Emerson Electric carries exceptional business quality — free cash flow at 134% of net income, a Piotroski F-Score of 8 out of 9, and three beats plus one in-line quarter with no misses — but the stock has run to within 0.8% of the analyst price target, leaving minimal near-term upside; existing holders have a well-supported position while fresh entry requires patience for a better setup.
Thesis pillars
- Exceptional Cash Generation Quality→Stable
- Consistent Earnings Delivery No Misses↑Improving
- Near Target Limits Fresh Entry→Stable
- +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning
Pillars as of Jul 3, 2026, based on the 10-K filed Nov 10, 2025· older than 90 days
Emerson Electric Company (EMR) Stock Analysis
Breakout setup
Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery
Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $170.44 — A.R:R is negative (-0.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (0.9% away).
Emerson Electric Co. ("Emerson", "we", "us", "our" or the "Company") is a global technology and software company that provides innovative solutions for customers in a wide range of end markets around the world. Through its leading automation portfolio, Emerson helps process,... Read more
Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $170.44 — A.R:R is negative (-0.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (0.9% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 64, MACD bullish. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 6/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity no date, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.
Recent developments
updated Nov 5, 2026Recent Developments — Emerson Electric Company
Latest news
- NEWS Analysts Update Price Targets and Ratings for Emerson Electric — fiscal.ai Nov 5, 2026 neutral
- NEWS Emerson Electric Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript — benzinga Nov 4, 2026 neutral
- NEWS Emerson Reports Fiscal 2026 Results and Declares Dividend Increase — fiscal.ai Nov 4, 2026 positive
- NEWS Emerson Plans About $2.5B Of Share Repurchases In FY27, Including About $1.5B In Q1; About $3.8B Total Return To Shareho — benzinga Nov 4, 2026 positive
- NEWS Emerson Electric (EMR) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy? - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance Oct 28, 2026 positive
Latest item Nov 5, 2026 · Generated 2026-11-05T11:44:08Z.
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Rating Breakdown
2 floor-breakers
Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static
Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static
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Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $170.44 — A.R:R is negative (-0.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (0.9% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 64, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $160.10. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.
Analyst target $157.34 reached (−7.7% from $170.44); no take-profit level is published. Prior stop was $160.10. Stop-loss: $160.10.
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.9% away); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.
Emerson Electric Company trades at a P/E of 35.6 (forward 21.3). TrendMatrix value score: 4.5/10. Verdict: Sell.
35 analysts rate EMR, with a consensus score of 3.9/5. 28 analysts publish price targets averaging $175.
What does Emerson Electric Company do?Emerson Electric Co. ("Emerson", "we", "us", "our" or the "Company") is a global technology and software company that...
Emerson Electric Co. ("Emerson", "we", "us", "our" or the "Company") is a global technology and software company that provides innovative solutions for customers in a wide range of end markets around the world. Through its leading automation portfolio, Emerson helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals.