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↓Deteriorating
- Near Target Limits Fresh Entry↓Deteriorating
- +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning
Emerson Electric Company (EMR) Stock Analysis
Breakout setup · Catalyst-Driven edge
Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $147.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.
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
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $147.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 61, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.9/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 5/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.
Recent developments
updated 2026-07-27Recent Developments — Emerson Electric Company
Latest news
- NEWS Emerson Electric Co. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors - MarketWatch — MarketWatch negative
- NEWS Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance neutral
- NEWS Emerson Electric Co. $EMR Position Lowered by PNC Financial Services Group Inc. - MarketBeat — MarketBeat negative
- NEWS Emerson Electric: Avoid Due To Valuation, Despite Being A Dividend King (NYSE:EMR) - Seeking Alpha — Seeking Alpha negative
- NEWS How Investors May Respond To Emerson Electric (EMR) Conflicting Analyst Signals On Near-Term Earnings Outlook - Yahoo Fi — Yahoo Finance neutral
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- 2026-05-05Item 5.02MEDIUMMissouri | 1-278 | 43-0259330 --------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | ------------------- (Commission | --------------------------- (I.R.S.SEC filing →
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2 floor-breakers
Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static
Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static
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Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $147.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 61, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $146.20 (-1.2%), stop $139.68 (−5.9%), A.R:R -0.1:1. Score 5.9/10, moderate confidence.
Take-profit target: $146.20 (-0.5% upside). Target $146.20 (-1.2%), stop $139.68 (−5.9%), A.R:R -0.1:1. Stop-loss: $139.68.
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.
Emerson Electric Company trades at a P/E of 34.2 (forward 20.6). TrendMatrix value score: 4.7/10. Verdict: Hold.
34 analysts cover EMR with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $164.
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.