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→Stable
- Near Target Limits Fresh Entry↓Deteriorating
- +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
Emerson Electric Company (EMR) Stock Analysis
Breakout setup
Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $170.74, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.3% 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
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $170.74, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.3% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 70, MACD bullish. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 5/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio and earnings proximity 4d<=7d. Suitability: moderate.
Recent developments
updated 2026-10-30Recent Developments — Emerson Electric Company
Latest news
- NEWS Emerson Electric Co (EMR) Shares Fall 4.0% -- GF Value Says Stil - GuruFocus — GuruFocus negative
- NEWS Is Emerson Electric (EMR) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic? - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance positive
- 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
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Rating Breakdown
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 $170.74, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.3% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 70, MACD bullish. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Analyst target $157.50 reached (−7.8%), stop $162.02 (−5.4%), A.R:R -0.8:1. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.
Analyst target $157.50 reached (−7.8% from $170.74); no take-profit level is published. Analyst target $157.50 reached (−7.8%), stop $162.02 (−5.4%), A.R:R -0.8:1. Stop-loss: $162.02.
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.3% away); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.
Emerson Electric Company trades at a P/E of 37.4 (forward 23.5). TrendMatrix value score: 4.3/10. Verdict: Hold.
35 analysts cover EMR with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $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.