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Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)

Emerson Electric Co. NYSE

$161.08 -2.420 (-1.48%)
Latest Price
AI Analyst Consensus
Buy
68 / 100
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) is trading at $161.08, above its 50-day SMA of $156.33 and 200-day SMA of $145.72, indicating a generally positive technical trend. The company's recent earnings have consistently met or slightly exceeded analyst expectations, with the latest quarter reporting EPS of $1.71 versus an estimate of $1.68, a 1.79% surprise. Revenue growth stands at 7%, and forward estimates suggest continued expansion. Wall Street analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with a consensus rating of 'Buy' and a median price target of $179.50, implying an 11.4% upside from the current price. The company's fundamental metrics, including a profit margin of 13.83% and an operating margin of 26.92%, are solid, though its P/E ratio of 35.78 is higher than the sector median of 34. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68 is in line with the sector average.

EMR at a glance

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR): Buy, 68/100 on CleaRank's AI score.

  • Trend Up: the price is above both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($156.33 and $145.72).
  • Earnings EMR beat estimates in 4 of its last 5 quarters, yet fell the next day after 1 of those beats.
  • Insiders Insiders sold $13.1M and made no open-market purchases over the last 18 months.
  • Valuation P/E of 35.8 against 34.0 for the Industrials sector: broadly in line with peers (+5%).

As of October 15, 2026, Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) trades at $161.08. Wall Street's consensus target is $179.50 across 30 analysts. The 14-day RSI (daily closes) is 58, in neutral territory, and the price is above its 50-day simple moving average of $156.33.

Figures as of October 15, 2026.

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EMR Price Analysis

Market Metrics

Open
$162.12
Day Range
$159.25 to $163.19
Prev Close
$163.50
Volume
2.77M
52-Week Range
$122.64 to $166.35
Market Cap
$90.22B

Peer Benchmarking

Valuation vs Sector (Industrials)

Performance vs XLI

Sector Position Analysis
Valuation is broadly in line with sector peers (5% difference), suggesting fair market pricing relative to industry standards.

EMR Financial Performance

Revenue vs. Earnings

Annual

Quarterly

Earnings Reality Check

In the last 5 quarters, EMR beat the analyst estimate 4 times; the stock fell in the first session after 1 of those beats.
EMR earnings surprises and the stock's reaction
Report EPS estimate EPS actual Surprise First session 5 sessions
Aug 4, 2026 $1.68 $1.71 +1.79% +2.29% +3.49%
May 5, 2026 $1.53 $1.54 +0.65% +6.94% -0.79%
Feb 3, 2026 $1.41 $1.46 +3.55% +3.43% +6.31%
Nov 5, 2025 $1.62 $1.62 +0.00% -0.72% -0.01%
Aug 6, 2025 $1.51 $1.52 +0.66% -0.82% +0.80%

The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.

As of October 15, 2026, EMR has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 4 of its last 5 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 1 of those beats; its latest report, on August 4, 2026, came in 1.79% above the estimate and the stock moved +2.29% in the first session.

EMR Analysis

Company's Health 4/5
12-Month Analyst Target +11.44% above price
Median of 30 analysts (12-month)
$179.50
AI Analyst Consensus Score Buy
Emerson Electric Co. is currently trading above its 50-day SMA ($156.33) and 200-day SMA ($145.72), suggesting an upward trend. The 14-day RSI is at 57.51, indicating neutral momentum, neither overbought nor oversold. The MACD value of 2.48 also points to a neutral to slightly bullish momentum. Volume on the latest trading day was 2.77 million, slightly above the average of 2.64 million, indicating moderate investor interest. Key support levels are near the 50-day SMA, while resistance may be found near previous highs. The current price action suggests stability, with potential for further gains if momentum builds.
ProTips
  • Given the neutral RSI, watch for a build-up of momentum above the 50-day SMA for potential entry points.
Key Catalysts
Bullish Consistent Earnings Beats

Emerson Electric Co. has a track record of meeting or exceeding EPS estimates, as seen in the Q3 2026 report where EPS surpassed expectations by 1.79%. This reliability supports continued investor confidence.

Source: Earnings Reports
Bullish Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Targets

The majority of Wall Street analysts rate EMR as a 'Buy' or 'Strong Buy', with a median price target of $179.50, indicating an 11.4% potential upside. This consensus suggests a favorable view of the company's future performance.

Source: Wall Street Analysts
Bullish Above Key Moving Averages

The stock is trading above its 50-day SMA ($156.33) and 200-day SMA ($145.72), indicating a generally positive technical trend and potential for further upward movement.

Source: Technical Analysis
Bearish Moderate Insider Selling

Insiders have sold a net of $13.1 million in stock, signaling a 'Moderate Sell Signal'. While not a strong bearish indicator, it suggests some caution among management regarding the stock's immediate prospects.

Source: Insider Transactions
Bearish Valuation Premium

Emerson Electric Co.'s P/E ratio of 35.78 is slightly higher than the sector median of 34, potentially making the stock vulnerable to corrections if growth falters or market sentiment shifts.

Source: Fundamental Analysis
Market Outlook
The base case outlook for Emerson Electric Co. anticipates continued stability and moderate growth, supported by its strong operational execution and positive analyst sentiment. The company's forward revenue growth estimates of 6.00% for the next year and a projected 5-year average annual growth of 9.9% suggest a steady trajectory. Potential catalysts for upside include exceeding earnings expectations, securing new large-scale industrial contracts, or benefiting from increased capital expenditure in key sectors. Conversely, a significant global economic slowdown, increased competition, or a failure to meet growth targets could pressure the stock. The moderate insider selling warrants monitoring, though it does not currently signal a strong bearish trend.

Key Statistics

Market Cap 90.22B
P/E Ratio 35.78
EPS (TTM) 4.57
Dividend Yield 1.38%
52 Week High 166.35
52 Week Low 122.64

As of October 15, 2026, EMR trades at $161.08, with a market value of $90.22B, a P/E ratio of 35.78 and a dividend yield of 1.38%.

Emerson Electric Co. exhibits a P/E ratio of 35.78, which is slightly above the Industrials sector median of 34, suggesting a potential valuation premium. However, its price-to-sales ratio of 4.91 and return on equity of 12.80% are competitive within the sector. The company maintains healthy profit margins at 13.83% and strong operating margins at 26.92%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.68, which is in line with the sector average. While the P/E ratio warrants attention, the company's consistent profitability and operational efficiency provide a foundation for its valuation. Forward revenue growth estimates for the next year are projected at 6.00%, indicating continued expansion.

Earnings & Growth Analysis

Emerson Electric Co. has demonstrated a consistent ability to meet or slightly beat earnings expectations. In the most recent quarter reported August 4, 2026, EPS came in at $1.71, surpassing the estimate of $1.68 by 1.79%, leading to a 2.29% price increase. Prior quarters also show a pattern of positive surprises, with EPS estimates being met or exceeded, suggesting reliable operational execution and forecasting.

Key Risks

A primary risk for Emerson Electric Co. is its slightly elevated P/E ratio of 35.78 compared to the sector median of 34, which could make the stock vulnerable to pullbacks if growth expectations are not met. Additionally, insider activity shows a 'Moderate Sell Signal' with $13.1 million in net sales, indicating some caution among management, although this is not a strong bearish indicator. The company's reliance on global industrial demand also exposes it to macroeconomic headwinds.

Technical Indicators i

RSI (14-day) 57.51
MACD (12, 26) 2.48
SMA (50-day) 156.33
SMA (200-day) 145.72
Technical Rating Bullish
RSI
Neutral
SMA Cross
Bullish
Price vs SMA
Bullish
MACD
Bullish
Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($156.33) above the 200-day SMA ($145.72), price action is firmly bullish above key moving averages.

As of October 15, 2026, with EMR at $161.08, its 14-day RSI is 57.5 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $156.33 and its 200-day is $145.72.

Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 15, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).

Market Correlations

How this stock moves relative to other assets

Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods.

S&P 500 (SPY) +0.70
Moderate correlation
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) +0.63
Moderate correlation
Bitcoin (BTC) +0.28
Weak correlation
Gold (XAU) +0.21
Weak correlation

As of October 15, 2026, EMR's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.70 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.63 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.28 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.21 with gold (XAU).

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EMR Wall Street View

12-month price targets

Low $104.00 Median $179.50 (+11.4%) High $205.00

Ratings

Buy 20 Hold 8 Sell 2 3 months ago: 19 of 29 buy

Recent rating actions

Recent analyst rating actions on EMR
Date Firm Action Rating
Oct 9, 2026 JP Morgan Maintains Overweight
Sep 25, 2026 TD Cowen Maintains Hold
Sep 25, 2026 Wells Fargo Initiates Overweight
Aug 28, 2026 Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight
Aug 24, 2026 DA Davidson Maintains Neutral
Aug 14, 2026 Bernstein Maintains Outperform

As of October 15, 2026, 30 Wall Street analysts cover EMR: 20 rate it a buy or strong buy, 8 a hold and 2 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $104.00 to $205.00, with a median of $179.50, 11.4% above the price of $161.08.

Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.

EMR Trade Plans

Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels

Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative 2% Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
Position Size: Enter portfolio size →

Long entry pick an entry style

Conservative
$157.86
2% below current price (Pullback entry)
Lower risk, wait for pullback
Aggressive
$161.08
Buy at current price
Higher risk, immediate entry

Risk Management

STOP LOSS
$152.00
MAX LOSS
-3.7%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on RSI (57.5) and current market volatility

Profit Targets (Based on Conservative Entry)

TARGET 1
$165.75
+5% (Conservative)
+2.9% (Aggressive)
TARGET 2
$173.64
+10% (Conservative)
+7.8% (Aggressive)
TARGET 3
$181.54
+15% (Conservative)
+12.7% (Aggressive)

These levels come from EMR's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.

