Curious about Emerson Electric (EMR) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

The upcoming report from Emerson Electric (EMR) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.62 per share, indicating an increase of 9.5% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $4.88 billion, representing an increase of 5.7% year over year.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Emerson Electric metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Total' of $3.43 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +4.7% from the prior-year quarter.The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Discrete Automation' will likely reach $660.47 million. The estimate indicates a change of +2.7% from the prior-year quarter.It is projected by analysts that the 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Final Control' will reach $1.25 billion. The estimate points to a change of +6.9% from the year-ago quarter.Analysts forecast 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Measurement & Analytical' to reach $1.18 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +5.2% year over year.Analysts expect 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Safety & Productivity' to come in at $348.04 million. The estimate points to a change of -1.1% from the year-ago quarter.The consensus estimate for 'Net Sales- Software And Control- Total' stands at $1.48 billion. The estimate points to a change of +8.9% from the year-ago quarter.The average prediction of analysts places 'Net Sales- Software and Control- Test & Measurement' at $403.26 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +12%.Analysts predict that the 'Revenue- Software And Control- Control Systems & Software' will reach $1.08 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +37.8% year over year.The consensus among analysts is that 'EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Final Control' will reach $285.30 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $271.00 million.Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Measurement & Analytical' should arrive at $295.65 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $295.00 million.Analysts' assessment points toward 'EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Discrete Automation' reaching $148.08 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $144.00 million.According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'EBIT- Software and Control- Total' should come in at $141.61 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $53.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year. View all Key Company Metrics for Emerson Electric here>>> Over the past month, shares of Emerson Electric have returned +2.8% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change. Currently, EMR carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting that it may outperform. the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Emerson Electric Co. (EMR): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks