Eaton investuje více než 242 milionů USD do nového závodu v Arkansasu, který zdvojnásobí kapacitu Fibrebond v USA a vytvoří více než 1 200 pracovních míst.
Key Takeaways Eaton will invest over $242M in Arkansas to double U.S. Fibrebond capacity and create 1,200 jobs.Electrical Americas organic sales rose 18% in Q2 2026, while orders jumped 41% and backlog grew 33%.The new plant aims to ease capacity constraints, improve delivery reliability and deepen AI infrastructure. Eaton Corporation (ETN - Free Report) plans to invest more than $242 million in a new manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, AR, strengthening its presence in the fast-growing critical-power infrastructure market.
The one-million-square-foot facility will double the U.S. manufacturing capacity of Eaton’s Fibrebond business, which produces customized modular electrical enclosures for data centers, utilities, industrial customers and communications networks. The investment seems time-opportune as customers look for faster and more predictable ways to build complex electrical systems. The project is expected to create more than 1,200 jobs.
The investment also builds on Eaton’s $1.43 billion acquisition of Fibrebond in April 2025, which added pre-integrated power-enclosure capabilities. Fibrebond’s existing facility in Minden, LA, has doubled its production capacity over the past three years. The Arkansas plant will provide another major manufacturing base, helping Eaton ease capacity constraints and improve delivery reliability.
Strong operating momentum supports the expansion. Electrical Americas’ organic sales increased 18% in the second quarter of 2026. Rolling 12-month orders rose 41% and backlog grew 33%. Total sales climbed 21% to a record $8.5 billion, prompting management to raise its 2026 organic growth forecast to 11-13%.
The new facility should deepen Eaton’s exposure to AI infrastructure, grid modernization and electrification. Effective execution could support sustained revenue growth and reinforce its competitive position in high-value electrical solutions.
What About ETN’s Peers?In fiscal first-quarter 2026, Rockwell Automation (ROK - Free Report) announced plans for a new greenfield manufacturing site in Southeastern Wisconsin, and in fiscal second-quarter 2026, Rockwell confirmed New Berlin, WI, as the location. The facility is expected to become Rockwell’s largest manufacturing campus globally and is designed to provide flexibility to scale operations.
Vertiv (VRT - Free Report) is investing in future power architectures, advanced thermal systems, services, and converged infrastructure as AI deployments increase density and infrastructure content per megawatt. Vertiv’s roadmap supports traditional AC, medium-voltage AC, and 800-volt DC architectures, with customer validation and deployments planned through 2028.
ETN Price PerformanceShares of Eaton have gained 27.9% year to date, outperforming the industry.
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ETN’s Expensive ValuationEaton’s shares are trading at a premium compared with its industry. The company’s forward 12-month price-to-earnings of 26.18X is higher than its industry’s 22.75X.
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Estimate Movement for ETNThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for ETN’s third-quarter and fourth quarter 2026 EPS moved north in the past 30 days. The same holds true for 2026 and 2027.
Eaton posiluje růst díky akvizicím v datových centrech, letectví a technologiích pro elektrifikaci a AI. Boyd Thermal ve 2. čtvrtletí 2026 přidala 7 % růstu a sama zvýšila tržby Electrical Global o 25 %.
Key Takeaways Eaton's buyouts target data centers, aerospace and technologies tied to electrification, digitalization & AI.Boyd Thermal's liquid-cooling technology supports an integrated grid-to-chip offering for AI data centers.Acquired businesses contributed 7% to second-quarter 2026 growth. Boyd lifted Electrical Global sales by 25%. Eaton Corporation’s (ETN - Free Report) acquisition strategy is emerging as a key growth engine, strengthening its position in high-growth markets benefiting from electrification, digitalization and artificial intelligence. The company is selectively acquiring differentiated technologies that complement its power-management portfolio and can be cross-sold through its global customer network. Management prioritizes businesses with above-market growth potential, attractive returns and strong strategic alignment.
The AI-driven data-center expansion is the biggest catalyst. Acquisitions including Fibrebond, NordicEPOD, Resilient Power and Boyd Thermal enhance Eaton’s ability to address increasing power density and infrastructure complexity. Boyd Thermal, acquired for $9.55 billion in March 2026, is particularly significant. Its liquid-cooling technology enables Eaton to provide an integrated “grid-to-chip” solution as AI workloads sharply increase data-center power and cooling requirements.
Eaton is also expanding its aerospace capabilities. The $1.53 billion purchase of Ultra PCS in January 2026 added electronic controls, sensing and data-processing technologies, increasing the company’s exposure to mission-critical aerospace systems.
Acquisitions are already making a meaningful financial contribution. Eaton’s 2025 sales rose 10% to $27.4 billion, with acquired businesses contributing two percentage points of growth. Their contribution increased to 4% in the first quarter of 2026 and 7% in the second. Boyd alone added 25% growth to second-quarter Electrical Global sales, helping the segment deliver 44% sales growth and a 41% increase in operating profit.
Overall, these acquisitions expand Eaton’s addressable market, technological capabilities and exposure to powerful secular trends. Successful cross-selling and synergy realization could further strengthen growth, earnings and long-term competitive advantage.
What About ETN’s Peers?Emerson Electric Co. (EMR - Free Report) is using acquisitions to expand its market presence, strengthen customer relationships and enhance its technology portfolio. Through AspenTech, Emerson is accelerating its shift toward software-defined automation, gaining exposure to higher-growth, recurring-revenue markets. The acquisition strengthens Emerson’s digital capabilities while supporting long-term growth and margin expansion.
Powell Industries (POWL - Free Report) is enhancing its automation platform through Remsdaq, adding SCADA technology that complements its electrical hardware. For Powell, the deal enables integrated utility solutions, expands its automation capabilities and supports higher-margin growth. Powell views the acquisition as strategically and financially accretive.
ETN Price PerformanceShares of Eaton have gained 42.4% year to date, outperforming the industry.
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ETN’s Expensive ValuationEaton’s shares are trading at a premium compared with its industry. The company’s forward 12-month price-to-earnings of 30.11X is higher than its industry’s 25.74X.
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Estimate Movement for ETNThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for ETN’s third-quarter 2026 EPS did not witness any movement, while that for the fourth quarter moved 2.3% north in the past 30 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 EPS has moved 1% and 1.1% north, respectively, in the past 30 days.
AI datová centra narážejí hlavně na nedostatek energetické infrastruktury, ne čipů. Průměrná hustota serverových racků se od roku 2021 téměř zčtyřnásobila a transformátory mají dodací lhůty až pět let.
Artificial intelligence data centers are hitting a power problem that has little to do with computer chips, according to a new report from Thornburg Investment Management.
Key Takeaways Average AI server rack density has nearly quadrupled since 2021, straining building power systems. Transformer lead times now stretch up to five years amid a broader equipment crunch. TAOZ and TFGZ, two active Thornburg ETFs, hold power infrastructure names like Vertiv and Coherent. Nvidia Corporation’s (NVDA) latest AI hardware draws far more electricity per rack than entire data centers required a decade ago. The transformers, switchgear and cooling systems inside the building have not kept pace, the report found.