Growth of $10,000

A $10,000 investment in EMR in October 2016 would be worth about $32,417 today, compared with about $36,237 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark. This is price change only; dividends paid along the way would add to it.

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EMR Drawdowns & Recovery

Worst fall, last 10 years
-41.3%
September 2018 to March 2020
Recovery
9 months
back at the old peak by December 2020
From the 10-year high
-2.0%
highest close, August 2026
1-year holds that gained
71%
of every 1-year window

As of October 15, 2026, EMR's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -41.3% (September 2018 to March 2020); it regained that peak by December 2020, 9 months after the low, and 71% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.

From weekly closing values. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.

Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)

CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in EMR today could grow to about $22,721 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $74,864 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $6,896. The simulation models price only; at today's 1.38% yield, dividends would add to these figures. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.

EMR Stock Price Prediction: 2030

CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $224 for EMR by 2030 in the base case, from $161 today (1.4x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $105. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on EMR's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.

EMR simulated price paths by year
Year 10th percentile Base case 90th percentile
2027 $120 $175 $255
2028 $111 $190 $324
2029 $107 $206 $396
2030 $105 $224 $475
2031 $104 $243 $564

Method: a lognormal simulation of EMR's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.

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EMR Insider Trading Analysis

Source: TwelveData, from SEC Form 4 filings
▲ Bought
None
No open-market buys
▼ Sold
$13.1M
10 Transactions
● Insiders
19
Active Traders
$ Avg Transaction
$1.3M
Large trades

As of October 15, 2026, EMR insiders reported 10 open-market sales worth $13.1M and no open-market purchases over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.

Recent insider transactions in EMR
Date Insider Type Shares Value
Aug 11, 2026
KARSANBHAI SURENDRALAL LANCA
Chief Executive Officer
Sell 9.7K $1.6M
Aug 6, 2026
TRAIN MICHAEL H
Officer
Sell 7.3K $1.2M
Aug 3, 2026
NEWSTEAD JENNIFER
Director
Grant 622 -
Jun 1, 2026
KRISHNAN RAM R,
Chief Operating Officer
Sell 11.5K $1.6M
Mar 10, 2026
KARSANBHAI SURENDRALAL LANCA
Chief Executive Officer
Sell 5.7K $811.2K
Mar 9, 2026
KRISHNAN RAM R,
Chief Operating Officer
Grant 6.7K -
Feb 10, 2026
LEVATICH MATTHEW S
Director
Sell 1.5K $239.3K
Feb 9, 2026
PIAZZA NICHOLAS J
Officer
Sell 6.7K $1.1M
Feb 5, 2026
BLINN MARK A
Director
Sell 2.9K $438.9K
Feb 5, 2026
KARSANBHAI SURENDRALAL LANCA
Chief Executive Officer
Grant 5.6K -

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Emerson Electric Co.'s (EMR) key financial strengths?
Emerson Electric Co. boasts strong profit margins of 13.83% and operating margins of 26.92%. Its return on equity is 12.80%, and its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68 is in line with the sector average, indicating a stable financial position.
How has Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) performed in recent earnings reports?
Emerson Electric Co. has consistently met or slightly exceeded earnings expectations. The most recent report showed EPS of $1.71 against an estimate of $1.68, a 1.79% surprise, leading to a positive stock price reaction.
What is the long-term outlook for Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?
The long-term outlook for Emerson Electric Co. appears positive, with projected revenue growth of 6.00% for the next year and an average annual growth rate of approximately 9.9% over the next five years. Analyst consensus supports continued growth and stability.
Are there any significant risks associated with Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) stock?
Key risks include a P/E ratio slightly above the sector median and moderate insider selling totaling $13.1 million. The company's performance is also tied to global industrial demand, making it susceptible to macroeconomic downturns.
What is Emerson Electric Co.'s (EMR) dividend yield?
Emerson Electric Co. currently offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.38%, with a dividend rate of $2.22.
Is EMR in an uptrend?
Yes. Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) trades at $161.08, above both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($156.33 and $145.72). Its 14-day RSI on daily closes is 57.5, in neutral territory.
Are insiders buying or selling EMR?
Selling, on balance. In the last 18 months, EMR's officers, directors and large holders reported 10 sales worth $13.1M and no open-market purchases. Grants and option exercises are not counted as buying.
What is the analyst price target for EMR?
As of October 15, 2026, the 30 Wall Street analysts covering EMR have 12-month targets from $104.00 to $205.00, with a median of $179.50, 11.4% above the current price of $161.08. 20 rate it a buy or strong buy, 8 a hold and 2 a sell or strong sell. Three months ago 19 of 29 rated it a buy.
What is EMR's biggest drop in the last 10 years?
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)'s worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -41.3%, from September 2018 to March 2020. It regained that peak by December 2020, 9 months after the low. Over the same period, 71% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
What are EMR's best and worst months?
Over the last 10 years, November has been EMR's strongest month on average (+5.06%, rising in 6 of 10 years) and March its weakest (-3.81%, rising in 4 of 10 years). Seasonal averages describe the past and do not predict a given year.

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