Eaton Corporation, PLC (ETN)
ETN stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Eaton Corporation, PLC currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $471.98 — +2.6% versus the last price of $459.96. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
ETN historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in ETN.
ETN annual returns by year
Congress trading in ETN
19 members of Congress have disclosed trading ETN — 23 purchases and 18 sales worth an estimated $635,500. Most recent disclosure: Feb 7, 2025.
See who in Congress traded ETN →Insider activity in ETN
ETN's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 2 sales ($295,580) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 4, 2026.
| Aug 4, 2026 | Wadecki Adam A | See Remarks below. | Sell | $231,285 |
| May 22, 2026 | Thompson Dorothy C | Director | Sell | $64,295 |
About Eaton Corporation, PLC
Eaton Corporation plc operates as a power management company in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Electrical Americas, Electrical Global, Aerospace, Vehicle, and eMobility segments. The company offers electrical and industrial components, power distribution and assemblies, residential products, single- and three-phase power quality and connectivity products, wiring devices, circuit protection products, utility power distribution products, and power reliability equipment; and hazardous duty electrical equipment, emergency lighting, fire detection, intrinsically safe explosion-proof instrumentation, and structural support systems. It also provides pumps, motors, hydraulic power units, hoses and fittings, and electro-hydraulic pumps; valves, cylinders, electronic controls, electromechanical actuators, sensors, aircraft flap and slat systems, and nose wheel steering systems; hose and thermoplastic tubing products, fittings, adapters, couplings, and sealing and ducting products; air-to-air refueling systems, fuel pumps, fuel inerting products, sensors, and adapters and regulators; oxygen generation systems, payload carriages, and thermal management products; wiring connectors and cables; and hydraulic and bag filters, strainers and cartridges, and golf grips for manufacturers of commercial and military aircraft, related aftermarket customers, and industrial applications. In addition, the company offers transmissions, clutches, hybrid power systems, superchargers, engine valves and valve actuation systems, locking and limited slip differentials, transmission controls, and fuel vapor components for the vehicle industry; and voltage inverters, converters, fuses, circuit protection units, vehicle controls, power distribution systems, fuel tank isolation valves, and commercial vehicle hybrid systems. The company was formerly known as Abeiron Limited. The company was founded in 1911 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
ETN Key Statistics
ETN in plain English
- P/E ratio (46.7) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of ETN's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (19.68%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (12.75%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.96%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
ETN stock: frequently asked questions
What is Eaton Corporation, PLC's stock price today?
Eaton Corporation, PLC (ETN) last traded at $459.96 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $311.92 and $477.75.
Is ETN stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on ETN is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $471.98 — about +2.6% versus the current price of $459.96. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in ETN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Eaton Corporation, PLC made 10 years ago would be worth about $8,519 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 752%, or 23.9% per year.
Does ETN pay a dividend?
Yes. Eaton Corporation, PLC currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.96% per year at today's share price.
What is ETN's P/E ratio?
ETN trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 46.7, and 28.7 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade ETN stock?
Yes — 19 members of Congress have disclosed trades in ETN under the STOCK Act, totaling 23 purchases and 18 sales worth an estimated $635,500.
What is Eaton Corporation, PLC's ticker symbol?
Eaton Corporation, PLC trades under the ticker symbol ETN on the NYSE.
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