At Nvidia’s GTC 2026 conference, chief executive Jensen Huang described AI infrastructure as a five-layer cake. Energy, he said, forms its foundation. “Energy is the first principle of AI infrastructure and the binding constraint on how much intelligence the system can produce,” Huang said.
Thornburg equity research analyst Baadal Chaudhary calls that imbalance “Watts and Wafers.” Chips have scaled at a pace that keeps surprising investors, he wrote. The physical systems that deliver electricity to run them move on timelines measured in years, not quarters.
Transformers take two to five years to procure and switchgear can take up to three years, according to the report. The grid interconnection queue in Northern Virginia, a hub for data center construction, now runs seven years.
See more: Matthew Tuttle on Investing in AI Infrastructure
The broader AI power debate has focused on the electrical grid. This report, however, argues the sharper constraint sits inside the building. Average server rack density across the industry climbed to 27 kilowatts in 2026. That’s up from seven kilowatts in 2021, the report found. AI hardware is overwhelming electrical systems built for a different era.
Electricity Demands Surge Inside the Rack Traditional server racks, the metal frames holding a data center’s servers and networking gear, once drew 5 to 15 kilowatts. Nvidia’s GB200 platform, built for AI computing, runs at 100 to 137 kilowatts, the report found.
The upcoming Vera Rubin platform is projected to reach 200 to 300 kilowatts per rack, according to the report. Rubin Ultra is expected to exceed 600 kilowatts. Air cooling stops working above 40 to 50 kilowatts, pushing operators toward liquid systems that cool the chip directly.
That shift also costs more. AI-optimized data centers spend about $4.6 million per megawatt on cooling, versus $2.4 million at traditional sites, the report found.
Electrical infrastructure costs have climbed too. AI-optimized facilities spend roughly $3.6 million per megawatt on grey space electrical work, covering transformers and switchgear inside the building. Traditional facilities spend about $2.2 million on that same category, according to the report.
How Power Moves Through the Building Electricity does not arrive at a server ready to use. It enters at medium voltage from the grid, steps down through transformers, and passes through switchgear and backup systems. It then travels through distribution units before reaching the rack. Each handoff adds cost, delay, and lost energy.
One fix gaining ground is a shift to 800-volt direct current distribution, which sends power to the rack in fewer steps. The approach cuts copper requirements by more than 40% and lifts efficiency to 92% — 95%, according to the report. That compares with 75% to 85% for conventional systems.
Small shipments are expected to begin in late 2026, though the industry has not settled on a single standard. Nvidia favors native 800V, while hyperscalers including Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) favor a different design, the report noted.
Roughly one-third of planned U.S. data center capacity is expected to include on-site power generation, the report found. That includes gas turbines and fuel cells. The equipment helps developers skip utility interconnection queues that can stretch two to four years. But it adds another layer to the building’s electrical stack.
Infrastructure Firms Feel the Strain Equipment backlogs show where the strain is concentrated. Eaton Corp. (ETN) reported data center orders up 240% in the Americas, with total backlog up 31% year over year, according to the report. Eaton, Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) and Schneider Electric have each flagged the same trend. Equipment content sold per megawatt is nearing double traditional levels for AI-optimized deployments.
The Thornburg American Opportunities Fund (TAOZ) and the Thornburg Focus Growth Fund (TFGZ), both launched April 1, 2026, are actively managed strategies. Rather than track a fixed index, the funds aim to capture that kind of shift directly.
TFGZ counts Vertiv Holdings Co. and Argan, Inc. (AGX), a power infrastructure contractor, among its top ten holdings, according to the fund’s factsheet. TAOZ holds Coherent Corp. (COHR), an optical components maker, at 4.3% of its portfolio, according to VettaFi.
TAOZ managed $8.75 million in assets and TFGZ managed $7.51 million as of August 10, according to VettaFi.
At least 13 U.S. states have introduced legislation to pause or restrict new data center projects, the report found. Roughly 34 gigawatts of planned capacity is now classified as stranded or delayed. Virginia, home to a dense cluster of data centers, recently passed a per-kilowatt-hour electricity tax aimed specifically at AI facilities.
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Eaton dosáhl nového 52týdenního maxima po zveřejnění výsledků, které překonaly očekávání: EPS činil 3,15 USD při tržbách 8,53 miliardy USD. Firma zároveň zvýšila výhled pro FY 2026 na 13,40–13,60 USD na akcii.
Eaton Corporation, PLC (NYSE:ETN – Get Free Report) shares hit a new 52-week high on Monday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The stock traded as high as $438.76 and last traded at $438.4160, with a volume of 3621802 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $415.20.
The industrial products company reported $3.15 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.08 by $0.07. Eaton had a net margin of 12.75% and a return on equity of 24.58%. The company had revenue of $8.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.16 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.95 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 21.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Eaton has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 3.460-3.560 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 13.400-13.600 EPS.
Eaton Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 7th will be paid a $1.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 7th. This represents a $4.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. Eaton’s dividend payout ratio is presently 44.76%.
Eaton News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Eaton this week:
Positive Sentiment: Record results exceeded expectations. Eaton reported quarterly sales of approximately $8.5 billion, up 21% year over year, while adjusted earnings per share of $3.15 topped the $3.08 consensus estimate. Segment margins reached 23.1%, above the high end of management’s guidance. Eaton rises after record Q2 results and higher full-year outlook Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 outlook. Full-year adjusted EPS guidance increased to $13.40-$13.60, while organic sales growth guidance rose to 11%-13%. Improved output in Electrical Americas and broad order growth support the upgraded forecast. ETN Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Ramp Progress and Raised Outlook Positive Sentiment: Data-center demand remains a major growth catalyst. Electrical Americas orders rose 41%, Electrical Global orders increased 33%, and electrical-sector data-center orders surged about 85% from the prior-year quarter. RBC said Eaton’s data-center construction backlog positions it well for a sustained growth cycle. Eaton Well-Positioned for Growth Surge Based on Data Center Construction Backlog, RBC Says Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment improved. BMO Capital Markets raised its price target from $477 to $487 and maintained an “outperform” rating. Other analysts also boosted forecasts following the earnings beat and higher guidance. Eaton Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Strong Q2 Earnings Analyst Ratings Changes Several research firms have recently issued reports on ETN. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on Eaton from $406.00 to $445.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on shares of Eaton from $477.00 to $487.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Eaton in a report on Monday. KeyCorp upped their target price on shares of Eaton from $420.00 to $480.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Eaton from $350.00 to $425.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $430.89.
