average price target is $367.83. 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 8.79% from the current price of $338.12.

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ETN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
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	4 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	$367.83	$357.83	$337.41	$222.85
Forecasted Upside	8.79% Upside	-3.57% Downside	2.06% Upside	-6.62% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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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	2.76	2.60	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	8.79% Upside	47.17% Upside	14.54% 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
12/9/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	A. Kaplowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$394.00 ➝ $440.00	+20.21%
12/6/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$400.00 ➝ $440.00	+18.58%
12/5/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		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%
11/1/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$374.00 ➝ $374.00	+12.44%
10/7/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$315.00 ➝ $342.00	+2.54%
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%
5/1/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$279.00 ➝ $325.00	+3.39%
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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. 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 recent dividend of $0.94 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $3.76, offers a yield of 1.01%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Eaton Co. plc, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
Several analysts have recently increased their price targets for Eaton, with UBS Group setting a target of $431.00, suggesting significant upside potential from the current stock price.
The company has a relatively low dividend payout ratio of 40.00%, indicating that it retains a substantial portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which could fuel future growth.
Eaton Co. plc operates as a power management company, a sector that 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:

Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has seen price target reductions from some analysts, such as Raymond James lowering their target from $375.00 to $365.00, which may indicate concerns about short-term performance.
The competitive landscape in the power management sector is intense, and Eaton Co. plc faces challenges from other companies that could impact its market share and profitability.
Market volatility can affect stock performance, and any economic downturn could lead to reduced demand for Eaton's products and services, impacting revenue.
While the dividend is attractive, the yield of 1.01% is relatively low compared to other investment opportunities, which may not appeal to all income-focused investors.
Recent coverage by analysts has shown mixed ratings, with some firms downgrading their outlook, which could create uncertainty for potential investors.

ETN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Eaton is $367.83, with a high forecast of $440.00 and a low forecast of $280.00.
: 17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Eaton in the last year. There are currently 4 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 8.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Eaton's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Eaton has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, 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 2.76 while the average consensus rating score for "industrial products" companies is 2.60. Learn more on how ETN compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:ETN) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target