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Eaton (ETN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$346.54 +1.35 (+0.39%)
As of 01/17/2025 03:59 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
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

$368.89
6.45% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Eaton, the average price target is $368.89. 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 6.45% from the current price of $346.54.
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ETN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/21/24 to 1/20/25
1 Month Ago
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
3 Months Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
1 Year Ago
1/21/23 to 1/21/24
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
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$368.89$367.83$340.06$222.85
Forecasted Upside6.45% Upside8.79% Upside-1.02% Downside-8.89% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

ETN Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ETN Price Targets by Month

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Eaton Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEatonIndustrial Products CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.76
2.58
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.45% Upside44.10% Upside12.44% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
1/15/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
Stephen Tusa
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$350.00 ➝ $348.00+2.42%
1/13/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
A. Kaplowitz
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$440.00 ➝ $410.00+19.87%
1/7/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$365.00 ➝ $350.00+2.31%
1/3/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$374.00 ➝ $392.00+15.84%
12/6/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$400.00 ➝ $440.00+18.58%
12/5/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$320.00 ➝ $353.00-5.80%
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%
11/13/2024Evercore ISI
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D. Raso
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Inline$333.00 ➝ $389.00+5.41%
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 Friday, January 10, 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:

  • The stock has a current price of $343.77, which is relatively stable and shows potential for growth based on recent analyst ratings.
  • Eaton Co. plc has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company recently announced a dividend of $0.94 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $3.76, which provides a steady income stream for investors.
  • With a dividend payout ratio of 40.00%, Eaton Co. plc maintains a balance between returning profits to shareholders and reinvesting in the business for growth.
  • Analysts have set a consensus price target of $369.28, suggesting that there is room for price appreciation from the current level.

Eaton
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a fifty-two week high of $379.99 and a low of $234.20, indicating potential volatility.
  • Wells Fargo & Company recently lowered their price target for Eaton Co. plc from $365.00 to $350.00, reflecting a more cautious outlook.
  • The company's P/E ratio of 36.57 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Despite a strong market capitalization of $135.86 billion, the company's beta of 1.06 indicates that it may be slightly more volatile than the overall market.
  • Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, suggesting that there may be uncertainty about its short-term performance.

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 $368.89, with a high forecast of $440.00 and a low forecast of $280.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Eaton in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 13 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 6.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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 2.58. Learn more on how ETN compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ETN) was last updated on 1/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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