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Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, Director Dorothy C. Thompson sold 167 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $385.00, for a total value of $64,295.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 1,096 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $421,960. The trade was a 13.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Peter Denk sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $417.94, for a total value of $835,880.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 7,102 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,968,209.88. This trade represents a 21.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 21,028 shares of company stock worth $8,614,793 in the last three months. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Eaton A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ETN. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of Eaton by 9.2% during the 4th quarter. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC now owns 238,030 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $75,815,000 after purchasing an additional 19,958 shares during the last quarter. Burling Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Eaton by 63.0% in the 4th quarter. Burling Wealth Partners LLC now owns 11,296 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $3,598,000 after buying an additional 4,366 shares during the last quarter. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of Eaton by 239,384.8% in the 4th quarter. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd now owns 158,060 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $50,344,000 after buying an additional 157,994 shares during the last quarter. Pioneer Trust Bank N A OR grew its stake in shares of Eaton by 669.1% in the fourth quarter. Pioneer Trust Bank N A OR now owns 6,230 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,984,000 after buying an additional 5,420 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Entropy Technologies LP acquired a new position in Eaton during the fourth quarter worth $14,786,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 82.97% of the company’s stock.
Eaton Stock Performance The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $405.81 and its two-hundred day moving average is $386.28. The firm has a market capitalization of $170.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.60, a P/E/G ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.18.
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Eaton (NYSE: ETN) is a diversified power management company that designs, manufactures and distributes products and systems to manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company’s offerings are used to improve energy efficiency, reliability and safety across a wide range of applications, with core capabilities in electrical distribution and control, industrial hydraulics and aerospace systems.
Its product portfolio includes switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, power distribution units, uninterruptible power supplies and surge protection devices for electrical infrastructure, along with hydraulic pumps, valves and filtration systems for industrial and mobile equipment.
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Eaton zvýšil výhled organického růstu pro rok 2026 na 11–13 % a upravený zisk na akcii na 13,40–13,60 USD. Data-center objednávky vzrostly meziročně o 85 %.
Key Takeaways Eaton raised its 2026 organic growth outlook to 11-13% and adjusted EPS guidance to $13.40-$13.60.Electrical Americas posted 18% organic growth and a 27.5% margin as capacity translated into shipments.Data-center orders rose 85%, while Boyd revenues hit $432 million and its 2026 forecast rose to $1.8 billion. Eaton Corporation plc (ETN - Free Report) used its second-quarter 2026 earnings call to stress that execution, rather than demand, remains the key variable for near-term performance. Management pointed to improving Electrical Americas output, broad order strength and expanding data-center activity as the basis for a higher full-year outlook.
Adjusted EPS of $3.15 exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.08 by 2.30%. Revenues of $8.53 billion topped the $8.00 billion estimate by 6.60%.
ETN Raises the 2026 Growth BarCEO Paulo Sternadt raised Eaton’s 2026 organic growth outlook to 11% to 13%, increasing the midpoint by 200 basis points from the prior range.
Sternadt also lifted adjusted earnings guidance to $13.40 to $13.60 per share, with the midpoint rising 22 cents to $13.50.
For the third quarter, management expects adjusted earnings of $3.46 to $3.56, organic growth of 13.5% to 15.5% and segment margins of 24.6% to 25.0%.
Eaton Converts Capacity Into ShipmentsSternadt said Eaton is investing more than $1 billion across roughly two dozen Electrical Americas capacity projects. Revenue per workday has increased about 25% since the start of 2025.
The business delivered 18% organic growth in the quarter, while its operating margin rose 190 basis points sequentially to 27.5%.
CFO David Foster said the first-to-second-quarter margin improvement reflected about 100 basis points from price-cost and 90 basis points from higher output and scale.
ETN Sees Demand Beyond Data CentersAn RBC Capital Markets analyst asked whether strength extended beyond data centers. Sternadt said commercial and institutional, machine OEM and distributed IT revenues each grew at double-digit rates.
He added that rolling 12-month electrical orders increased in the mid-to-high teens across commercial and institutional, utility, industrial and residential markets. Machine OEM orders rose in the mid-30% range.
Data-center demand remained the largest standout. Electrical-sector data-center orders increased about 85% year over year, while revenues advanced about 65%.
Eaton Puts Boyd at the Center of Its StrategyA Bank of America analyst pressed management on Boyd’s competitive position. Sternadt said the liquid-cooling business generated $432 million of second-quarter revenues, 20% above its commitment.
Management raised Boyd’s full-year revenue forecast to $1.8 billion, with about $1.5 billion expected to be recorded by Eaton during 2026.
Sternadt emphasized Boyd’s relationships with chip providers, scale in cold plates and coolant distribution units, and engineering depth. He also described the acquisition as central to Eaton’s grid-to-chip portfolio.
ETN Details the Margin Recovery PathA Wolfe Research analyst asked for more detail on the Electrical Americas margin ramp. Foster projected a 450-to-500-basis-point improvement from the first half to the second half.
He attributed about 300 basis points to price-cost and 150 to 200 basis points to output and productivity. Pricing actions were implemented during the second quarter and early August.
Foster said lower overtime, more experienced operators and productivity investments should support additional gains. Management expects price-cost to return to roughly neutral in the second half.
Eaton Broadens Its Data-Center PositionA Citigroup analyst asked about data-center content and the transition to 800-volt direct current. Sternadt reaffirmed Eaton’s content estimate of $3.4 million per megawatt.
He said the architecture requires capabilities in solid-state transformers, DC breakers, power electronics, power quality and liquid cooling, supported by a responsive service network.
A Bernstein analyst also asked about modular construction. Sternadt said labor constraints are increasing demand for prefabricated solutions, reinforcing the strategic rationale for the Fibrebond acquisition.
ETN Keeps Execution at the CenterSternadt’s closing message remained focused on Eaton’s lead, invest and execute strategy. He framed stronger capacity conversion, portfolio reshaping and acquisition integration as the company’s central priorities.
Management expressed confidence in the second half and its 2030 commitments, while stressing that the capacity ramp and productivity work remain active execution tasks rather than completed milestones.
Eaton’s Zacks Signals Remain MixedETN currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating a favorable near-term earnings-estimate revision profile. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Its Momentum and Growth Scores of C, however, are neutral rather than top-tier signals.
The Value Score of F and VGM Score of D weaken the overall style profile because the Zacks methodology favors A or B Style Scores alongside top ranks. The Zacks Rank can change as analysts revise estimates following the reported results.
Farmers National Bank boosted its stake in shares of Eaton Corporation, PLC (NYSE:ETN – Free Report) by 78.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 12,360 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,433 shares during the quarter. Eaton comprises 1.0% of Farmers National Bank’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest holding. Farmers National Bank’s holdings in Eaton were worth $4,421,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab purchased a new position in Eaton during the 4th quarter worth $97,989,000. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd grew its position in shares of Eaton by 112.6% in the first quarter. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd now owns 336,060 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $120,199,000 after purchasing an additional 178,000 shares during the last quarter. Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich grew its holdings in Eaton by 24,986.3% during the 1st quarter. Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich now owns 154,281 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $55,182,000 after buying an additional 153,666 shares during the last quarter. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC increased its position in Eaton by 23.1% during the 4th quarter. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC now owns 310,859 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $99,012,000 after purchasing an additional 58,281 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Boston Trust Walden Corp grew its holdings in shares of Eaton by 1,560.4% during the first quarter. Boston Trust Walden Corp now owns 58,793 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $21,028,000 after buying an additional 55,252 shares in the last quarter. 82.97% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Eaton from $464.00 to $471.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Evercore set a $453.00 target price on shares of Eaton in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Eaton from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Monday, May 18th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Eaton from $350.00 to $425.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Barclays upped their target price on Eaton from $340.00 to $392.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $423.00.
