Eaton Corp Plc (ETN) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Eaton Corp Plc (ETN) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, ETN is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Eaton Corp Plc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $151.96B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 9 Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For ETN, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 21.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 12.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How ETN ranks among 5184 stocks
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Eaton Corp Plc (ETN) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | ETN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $151.96B | 1/9 |
| P/E Ratio | 39.84x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 7.50x | 1/5 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.10% | – |
| EPS | $9.82 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $52.15 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $77.30 | – |
| FCF/Share | $10.13 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | ETN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 18.9% | – |
| ROA | 6.8% | 3/7 |
| Gross Margin | 35.9% | 3/7 |
| Net Margin | 12.8% | 2/7 |
| EBT Margin | 16.1% | 2/7 |
| Tax Rate | 20.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | ETN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24x | 5/9 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.79x | 4/8 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.77x | 2/6 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.77x | 2/6 |
| Interest Coverage | 69.3x | 1/7 |
| Working Capital | $2.86B | 1/9 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | ETN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $4.95B | 1/7 |
| Free Cash Flow | $3.93B | – |
| Capital Spending | -$1.02B | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 21.9% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 20.1% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 13.1% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.4% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | ETN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.53x | 5/7 |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.5x | 4/6 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.5x | 3/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 6.4x | 4/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 81 days | 3/6 |
| Days Inventory | 103 days | 5/7 |
| Payables Period | 103 days | 3/6 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 81 days | 3/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | ETN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $30.02B | 1/7 |
| Net Income | $3.83B | 1/7 |
| R&D Expense | $845M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $4.62B | 1/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $19.25B | 1/7 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | ETN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $4.29 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 43.7% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 388M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -2.5% | – |
| EPS Growth | -1.2% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $14.77B | 26.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $483M | 0.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $6.67B | 11.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $5.42B | 9.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $35.88B | 63.9% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $6.49B | 11.5% of assets |
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Eaton Corp Plc (ETN) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Eaton Corp Plc (Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment): 9 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| ETN Eaton Corp Plc | ▶ | $151.96B |
| MOG-A Moog Inc. | ▶ | $11.67B |
| EPAC Enerpac Tool Group Corp | ▼ | $1.80B |
| ZOOZ Zooz Strategy Ltd. | ▲ | $49M |
| VHUB Venhub Global, Inc. | ▶ | $33M |
| HTOO Fusion Fuel Green Plc | ▶ | $14M |
| LIQT Liqtech International Inc | ▶ | $12M |
| CLEV Concrete Leveling Systems Inc | ▼ | $10M |
| QIND Quality Industrial Corp. | ▼ | $1M |
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Eaton Corp Plc (ETN) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Eaton Corp Plc (ETN) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, ETN is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Eaton Corp Plc stock predictions?
For ETN, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 21.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 12.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Eaton Corp Plc forecasts updated?
Eaton Corp Plc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Eaton Corp Plc's industry peers?
9 issuers in our coverage, ETN included, share the SEC industry code Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment. The largest are: Moog Inc. (MOG-A), Enerpac Tool Group Corp (EPAC), Zooz Strategy Ltd. (ZOOZ), Venhub Global, Inc. (VHUB), Fusion Fuel Green Plc (HTOO), Liqtech International Inc (LIQT).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.