Emerson Electric (EMR) stock
Industrials · Electrical Components & Equipment
Emerson Electric (EMR) is an Electrical Components & Equipment company in the Industrials sector, headquartered in Ferguson, Missouri. As of October 23, 2026, EMR closed at $161.59, a market capitalization of $90.13 billion, the 135th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $18.64 billion in revenue (+7% year over year) and $3.46 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 35.4x trailing earnings and 22.2x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +23.2% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +13.0% a year
- 52-week range: $122.64 – $166.35
- Gross margin 53.2%, operating margin 26.9%
- Dividend yield: 1.37%, 53 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: C+ across 10 metrics
- 17th largest of 83 Industrials stocks in the S&P 500
EMR price chart
1Y price change: +21.3% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMR | +4.5% | +23.1% | +23.2% | +23.6% | +13.0% | +15.2% | +10.3% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1972.
EMR key statistics
- Market cap
- $90.1B
- #135 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 35.4x
- Forward P/E
- 22.2x
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.57
- Revenue (TTM)
- $18.6B
- +7%
- Free cash flow
- $3.5B
- Gross margin
- 53.2%
- Operating margin
- 26.9%
- Return on equity
- 12.8%
- Dividend yield
- 1.37%
- 52-week range
- $122.64 – $166.35
- Beta
- 1.21
- Price / sales
- 4.8x
- EV / EBITDA
- 16.8x
- Debt / equity
- 0.68x
- Employees
- 71,000
EMR report card
C+Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth7.0%C
- Gross margin53.2%B
- Operating margin26.9%B
- FCF margin18.6%B
- Return on equity12.8%C
- Net debt / EBITDA1.9xC
- Forward P/E22.2xC
- PEG ratio1.7xC
- Shareholder yield2.7%C
- Share count change / yr-1.4%B
Emerson Electric financials
Revenue went from $14.5B in fiscal 2016 to $18.0B in fiscal 2025, growing 2.4% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $14.5B | $15.3B | $17.4B | $18.4B | $16.8B | $12.9B | $13.8B | $15.2B | $17.5B | $18.0B |
| Gross profit | $6.3B | $6.4B | $7.4B | $7.8B | $7.0B | $7.6B | $6.3B | $7.4B | $8.9B | $9.5B |
| Net income | $1.6B | $1.5B | $2.2B | $2.3B | $2.0B | $2.3B | $3.2B | $13.2B | $2.0B | $2.3B |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.52 | $2.35 | $3.46 | $3.71 | $3.24 | $3.82 | $5.41 | $22.88 | $3.43 | $4.04 |
| Free cash flow | $2.4B | $1.4B | $2.3B | $2.4B | $2.5B | $3.2B | $2.6B | $274.0M | $2.9B | $2.7B |
| Buybacks | $601.0M | $400.0M | $1.0B | $1.3B | $942.0M | $500.0M | $500.0M | $2.0B | $435.0M | $1.2B |
| Dividends paid | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B |
| Diluted shares | 646.8M | 643.4M | 635.3M | 620.6M | 606.6M | 601.8M | 596.3M | 577.3M | 574.0M | 566.7M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into EMR?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $101.8B and $3.5B of trailing free cash flow, Emerson Electric needs to grow free cash flow about 20.4% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 0.9% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 40.0x vs. median 20.0x (10th–90th percentile 12.2x–32.6x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
EMR dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.37%
- Annual dividend
- $2.22
- Years of increases
- 53
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 1.3%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 48%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
EMR analyst price targets
28 analysts' average 12-month target is $175.07 (+8% vs. $161.59). Targets range from $104.00 to $208.00.
EMR earnings
Next report: November 4, 2026. Emerson Electric has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $4.9B (+7% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | $1.68 | $1.71 | +2.0% |
| May 5, 2026 | $1.53 | $1.54 | +0.4% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $1.41 | $1.46 | +3.4% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $1.62 | $1.62 | +0.3% |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $1.51 | $1.52 | +0.7% |
| May 7, 2025 | $1.41 | $1.48 | +4.6% |
| Feb 5, 2025 | $1.28 | $1.38 | +8.0% |
| Nov 5, 2024 | $1.47 | $1.48 | +0.7% |
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EMR news
- Emerson Electric Earnings Preview: What to Expect · Oct 23, 2026
- Learn Why The Bull Case For Emerson Electric Stock Could Change Following Earnings Report · Oct 23, 2026
- Emerson Electric (EMR) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know · Oct 21, 2026
- Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know · Oct 20, 2026
- Should You Invest in Emerson Electric (EMR) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views? · Oct 15, 2026
EMR stock FAQ
What is EMR's market cap?
Emerson Electric's market capitalization is $90.13 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 135th in the S&P 500.
What is EMR's P/E ratio?
EMR trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 35.4x and a forward P/E of 22.2x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 20.0x.
Does EMR pay a dividend?
Yes. Emerson Electric pays $2.22 per share a year, a 1.37% yield. It has raised its dividend 53 years in a row. Dividends grew 1.3% a year over the last five years.
How much has EMR stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, EMR returned +23.2% over one year, +13.0% a year over five years, +15.2% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is EMR stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Emerson Electric must grow free cash flow about 20% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 1% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the EMR price target?
28 analysts cover EMR with an average 12-month price target of $175.07, +8% from the current price.
When does EMR report earnings?
Emerson Electric is expected to report earnings on November 4, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Emerson Electric have?
Emerson Electric has about 71,000 full-time employees, or $262,479 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology