Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) Price Target Raised to $185.00

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) had its price target lifted by research analysts at KeyCorp from $155.00 to $185.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the industrial products company’s stock. KeyCorp’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 21.07% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on EMR. Daiwa Capital Markets boosted their target price on Emerson Electric from $153.00 to $177.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Emerson Electric from $150.00 to $157.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on shares of Emerson Electric from $143.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on shares of Emerson Electric from $153.00 to $176.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Evercore ISI initiated coverage on shares of Emerson Electric in a report on Monday, December 15th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $170.00 target price on the stock. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $163.50.

Emerson Electric Price Performance

EMR stock traded down $4.52 on Thursday, reaching $152.80. 1,495,221 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,396,751. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. Emerson Electric has a twelve month low of $90.06 and a twelve month high of $160.13. The firm has a market cap of $85.92 billion, a PE ratio of 37.30, a P/E/G ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 1.26. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $140.83 and a 200-day moving average of $136.13.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The industrial products company reported $1.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $4.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.37 billion. Emerson Electric had a return on equity of 17.35% and a net margin of 12.72%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.38 EPS. Emerson Electric has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.400-6.550 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.500-1.550 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Emerson Electric will post 5.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Emerson Electric announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback program on Wednesday, November 5th that permits the company to repurchase $0.00 in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the industrial products company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Insider Activity at Emerson Electric

In related news, CEO Surendralal Lanca Karsanbhai sold 7,263 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $133.00, for a total transaction of $965,979.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 196,292 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,106,836. This represents a 3.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Emerson Electric

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of EMR. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Emerson Electric during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new position in Emerson Electric in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Steph & Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Emerson Electric in the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new position in Emerson Electric during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Finally, Winnow Wealth LLC bought a new position in Emerson Electric during the second quarter worth $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.30% of the company’s stock.

Key Emerson Electric News

Here are the key news stories impacting Emerson Electric this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat EPS estimates and company raised FY‑2026 guidance — Emerson reported $1.46 EPS vs. $1.41 consensus, revenue roughly in line, and raised its FY EPS range to $6.40–$6.55 (raised the floor). Management cited strong automation demand and AI‑enabled product adoption as drivers. Emerson lifts profit forecast floor
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts pushed up targets and ratings — several shops raised price targets (Citigroup, RBC) and reiterated positive views, signaling buy‑side support and more upside in estimates. RBC raises price target
• Positive Sentiment: Large retail/institutional call buying — unusually heavy call‑option activity was reported, which often signals bullish positioning ahead of further upside. (Intraday options volume note)
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — Emerson announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.555 per share (payable March 10), supporting income investor interest. PR Newswire: Q1 results & dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue largely in line — top‑line came in close to expectations; growth is present but not significantly above consensus, leaving upside tied to margin and execution. Q1 highlights
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 EPS guide slightly below Street — Emerson guided Q2 to $1.50–$1.55 vs. about $1.56 consensus, a modest shortfall that could cap near‑term upside if investors focus on the miss. Company press release / slide deck
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank downgraded EMR from Buy to Hold despite a $170 target — one large shop trimmed its stance, which could weigh on sentiment even as other firms raised targets. Benzinga note

Emerson Electric Company Profile

Emerson Electric Co is a global technology and engineering company that designs and manufactures products and provides services for industrial, commercial and consumer markets. Founded in 1890, the company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and has built a long-standing presence in automation, control and climate-related technologies. Emerson’s offerings are aimed at improving productivity, energy efficiency and reliability for a wide range of end markets.

Emerson operates through two principal platforms—Automation Solutions and Commercial & Residential Solutions—providing process automation systems, measurement and analytical instrumentation, valves and actuators, control software, and related aftermarket services, alongside products for heating, ventilation and refrigeration, residential and commercial climate controls, tools and storage solutions.