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Eaton Trading Up 0.0% Eaton stock opened at $415.24 on Monday. Eaton Corporation, PLC has a 52-week low of $311.92 and a 52-week high of $436.74. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91. The firm has a market capitalization of $161.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.24, a PEG ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.18. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $404.88 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $385.53.
Eaton (NYSE:ETN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The industrial products company reported $3.15 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.08 by $0.07. Eaton had a net margin of 12.75% and a return on equity of 24.58%. The company had revenue of $8.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.16 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.95 earnings per share. Eaton’s revenue was up 21.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Eaton has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 3.460-3.560 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 13.400-13.600 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Eaton Corporation, PLC will post 13.44 earnings per share for the current year.
Eaton Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 7th will be paid a dividend of $1.10 per share. This represents a $4.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 7th. Eaton’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 43.01%.
Insider Activity In related news, Director Gerald Johnson bought 746 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $402.29 per share, with a total value of $300,108.34. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,414 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $568,838.06. This trade represents a 111.68% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Dorothy C. Thompson sold 167 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $385.00, for a total value of $64,295.00. Following the sale, the director owned 1,096 shares in the company, valued at approximately $421,960. The trade was a 13.22% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 21,028 shares of company stock valued at $8,614,793 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Eaton Here are the key news stories impacting Eaton this week:
Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. Eaton reported adjusted EPS of $3.15, up from $2.95 a year earlier and above the $3.08 consensus. Sales rose 21.4% year over year to approximately $8.5 billion, exceeding estimates near $8.16 billion. GAAP EPS was $2.11 after amortization, acquisition-related and restructuring charges. Eaton Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates Positive Sentiment: Electrical demand and data-center growth remain powerful catalysts. Management cited strong Electrical Americas performance, accelerating orders and backlog, data-center demand, acquisitions and solid Aerospace results. The company also raised its organic-growth outlook, signaling continued momentum in its core businesses. Eaton’s Q2 Earnings Beat on Strong Electrical Sales, Outlook Raised Positive Sentiment: Full-year guidance was raised above consensus. Eaton forecast FY 2026 adjusted EPS of $13.40-$13.60, compared with consensus of $13.34. Analysts at Zacks Research subsequently increased several 2027 and 2028 EPS estimates, reflecting confidence in longer-term earnings growth. Eaton Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Results Neutral Sentiment: Near-term expectations are largely priced in. Third-quarter EPS guidance of $3.46-$3.56 centers on $3.51, approximately in line with consensus. Eaton’s valuation is also elevated, with a reported price-to-earnings ratio above 40, while unusually high put-option activity highlights some investor caution. Eaton Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript About Eaton (Free Report)
Eaton (NYSE: ETN) is a diversified power management company that designs, manufactures and distributes products and systems to manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company’s offerings are used to improve energy efficiency, reliability and safety across a wide range of applications, with core capabilities in electrical distribution and control, industrial hydraulics and aerospace systems.
Its product portfolio includes switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, power distribution units, uninterruptible power supplies and surge protection devices for electrical infrastructure, along with hydraulic pumps, valves and filtration systems for industrial and mobile equipment.
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Eaton ve 2. čtvrtletí překonal odhady: upravený EPS byl 3,15 USD a tržby 8,53 mld. USD. Firma zároveň zvýšila výhled pro FY 2026 na upravený EPS 13,40–13,60 USD.
Argent Capital Management LLC raised its position in Eaton Corporation, PLC (NYSE:ETN – Free Report) by 33.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 162,990 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 40,985 shares during the quarter. Eaton makes up 1.8% of Argent Capital Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest position. Argent Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Eaton were worth $58,297,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of ETN. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC purchased a new position in Eaton during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Sfam LLC purchased a new stake in Eaton in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management bought a new stake in shares of Eaton in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Eaton during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Boreal Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Eaton during the first quarter valued at approximately $33,000. 82.97% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Transactions at Eaton In related news, insider Antonio Galvao sold 494 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $405.86, for a total value of $200,494.84. Following the sale, the insider owned 9,175 shares in the company, valued at $3,723,765.50. This represents a 5.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Gerald Johnson acquired 215 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The shares were bought at an average price of $419.02 per share, with a total value of $90,089.30. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 1,629 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $682,583.58. The trade was a 15.21% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 21,028 shares of company stock worth $8,614,793. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.
Key Eaton News Here are the key news stories impacting Eaton this week:
Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. Eaton reported adjusted EPS of $3.15, up from $2.95 a year earlier and above the $3.08 consensus. Sales rose 21.4% year over year to approximately $8.5 billion, exceeding estimates near $8.16 billion. GAAP EPS was $2.11 after amortization, acquisition-related and restructuring charges. Eaton Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates Positive Sentiment: Electrical demand and data-center growth remain powerful catalysts. Management cited strong Electrical Americas performance, accelerating orders and backlog, data-center demand, acquisitions and solid Aerospace results. The company also raised its organic-growth outlook, signaling continued momentum in its core businesses. Eaton’s Q2 Earnings Beat on Strong Electrical Sales, Outlook Raised Positive Sentiment: Full-year guidance was raised above consensus. Eaton forecast FY 2026 adjusted EPS of $13.40-$13.60, compared with consensus of $13.34. Analysts at Zacks Research subsequently increased several 2027 and 2028 EPS estimates, reflecting confidence in longer-term earnings growth. Eaton Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Results Neutral Sentiment: Near-term expectations are largely priced in. Third-quarter EPS guidance of $3.46-$3.56 centers on $3.51, approximately in line with consensus. Eaton’s valuation is also elevated, with a reported price-to-earnings ratio above 40, while unusually high put-option activity highlights some investor caution. Eaton Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Wall Street Analyst Weigh In ETN has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Evercore set a $453.00 price target on Eaton in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Eaton from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday, May 18th. KeyCorp lifted their target price on shares of Eaton from $420.00 to $480.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on shares of Eaton from $457.00 to $484.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Eaton from $406.00 to $445.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Eaton currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $423.00.
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Eaton Stock Up 7.3% NYSE:ETN opened at $415.24 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 0.75. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $404.88 and its 200-day moving average price is $385.14. The company has a market capitalization of $161.24 billion, a PE ratio of 40.59, a P/E/G ratio of 2.48 and a beta of 1.18. Eaton Corporation, PLC has a 1-year low of $311.92 and a 1-year high of $436.74.
Eaton (NYSE:ETN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The industrial products company reported $3.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.08 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $8.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.16 billion. Eaton had a net margin of 13.99% and a return on equity of 24.72%. Eaton’s revenue was up 21.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.95 EPS. Eaton has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 3.460-3.560 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 13.400-13.600 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Eaton Corporation, PLC will post 13.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Eaton Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 7th will be given a $1.10 dividend. This represents a $4.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 7th. Eaton’s payout ratio is currently 43.01%.
