Stock of the Day

February 11, 2020

Eaton (ETN)

$326.50
-$0.58 (-0.2%)
Market Cap: $127.76B

About Eaton

Eaton Corporation plc operates as a power management company worldwide. The company's Electrical Americas and Electrical Global segment provides electrical components, industrial components, power distribution and assemblies, residential products, single and three phase power quality and connectivity products, wiring devices, circuit protection products, utility power distribution products, power reliability equipment, and services, as well as hazardous duty electrical equipment, emergency lighting, fire detection, explosion-proof instrumentation, and structural support systems. Its Aerospace segment offers pumps, motors, hydraulic power units, hoses and fittings, and electro-hydraulic pumps; valves, cylinders, electronic controls, electromechanical actuators, sensors, aircraft flap and slat systems, and nose wheel steering systems; hose, thermoplastic tubing products, fittings, adapters, couplings, and sealing and ducting products; air-to-air refueling systems, fuel pumps, fuel inerting products, sensors, and adapters and regulators; oxygen generation system, payload carriages, and thermal management products; and wiring connectors and cables, as well as hydraulic and bag filters, strainers and cartridges, and golf grips for manufacturers of commercial and military aircraft, and related after-market customers, as well as industrial applications. The company's Vehicle segment offers transmissions, clutches, hybrid power systems, superchargers, engine valves and valve actuation systems, locking and limited slip differentials, transmission controls, and fuel vapor components for the vehicle industry. Its eMobility segment provides voltage inverters, converters, fuses, circuit protection units, vehicle controls, power distribution systems, fuel tank isolation valves, and commercial vehicle hybrid systems. Eaton Corporation plc was founded in 1911 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Eaton Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Eaton Co. plc:

  • The current stock price is around $355, reflecting a positive outlook from analysts who have recently upgraded their ratings.
  • Fifteen analysts have issued a buy rating for Eaton Co. plc, indicating strong market confidence in the company's future performance.
  • KeyCorp and JPMorgan Chase & Co. have both increased their target prices for the stock, suggesting expectations of growth and profitability.
  • The company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," which indicates a favorable sentiment among market analysts.
  • Eaton Co. plc operates as a power management company, a sector that is increasingly important as global energy demands rise.

Eaton Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Eaton Co. plc for these reasons:

  • Insider selling has been observed, with a total of 156,660 shares sold in the last three months, which may indicate a lack of confidence among company executives.
  • One analyst recently decreased their target price for the stock, which could signal potential concerns about the company's short-term performance.
  • Insiders now own only 0.30% of the stock, suggesting that management may not have significant personal investment in the company's success.
  • There has been a 17.43% decrease in ownership for one insider, which could raise questions about the company's stability.
  • Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, indicating some uncertainty about its immediate prospects.

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