Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
ETN price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedETN is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $429.65
- Sector
- Industrials
- 12-month range
- $315.82–$459.96
- Market cap
- $167B
- From 52-week high
- -6.6%
- Shares outstanding
- 388M
- Rank in Industrials by discount to fair value
- #62 of 106
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Eaton Corporation plc is a diversified industrial company that manufactures and sells electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power distribution and control systems. The company operates globally with a significant presence in North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.
ETN currently ranks #62 of 106 Industrials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $167B
- P/E (trailing)
- 35x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $30B
- Net margin
- 12.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- $12.36
- Gross margin
- 33.5%
- Debt / equity
- 1.05
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 15.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 388M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The top quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 39 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $423.72
- 200-day average
- $394.17
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $4.34 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 1.01%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 5
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-08-07
- Last payment date
- 2026-08-28
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-03
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+2.3%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+2.9%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+0.3%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+0.7%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+1.0%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+0.4%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+0.7%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+1.1%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 23 buy · 4 hold · 1 sell (28 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $486
- Target vs last price
- +13.1%
What our data shows for ETN
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for ETN, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $315.82–$459.96.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 39.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for ETN
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent ETN news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for ETN is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.
- Eaton (ETN): Will Its Electrical Backlog Translate Into Lasting Earnings Power? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Eaton's substantial electrical backlog represents a near-term revenue opportunity, though the durability of these earnings gains will depend on execution and whether demand sustains once current orders are fulfilled. At its fairly valued price, investors should monitor whether the company can convert its backlog into margin expansion or if competitive pressures limit profitability as the order pipeline normalizes. The Industrials sector backdrop matters here, as cyclical conditions and capital spending trends will influence whether Eaton's backlog translates into structural earnings power or temporary uplift. - Eaton Corporation, PLC (ETN) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It (zacks.com, 2026-10-15)
TickrTrends take: Eaton Corporation is currently assessed as fairly valued according to TickrTrends metrics, which means its stock price aligns with fundamental valuation measures rather than trading at a significant premium or discount. As an industrials company that is trending, investors focused on valuation should monitor whether increased market attention translates into price movement that could push the stock away from its current fairly valued assessment. Given that the stock is generating notable investor interest, tracking actual earnings developments and capital allocation decisions will be important to determine if the valuation remains appropriate or shifts in either direction. - Vertiv vs. Eaton: Which AI Power Stock Offers More Cash Flow for the Price? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-09)
TickrTrends take: Eaton operates in the Industrials sector and carries a TickrTrends valuation assessment of Fairly valued, suggesting its current price reflects reasonable value relative to its fundamentals. As AI infrastructure demands continue to drive interest in power management stocks, investors focused on cash flow efficiency should monitor whether Eaton's valuation remains appropriate if competitive dynamics shift between industry participants. The Fairly valued designation indicates the stock is not trading at an obvious discount or premium based on current metrics, making execution on power delivery initiatives a key factor for tracking value changes.
More ETN news
- Eaton (NYSE:ETN) and Nucor (NYSE:NUE): Jim Cramer Likes Both But One Might Be A Hidden Data Center Stock (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-08)
- Eaton (ETN) Announces Leadership Change in Principal Accounting Officer Role (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-05)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for the Industrials sector ETN show a shift in relative valuation positioning this week. The sector's discount rank moved from number 67 to number 72, indicating it has declined in the ranking of discounted sectors. The current valuation verdict remains Fairly valued.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is ETN stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), ETN is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is ETN's TickrTrends verdict?
ETN's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does ETN compare to other Industrials stocks?
ETN ranks #62 of 106 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is ETN overbought or oversold?
ETN's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does ETN pay a dividend?
Yes. ETN paid $4.34 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 1.01% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 5 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-07.
When does ETN report earnings next?
ETN's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-03, per the published earnings calendar.
Does ETN usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters ETN beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about ETN?
Of 28 analysts covering ETN, 23 rate it a buy, 4 a hold and 1 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $486 (+13.1% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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