Eaton Company Profile (Free Report)
Eaton (NYSE: ETN) is a diversified power management company that designs, manufactures and distributes products and systems to manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company’s offerings are used to improve energy efficiency, reliability and safety across a wide range of applications, with core capabilities in electrical distribution and control, industrial hydraulics and aerospace systems.
Its product portfolio includes switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, power distribution units, uninterruptible power supplies and surge protection devices for electrical infrastructure, along with hydraulic pumps, valves and filtration systems for industrial and mobile equipment.
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Eaton (ETN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.15 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.95 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.27%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this power management company would post earnings of $2.74 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.81, delivering a surprise of +2.55%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Eaton, which belongs to the Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry, posted revenues of $8.53 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.57%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $7.03 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Eaton shares have added about 21.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.
What's Next for Eaton?While Eaton has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Eaton was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $3.52 on $8.22 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $13.35 on $31.82 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Manufacturing - Electronics is currently in the top 33% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Emerson Electric (EMR - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 4.
This maker of process controls systems, valves and analytical instruments is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.68 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +10.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.1% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Emerson Electric's revenues are expected to be $4.79 billion, up 5.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Key Takeaways Eaton is expected to post higher Q2 sales and earnings, with revenues projected to rise 13.9% YoY.Organic growth, acquisitions and robust end-market demand are expected to lift Eaton's Q2 results.Eaton's backlog and earnings outlook support the stock, though its 26.27X valuation tops the industry. Eaton Corporation (ETN - Free Report) is expected to report an improvement in both top and bottom lines when it posts second-quarter 2026 results on July 31, before market open.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ETN’s second-quarter revenues is pegged at $8 billion, indicating a 13.9% increase from the year-ago reported figure.
The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $3.08 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ETN’s second-quarter earnings indicates growth of 0.33% in the past 60 days.
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Eaton’s Earnings Surprise History Looks PromisingEaton’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and met in one, resulting in an average surprise of 0.98%.
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What the Zacks Model UnveilsOur proven model predicts a likely earnings beat for Eaton this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is exactly the case here, as you can see below.
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Earnings ESP: Eaton has an Earnings ESP of +0.32%.
Zacks Rank: Eaton currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Other stocks in the same Zacks Industrial Products sector that possess these two factors and are likely to come out with an earnings beat this season are CECO Environmental (CECO - Free Report) , MSC Industrial (MSM - Free Report) and W.W. Grainger (GWW - Free Report) , with Earnings ESP of +30.23%, +2.99% and +2.50%, respectively. CECO and MSM sport a Zacks Rank #1 each and GWW currently has a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Key Factors Expected to Have Shaped Eaton’s Q2 EarningsEaton’s consistent investment in research and development has been helping enhance its existing product portfolio while facilitating the introduction of innovative solutions tailored to customer needs. This focus on innovation has been enabling the company to secure new orders, expand its market presence and support earnings growth. For the second quarter, Eaton expects organic revenue growth of 9-11%.
Eaton’s second-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from the acquisition of Ultra PCS, which is expected to add $60 million to its Aerospace segment’s total revenues. Boyd Thermal acquisition is expected to add $360 million to the Electric Global segment.
Eaton’s diversified product portfolio has also been helping it win new orders and steadily build the backlog. The expanding backlog provides strong revenue visibility, while the growing pipeline of future business continues to support the company’s growth prospects and boosted second-quarter earnings.
Eaton’s second-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from robust demand across its Data Centers, Utilities, Commercial & Institutional and Commercial Aerospace end markets.
Eaton Stock Trading at a PremiumEaton’s stock is currently overvalued compared with its industry on a forward 12-month P/E multiple basis (P/E F12M), as shown in the chart below. ETN is currently trading at 26.27X compared with its industry average of 23.7X.
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Eaton’s Price PerformanceEaton has gained 9% in the past six months, outperforming the industry’s rally of 7.1%.
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Investment ThesisEaton continues to benefit from robust demand across its diverse business segments. The strong focus on innovation, supported by sustained investments in research and development, has enabled the company to continually enhance the quality and performance of its products. Courtesy of strong demand and proper cost management, Eaton expects its segment operating margin in the range of 22.6-23% in the second quarter.
Effective power management is essential to the success of a broad range of projects, and Eaton has established itself as a reliable provider of these solutions. The company’s ability to meet urgent and complex customer needs further enhances its competitive position in the market.
With operations spanning nearly 180 countries and a globally distributed manufacturing base, Eaton enjoys a well-diversified revenue stream. However, this broad international presence also exposes the company to geopolitical uncertainties, which could lead to potential order disruptions and operational challenges.
Summing UpEaton’s rising earnings estimates, coupled with the expanding backlog, are expected to further support its overall performance. Steady demand, improving end-market conditions and a growing backlog point to a healthy pipeline of new orders.
The stock remains an attractive investment, supported by a strengthening earnings outlook and solid contributions from both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Despite Eaton's premium valuation, existing shareholders may consider retaining their positions, while prospective investors may find this high-quality stock an attractive addition ahead of its upcoming earnings release.
Eaton za čtvrtletí čeká zisk 3,08 USD na akcii, což je meziročně o 4,4 % více, při tržbách 8 miliard USD (+13,9 %). Analytici navíc vidí vysokou šanci na překonání odhadu EPS.
Eaton (ETN - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 31, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis power management company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.08 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +4.4%.
Revenues are expected to be $8 billion, up 13.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.25% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Eaton?For Eaton, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.32%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that Eaton will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Eaton would post earnings of $2.74 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.81, delivering a surprise of +2.55%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Eaton appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAmong the stocks in the Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry, A.O. Smith (AOS - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $0.96 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -10.3%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $986.45 million, down 2.5% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for A.O. Smith has been revised 0.2% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -2.08%.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that A.O. Smith will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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Eaton těží z boomu datových center: objednávky vzrostly asi o 240 % meziročně a backlog odpovídá zhruba 11 letům výstavby. Boeing má kolem 54 miliard USD dluhu a 777X se zpozdil až do roku 2027.
When you have $10,000 to invest, where you refuse to put your money matters just as much as where you do put it. The industrial sector is booming right now, powered by the enormous electricity and data center build-out behind artificial intelligence, but not every industrial deserves your cash.
Here are two stocks I would buy for that tailwind, and one popular name I would steer well clear of, no matter how loud the comeback story gets.
Buy: Eaton Eaton (ETN +0.37%) is the electrical backbone of the AI era. It makes the equipment that moves and manages power inside data centers, factories, and the grid, and demand has gone vertical. Its data center orders recently jumped roughly 240% from a year earlier, and its total data center backlog now represents something like 11 years of construction at current build rates. That's extraordinary visibility for an industrial company. Management raised its 2026 growth outlook and is spending $1.5 billion to expand manufacturing so it can actually deliver on the orders stacking up.
Crucially, Eaton is not a one-trick data center bet. It also profits from grid modernization, the reshoring of American factories, and the electrification of buildings and aircraft, so several powerful trends push in the same direction at once.
I will point out the one real drawback: After a strong run, Eaton is not cheap, so a slowdown in data center spending would sting. But this is a diversified, profitable market leader riding a multi-year wave, and that combination justifies a premium. For $10,000 meant to compound over years, Eaton is the kind of quality anchor I want.
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Buy: Powell Industries Powell Industries (POWL +6.89%) is the smaller, punchier way to play the same trend. It builds electrical equipment for utilities, energy projects, and increasingly data centers, and its balance sheet is pristine: It holds hundreds of millions in cash with no meaningful debt, a genuine fortress. New orders recently surged around 97%, backlog hit a record, and the company landed the largest single order in its history, worth more than $400 million, tied to a data center.
Because Powell is a fraction of Eaton's size, each big win moves the needle far more, which gives it more torque as the build-out continues. The trade-off is that smaller industrials are more volatile and more exposed to a slip in any single project, and the stock has climbed sharply. Still, a debt-free company with a booming order book is exactly the profile I want for a smaller, higher-upside position.
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Avoid: Boeing Now the name I would avoid like the plague with fresh money: Boeing (BA 2.15%). Yes, the comeback is real on the surface. Deliveries have hit their highest level in years, and management is finally guiding to positive free cash flow for the first time since the 737 MAX crisis. Bulls have latched onto that narrative.
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But look harder and the risk-reward is poor. Boeing carries roughly $54 billion in debt against about $29 billion in cash (as of Q1), a precarious balance sheet for a company still fixing itself. Its 777X program has been delayed yet again into 2027, saddled with a nearly $5 billion charge and a fresh engine durability problem, the latest chapter in a long history of certification setbacks and broken timelines.
When a company repeatedly overpromises and underdelivers while drowning in debt, I don't want to be the one funding the hope. The turnaround may eventually work, but the same $10,000 buys cleaner, better-capitalized growth elsewhere.
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My view here is simple: Favor industrials with strong balance sheets and visible, contracted demand, and avoid those relying on a fragile turnaround and a mountain of debt. Eaton offers quality and scale, Powell offers a debt-free growth kicker, and both sit directly in the path of the electricity supercycle. Boeing, for all its recent momentum, remains a show-me story with too much leverage and too many broken promises for me to trust with new capital.
Split your $10,000 toward the businesses that are already delivering, and let the market keep dreaming on the one that isn't.
Eaton oznámil, že tržby z datových center v divizi Electrical Americas ve 1. čtvrtletí 2026 vzrostly meziročně přibližně o 50 %. Firma zároveň zvýšila výhled organického růstu pro rok 2026 na 9–11 %.
Key Takeaways Eaton's Electrical Americas data-center revenues rose about 50% year over year in first-quarter 2026.Boyd Thermal adds liquid cooling, while the NVIDIA-linked platform supports AI factory power needs.Strong demand prompted Eaton to raise its 2026 organic growth outlook to 9-11%. Eaton Corporation (ETN - Free Report) is increasingly emerging as a critical enabler of next-generation digital infrastructure amid the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers. As hyperscalers and cloud providers build facilities capable of handling increasingly power-intensive AI workloads, dependable electrical infrastructure has become as essential as computing hardware. This shift positions Eaton to capitalize on a multi-year investment cycle extending beyond traditional industrial demand.
AI servers consume considerably more electricity and generate more heat than conventional computing systems, accelerating demand for advanced power distribution and thermal-management technologies. The transition toward high-density AI infrastructure is driving the need for integrated grid-to-chip power and cooling solutions, aligning well with Eaton’s electrical portfolio. The acquisition of Boyd Thermal further strengthens this opportunity by adding liquid-cooling capabilities.
In the first quarter of 2026, Eaton’s Electrical Americas data-center revenues increased approximately 50% year over year. Management also highlighted the Eaton Beam Rubin DSX platform, developed with NVIDIA, as an end-to-end power blueprint for AI factories. Supported by strong data-center and broader electrical-market demand, Eaton raised its 2026 organic growth outlook to 9-11%.
Eaton’s comprehensive product portfolio, expanding backlog, manufacturing-capacity investments and growing liquid-cooling presence should support sustained revenue growth while increasing its content per data-center project. Consequently, AI data centers represent a structural growth avenue rather than a short-term equipment cycle. As investment in AI infrastructure accelerates, Eaton’s role as a key provider of mission-critical electrical and cooling systems should continue to strengthen.
What About ETN’s Peers?The rapid buildout of AI data centers is unlocking substantial growth opportunities for Emerson Electric (EMR - Free Report) and Powell Industries (POWL - Free Report) .
Emerson is benefiting from increased demand for automation, software, and control solutions that enhance cooling, energy efficiency, and operational reliability in power-intensive facilities.
Powell is gaining from rising investments in medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution systems, both essential for uninterrupted data center operations.
As hyperscalers continue expanding AI infrastructure, Emerson is reinforcing its leadership in industrial automation, while Powell is strengthening its role in resilient electrical infrastructure.
ETN Price PerformanceShares of Eaton have gained 8.8% in a year, outperforming the industry.
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ETN’s Expensive ValuationEaton’s shares are trading at a premium compared with its industry. The company’s forward 12-month price-to-earnings of 27.39X is higher than its industry’s 23.24X.
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Estimate Movement for ETNThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for ETN’s second-quarter and third-quarter 2026 EPS has moved 1 cent north each in the past 30 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 EPS has moved 2 cents and 7 cents north, respectively, in the past 30 days.
Eaton, Vertiv a Caterpillar těží z výstavby datových center s umělou inteligencí: všechny tři ve 1. čtvrtletí překonaly odhady a zvýšily celoroční výhled. Největší tah trh vidí u energetiky a chlazení.
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AI data center construction is a power problem before it is a compute problem, and the equipment that moves, conditions, cools and backs up electricity inside those buildings is where the earnings leverage is showing up first.
Three U.S.-listed industrials have become the cleanest ways to own that buildout: Eaton (NYSE:ETN | ETN Price Prediction) for switchgear and thermal management, Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) for critical power and cooling infrastructure and Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) for on-site backup generation. Each posted a first-quarter beat, each raised guidance, and each is trading with a forward multiple that reflects real order acceleration rather than a story. Here is how they stack up going into the July earnings cycle.
The macro backdrop is unusually supportive. The Department of Energy projects data centers will account for up to 12% of U.S. electrical demand by 2028, and PJM Interconnection’s independent market monitor concluded that “data center load growth is the primary reason for recent and expected capacity market conditions” in the country’s largest grid region. That is the tailwind these three names are monetizing.
Eaton (ETN): The Compounding Acquirer Eaton makes the electrical guts of a data center: switchgear, busway, power distribution and now liquid cooling after closing Boyd Thermal. Shares traded around $413.98 on July 15, up 26.48% year to date, with a market cap near $158 billion. Forward earnings sits at 30x and the analyst consensus target at $455.79, with 22 Buy or Strong Buy ratings against four Hold ratings.
