Emerson Electric (EMR) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider

Emerson Electric (EMR) closed the most recent trading day at $146.88, moving +1.76% from the previous trading session. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.78% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.14%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.61%. The maker of process controls systems, valves and analytical instruments's stock has climbed by 10.41% in the past month, exceeding the Industrial Products sector's gain of 8.59% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.88%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Emerson Electric in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on August 6, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.51, reflecting a 5.59% increase from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $4.58 billion, reflecting a 4.58% rise from the equivalent quarter last year. 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 take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Emerson Electric. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability. Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system. Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.08% higher within the past month. Emerson Electric is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Investors should also note Emerson Electric's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 24.04. This signifies no noticeable deviation in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 24.04 for its industry. It is also worth noting that EMR currently has a PEG ratio of 2.8. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Manufacturing - Electronics industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.97. The Manufacturing - Electronics industry is part of the Industrial Products sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 26, putting it in the top 11% of all 250+ industries. The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions. 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