Emerson Electric (EMR) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

Emerson Electric (EMR) ended the recent trading session at $147.61, demonstrating a -1.25% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.3%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.46%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.38%. Shares of the maker of process controls systems, valves and analytical instruments have appreciated by 12.11% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Industrial Products sector's gain of 6.17%, and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64%.Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Emerson Electric in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on August 6, 2025. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.51, signifying a 5.59% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $4.58 billion, up 4.58% from the year-ago period. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $6 per share and a revenue of $18.09 billion, demonstrating changes of +9.29% and +3.39%, respectively, from the preceding year. Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Emerson Electric. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits. Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system. The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.08% higher. Emerson Electric is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. In the context of valuation, Emerson Electric is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 24.9. This represents no noticeable deviation compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 24.9. We can additionally observe that EMR currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.9. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. EMR's industry had an average PEG ratio of 2 as of yesterday's close. The Manufacturing - Electronics industry is part of the Industrial Products sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 41, putting it in the top 17% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com. Should You Invest in Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)?Before you invest in Emerson Electric Co. (EMR), want to know the best stocks to buy for the next 30 days? Check out Zacks Investment Research for our free report on the 7 best stocks to buy.Zacks Investment Research has been committed to providing investors with tools and independent research since 1978. For more than a quarter century, the Zacks Rank stock-rating system has more than doubled the S&P 500 with an average gain of +24.08% per year. (These returns cover a period from January 1, 1988 through May 6, 2024.)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