Q1 delivered adjusted EPS of $2.81 versus a $2.73 consensus on revenue of $7.45 billion, up 16.8% year over year. The number to anchor on is Electrical Americas: revenue rose 20% while the twelve-month rolling order book grew 42% organically, driven by data center demand. Total Electrical backlog is up 48%. Management closed $11 billion in acquisitions in the quarter, headlined by Boyd Thermal at $9.55 billion, and raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $13.05 to $13.50. CEO Paulo Ruiz called out “significant capacity expansion investments to meet demand” in Electrical Americas.
Risk: integration. Net interest expense jumped to $106 million from $33 million year over year, and GAAP EPS fell to $2.22 from $2.45 on acquisition charges. A stumble on Boyd or the planned Q1 2027 Mobility spin-off would compress the multiple quickly.
Vertiv (VRT): The High-Growth Pure Play Vertiv is the closest thing to a listed data-center-infrastructure pure play. On July 15, shares changed hands around $300.86, up more than 71% year to date and more than 136% over the past year. Forward earnings sits at 52x, with a consensus target of $377.40 and 22 Buy or Strong Buy ratings calls versus three Hold ratings.
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The re-rating has fundamentals behind it. Q1 revenue grew 30.1% to $2.65 billion, adjusted EPS of $1.17 beat by 15.68%, and Americas organic sales expanded 44%. Adjusted operating margin expanded 430 basis points to 20.8%. The leading indicator is Q4 2025 orders, which grew 252% year over year, pushing backlog to $15 billion at a book-to-bill near 2.9x. Vertiv joined the S&P 500 in March 2026 after picking up investment-grade ratings in February. Full-year adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $6.30 to $6.40, implying 50% to 52% growth at the midpoint.
Risk: valuation and geography. EMEA revenue declined 20.3%, and at 52x forward earnings with a beta of 2.03, any hiccup in the AI CapEx cycle would land squarely on this multiple. Shares already slipped 3.96% in the past week.
Caterpillar (CAT): The Scale Play With a Backup Power Kicker Caterpillar is the biggest of the three, at $438 billion in market cap, and its data center exposure runs through large reciprocating engines and turbines used for prime and backup power. Shares traded around $917.58 on July 15, up 53.34% year to date and 126.76% over the past 12 months. Forward earnings comes in at 39x, with an analyst target of $962.49 and a more mixed rating split: 15 Buy or Strong Buy ratings, 11 Hold ratings and two Sell ratings.
Q1 EPS of $5.54 topped the $4.64 consensus by 19.3% on revenue of $17.415 billion, up 22.2%. Power Generation, the product line closest to AI infrastructure, grew 41% to $2.817 billion. Momentum has been building for four straight quarters: +28% in Q2 2025, +31% in Q3, +44% in Q4, and +41% in Q1 2026. CEO Joe Creed pointed to “a record backlog” as the foundation for continued momentum. Capital returns underline the scale: $5.0 billion in buybacks and roughly $0.7 billion in dividends in the quarter, with a yield near 0.64%.
Risk: tariffs and cyclicality. Resource Industries segment profit fell 39% on tariff-driven manufacturing costs, and Caterpillar’s construction and mining exposure remains cyclical if dealer inventory builds outrun end-user demand.
Investors get three distinct expressions of the same trade here: Eaton for compounding execution and M&A optionality, Vertiv for the highest earnings growth rate at the highest multiple, and Caterpillar for scale, capital returns, and a Power Generation line that keeps re-accelerating. Second-quarter reports across the group will be the near-term catalyst worth watching.
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Key Takeaways Eaton closed 6.7% below its 52-week high, supported by electrification and data center demand.Eaton expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $13.05-$13.50 and organic revenue growth of 9-11%.Eaton's 24.72% ROE tops the industry, but its 27.96X forward P/E signals a premium valuation. Shares of Eaton Corporation (ETN - Free Report) closed at $407.28, a 6.7% discount to its 52-week high of $436.74. This diversified power management company and a global technology leader in electrical components and systems is gaining from rising electrification and data center demand.
Eaton has gained 1.3% in the past three months, outperforming the industry. It has, however, lagged its sector and the Zacks S&P 500 composite in the same time frame.
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Emerson Electric Co. (EMR - Free Report) and Powell Industries (POWL - Free Report) , both industrial tech stocks, have lost 3.9% and 0.9%, respectively, in the past three months.
Should you consider adding ETN stock to your portfolio based on positive price movement only? Let’s delve deeper and find out the factors that can help investors decide whether it is a good time to add ETN stock to their portfolio.
What’s Driving Eaton?Eaton is well-positioned to benefit from several long-term growth drivers, including grid modernization, expanding data center infrastructure, industrial automation, the global energy transition, and the recovery in aerospace markets. Its growing backlog reflects healthy customer demand and the company's ability to deliver reliable, mission-critical power management solutions.
Innovation and sustainability remain central to Eaton’s long-term strategy. The company plans to invest approximately $3 billion in research and development over the next decade to develop advanced, sustainable technologies, strengthen its product portfolio, and meet evolving customer needs while reinforcing its competitive position.
Strategic acquisitions also play an important role in Eaton’s growth strategy. During the first quarter, the company completed nearly $11 billion in acquisitions, expanding its presence in high-growth, high-margin markets and enhancing its long-term earnings potential.
The rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers presents a significant growth opportunity, as these facilities require greater power capacity and energy efficiency. Eaton continues to strengthen its position across the electrical power value chain while benefiting from robust demand in data center, utility, commercial aerospace and defense markets. Its diversified business portfolio, spanning industrial, utility, commercial, residential and aerospace end markets, helps reduce dependence on any single industry.
In addition, Eaton remains focused on improving operational efficiency and expanding margins through portfolio optimization, productivity initiatives and disciplined execution of its strategic growth plans.
Encouraging Estimates for EatonEaton now expects adjusted earnings per share in the range of $13.05-$13.50 for 2026 and organic revenue growth in the range of 9-11% in 2026.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 revenues indicates a 15.9% and 10.3% year-over-year increase, respectively. The same for 2026 and 2027 earnings implies a 10.4% and a 17.4% year-over-year increase, respectively. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is pegged at 11.7%.
Analyst Sentiment on EatonThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for ETN’s 2026 earnings per share has witnessed no movement in the last 30 days, while the same for 2027 has moved 2 cents north in the same time.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Emerson’s 2026 earnings per share has witnessed no movement in the last 30 days, while the same for 2027 has moved up 1 cent north in the same time.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Powell’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share has witnessed no movement in the last 30 days.
Eaton’s Return on Equity Is Better Than the IndustryReturn on equity (“ROE”) is a financial ratio that measures how well a company uses its shareholders’ equity to generate profits. The current ROE of the company indicates that it is using shareholders’ funds more efficiently than its peers.
Eaton’s trailing 12-month return on equity is 24.72%, ahead of the industry average of 20.32%.
ETN’s Prudent Capital DeploymentEaton continues to balance growth investments with cash generation. Management expects operating cash flow of $5.0-$5.4 billion and free cash flow of $3.9-$4.3 billion in 2026, which supports continued reinvestment and shareholder returns over time.
ETN’s management has raised dividends five times in the past five years. The current annual dividend is $4.40 per share, reflecting a dividend yield of 1.1%.
Is Eaton’s Stock Expensive?Eaton’s shares are trading at a premium compared with its industry. The company’s forward 12-month price to earnings of 27.96X is higher than its industry’s 23.7X and above the median of 23.71X over the last five years.
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Eaton shares are more expensive than Emerson Electric but cheaper than Powell.
Parting Thoughts on ETNEaton continues to benefit from strong execution across its core businesses, supported by robust demand stemming from data center expansion. The company’s ongoing investments in research and development are driving innovation, strengthening its product portfolio, and enabling it to address evolving customer needs. In addition, strategic acquisitions are enhancing its technological capabilities, expanding its product offerings and increasing its exposure to high-growth markets.
Eaton’s investment outlook is supported by favorable earnings estimate revisions, healthy returns on investment, and a growing backlog that reflects sustained customer demand. However, given its premium valuation, it is better to adopt a wait-and-see approach for this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting measurable progress and a sharper focus on driving impact at scale. As global power management demands become more complex, Eaton is advancing solutions that help customers operate more efficiently, strengthen resilience and reduce their environmental impact—while continuing to enhance transparency and accountability across its operations.
Highlights from Eaton’s sustainability report include:
Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 40% since 2018, up from 35% in 2024, with continued progress across the value chain 86% of sites certified as zero waste to landfill, with water mitigation measures implemented at water-stressed sites 96% of new products achieved a ‘Performer’ rating—Eaton’s standard for improved sustainability product performance Invested $2.1B in research and development of products and solutions that can enhance energy efficiency, improve safety, asset productivity and cost of ownership, among other customer requirements, since 2020, up from $1.7B in 2024, and progressing toward its goal to invest $3B by 2030. The report also outlines updated sustainability goals reflecting areas where the company can accelerate change at scale, while reaffirming existing commitments such as its Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)-validated net-zero emissions target for 2050.
“This report reflects the real, consistent progress we’re making—and how that progress is translating into practical solutions for our customers,” said Harold Jones, chief of staff and chief sustainability officer, Eaton. “As global demand for power accelerates, we’re focused on where we can have the greatest impact—helping customers use power more efficiently, strengthen resilience and reduce their environmental footprint, while continuing to reduce our own impact and hold ourselves accountable.”
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial and institutional, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.
Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
JPMorgan uvedl, že více než 60 % plánované kapacity datacenter pro rok 2027 ještě nezačalo a dalších 7 % projektů se zpožďuje kvůli dodavatelským řetězcům, povolování a nedostatku energie.
A popular saying in professional sports is that Father Time is undefeated. The clock stops for no professional athlete. The same can be true of the current data center buildout.
A recent JPMorgan Chase report states that more than 60% of the planned data center capacity for 2027 has not yet been started. An additional 7% of projects under construction are being delayed by supply chain bottlenecks, permitting hurdles, and power shortages.
Investors who focus on FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) argue that the shift out of technology stocks, particularly hyperscaler stocks, is evidence that the data center story is falling apart.
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But the recent earnings season refuted that point of view. Demand is real. The money is committed. In the last quarter, the four major hyperscalers raised their combined AI-related capital expenditures to $750 billion for this calendar year. That demand is expected to reach $1 trillion in 2027.
But the one factor that investors can’t control is the time it takes to actually build the data centers. The story has gotten ahead of the shovels.
Data Center Backlog Stocks Could Be the Bigger AI TradeA more likely reason for the selloff is rotation into the stocks of companies that are essential to filling this backlog. The companies supplying the equipment needed to build new facilities stand to be the largest beneficiaries.
One option for investors is to look at exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to physical data center infrastructure. One example is the Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF BATS: PAVE, which is up 22% in 2026 as of this writing.
However, investors may do better by investing in individual stocks within these funds. That can provide the opportunity for market-beating gains and, in some cases, dividends that can beat the performance of a single fund.
Eaton Is Turning AI Data Center Spend Into Backlog GrowthEaton Today
$403.94 -15.93 (-3.79%)
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52-Week Range$311.92▼
$436.74Dividend Yield1.09%
P/E Ratio39.35
Price Target$420.95
Eaton NYSE: ETN sells the electrical guts inside an AI data center. Think of switchgear, UPS systems, busways, and power distribution units that connect the grid to the server racks. The Q1 2026 numbers tell the story. In Eaton’s Electrical Americas segment, data center orders surged roughly 240% year over year, while data center revenue in the segment grew about 50%.
That growth is likely to accelerate. Eaton closed the Boyd Thermal acquisition to expand into liquid cooling. The company is also collaborating with NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA on the Beam Rubin DSX platform for AI factories. Plus, a planned Reverse Morris Trust deal will spin off Eaton's Mobility Group. That leaves a more focused Electrical and Aerospace business aligned squarely with AI buildout demand.
ETN is up 28% year-to-date, which lands it within 5% of its consensus price target. However, since the company’s Q1 2026 earnings report, analysts have been aggressively raising their price targets.
Why Quanta Services Offers the Clearest Backlog VisibilityQuanta Services Today
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52-Week Range$363.01▼
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P/E Ratio95.86
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Quanta Services NYSE: PWR does the physical work that turns a data center site plan into delivered power. The company builds high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and load centers. At its 2026 Investor Day, management outlined a $2.4 trillion addressable market through 2030.
The backlog supports that forecast. Quanta exited Q4 with a $44 billion backlog, up 27.5% year-over-year. Management now guides for 15% to 20% annual EPS (earnings per share) growth through 2030. Internal training programs have built a skilled-labor moat that smaller rivals struggle to match. That gives PWR pricing power as electricians and linemen become scarce.
PWR is up over 65% year-to-date, and like ETN, it’s within about 5% of its consensus price target. But analyst sentiment is bullish, and the chart is constructive, with support at the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) and a MACD on the cusp of reversing.
Vertiv Turns AI Heat and Power Demand Into Backlog GrowthVertiv Today
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52-Week Range$110.06▼
$379.93Dividend Yield0.08%
P/E Ratio76.48
Price Target$326.39
Vertiv NYSE: VRT sells the power and thermal infrastructure inside the building. Once Quanta finishes the grid work, Vertiv's UPS systems, switchgear, racks, and liquid cooling take over. Roughly 75% of revenue now comes from data center customers. Q1 2026 revenue grew 30% to $2.65 billion. Project backlog more than doubled to over $15 billion.
Management raised its full-year guidance to $13.5 to $14 billion in net sales. Recent acquisitions of Strategic Thermal Labs and ThermoKey extend Vertiv from chip-level cold plates to facility-scale heat rejection. Vertiv was also named a Tier 1 partner on Hut 8's NASDAQ: HUT gigawatt-scale Beacon Point AI campus. Each hyperscaler win reinforces the picks-and-shovels thesis.
VRT is up over 95% in 2026 and is also trading within 5% of its consensus price target. The company also has the most mixed analyst picture of the three stocks on this list. But investors willing to play the long game should consider VRT's potential for strong dividend growth in the coming years.
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