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With a market cap of $67.2 billion, Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) is a leading technology and engineering giant providing innovative solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Emerson delivers advanced automation technologies and services, supporting businesses worldwide. The Missouri-based company is poised to announce its Q1 earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect EMR to report a profit of $1.28 per share, up 4.9% from $1.22 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has surpassed Wall Street's earnings estimates in all of the last four quarters.
For fiscal 2025, analysts expect EMR to report EPS of $5.94, up 8.2% from $5.49 in fiscal 2024.
EMR has surged 24.9% over the past year, outpacing the broader S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 22% gains and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLI) 18.5% gain over the same time frame.
On Nov. 5, EMR shares surged over 7% following the release of its Q4 earnings report, which exceeded market expectations on both revenue and earnings. Adding to the momentum, Emerson's fiscal 2025 guidance projected EPS of $5.85 to $6.05, well above consensus estimates, alongside a slight dividend increase, further bolstering investor confidence.
The consensus opinion on EMR stock is moderately optimistic, with an overall “Moderate Buy” rating. Among the 22 analysts covering the stock, 15 advise a “Strong Buy” rating, one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” five indicate a “Hold,” and one advises “Moderate Sell.”
EMR's average analyst price target is $139.95, suggesting a potential upside of 18.1% from the current levels.
